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.
Leadership, Transformed:
In their words
"Moving into a new executive role at a new company, I didn't want to be the stereotypical external hire who couldn't manage the demands or the people dynamics. Eighteen months later, Katie has helped me refine my communication style with colleagues and board members, delegate with confidence, and make choices that map to my vision for the business and my career. I'm smart with my time, confident in my vision, and I wake up energized to do the job I do." — CGO, E-Commerce Company
"Our conversations have stayed with me long after each session. Katie's perspectives now shape how I think and how I show up as a leader every day. Her candor and thoughtful feedback made me a better communicator, leader, and person, and I'll carry these lessons forward for years to come." — Sales SVP, Pharmaceutical Company
"Katie isn't afraid to ask tough questions, and she's laser-focused on my growth and happiness. Being a female senior executive in tech can be lonely; thanks to Katie, it no longer is. Our sessions are nothing short of life-changing, helping me deliver at work and navigate the complexities leadership brings to life at home and in the office." — Vice-President, FAANG Company
"Katie accelerated my thinking and brought my goals within reach. Every session is purposeful and focused on the outcomes that matter to me. I trust her guidance and count on her expertise." — Director, Consulting Firm
In the critical window between appointment and impact, the right coaching partnership doesn't just optimize decisions—it fundamentally transforms your leadership legacy and redefines your measure of success.
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 work with a small selection of clients across the globe each year who are eager to maximize their potential during pivotal professional transitions.
With more than 1,0000 coaching hours under my belt, I view each coaching engagement as an opportunity to work with, learn from, and accelerate the success of my clients. My coaching approach is about leading from behind, which enables clients to move forward to insight and action. My style draws heavily from my experience in Consulting, including 8+ years as a Strategy & Operations Consultant with Deloitte, where I specialized in facilitating strategy workshops designed to assist recently appointed executives make a successful and efficient transition into their first-time c-suite roles. 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.
As an executive coach, I've worked extensively with executives (most often, SVP and above) across mature Fortune 100 companies, Unicorn startups, and mid-size entrepreneurial endeavors, spanning industries such as financial services, healthcare, consulting, energy, media, and technology.
With a deep commitment to continuous growth, I stay current on research, science, and best practices in coaching through affiliations such as the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School. My passion for supporting individual growth is further reflected in my 15+ years of volunteer work with organizations like Camp Seafarer, Dress for Success Houston, and Washington & Lee University Alumni Admissions Program.
During my tenure at Deloitte, I advised executive leadership at major corporations during periods of strategic crisis and organizational transformation. And in the federal sector, I helped complex agencies within DHS and other departments develop comprehensive strategic plans designed to enhance mission effectiveness, streamline stakeholder coordination, and align immediate political objectives with enduring institutional strengths. I went on to spend the bulk of my Deloitte career with the Greenhouse, an incubator with a focus on accelerating the transitions of first-time C-suite executives at various clients of the firm, including the majority of the Fortune 100 like Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, Walmart, Wells Fargo and Yum! Brands and more.
Currently, I reside in Houston, Texas with my husband, son and opinionated pup, Copley (yes, our dog is named as an ode to our days in Boston…and yes, our dog is arguably way more opinionated than our little boy).
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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