Biography
Experienced in the US and globally, Victoria is a recognized thought leader in the field of leadership coaching and corporate culture change. Victoria’s 14 years in coaching/consulting and 15 years previously in career development prepared her to bring expertise in leadership development of executives and high potentials, and building collaborative partnerships and alliances. Her understanding of business leader’s goals and corporate strategies translates to practical and deliberate coaching with actions to promote leadership abilities. Clients appreciate Victoria’s level of integrity through building trust, and providing a confidential sounding board. She has worked with Fortune 100 & Fortune 500 companies and brings to her coaching a variety of skills utilized for those leaders to grow in their success. 90% of Victoria’s clients experience a high level of retention with the company, drive, advancement, and broadened influence throughout the engagement.
Area of Expertise:
*Executive Leadership Development
*Building Collaborative Partnerships and Alliances
*Personal Executive and Manager Coaching
*High Potential Coaching
Setting Expectations/Follow through
*Building an Executive Presence
Client Types/Levels of Experience:
*High potentials through C-Suite
Cultural/Multi-National Experience:
Experience throughout Europe, Asia, Mexico, Australia, India, Egypt, and Argentina bringing valuable knowledge to clients who work in those countries.
Representative Clients:
*Advanced Technology Services
*Agilent Technologies
*Aon
*Bank of America HQ
*BlueScope Steel/Butler Manufacturing
*British Aeronautical Engineers
*Hewlett-Packard
*Lowe’s Home Improvement HQ
*Nestle Purina HQ
*Pro Ag Crop Insurance
*Quest Diagnostics
Professional/Corporate Experience:
*Principal, Victoria Kandt & Associates
Education:
*Ed., Counseling and Career Development, Colorado State University
Assessments/Certifications:
*College of Executive Coaching
*WBENC certified
*ICF PCC Coaching certification
*Facilitate 360, Hogan, and Personalysis
Professional Affiliation:
*The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Industry/Functional Experience:
*Finance/Banking
*Insurance
*Manufacturing
Notables:
*Article contributor to the Business Journal and KC Business Magazine on coaching topics
*2015 KC Magazine “Influential Women” award