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"Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transfomration. Use it!" Ram Dass
"Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transfomration. Use it!" Ram Dass
Kathy is a leadership, team, and executive coach who is CPCC and ICF PCC and Co-Active certified coach, as well as a Leadership Circle Profile & CliftonStrengths certified coach. She is also a certified ORSC Coach (Organizational Relationship Systems Coaching) and is in the process of completing her PhD in Transformative Studies, focused on how we transform our relationships at and with work through a systems thinking lens.
As CEO and Partner at Sakara, Kathy brings a real-world perspective from her 30 years of working within organizations in leadership positions. Her experience includes working within Fortune 500 companies and non-profit to venture-backed startups in the United States and across the globe.
Kathy is a leadership, team, and executive coach who is CPCC and ICF PCC and Co-Active certified coach, as well as a Leadership Circle Profile & CliftonStrengths certified coach. She is also a certified ORSC Coach (Organizational Relationship Systems Coaching) and is in the process of completing her PhD in Transformative Studies, focused on how we transform our relationships at and with work through a systems thinking lens.
As CEO and Partner at Sakara, Kathy brings a real-world perspective from her 30 years of working within organizations in leadership positions. Her experience includes working within Fortune 500 companies and non-profit to venture-backed startups in the United States and across the globe.
"One of the most important things you can practice in this life is to observe every interaction and decide whether the information is asking you to look closely at yourself and own something, or to look closely at yourself and acknowledge it's not about you." -Vienna Pharaon
"One of the most important things you can practice in this life is to observe every interaction and decide whether the information is asking you to look closely at yourself and own something, or to look closely at yourself and acknowledge it's not about you." -Vienna Pharaon
Nate is a founding entrepreneur with 17 years of experience growing a startup into a global customer service organization. Along the way, he saw firsthand the toll a commoditized industry took on frontline staff—many felt like disposable production machines. He came to understand that high performance comes from tapping into people’s discretionary effort—the extra energy they give when inspired by great leadership.
This insight led Nate to study today’s leading organizational thinkers, including Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, Patrick Lencioni, and Jim Collins. He went on to develop a scalable leadership training program that’s been used by hundreds of leaders in his organization over the past decade. As a Partner at Sakara, he’s sharing those lessons and his experience with the wider world.
Nate is a founding entrepreneur with 17 years of experience growing a startup into a global customer service organization. Along the way, he saw firsthand the toll a commoditized industry took on frontline staff—many felt like disposable production machines. He came to understand that high performance comes from tapping into people’s discretionary effort—the extra energy they give when inspired by great leadership.
This insight led Nate to study today’s leading organizational thinkers, including Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, Patrick Lencioni, and Jim Collins. He went on to develop a scalable leadership training program that’s been used by hundreds of leaders in his organization over the past decade. As a Partner at Sakara, he’s sharing those lessons and his experience with the wider world.
When we work with love we renew the spirit; that renewal is an act of self-love, it nurtures our growth. It's not what you do but how you do it - bell hooks
When we work with love we renew the spirit; that renewal is an act of self-love, it nurtures our growth. It's not what you do but how you do it - bell hooks
TaSheena is an experienced individual and team coach with a genuine passion for coaching, mentorship, and empowering women leaders, TaSheena brings a unique perspective to her work. She firmly believes in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels, striving to cultivate thriving organizational cultures where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
TaSheena specializes in empowering women leaders. Her expertise enables these individuals to expand their influence and make a significant impact. She is also a team coach where she cultivates systemic relationships through an equity-focused approach. TaSheena Braxton holds a Master's degree in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. She is also an ICF PCC and Co-Active certified coach, an ORSC certified team coach, an accredited Enneagram facilitator, and a practitioner of the Leadership Circle Profile and PROSCI Change Management.
TaSheena is an experienced individual and team coach with a genuine passion for coaching, mentorship, and empowering women leaders, TaSheena brings a unique perspective to her work. She firmly believes in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels, striving to cultivate thriving organizational cultures where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
TaSheena specializes in empowering women leaders. Her expertise enables these individuals to expand their influence and make a significant impact. She is also a team coach where she cultivates systemic relationships through an equity-focused approach. TaSheena Braxton holds a Master's degree in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. She is also an ICF PCC and Co-Active certified coach, an ORSC certified team coach, an accredited Enneagram facilitator, and a practitioner of the Leadership Circle Profile and PROSCI Change Management.
“Learn the rules like a pro, break them like an artist - Picasso"
Jessica is an ICF and Co-Active certified executive coach (PCC & CPCC) bringing 10yrs of experience partnering with leaders to develop thriving teams and organizations that support scale and drive shared success. She is certified in Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC), Leadership Circle 360 Assessment (LCP), Embodied Leadership (L1) and DiSC.
She combines business & people strategies to support transformational change in organizations while enabling leaders to cultivate conscious culture.
Jessica is an ICF and Co-Active certified executive coach (PCC & CPCC) bringing 10yrs of experience partnering with leaders to develop thriving teams and organizations that support scale and drive shared success. She is certified in Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC), Leadership Circle 360 Assessment (LCP), Embodied Leadership (L1) and DiSC.
She combines business & people strategies to support transformational change in organizations while enabling leaders to cultivate conscious culture.
"You don't choose the times you live in, but you do choose who you want to be." Grace Lee Boggs
Tracy is a collaborative leader, change agent and equity-focused professional. She brings over 20 years experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, organizational climate and culture, learner success, and leadership and systems coaching.
Her higher education experience, research and teaching focus on the lived experiences of first generation and historically marginalized populations, strengths-based institutional change, and the power of narratives for social change. She holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration and BA in Psychology from Saint Louis University, and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She is also certified Organizational and Relationship Systems (ORSC) and Gallup-Certified Strengths coach.
Tracy is a collaborative leader, change agent and equity-focused professional. She brings over 20 years experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, organizational climate and culture, learner success, and leadership and systems coaching.
Her higher education experience, research and teaching focus on the lived experiences of first generation and historically marginalized populations, strengths-based institutional change, and the power of narratives for social change. She holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration and BA in Psychology from Saint Louis University, and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She is also certified Organizational and Relationship Systems (ORSC) and Gallup-Certified Strengths coach.
Kathy Barnes
"Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transformation. Use it!" - Ram Dass
Kathy is a leadership, team, and executive coach who is CPCC and ICF PCC and Co-Active certified coach, as well as a Leadership Circle Profile & CliftonStrengths certified coach. She is also a certified ORSC Coach (Organizational Relationship Systems Coaching) and is in the process of completing her PhD in Transformative Studies, focused on how we transform our relationships at and with work through a systems thinking lens.
As CEO and Partner at Sakara, Kathy brings a real-world perspective from her 30 years of working within organizations in leadership positions. Her experience includes working within Fortune 500 companies and non-profit to venture-backed startups in the United States and across the globe.
Nate Spears
"One of the most important things you can practice in this life is to observe every interaction and decide whether the information is asking you to look closely at yourself and own something, or to look closely at yourself and acknowledge it's not about you." - Vienna Pharaon
Nate is a founding entrepreneur with 17 years of experience growing a startup into a global customer service organization. Along the way, he saw firsthand the toll a commoditized industry took on frontline staff—many felt like disposable production machines. He came to understand that high performance comes from tapping into people’s discretionary effort—the extra energy they give when inspired by great leadership.
This insight led Nate to study today’s leading organizational thinkers, including Adam Grant, Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, Patrick Lencioni, and Jim Collins. He went on to develop a scalable leadership training program that’s been used by hundreds of leaders in his organization over the past decade. As a Partner at Sakara, he’s sharing those lessons and his experience with the wider world.
TaSheena Braxton
"When we work with love we renew the spirit; that renewal is an act of self-love, it nurtures our growth. It's not what you do but how you do it" - Bell Hooks
TaSheena is an experienced individual and team coach with a genuine passion for coaching, mentorship, and empowering women leaders, TaSheena brings a unique perspective to her work. She firmly believes in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels, striving to cultivate thriving organizational cultures where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.
TaSheena specializes in empowering women leaders. Her expertise enables these individuals to expand their influence and make a significant impact. She is also a team coach where she cultivates systemic relationships through an equity-focused approach. TaSheena Braxton holds a Master's degree in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. She is also an ICF PCC and Co-Active certified coach, an ORSC certified team coach, an accredited Enneagram facilitator, and a practitioner of the Leadership Circle Profile and PROSCI Change Management.
Jessica Ng
"You don't choose the times you live in, but you do choose who you want to be."
- Grace Lee Boggs
Tracy is a collaborative leader, change agent and equity-focused professional. She brings over 20 years experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, organizational climate and culture, learner success, and leadership and systems coaching.
Her higher education experience, research and teaching focus on the lived experiences of first generation and historically marginalized populations, strengths-based institutional change, and the power of narratives for social change. She holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration and BA in Psychology from Saint Louis University, and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She is also certified Organizational and Relationship Systems (ORSC) and Gallup-Certified Strengths coach.
Tracy Pasqua Dea
“Learn the rules like a pro, break them like an artist - Picasso"
Jessica is an ICF and Co-Active certified executive coach (PCC & CPCC) bringing 10yrs of experience partnering with leaders to develop thriving teams and organizations that support scale and drive shared success. She is certified in Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC), Leadership Circle 360 Assessment (LCP), Embodied Leadership (L1) and DiSC.
She combines business & people strategies to support transformational change in organizations while enabling leaders to cultivate conscious culture.