Kathy Sage

KEY GIGS:

TLE team member since 2014. Kathy is a seasoned coach who develops high achieving and high potential leaders seeking to take their careers to the next level. Her years of experience, calm and warm demeaner, and tremendous capacity to listen and hear the things that most people miss, make her an outstanding coach. As a result, Kathy provides the clarity to help people identify and shape their roles to play to their strengths. She is always available to our clients, supporting them any time of the day or night. She asks the right questions, offers pointed guidance and keeps the process fun with her sense of humor and gentle approach.
Over 30 years’ experience in leadership roles, including chief human resources officer at two major firms, chief operating officer at an 80-person consultation firm, and top sales and marketing executive for the West Division of an international human resources consulting firm
Coached leaders at a wide range of organizations including Toyota, NuVasive, United Healthcare, AECOM, and Mission Hospital
Account Management for Client Development and Marketing for Watson Wyatt, Western Division
VP Human Resources for Maxicare, a health maintenance organization

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

M.B.A., Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior, Arizona State University
Masters’ Level Certificate in Coaching, Fielding Graduate University
B.A., Education, Arizona State University
Certification, International Coaching Federation

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITION:

Mentor, Athena’s program to promote professional growth for women executives in science and technology
Past President, Organization of Women Executives
Active member, San Diego Women’s Foundation
Pro bono coach for Executive Directors of not-for-profits