Our Coaching Institute Graduates

Name: Kelly Harrington

Your previous job:

Human Resources Manager

How long did you work there?

I am still with my company and have my coaching practice on the side

What was your position?

Director, HR (current)

When/why did you decide to learn coaching?

I had intentions of starting my own coaching business full-time, within a year of starting the program with The Coaching Institute. During that time, I achieved a promotion to Director of HR which also allowed me to move to a new part of the country. I still look forward to having a full-time coaching business but am now practicing my coaching skills within my new HR role and also have some clients 'on the side.'

What symptoms did you have that prompted this career change decision?

Ultimately, I would like to have a full-time coaching business at some point so that I have more ownership and flexibility over my schedule and my income and the people I interact with daily.

What skills now benefit you and/or your company?

I have improved a lot in remembering that the client is ALWAYS right and had all of the answers. Standing in a place of 'neutrality' yet also knowing when to push, encourage, discourage, examine, etc. That's powerful.

What do I do as a coach?

My focus is on career coaching: Helping individuals who want to experience a career transition and/or the next level of career success. www.CreateTheConnection.com

If somebody has a question and wants to email you to ask personally – can they?

Of course!
kelharrington@yahoo.com
kelly@createtheconnection.com
206-409-1134