Professional Profile:

Katie Cornelis has over seven years of coaching experience, partnering with leaders to reach their full potential. Previously, Katie spent 20 years as an organizational effectiveness consultant. Katie combines strategic and systems thinking with a deep understanding of human behavior, quickly grasping the business challenges, organizational complexities, and cultures her clients navigate.

Executive Coaching Experience and Expertise:

• Coaches newly hired and high-growth leaders to scale functions, strengthen influence, and align expertise to organizational culture
• Supports leaders shifting from tactical execution to strategic, visionary leadership, often accelerating readiness for promotion
• Addresses burnout, peer integration, and team turnover by strengthening interpersonal effectiveness and sustainable leadership practices
• Builds cohesive, high-functioning executive teams through experiential team development and faster decision-making
• Delivers leadership and succession strategies using assessments and talent planning

Education and Credentials:

• Corporate Coach U Fast Track Program; Advanced Corporate Coaching Program
• B.B.A. in Finance, minor in Psychology, Highest Distinction, University of Iowa
• Certifications: Hogan; The Leadership Circle; Devine Inventory; Personal Communication Styles Inventory (PCSI)

Coaching Approach:

Katie believes leaders unlock lasting change by increasing self-awareness and making intentional choices. She combines deep listening, direct feedback, and systems-level insight to help leaders clarify priorities, strengthen influence, and translate goals into sustained action.  She serves as a steady, honest “lighthouse” for her clients, cutting through noise and complexity so leaders can see clearly and move forward with confidence. Clients value Katie for her warmth, authenticity, insight, and willingness to challenge them in service of real change.