ABOUT ME
Katie Baird, Founder
I started my coaching practice with one goal in mind: to help executives and newly-appointed senior leaders thrive through professional transitions. Trained at Rice University as an ICF-certified coach, I focus on leadership development and transitions. I aim to deliver an impactful, bespoke experience with an equal dose of candor, support & good humor.
Client Success Stories
“People say "time is a thief," and as a mother of two tweens, I totally agree.
As a senior business leader, I can also say that time is a thief for all executives.
Moving companies and into a new executive position, I knew I wanted coach to help me maximize the career opportunity I was stepping in to. I didn't want to be that stereotypical failure of an external hire who couldn't manage the demands or people dynamics.
Fast forward 18 months - this coach (and now, friend) has helped me across so many dimensions. Most notably, with Katie's coaching talents I've been able to refine my communications style as I built new relationships with colleagues and board members, and improve my comfort with delegating so I can prioritize the personal and professional choices that map to my vision for the business and my career big-picture.
“I am living up to my full potential thanks to Katie’s instrumental coaching! While I give my all to work, I am smart with my time, confident in my vision, and I wake up feeling energized to have the job I do and support network to help enable my success.”
— CGO, E-Commerce Company
“Katie is a remarkably engaged, helpful, and thoughtful coach. I know I can count on her for her insight, and I trust her guidance and expertise. I appreciate the impact of our work because it's accelerated my thinking, and brought my goals within reach. Our work together is always purposeful and focused on my desired outcomes as the client.”
— Director, Consulting Firm
“Katie is a great match as my coach because she isn't afraid to ask tough questions and she's laser-focused on my growth and happiness. It can be very lonely as a female senior executive in the tech world. That's no longer the case for me thanks to Katie's skill and generous spirit. Our sessions are nothing short of life-changing. The insights Katie provokes and the expertise she shares help me deliver at work, and navigate the complexities any leadership role can have on life at home and in the office."
— Vice-President, FAANG Company
I’d love to help you be intentional about your continued career growth, and genuinely enjoy helping senior leaders maximize high-stakes transitions. Let’s work together to move forward to insight and action.
More About Katie
I transitioned from climbing the traditional corporate ladder to nurture a career built upon my passion for human connection, problem solving and accelerating personal and professional development.
Windows of transition for c-suite leaders sit at this exact intersection. And that’s precisely where I focus my practice.
I view each coaching engagement as an opportunity to work with, learn from, and further the potential of my clients. Steadfast elements of the Baird Coaching brand revolve around attentive listening, candor, enthusiastic support, and powerful questioning. My coaching style is about leading from behind, which enables clients to move forward to insight and action. I have coached executives and emergent leaders (across mature Fortune 100 companies, Unicorn start ups, and small scale entrepreneurial endeavors) in industries ranging from financial services, to healthcare, consulting, energy, media and technology.
I am a Rice University trained, ICF-certified coach, with an undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University and a Masters of Public Policy from American University. I stay current on research, science and best practices in the coaching field as an affiliate-member of Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. In the spirit of continual growth, I advance my craft as an executive coach via professional development including monthly Coach Supervision hours.
My experience draws upon eight years in Consulting, and nearly three years of coaching mentorship under the tutelage of several premiere executive coaches with expertise in human behavior, systems change, and energy leadership. My approach to coaching is further informed by my career in Corporate America as a Strategy & Operations Consultant with Deloitte, much of which focused on strategic workshops designed to assist recently appointed executives make a successful and efficient transition into their new executive role.
In both a coaching and service capacity, I am especially passionate about helping women thrive professionally. I’ve been an active volunteer with Camp Seafarer fundraising, Dress for Success Houston, and Washington & Lee University Alumni Admissions for more than fifteen years. Currently, I reside in Houston, Texas with my husband, son, and energetic pup, Copley (named as an ode to our days in Boston).
Katie’s perspective on traversing transitions
Check out the latest posts on LinkedIn to see my thoughts on navigating change and excelling in a new role.
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