Professionals in Transition: Thoughtfully Navigated

Executive Coaching for New Roles, New Organizations or What’s Next


Bridging Your Past and Your Future Possibilities

With over 20 years of senior leadership experience and a background in organizational and human learning, I bring lived experience to my coaching practice.

It’s important to me to understand the path you’ve walked.

I offer coaching engagements to leaders at all levels and founders who are navigating growth and possibilities.

We start with exploring and creating clarity for what’s next for you, informed by your values and strengths.

We uncover what’s possible, personally and professionally for your continued growth.

I offer a few slots for exploratory conversations each quarter for leaders who are reflecting on their next chapter.

Let’s start a conversation to see what’s possible.


Lead with Intention. Thrive with Purpose.

Where clarity leads to purpose and purpose leads to impact.


Kathleen Wisemandle, MSLOC, ELOC

Leadership Coach, Scientist, Organizational Psychologist, Former Senior Life Sciences Leader


After a meaningful 30-year career in drug development, I’ve navigated my own next chapter—combining leadership experience with organizational psychology and insights into how people learn and adapt to help leaders and founders explore what’s possible, both personally and professionally.

I work with leaders at all levels and founders navigating growing businesses, creating space to reflect, clarify, and align their next steps with their values and purpose.

Through a process grounded in evidence, real-world experience, and thoughtful discovery, we uncover your unique strengths, perspectives, and opportunities—helping you make meaning of your path and move forward with intention.

Whether you’re stepping into expanded leadership, shaping the next chapter of your career, or exploring what’s possible for your life and work, the focus is on you—your goals, your values, and your vision for what comes next.

Together, we create self-awareness for you to move forward with clarity, purpose, and integrity—creating impact that is meaningful, sustainable, and aligned with who you are. 🌿

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