I’m Kim Newman
I have over 20 years leading and managing change alongside senior leaders, which has provided me with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by today’s executives. I now focus on educating and facilitating creative learning sessions based in positive psychology, wellness, and arts-based experiential learning. These sessions are focused on enhancing innovation, creativity, and overall well-being in the workplace and in our lives.
My gifts include being a strategic thinker, a future-oriented planner, and a connecter of individuals. As a strategist, I will work with you to offer creative learnings to reach your objective. I bring positive energy to all my trainings and truly enjoy getting to know you, my client and your needs. I’ll connect with you through shared values, beliefs, and causes.
Art Medicine, a personal endeavor, allows my spiritual values to shine. I am inspired and blessed to lead others in a sacred activity that helps them to connect with their higher selves in service of healing.
Credentials
I think we offer our best selves in service of others. To be that ‘best self’ I’ve become a lifelong learner to grow and sharpen my skillsets. Below you’ll find a snapshot of educational and practical studies that have afforded me the opportunity to serve individuals and teams in a variety of organizations.
Book Smarts
- MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University
- BS, Journalism, University of Texas at Austin
- Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
- Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
Street Smarts
- Texas Health Benefits Pool (Tapping into Creativity Workshops)
- ACMP Austin (Strengths Workshop and Coaching)
- AlayaCare (Strengths Workshop and Coaching)
- Rentokil (Mindfulness Workshop)
- MormomMok Architectural Firm (Strengths Workshop)
- Mobil Oil Credit Union (Change Leadership Workshop)
- TxDOT (Change Leadership & Execution)
- Duke Energy (Change Leadership & Execution)
- Piedmont Natural Gas (Change Leadership & Execution)
- Lowes (Change Leadership & Execution)
- Healthways (Behavioral-based Training & Execution)
Art Smarts
- Certified Innovation Coach, Creating Futures that Work
- Certified Art Medicine Practitioner
Austin Volunteer Endeavors
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden
- Ballet Austin
- Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
MY VALUES
Charisma
I love to connect and get to know others. I thrive on being a positive influence in their journey.
Courage
Everyday we have a choice on how we will respond to adversity. Heart and soul drive my behavior and I strive to inspire others to listen to their inner compass and take action to achieve their dreams.
Courage
Everyday we have a choice on how we will respond to adversity. Heart and soul drive my behavior and I strive to inspire others to listen to their inner compass and take action to achieve their dreams.
Creativity
This shows up in me with out of the box ideas and solutions. Every issue has multiple solutions. I also am a dilettante of the arts and have dabbled in many art creation methods (ask about my glass blowing experience!)
Connect with Me
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