Kathy Ryan
Kathy Ryan is President and founder of Pinnacle Coaching Group LLC, a coaching and consulting company committed to helping organizations and individuals in the insurance industry reach new heights in professional development.
Kathy is an accomplished coach, facilitator, trainer, and author with more than 25 years of Human Resources Management and Training experience to her credit. She spent 13 of those years in the insurance industry working with Chubb & Son, Inc. This experience gives her a unique awareness of the leadership and management challenges insurance professionals encounter.
Known for her unyielding commitment to honesty and integrity in leadership, Kathy is recognized as an expert in the areas of leadership development and effective communication. She designs and facilitates training programs that help individuals develop core behaviors and skills that are the foundation for building trust and influence with others. As a coach, Kathy works one-on-one with individuals to help them maximize their potential and eliminate any limiting behaviors that may be sabotaging their success.
A Dickinson College graduate, Kathy received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and furthered her formal coaching education graduating from Coach U, the oldest coach training institute in the country. She has expertise in a variety of feedback tools used to build teamwork and increase self-awareness, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), DISC and 360° Instruments.
In 1995, Kathy earned her Lifetime Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM's highest honor. She is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), and is active in the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Kathy is the author of the forthcoming book You Have to Say the Words: Practical Advice for Every Leader on How to Have the Tough Conversations and co-author of The Baby Boomer’s Handbook for Women. She has written for a number of publications on the topic of leadership and personal growth and is author of the blog Inspired leadership at www.coachkathyryan.com.
Conflict Styles - 2 part series
When conflict is handled effectively, conflict can result in enhanced working relationships, more productive teams and creative and innovative problem solving.
Succession Training- Team Leadership: Motivating and Inspiring your Team
How many people are following you? In order to be a great leader, you have to have people willing to follow you.
Succession Training- Fearless Feedback: Getting Comfortable with Providing Feedback
Giving feedback isn't always easy, especially when it's not received well. Join this webinar as Kathy coaches us on some positive ways to give feedback.
Succession Training- The Performance Management Process: Linking Performance to Results
Succession Training- Building Your Team: Hiring, Training and Retaining the Best People
Once you have the right person for the job, how do you ensure that they'll want to stay?
Succession Training (5-part series)
In this 5-part webinar, Kathy teaches you valuable skills to become a successful and effective leader.
Succession Training- Maximizing your Impact: The Art of Influencing Others
Do you know how to positively influence others in order to lead your team to success?
Leadership Land Mines and How to Avoid Them
Explore the most common land mines that can undermine your effectiveness as a leader. Learn strategies to overcome your mistakes and minimize their impact on your team.
Performance Management Process
Learn the steps involved in creating and executing a successful Performance Management Process within your organization.
How to Have the Tough Conversations
The ability to effectively prepare for and conduct a productive counseling session is an essential skill in today's workplace. Learn how to conducting the "difficult conversations."
