Meet Kathleen
Education
MS, Organization Development - Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business
BA, French | Lawrence University
Credentials
Professional Coach Certification | InviteChange (ICF ACC in progress)
Center for Creative Leadership | 360 Assessment Suite Certification
DDI Facilitation Certified
MHS EQ-I 2.0 Assessment Certification
SDI Core Strengths Certified Facilitaton
Kathleen Lukin
Founder
I believe that sustainable organizational success starts with unlocking individual leadership potential—and that the best development happens at the intersection of personal growth and professional excellence.
My approach is shaped by 15+ years as both an internal executive and an external consultant, working alongside C-suite leaders in high-pressure environments where results matter. I've seen firsthand what separates high-performing teams from the rest: not just technical skill, but the leadership capabilities that create clarity, build trust, and drive accountability.
My Journey
My path into organization development was unconventional. I started my career working closely with executives in administrative and chief of staff roles—observing leadership challenges up close, understanding what executives actually need (not just what they say they need), and taking initiative to create environments where teams could thrive.
That experience became my foundation. I learned to:
Translate strategic vision into actionable systems
Navigate organizational complexity with practical solutions
Build capability that scales beyond any single program
Deliver results that show up in business metrics, not just feedback forms
Since 2008, I've designed and delivered leadership development programs, team effectiveness interventions, and organizational systems across consulting, private equity, government contracting, non-profit, and CPG organizations. From facilitating executive offsites to building enterprise-wide performance management systems, I bring both strategic thinking and hands-on expertise.