Katherine has worked in retail and importing as a buyer and product developer. She has learned how to work with a diverse group of people. She thinks like a project manager and an end-user. She is coordinating so that the best outcome is achieved.
In business for herself, she helps leaders develop their people skills. She helps them lead in a way that works best for their skill set.
She helps leaders remove the "cloak" they wear, subconscious and conscious. As a leader, we need to understand the skills and habits we have and the effect they have on the team being lead. She helps people achieve their "superpowers".
She advises not to get too attached to ideas. Remain agile. Detach from your ego. A lot of leaders are struggling to adapt and remain agile.
A key point is that a lot of leaders have the capability within. Katherine helps them realize this.
In general, a group of people being led want to contribute. Sometimes the leader can be more effective in leading from the back.
Heart centric leaders are in demand but short in supply. Leaders who are attached to their identity cannot let go and become heart centric leaders.
Katherine uses a 7 level leader development scale. It addresses left and right brain capability and team dynamics. All leaders are at different levels of development. It is about realizing what we are capable of and self-belief.
A level 7 leader is the conscious self. A leader who thinks beyond themselves. What is suitable for the greater good? The lower levels consist of various degrees of self-awareness and understanding one's strengths and weaknesses and then how to leverage these characteristics.
Communication has become a vital skill. There is less time now for the water cooler conversations.
What is a problem everyone wants to discuss? Open the floor for discussion rather than pushing your own agenda.
In summary:
Remove blockages.
Find personal strengths.
The pathway involves the head and the heart.
There are maps to personal growth.
There are practical things that every person can do to improve in the leadership function.