Katie O'Malley is an Executive Coach and Leadership Educator with 20 years of experience across nonprofit, education, and corporate sectors. After earning her Master's Degree in Counseling and Board Certification in Coaching in 2012, she founded (en)Courage Coaching to provide accessible coaching services. Since 2018, she has worked with clients nationwide and in the UK, focusing on authentic career paths, effective leadership practices, and courageous workplace cultures.

Katie has taught at prestigious institutions like Chicago Booth and The University of Texas at Austin. Featured in Fast Company and Thrive Global, her work emphasizes collaboration between employers and employees. She has served on the Fast Company Executive Board and currently sits on the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

Episode Overview:In this episode, Katie shares her journey into coaching, the importance of leadership development, and practical strategies for creating supportive workplace cultures.

Key Discussion Points:

1. The Journey to Coaching:
   • Katie’s transition from various sectors to founding (en)Courage Coaching.

1. Designing Authentic Career Paths:
   • Strategies for individuals to create fulfilling career trajectories.

1. Effective Leadership Practices:
   • How to cultivate courageous workplace cultures that promote engagement and innovation.

1. Evidence-Based Coaching Practices:
   • Leveraging insights from counseling and organizational development.

1. Bridging the Workplace Gap:
   • Encouraging collaboration to enhance the employer-employee relationship.

Takeaways: Katie’s insights empower listeners to take charge of their careers and foster effective workplaces.

Connect with Katie:

• Website: enCourage Coaching
• LinkedIn: Katie O'Malley
• Instagram: @encouragecoachchicago