Kia E. Gardner
Executive and entrepreneurship coach in La Rochelle, France
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Transitions and new rolesLeadership developmentStartups and foundersLife transitionsRetirement and midlife |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Life coach |
| Based in | La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes, France |
| Credentials | BA; Certified Executive Coach; International Coach Federation Member |
Kia E. Gardner is an executive coach in La Rochelle, France. Kia also works as an entrepreneurship coach and a retirement coach. The focus is on midlife professionals who want to leave corporate constraints behind and build their next chapter as an entrepreneur. Kia holds a Certified Executive Coach credential and is a member of the International Coach Federation. Kia also writes about creative intelligence and team creativity in corporate leadership.
What Kia helps with
Kia helps midlife professionals move out of corporate work and into entrepreneurship. The goal is to make that move with confidence and clarity.
- Leaving corporate constraints behind
- Designing a next chapter as an entrepreneur
- Making a career transition with confidence and clarity
- Planning for retirement
- Building creative thinking in corporate teams
- Using creative intelligence in leadership
Who Kia works with
Kia works with midlife professionals who are ready to leave corporate roles. Clients want to design their next chapter as an entrepreneur. Kia also works with leaders who want to build creativity across their teams and organizations.
Background and qualifications
Kia E. Gardner holds a BA and is a Certified Executive Coach. Kia is a member of the International Coach Federation. Kia is linked to the Center for Executive Coaching. Kia has written articles on corporate leadership and creativity. Topics include five ways to inspire a team to think creatively, the power of creative intelligence in corporate leadership, and what creative intelligence is.
Kia E. Gardner pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Kia combines executive coaching with a focus on helping midlife professionals become entrepreneurs.
Best for midlife professionals who want to leave a corporate career and start their own business.
Common questions
How much does Kia E. Gardner charge?
Coaching with Kia runs $100 to $230 an hour. Message Kia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kia E. Gardner help with?
Kia E. Gardner helps with leaving corporate constraints behind, designing a next chapter as an entrepreneur, making a career transition with confidence and clarity and planning for retirement.
Is Kia E. Gardner certified?
Kia E. Gardner lists: BA; Certified Executive Coach; International Coach Federation Member.
How do I contact Kia E. Gardner?
Send Kia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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