I am an innovative organizational development consultant and certified coach with 25 years of experience helping leaders and teams transform their organizations. My approach strengthens organizations by supporting the dual aspects of people and performance. I help leaders, teams and organizations create healthy and productive workplaces.
Healthy organizations are my passion.
Organizations are like living organisms—we know when they are healthy and when they are not. A healthy organization is thriving, not just surviving. Leaders act as a cohesive team, the organization is aligned with strategy, direction is clearly communicated, and renewal and adjustment take place on a continual basis.
Healthy organizations are three times more likely to out-perform unhealthy organizations.
Healthy organizations tap into the creativity of their individuals and teams to enhance and sustain organizational effectiveness.
70% of the conflict in workplaces is caused by differences in style—once our differences are understood, we can reduce conflict dramatically.
I partner with you to build a healthier and more successful organization.
Services
Whether you need to implement a strategic change, improve performance or help a struggling team, I can help. I meet with you to tailor the project to your unique needs, generally starting with assessment and recommendation. I work with you to engage your organization in high-leverage actions to achieve a shared vision.
Organizational Development Consulting
I collaborate with clients to design and implement holistic change by rejuvenating the foundations of their organization, with attention to process, structure and culture. I find that change projects are most effective when we leverage both leadership and teamwork. My approach relies on foundational as well as cutting-edge theories and practices.
Resources
Productive Workplaces by Marvin Weisbord
The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge
Dialogic Organizational Development by Gervase Bushe and Robert Marshak
Change Management
Significant changes impact employees, operations and customers. I use a strategic change model to support leaders in the movement from a current reality to a shared future vision. My goal is always to engage and empower teams in the process of designing strategies to move towards a desired change.
Resources
Leading Change by John Kotter
Appreciative Inquiry by David Cooperrider
Team Building
When I guide a team towards a higher level of performance, I start by assessing team maturity and building trust. I help a team define a common mission, clarify roles and responsibilities, and strengthen communication. We also do the higher level work of understanding and valuing differences, and learning to resolve conflicts. My practice supports readiness for process improvement initiatives such as Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and LEAN.
Resources
Extraordinary Groups by Geoffrey Bellman and Kathleen Ryan
Overcoming the Dysfunctions of the Team by Patrick Lencioni
Success Signals by Rhonda Hilyer
Coaching
I build coaching relationships based on mutual learning and trust. As as a confidential coach, I bring a variety of tools to help leaders and staff attain their learning goals, shift their perspective, and gain awareness. I also coach my professional colleagues in organizational development. I am certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Resources
Co-Active Coaching by Henry Kimsey-House, et al.
For Your Improvement by Korn Ferry
Leadership on the Line Martin Linsky and Ronald Heifetz
Retreats
The most successful retreats are usually the ones in which participants are actively engaged in the work of envisioning and planning the event. I partner with a client to design a retreat around their intended purpose and desired outcomes, drawing on a variety of activities that I have gained in more than 25 years of facilitating retreats.
Resources
Future Search and Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There! by Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Jannoff
The Change Handbook by Peggy Holman et al.
About Me
I spent the first twenty-five years of my career working in the public sector, both at the federal and local levels. My work exposed me to many aspects of government, from operations, to capital programs, to human resource management. I eventually found my passion in strategic change agent roles. Since 2010, I have helped clients as an independent organizational development (OD) consultant.
My work is informed by advanced training in public administration and organizational development — I have a MPA from the Evans School at the University of Washington and MA in Organization Design and Leadership from Seattle University. I bring a hands-on, practice-based approach, which I’ve gained by working under the mentorship of leading OD experts. In 2024 I became certified as an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I coach leaders at all levels in an organization.
I guide clients through the realities of planning, designing, implementing, evaluating and renewing change projects. I bring a values-based approach — facilitating holistic, systemic solutions to change in organizations — with a focus on collaboration, creativity and inclusion.
Having grown up in Hawaii, the Island culture of inclusivity and gentleness is embedded in my nature. From an early age I learned about the unique value of every person. I came to Seattle for university and have lived here ever since. I’ve raised my family in the Pacific Northwest and am committed to making this part of the world a great place to live.
For full CV see my LinkedIn profile.
Philosophy
Improving the effectiveness of an organization is complex and delicate work. My approach is guided by the highest professional and ethical values, which I have developed over many years of working arm-in-arm with leading organizational development practitioners. I help my clients to build their confidence and capacity to do this work themselves. I practice both in the more traditional diagnostic models as well as the newer dialogic and generative models of organizational development. My approach is:
COLLABORATIVE
I partner with leadership to design and implement strategies to foster ownership and build capacity.
INTENTIONAL
My goal is always to align with the organization’s goals and initiatives, customizing my recommendations to the specific workplace.
BALANCED
I try to balance planning with recognizing and leveraging emergence. Workplaces are like living organisms — we can influence them, but we cannot predict their outcomes.
APPRECIATIVE
I always engage with a strength-based perspective, starting from a positive vision for who we can be collectively.
FOCUSED
While I engage employees in issues that affect them, I also remain focused on getting the work done.
GROWTH-ORIENTED
I continue to learn and enhance my practice. I am interested in a range of new theories regarding transformation in complex organizations, as well as mindfulness and creativity.
Contact
Interested in working together? Feel free contact me to discuss your project. I am open to consulting, collaboration, coaching, and mentoring.
KATHY CORONETZ CONSULTING
Phone: 206-527-9692
Email: kathy@kathycoronetz.com
Testimonials
Our partnership with Kathy helped our unit go from last in employee satisfaction to first. We have happier staff, lower turnover and a team that is engaged in working through issues that arise. Kathy’s down to earth style, professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality gave even my most skeptical staff the confidence they needed to engage in the process. Our work with Kathy was one of the best investments we’ve made.
- Manager
Kathy brings in-depth knowledge and expertise in organization development, project management, team leadership, and an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of service. She is smart, thoughtful, and creative and I regularly count on her to help me bring people together, often under difficult circumstances. Kathy’s energy adds a positive element to every project she leads.
-Manager
Kathy Coronetz is thoughtful, insightful and very easy to work with. My team was going through a rough period and Kathy helped us get back on the right path. We still use some of the tools she gave when conflicts arise. Her coaching has made me feel more confident and competent as a manager. Three cheers to Kathy!!!
-Manager
I appreciate your years of working with our agency, keeping us organized, providing us your years of wisdom and always doing it with care and compassion.
–Interim Division Director
Thanks for putting things in perspective and helping our team to execute the program. With your guidance and attention to detail, our program successfully delivered over 20 innovative learning opportunities to improve our organization!
-Manager
Kathy’s whole systems approach is informed by her holistic perspective as well as her advanced training. She is trusted by clients and leverages their strengths to encourage growth. Kathy develops clear yet flexible plans. As a facilitator, she asks questions that are insightful, build trust and move the conversation forward.
-OD consultant and collaborator
You are truly an amazing teacher. I appreciate your passion and drive in helping others succeed. You have a perfect blend of professionalism and compassion.
-Supervisor
Words cannot express my gratitude for everything you have taught me. You’ve shown me how to be a leader and I will remember all of your teaching and guidance.
-Supervisor
I really admire your ability to carefully listen and to discern the salient point of a group discussion. Your facilitation of our workgroup truly brought forward our best ideas and helped us improve. Thanks for your calm and patient support.
-Committee member
What an amazing gift you have been to us! You have quietly and gently led us on this journey and have made such a difference in our office community!
-Committee member
Thanks for your guiding touch always and for helping us all grow. I have learned so much from your gentle, prodding questions and your patient nature.
-Committee member
I have so appreciated your positivity, knowledge and mentorship over the past few months. We could not have progressed without you!
-Committee member
You joined us in a time of turmoil and change. Thank you so much for guiding us on our journey of making positive change for the staff in our office! I have felt very fortunate to learn from you. Your patience, guidance, non-judgment, your keen observations and wise words have been so appreciated!
-Communications member
You have been a great inspiration to us all. You’ve been the rainbow during our storm… You’ve provided the light so we could find our way. We appreciate your contribution; it’s made a difference and we couldn’t have done it without you!
-Committee member
Client list
Pangea
Board of Directors
Port of Seattle
Aviation Department
Seattle Public Utilities
Drainage and Wastewater
Seattle Public Utilities
Project Delivery and Engineering Branch
Spokane Teaching Health Center
Internal Medicine Residency
Seattle Public Utilities
Director’s Office
Seattle Human Services Department
Aging and Disabilities Services Division
King County
Information Technology Department
King County
Metro Transit Bus Operations
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Parks Division
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Wastewater Treatment Division
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Solid Waste Division
King County Human Resources
Director’s Office
King County Public Health
Needle Exchange
King County Public Health
Grant Program
Spokane Teaching Health Center
Family Medicine Residency
Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are one ocean.
– Ryuonsuke Satoro
