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. The last seven years, I’ve worked as a Strengths Finder coach and team facilitator for individuals, mid-sized, and boutique firms.

My coaching philosophy is rooted in positive psychology and working through the lens of what we do best, in alignment with our core values. I leverage my expertise in strengths-based leadership to partner with clients to create customized approaches that align with their personal and professional goals.

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 solutions to reach your end goal. Thinking about and describing new ways of being and doing is a favorite activity that I’ll bring to our sessions together. I bring positive energy to the relationship and truly enjoy getting to know you, my client and your individual values. I’ll connect with you through shared values, beliefs, and causes. 

Art Medicine, my newest 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.

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

• 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