Kate O'Loughlin

Author of ‘The Science of Talent’ (2018), I work with senior leaders as a coach, assessor and leadership development specialist. I have over 20 years experience in a variety of industry sectors in both national and international contexts and this gives me a unique insight into best practice and a deep understanding of what works so that you can deliver commercially impactful solutions.

Recent case studies include the following:

Coach to Operations Director in FMCG organisation. Coaching work focused on communicating a vision, setting targets and managing through managers. Result: Distribution team hit KPIs for first time in 2 years, enabling global business to develop strong financial background to support IPO in UK.

Coach to Branch Manager and his team in automotive retail business. Coaching work focused on conflict resolution, customer journey, team communication and collaboration. Result: Reduction in team conflict, increase in engagement scores by 60%, reduction in delivery lead times by 27 days, enhanced customer satisfaction scores by 15%, resulting in increased footfall and revenue.

Coach to Head of Product Development in e-commerce (France). Coaching focused on changes in his behaviour in leading team as opposed to managing team. Result: Head of Product Design promoted to Director of Product Design.

Coach to CEO and COO Designate, HRD, CFO, Change Director in outsourcing organisation, Bid team, Coaching work focused on improving communication, with customer and understanding impact of team style on audience. Result: Team successfully secured a £40m contract.

My style is kind, reflective and challenging.

Publications: ” The Science of Talent: How to find, grow and keep the right people in your organisation”, (2018) Panoma Press