Kathy Lester, PCC
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Rebecca Surmont, M.A.
I have worked alongside Kathy in the development side of people. Our work has crossed over many times and I'm always glad when it does. Kathy is my sounding board and the person I go to to work through a challenge, review a presentation, or for spontaneous coaching. She is a deep listener and upholds the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality. She is incredibly thoughtful and able to easily help people make connections in their work, thoughts, or ideas in ways that are relevant and applicable. She also is a person of action and it's been great seeing how she models accomplishing her most important goals.
Christopher Mumm
It has been a pleasure working with Kathy. She has been tremendously helpful in the development of my practice by providing creative ideas and by encouraging me to be more strategic in my marketing efforts. Kathy is an excellent listener and expertly individualizes her advice and suggestions. I highly recommend contacting Kathy if you want to build or grow your practice.
John Remakel
I enjoyed working with Kathy. The coaching experience was positive -- helped me to evaluate my priorities and focus my marketing efforts. The monthly meeting schedule was successful in continuing to move action items forward. The trial and error nature of the process was also key -- I learned and grew from experiences. I would recommend Kathy's coaching program for any senior associate or junior partner in a law firm looking to take their individual marketing plan to the next level.
Rebecca Surmont, M.A.
I have worked alongside Kathy in the development side of people. Our work has crossed over many times and I'm always glad when it does. Kathy is my sounding board and the person I go to to work through a challenge, review a presentation, or for spontaneous coaching. She is a deep listener and upholds the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality. She is incredibly thoughtful and able to easily help people make connections in their work, thoughts, or ideas in ways that are relevant and applicable. She also is a person of action and it's been great seeing how she models accomplishing her most important goals.
Christopher Mumm
It has been a pleasure working with Kathy. She has been tremendously helpful in the development of my practice by providing creative ideas and by encouraging me to be more strategic in my marketing efforts. Kathy is an excellent listener and expertly individualizes her advice and suggestions. I highly recommend contacting Kathy if you want to build or grow your practice.
John Remakel
I enjoyed working with Kathy. The coaching experience was positive -- helped me to evaluate my priorities and focus my marketing efforts. The monthly meeting schedule was successful in continuing to move action items forward. The trial and error nature of the process was also key -- I learned and grew from experiences. I would recommend Kathy's coaching program for any senior associate or junior partner in a law firm looking to take their individual marketing plan to the next level.
Rebecca Surmont, M.A.
I have worked alongside Kathy in the development side of people. Our work has crossed over many times and I'm always glad when it does. Kathy is my sounding board and the person I go to to work through a challenge, review a presentation, or for spontaneous coaching. She is a deep listener and upholds the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality. She is incredibly thoughtful and able to easily help people make connections in their work, thoughts, or ideas in ways that are relevant and applicable. She also is a person of action and it's been great seeing how she models accomplishing her most important goals.
Christopher Mumm
It has been a pleasure working with Kathy. She has been tremendously helpful in the development of my practice by providing creative ideas and by encouraging me to be more strategic in my marketing efforts. Kathy is an excellent listener and expertly individualizes her advice and suggestions. I highly recommend contacting Kathy if you want to build or grow your practice.
John Remakel
I enjoyed working with Kathy. The coaching experience was positive -- helped me to evaluate my priorities and focus my marketing efforts. The monthly meeting schedule was successful in continuing to move action items forward. The trial and error nature of the process was also key -- I learned and grew from experiences. I would recommend Kathy's coaching program for any senior associate or junior partner in a law firm looking to take their individual marketing plan to the next level.
Rebecca Surmont, M.A.
I have worked alongside Kathy in the development side of people. Our work has crossed over many times and I'm always glad when it does. Kathy is my sounding board and the person I go to to work through a challenge, review a presentation, or for spontaneous coaching. She is a deep listener and upholds the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality. She is incredibly thoughtful and able to easily help people make connections in their work, thoughts, or ideas in ways that are relevant and applicable. She also is a person of action and it's been great seeing how she models accomplishing her most important goals.
Christopher Mumm
It has been a pleasure working with Kathy. She has been tremendously helpful in the development of my practice by providing creative ideas and by encouraging me to be more strategic in my marketing efforts. Kathy is an excellent listener and expertly individualizes her advice and suggestions. I highly recommend contacting Kathy if you want to build or grow your practice.
John Remakel
I enjoyed working with Kathy. The coaching experience was positive -- helped me to evaluate my priorities and focus my marketing efforts. The monthly meeting schedule was successful in continuing to move action items forward. The trial and error nature of the process was also key -- I learned and grew from experiences. I would recommend Kathy's coaching program for any senior associate or junior partner in a law firm looking to take their individual marketing plan to the next level.
Credentials
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Effective Evaluations & Feedback for All
Nextions LLCApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
EQ-i2.0/EQ360 Certification (Emotional Intelligence)
Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS)Apr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | 500+ coaching hours
International Coach FederationJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Hudson Institute Coach
Hudson Institute of CoachingDec, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Collabrium, LLC
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Sep 2023 - Present
Executive Coaching | Leadership Development Coaching | Group Coaching Executive Coaching | Leadership Development Coaching | Group Coaching
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BetterUp
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Coach
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Lester Coaching & Consulting
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
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Feb 2010 - Present
Coach to people transitioning into leader and owner roles with deep experience coaching professionals with technical backgrounds (lawyers, accountants, healthcare executives, etc.) on relationship-building, collaboration, and strengths-based leadership. Individual Coaching | Group Coaching | Team Coaching Coach to people transitioning into leader and owner roles with deep experience coaching professionals with technical backgrounds (lawyers, accountants, healthcare executives, etc.) on relationship-building, collaboration, and strengths-based leadership. Individual Coaching | Group Coaching | Team Coaching
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Stinson LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Professional Development/Learning & Development Program Management
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2023
Design and implement training, mentoring, and coaching programs to guide emerging lawyer leaders in the development of their practices. Design and implement training, mentoring, and coaching programs to guide emerging lawyer leaders in the development of their practices.
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Leonard Street & Deinard
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Professional Development Program Management | Certified Hudson Institute Coach
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2008 - 2010
Design and implement innovative coaching programs to support the development of associates. Source external coaches and serve as an internal coach to associates. Create and deliver business development and client service training programs. Identify competencies and align with career path planning. Design and implement innovative coaching programs to support the development of associates. Source external coaches and serve as an internal coach to associates. Create and deliver business development and client service training programs. Identify competencies and align with career path planning.
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Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marketing & Business Development - Client/Industry Teams
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2007 - 2008
Launch and market an industry team (Food, Agriculture, and Biofuels) and provide strategic and tactical business development and marketing services for the national Products Liability group. Launch and market an industry team (Food, Agriculture, and Biofuels) and provide strategic and tactical business development and marketing services for the national Products Liability group.
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Gray Plant Mooty
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief of Business Development & Marketing | Strategic Planning Committee
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2001 - 2005
Introduce business development client teams, client service interviews, and coaching initiatives at this law firm. An early adopter of client account teams in law firms, launch and integrate key client account teams in which revenue increased up to 730% on teams. Member of firm's Strategic Planning Committee. Introduce business development client teams, client service interviews, and coaching initiatives at this law firm. An early adopter of client account teams in law firms, launch and integrate key client account teams in which revenue increased up to 730% on teams. Member of firm's Strategic Planning Committee.
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Hawley Troxell
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United States
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Marketing & Business Development | Strategic Planning Committee
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1998 - 2001
Develop marketing plans, identify client pursuit strategies, oversee firm identity launch, manage the marketing team, and co-lead the strategic planning team. Collaborate to launch a CRM system that streamlined data collection and referral tracking. Develop marketing plans, identify client pursuit strategies, oversee firm identity launch, manage the marketing team, and co-lead the strategic planning team. Collaborate to launch a CRM system that streamlined data collection and referral tracking.
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POWER Engineers
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United States
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development/Proposals and Communications Manager
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1996 - 1998
Established the BD function for the engineering & consulting firm's telecommunications, IT consulting, and GIS division in the Boise office. Responsible for RFPs, revenue and project forecasting and tracking, client surveys, collateral, and industry trade conferences. Established the BD function for the engineering & consulting firm's telecommunications, IT consulting, and GIS division in the Boise office. Responsible for RFPs, revenue and project forecasting and tracking, client surveys, collateral, and industry trade conferences.
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Environmental Project Management, Inc.
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Boise, Idaho, United States
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Business Development/Proposal Coordinator
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1994 - 1996
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PML Microbiologicals
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Marketing Coordinator
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1992 - 1994
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Riedel OMNI Products and Riedel Environmental Services
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Marketing Specialist
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1989 - 1992
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Statesman Journal
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advertising Layout/Pasteup Artist
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1988 - 1989
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Education
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2008 - 2009
Hudson Institute of Coaching
Coaching Certification -
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications & Journalism | Marketing & Advertising Minor -
Boise State University
Micro MBA Certification, Executive Leadership -
John F. Kennedy High School
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