Kathy Lu
Executive and embodiment coach for unconventional leaders
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | ICF certified coach (ACC); Hudson Institute of Coaching certified; Positive Intelligence training; Voice Dialogue coaching training; Somatic coaching training; CRM training, Trauma Resource Institute |
Kathy Lu is an executive and mental fitness coach who also works with embodiment. She partners with leaders who are curious and want to rewrite their story. She was a founding member of Deloitte's Chief Executive Program and served as its research director. Earlier, at Monitor Group, she built leadership programs that served more than 3,000 executives across four continents. She has more than 15 years of experience with clients around the world.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy works with leaders on executive development and mental fitness. Her work links strategy, thought leadership, and personal and organizational growth.
- Executive development for leaders
- Building mental fitness
- Rethinking your story as a leader
- Finding what is next in your career or role
- Growth for individuals and organizations
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with leaders who are curious and willing to look at their own story in a new way. Her message speaks to misfits, outliers, and unconventional leaders who wonder what comes next. Her clients are located around the world.
How Kathy works
Kathy combines executive coaching with mental fitness and somatic work. Her added training includes Positive Intelligence, Voice Dialogue coaching, somatic coaching, and CRM from the Trauma Resource Institute. She offers an introductory call for new clients.
Background and qualifications
Kathy has more than 15 years of experience in strategy, thought leadership, and executive development. She was a founding member of Deloitte's Chief Executive Program, which supports CEOs across their careers. As research director, she published work on the "undisruptable CEO," the health-savvy CEO, and the Fortune-Deloitte CEO Survey. Before Deloitte, she worked in the leadership and organization practice at Monitor Group. She designed programs for more than 3,000 executives and co-authored approaches to capabilities transformation, globalizing work, and the power of stories. She is certified by ICF and the Hudson Institute of Coaching.
Kathy Lu pricing
Programs and services
- Free introductory call
- Executive coaching
- Mental fitness coaching
- Embodiment coaching
Kathy Lu reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former research director of Deloitte's Chief Executive Program who now blends executive coaching with somatic and embodiment work.
Best for unconventional leaders who want to rethink what comes next in their work and story.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Lu charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $130 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Lu help with?
Kathy Lu helps with executive development for leaders, building mental fitness, rethinking your story as a leader and finding what is next in your career or role.
Is Kathy Lu certified?
Kathy Lu lists: ICF certified coach (ACC); Hudson Institute of Coaching certified; Positive Intelligence training; Voice Dialogue coaching training; Somatic coaching training; CRM training, Trauma Resource Institute.
Does Kathy Lu have experience working with CEOs?
Yes. She was a founding member and research director of Deloitte's Chief Executive Program, which supports CEOs across their careers.
Does Kathy Lu use body-based methods in her coaching?
Yes. She is an embodiment coach with added training in somatic coaching and CRM from the Trauma Resource Institute.
How do I contact Kathy Lu?
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