Leadership looks different in times of change.
Maybe you’ve just stepped into a new role—one that’s bigger, faster, and less defined than anything you’ve done before. Maybe you’re coming out of a tough re-org, trying to lead a team you didn’t choose. Or you’re being asked to drive change for the first time—and realizing that influence looks a lot different than execution.
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Some leaders I work with are figuring out how to help their team gel after a big shift. Others are finding their footing after a step up—working to create momentum in a role where everything around them has changed.
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These are the moments that test even the most capable professionals. Coaching gives you space to slow down, think clearly, and move forward with purpose—without having to figure it all out alone.
Meet Kelly Schmidt
I’m an executive coach for leaders at the intersection of business and technology—those responsible for driving results, aligning teams, and leading change in environments that rarely slow down. Many of my clients are navigating high-stakes transformations for the first time, managing cross-functional teams, or stepping into roles where the expectations are clear but the path forward isn’t.
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My clients are high-performing, highly capable people. They’re not lost. But they’re often under pressure to lead when the path isn’t clear, the team is still forming, or the context keeps shifting. That’s where I come in.
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For more than 20 years at Johnson & Johnson, I’ve led tech-enabled business transformations across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer goods. My work has spanned organizational change, team development, talent strategy, and leadership culture—always at the intersection of business and technology, where complexity runs deep.
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I’ve led through reorgs. Rebuilt teams that weren’t working. Built new ones from scratch. I’ve helped first-time managers find their voice, and supported seasoned leaders stepping into bigger, messier roles. I’ve led from the front, the back, and everywhere in between—and I bring all of that to my coaching.
How I Support Leaders & Teams
I offer executive coaching and team development experiences tailored to the specific challenges of leaders navigating change, growth, and complexity. Whether you're stepping into a new role, guiding your team through transformation, or building momentum in shifting conditions—each engagement is designed to meet you where you are.
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My approach is always customized, grounded in your context, and focused on creating clarity, connection, and forward motion.
1:1 Executive Coaching
Individual coaching for leaders taking on new roles, driving change, or stepping into greater responsibility. Sessions focus on building clarity, strengthening influence, and aligning leadership habits with evolving expectations—without losing momentum.
Common themes: Leading through change, managing up, building strategic focus, finding your authentic leadership style, navigating team dynamics, sustaining energy and resilience.
Leadership Assessments
Targeted assessments designed to support self-awareness, leadership growth, and alignment with organizational expectations. Used as stand-alone engagements or integrated into coaching, these tools provide a structured way to surface insight and spark meaningful conversations.
Possibilities: 360s, PXT, Checkpoint360, Working Genius and stakeholder input.
Team Coaching
Custom engagements to help teams align, collaborate, and perform—especially during periods of transition or transformation. Designed to surface clarity, build trust, and create momentum, whether the team is newly forming, newly scoped, or simply stuck.
Common focus areas: Decision-making, communication, team trust, role clarity, leading through change, high-performance habits.
Let’s Talk
Whether you're navigating a big transition, leading through change, or simply need space to think through what’s next—let’s start a conversation.
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I offer a complimentary 50-minute Discovery Call to explore where you are, where you're headed, and how coaching could support your next chapter. No pitch. No pressure. Just a focused, thoughtful conversation built around you.