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Janai H

“I one thousand percent recommend Kim’s services to ALL WOMEN, especially women of color in tech.

Why you ask? 1) She is beyond amazing and dedicated to all of her clients., 2) Every coaching session, she brings years of experience, a commitment to seeing me reach my career goals, and a perspective that motivates and encourages., and, 3) Since our very first consultation, she’s helped me process situations, and see things that I have over the years buried as a professional woman of color. She’s reminded me that I am worthy and deserving of a career that I love. I don’t need to settle for a corner in the room.

If you are on the fence about using a coach, let me assure you Kim is the real deal.”


Janai H.
Customer Success Leader
Coaching for Leaders
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Elizabeth G

“Kim offered a safe space and deep understanding of the trials and tribulations I face in my work environment.

Through her coaching, I significantly increased my leadership impact by modulating how I show up in my interpersonal work relationships and in challenging work situations. After our coaching engagement, I am now better equipped to avoid familiar patterns that weren’t serving me, allowing for my performance to be evaluated based on the quality of my work. All of this has enabled me to increase my effectiveness, improve my work relationships, and have a bigger overall impact.”


Elizabeth G.
Vice President of Business Development & Strategy, Madison Wells
Coaching for Leaders
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Jim O

“I am thrilled to share my experience working with Kim during my transition to a newly elevated executive position.

Kim’s guidance was instrumental in helping me navigate through a 360 feedback process, ultimately propelling my leadership skills to new levels. What truly set Kim apart was her approach to leveraging strengths. Instead of solely focusing on areas for improvement, Kim helped me recognize and harness my existing strengths in innovative ways within my current role. By strategically deploying these strengths, I have been able to tackle challenges with newfound confidence and success.”


Jim O.
SVP, Head of Business Solutions, Intelligence & Analytics, Chubb
Coaching for Leaders
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Sonya K

“Kim’s team building experience has been truly transformational.

Not only did my team members tap into their strengths and improve their performance, but I personally have tapped into a whole new world of personal strengths I didn’t know I had. Now, I’m peak performing every day.”


Sonya Kay B.
President & CEO, The Valley Economic Alliance
Coaching for Leaders
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Jenny M

“I am deeply grateful for Kim’s guidance on this empowering path toward professional excellence.

Kim Jones has been a guiding light in my career. Her passion, expertise, genuine support, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women in the workplace make her an invaluable asset for anyone seeking transformative executive coaching. I am deeply grateful for her guidance on this empowering path toward professional excellence.”


Jenny M.
VP of Sales and Marketing, CaliNetworks
Coaching for Leaders
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Hema D

“Feel closure and confidence again, be the powerful woman you are!

As a professional woman in the tech industry since 1994, I know what challenges I had on an international stage. An overpowering of male dominance, power struggles, competing challenges between work and wanting to be a mother, and the list goes on. I have worked with Kim who was once in woman in tech, climbing the corporate ladder and understanding the walk every woman in tech takes each and every day. I recommend all women out there in the tech world engage with Kim should you need leadership or career coaching. Be it elevating your career, getting to decisions around your future, work-life balance, and so much more… choose Kim as your transformational coach.”


Hema D.
CEO, Iffel International
Coaching for Leaders
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Alison D

“Kim’s invaluable support and guidance have empowered me.

I began working with Kim at a time when I was definitely questioning my role and relevance in the workforce, amplified by the fact that I felt taken advantage of for longer than I care to admit.

Having an ally in Kim has been instrumental in helping me gain clarity on my strengths while ensuring I stay true to my nature. She has helped me recognize the vital skills I always had, including my ability to lead and inspire my teams.

Feeling much more grounded in my power enables me to walk into any work situation with clearer intention and confidence, and has ignited my excitement for what’s next in my career.”


Alison D.
Chief Administrative Officer
Coaching for Leaders
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Hayley G

“I always felt our sessions were seamlessly tailored to where I was and what I needed. I cannot recommend working with Kim enough!

I began working with Kim when I was considering my desired career direction after several years in a highly rewarding yet extremely demanding job that left me eager to make an intentional next step in my career that aligned with my values and desired lifestyle.

In my sessions with Kim, I was able to rethink my career options, explore my goals both professionally and personally, and identify new possibilities that would allow me to align my career with the intentions I have for my life. This could have been a daunting process of self-discovery and professional exploration if undertaken solo; instead, working with Kim has provided me with partnership, accountability, empathy, and wisdom.

To each of our sessions, Kim brought deep professional expertise and concrete, practical ideas and tools, as well as empathy and intuitive insights–which made this career exploration process empowering and exciting.”


Hayley G.
Strategy Consultant
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Anika P

“Working with Kim helped me gain clarity about my career path ahead.

I began working with Kim to better understand the types of positions that are out there for people with my skill set and to reflect on what I might want to do long-term. I previously believed that the way forward was to develop more of my technical skills, but Kim helped me understand that my marketable differentiators are the people and relationship skills I had taken for granted. She encouraged me to focus on my overlapping strengths and values, and I will always refer back to this in everything I do. Kim also challenged my preconceived notions that I need to work in a big company and helped me discover my entrepreneurial spirit. I was fearful of acknowledging this part of me, but now I know I want to leverage this in my work going forward.

But the biggest thing I am leaving with? It’s the knowledge that work doesn’t have to be unpleasant or stressful. I’m confident that using the tools I learned, my next role will be one that actually makes me love going to work each day!”


Anika P.
Technical Solutions Manager
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Andree H

“Kim helped with everything, giving me so much more than I ever expected!

Kim set the whole framework for our work together, giving me direction and keeping me motivated along the way. She helped me stay focused and, above all, instilled in me the confidence to know I can get out there and do everything I want to do!

On a practical level, Kim was always sending me useful resources and documents. Thanks to her, I also now have an updated resume and LinkedIn profile, which has already led to some fantastic new connections.

With Kim’s help, I’ve realized I’m not over the hill – I can still go out there and make an impact. My age brings with it some amazing skills that I can carry forward into a bright future. I am branching out!”


Andree H.
Software Developer
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Charlene E

“I would not be where I am without Kim!

What I hoped to get from my coaching with Kim was clarity on my next career move. What I actually got was an entirely new direction for my career! Our engagement helped me better connect with my passion and purpose and helped me develop the resilience and grit needed to move into this next phase.

Kim’s coaching reinforced my desire to challenge myself beyond what I’ve ever done and helped me tackle my fears to prove to myself that I can achieve bigger dreams than I ever imagined, something that will serve me well in my transition from corporate executive to entrepreneur. By sharing her in-depth knowledge and experience, Kim has given me the confidence going forward to take on the challenges and unexpected glitches that are going to happen on my career journey.

Furthermore, I cannot express how much I appreciated Kim’s strength, clarity, and calmness. Kim sees things both through a professional lens and from a human perspective – blending those together to make her coaching unique. She always brought humanity, honesty, and courage to each of our sessions.”


Charlene E.
Business Consultant
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Rachel B

“Kim helped me see myself more clearly, which enabled me to work past the obstacles that were holding me back.

I entered the coaching engagement with Kim wanting to gain an ally in navigating my career journey as a woman in tech – someone trustworthy and kind who could see things I was missing and help me course-correct where necessary, as well as gain clarity in defining the path ahead. I’m delighted that working with Kim delivered in all of these areas! I gained the insight that my experiences were not uncommon, and my responses to the obstacles I faced were legitimate. This renewed my confidence in myself.

Kim is a great guide through this complicated terrain.”


Rachel B.
Software Engineer
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Shehla Y

“Kim gained my trust from our very first meeting, thanks to her empathetic and insightful coaching style.

Kim’s approach to coaching is rooted in her personal experience and not merely academic. I feel validated and strengthened after every coaching session and am excited about my future career path thanks to Kim’s practical guidance and encouragement.”


Shehla Y.
IT Director
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Ally S

“You won’t be disappointed!

When I started coaching with Kim, I was unclear about my career trajectory and where I was going. I knew some changes needed to happen in my life and how I lead, and Kim helped me gain the insight I needed to make those changes.

The amazing part is that not only have I made the changes I felt were necessary, but I have also excelled into a new stratosphere in my career that I didn’t even know was possible. I highly recommend Kim Jones as a career coach to any woman looking to uplevel her career and life.”


Ally S.
Founder and CEO, The Inspired Leader
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Jessica K

“I would not be where I am now without the help of Kim.

I started working with Kim shortly after I made my big career leap. I was passionate about my new career, but facing waves of internal resistance, doubt, and insecurity. Without Kim’s guidance, I may have turned back.

I cannot express my gratitude for Kim enough. Kim embodies that unique blend of strong yet gentle, practical and wise, intellect and heart. She is gifted in intuition and empathy. Kim quickly sees where you are holding yourself back and guides you to your own inner wisdom.

She is a powerhouse when it comes to practical advice and real-world solutions. Kim’s approach of addressing inner resistance as you take actionable steps toward your career goals is exactly what you need to transform and love your career.”


Jessica K.
Holistic Life Coach
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Denise D

“I would absolutely recommend Kim to others – it was a pleasure working with her!

I decided to work with Kim to figure out what I wanted to do next with my career. The process Kim used pushed me to look at this from many different angles. Her emphasis on being mindful in my career search, which previously had been driven by who was hiring, really helped me to take a step back and reflect on my situation in a constructive and thoughtful way. With Kim’s guidance, I realized it was okay to take the time to think about the path ahead and challenge the beliefs others held about what I should do next. Having a clear, guided process of scheduled meetings with set milestones was invaluable for this – there were so many useful exercises and tidbits along the way that I was so out of practice with.

Kim also helped me identify my limiting beliefs and gave me the tools to counteract my negative thoughts so I could go after the career I truly wanted. After going through her process, I now know that it’s OK to do what I want to do, and I feel really confident about what’s next for me!”


Denise D.
Former Nonprofit Director
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Sandy D

“The engagement itself was perfect. Kim was always fully present, insightful, creative, encouraging, and knowledgeable.

I knew I wanted to pivot my career to mission-driven work, but I felt lost as to how and where to begin. I needed help in reframing my experience and skillset on my resume, as well as guidance on how to get it noticed both when applying for positions and on LinkedIn. I learned how to organize my resume more effectively, highlight and emphasize my pro-bono work, how to reframe my skillset, and how to better navigate LinkedIn. Kim was both my cheerleader and emotional support, teaching me that my struggles are not unique and reminding me of my value.”


Sandy Dubin
Building Architect & Social Impact Advocate
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Elizabeth A

“Kim has helped me tremendously! Kim provides the kind of support that pulls out all of your answers within.

Kim helped to normalize the navigation of my career by offering a wealth of wisdom from her own experience and speaking a universal language of trust and connectedness. All of this is done with a grounded and calming presence that is soothing to the soul. If you are feeling a little lost, Kim can help you find your way!”


Elizabeth A.
Professional Development and Leadership Coach
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Pauline D

“Learning to be more open with my approach and not be afraid of myself has been invaluable, allowing me to step more fully into myself and embrace all aspects of my creativity.

I went into my coaching journey with Kim hoping to get feedback and perspective on what I am doing with my business, and to confirm if I am heading in the right direction or not. After working with Kim, I felt a new wave of excitement as she confirmed that I needed to stay within my alignment and not do things that are not working for me. I became really comfortable with my rather fringe inclinations and discovered new levels of creativity supported by feminine aspects of my inner artist. Sharing my work with Kim really helped me overcome a fear of rejection, resulting in more ideas that I’ve had before and leading me into a new territory of creation.”


Pauline D.
Flow State Coach
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Rachel P

“Kim helped me gain clarity about my career.

I embarked on my coaching journey with Kim seeking help on how I could drive my career forward, move up to higher roles, and become more known in my network. However, as we worked together, it became clear that what I really came for was clarity, something Kim truly helped me to gain.

Kim made the space for me to really question and define what my heart truly defines as success. I learned that for me, it is all about balance – enjoying my work, but being able to spend quality time with family and have time for myself outside of work. I am delighted to say that I now feel passionate and excited about the work I’m doing and am able to make time for what matters most to me – my family.”


Rachel P.
IT Product Manager
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Jo I

“Kim is an inspiring and dedicated coach, and really helped me unpack some barriers which have been holding me back.

She asks all the right questions and also isn’t afraid to give you prompts and ideas to stretch you out of your comfort zone. If you have the opportunity to work with Kim, I highly recommend you take it!”


Jo I.
Business Coach and Mumpreneur
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Naz H

“Kim’s organization of thoughts into reality is rather exceptional.

As a screenwriter and fashion entrepreneur, I’m constantly problem-solving and looking for new ways to move my career forward. Kim saved me and guided me toward making my goal into a reality. She was able to help me narrow down by goal and help me figure out how to achieve this goal.”


Naz H.
Screenwriter and Fashion Entrepreneur
Coaching for Women in Tech & Career Coaching
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Nicole M

“I highly recommend Kim Jones for your next speaking event!

I’ve worked with Kim since I launched ITC’s CIO Certification for Women program in 2018, where she serves as our expert speaker on gender equity and tech culture topics. With each cohort that goes through the program, Kim creates new and engaging sessions on subjects relevant to women aspiring to reach the CIO position.

The students (women in IT leadership) love Kim’s classes because of her relatability, the quality of her content, and her engaging speaking style.

Leveraging her own experiences as a former CIO and cultural anthropologist, she breaks down complex topics that impact their careers as women, and makes them understandable and actionable. The things the students learn from Kim have helped them further their leadership effectiveness and career aspirations in tech.

If you’re looking for a speaker to bring your audience relevant information on topics that affect women’s equity and leadership in the workplace, I highly recommend you talk to Kim!”


Nicole M.
CEO, Irvine Technology Corporation
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Roberta G

“Kim Jones brings a lifetime of knowledge and expertise to gender equity from her years as a corporate CIO who was often the only woman in the room.

With her deep background in anthropology, business culture, and diversity, Kim knows how to set the corporate stage for individuals, teams, women, and diverse populations to experience a workplace that’s welcoming, friendly, and appealing.

Kim has a unique strength: She shines a light on entrenched biases against underrepresented groups that signal to employees not to bring their full selves to work. She shows company leaders how to build awareness and determine fixes for issues that perpetuate biases. In the end, her guidance starts the process towards bringing about a workforce where more employees feel completely welcome, every day.”


Roberta G.
Reputation Expert and Brand Advisor to Kim Jones Alliance
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Mateen R

“I want to thank you for all that you did for me during UCLA Extension’s Technology Management Program.

Learning from your career, your experiences, and the experiences of the other attendees was invaluable. Going into the start of my career, I feel all the more prepared to tackle the social and organizational issues that may arise. It was an absolute thrill to be in your class and honestly the best professional experience I have had. I have actively been forming new professional relationships with many of the attendees from our section, and that would not have happened without your active support.”


Mateen R.
Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Clayton V

“As soon as I return, I immediately plan to apply Kim’s course learnings to our security organization.

Every engineering leader could use this material with immediate impact.”


Clayton V.
Technical Director, Blizzard Entertainment
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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John V

“This class was really informative and well instructed.

I loved the discussions, examples, data, and structure. I, as a man, have some privilege and now have tools to recognize them and how to help others.”


John V.
Senior R&D S&E Computer Scientist, Sandia National Laboratories
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Norma R

“Kim clearly outlined the course subject and created a space of psychological safety in our class.

This allowed students to openly share and participate in discussions. She is highly experienced and qualified in the subject matter. This made learning interesting and impactful.”


Norma R.
Director, Information Technology & Creative Design, California Association for Bilingual Education
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Matthew J

“Kim Jones is an excellent instructor.

She presented material that challenged my assumptions and encouraged me to take this back to my company. I know the information I received will change me personally as well.”


Matthew J.
Mint Mobile, Senior Manager – Engineering
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Andrea P

“This course exceeded expectations.

I learned new terminology for unconscious bias, psychological safety, growth mindset, etc. I loved the strategies to combat racism and help those who are underrepresented.”


Andrea P.
Alternate Special Security Officer/Personnel Security Specialist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Brandon M

“Some of the content was difficult to hear, but completely necessary.

The research and data examples, along with the new tools were extremely helpful for the changes I want to make.”


Brandon M.
Group Leader & Supervisor, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Rachel L

“Kim Jones is such an amazing facilitator and communicator.

I learned just as much about giving feedback tonight as I learned about how to give a great presentation. Notes taken all around.”


Rachel L.
Senior Manager of Digital Strategy & Performance Project Management and Women@Hyatt Chairwoman, Hyatt Corporation
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Tiffany B

“Kim is such an amazing speaker and leader.

She speaks in a way that each of us can relate to, and her content is very informative and relevant for each of us.”


Tiffany B.
Senior Director Business Engagement, IT Applications, Tyson Foods, Inc.
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Debi E

“Great speaker, content, and ability to keep people engaged. 

Appreciate her experience and key notes.”


Debi E.
Exec Director, Information Security, West Coast University
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
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Veronyka C

“The content Kim presented was not only digestible, but relevant to how I want to conduct my life.

It reminded me that I not only need to lead my team but work with my own leaders so we can accomplish the business mission.”


Veronyka C.
Information Systems Security Officer, nLogic
Speaking Engagements & Workshops