Kathleen McMahon

Kathleen McMahon brings 27+ years of experience in senior leadership

roles in higher education, at both publics and privates and on both the

east and west coasts. She draws on her management and leadership

experiences where she led campuses through strategic change and

sensitive campus climate concerns. Her background in clinical social work and training in evidence-based coaching make her an empathic and strategic coach.

Whether you are an individual looking to make changes on your life path

or an organizational leader navigating our increasingly complex and

volatile environments, Kathleen can help. She is adept in supporting

senior leaders and individuals stay aligned with their values while working

towards strategic growth. She is an International Coaching Federation (ICF)

certified executive coach, with a master’s in clinical social work. Her

approach is informed by her training in evidence-based treatments such

as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment

Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and years of leadership

development.

Kathleen is known as an empathic, heartfelt coach who is passionate

about helping people create lasting change in their lives. Having worked in

higher education and senior leadership roles for over two decades, she

brings extensive experience leading strategic and organizational change.

Her gifts include having a curious, compassionate mindset, and the ability

to help people delve more deeply to create profound and meaningful

change.

She received her EdD in Education Leadership from UCLA’s Graduate

School of Education and Information Studies, holds a master’s degree in

clinical social work from Boston College, and majored in philosophy from

the University of New Hampshire. She received her coaching certification

from the Fielding Graduate University in Evidence Based Coaching and is

ACC ICF certified.