{"id":13,"date":"2026-09-16T15:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T15:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:43:30","slug":"leadership-development-coaching-by-kara-schmitt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership Development Coaching by Kara Schmitt"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Hero Image” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kara_Schmitt_Leadership_Coaching_background.png” min_height=”605px” height=”605px” max_height=”605px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”605px” height=”605px” max_height=”605px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||align-items: flex-end;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=” ” custom_css_main_element_phone=” “][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kara_Schmitt_logo.png” alt=”Kara Schmitt Leadership Development Coaching Logo” title_text=”Kara_Schmitt_logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kara-Schmitt-Credentials.png” alt=”Kara Schmitt Coaching & Leadership development Credentials” title_text=”Kara-Schmitt-Credentials” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kara_Schmitt_portrait.png” alt=”Kara Schmitt Leadership Development Coaching portrait” title_text=”Kara_Schmitt_portrait” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Cormorant Garamond|500|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”24px” header_line_height=”1.1em” position_origin_a=”center_center” position_origin_f=”center_center” width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px|0px|25px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|25px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Lead well by staying connected to who you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

\nGrow as a leader\u2014and as a person.
\nFeel supported as you support others.
\nLead with authenticity and alignment.
\nCreate a workplace where people belong and thrive.<\/h1>\n

Ready to return to what matters most? You\u2019re in the right place. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”2em” header_font_size=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

\n
\n

LEADER:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential.”<\/em><\/p>\n

– Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

About me:<\/h1>\n

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and systems thinker who believes there is a leader within each of us, shaped by our experiences, values, and the way we move through the world.<\/p>\n

Early in my career, I came to understand both the joy and the cost of work rooted in service. I saw how meaningful it can be to create change\u2014and how easy it is to lose pieces of ourselves along the way. I experienced that, too.<\/p>\n

That experience shapes my work today. I support people who care deeply about what they do and the difference they want to make. I create spaces grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection\u2014where people can slow down, reconnect with what matters, and lead in ways that feel true to who they are.<\/p>\n

For the past decade, I\u2019ve coached, consulted, and facilitated across nonprofit, corporate, and government settings\u2014helping individuals and teams draw on their values and strengths, navigate complexity, imagine what\u2019s possible, and lead with greater clarity, courage, and heart.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Brene Brown Quote” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0a3351″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0a3351″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”2em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]LEADER:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential.”<\/em><\/p>\n

– Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”What I Like…” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_image=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kara_Schmitt_Leadership_Coaching_Aspen_background.png” border_style_top=”inset” box_shadow_style=”preset6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#0a3351″ text_font_size=”25px” text_line_height=”2em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_layout=”dark” global_colors_info=”{}”]What I love supporting leaders with…<\/span><\/p>\n

Clarity<\/strong> \u2013 Cut through the noise and lead with intention.
\nAlignment<\/strong> \u2013 Lead in ways that reflect your values and strengths.
\nCourage<\/strong> \u2013 Navigate difficult conversations and meaningful change.
\nResilience<\/strong> \u2013 Build sustainable practices that prevent burnout.
\nGrowth<\/strong> \u2013 Become the leader you want to be.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”What Client\u2019s are sharing” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#9d5f46″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mayra.png” alt=”What coaching clients are saying about Kara Schmitt’s Leadership Development Coaching” title_text=”Mayra” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]What Client\u2019s are Sharing:<\/span><\/p>\n

“<\/span><\/p>\n

Working with Kara has been an incredibly rewarding experience. She is a responsive, compassionate, and strategic coach who holds people accountable in a kind and intentional way. Through her guidance, I have grown tremendously in my leadership and supervision skills. Her workshops, including Bren\u00e9 Brown\u2019s Dare to Lead program, have challenged me to lead with courage, authenticity, and clarity. I deeply appreciate her ability to create a space for growth while ensuring accountability, and I highly recommend her coaching to anyone looking to strengthen their leadership.
\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

”<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/br><\/p>\n

~Mayra A.<\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Team Support” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#88a991″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Team Support:<\/span><\/p>\n

“<\/span><\/p>\n

Working with Kara has been an incredibly valuable experience for our team! Her guidance has helped us strengthen our listening and communication skills, creating a more open and supportive environment. Taking the time to reflect as a group on what\u2019s working well and how we interact has been both insightful and rewarding.
\nThrough her facilitation, we\u2019ve gained a deeper understanding of each other and how to provide support, especially in high-stress situations. The strategies she introduced have not only improved the efficiency of our work and meetings but have also carried over into our lives beyond the workplace.
\nWe highly recommend Kara to any team looking to enhance communication, collaboration, and overall effectiveness. Her impact on our group has been meaningful and impactful!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

”<\/span><\/p>\n

~Katie Wilberding Cross
Director of Bridging the Gap<\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kara_Schmitt_Team_Support.png” alt=”Team Support by Kara Schmitt Leadership Development” title_text=”Kara_Schmitt_Team_Support” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leadership_development_hiking.png” alt=”Leadership Development Hiking Group” title_text=”leadership_development_hiking” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leadership_development_team_building.png” alt=”leadership development team building exercises” title_text=”leadership_development_team_building” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lead well by staying connected to who you are. Grow as a leader\u2014and as a person. Feel supported as you support others. Lead with authenticity and alignment. Create a workplace where people belong and thrive. Ready to return to what matters most? You\u2019re in the right place. LEADER: “Anyone who takes responsibility for finding the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":142,"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229,"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions\/229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leadershipdevelopmentbykara.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}