Kate Walker
Executive and career coach with an HR background in San Diego
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives, Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Credentials | BA; SPHR; SHRM-SCP; Hogan Certified; Coach U; Life Coach Training Institute |
Kate Walker is an executive, career and life coach in San Diego, California. She helps leaders and aspiring leaders handle complex workplace situations and reach their goals. Kate is a longtime HR leader who worked for global, well-known brands. She holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP HR credentials and is Hogan Certified. Her workplace views have appeared in Fast Company, WSJ and SHRM HR Magazine.
What Kate helps with
Kate works with leaders on big decisions, career moves and building strong teams. She also supports people who want to start a business.
- Handling complex workplace situations
- Making sense of the modern workplace
- Advancing in a career
- Building stronger teams
- Working through big decisions in a confidential setting
- Launching a business
- Marketing yourself professionally
- Refocusing career goals
Who Kate works with
Kate coaches executives, leaders and aspiring leaders. She also works with young professionals and business owners who want feedback on their growth and performance. Her clients include people who want to advance, change direction or start a business.
Background and qualifications
Kate spent her career as an HR leader at global, well-known brands. She works as an HR, business and executive consultant. She holds a BA and the SPHR and SHRM-SCP HR certifications, and she is Hogan Certified. She trained through Coach U and the Life Coach Training Institute. Her workplace views have been published in Success Magazine, Fast Company, SHRM HR Magazine and WSJ. She has coached thousands of executives, leaders and young professionals.
Kate Walker pricing
Programs and services
- Individual coaching
- Free consultation
Kate Walker reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kate is a senior HR leader from global brands who now coaches executives with a Hogan certification.
Best for leaders and business owners who want candid, practical guidance from an HR expert.
Common questions
How much does Kate Walker charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $225 to $300 an hour. Message Kate from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kate Walker help with?
Kate Walker helps with handling complex workplace situations, making sense of the modern workplace, advancing in a career and building stronger teams.
Is Kate Walker certified?
Kate Walker lists: BA; SPHR; SHRM-SCP; Hogan Certified; Coach U; Life Coach Training Institute.
Does Kate Walker offer a free consultation?
Yes. Kate offers a free consultation to see if you are a good match to work together.
How do I contact Kate Walker?
Send Kate a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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