Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-CC

Kathi Crawford is the CEO of People Possibilities, providing business services and strategic solutions based on a “people” focused approach. She understands regardless of the industry or business type, organizational and financial performance is directly tied to how effectively you engage your workforce.

Working closely with business executives as a trusted strategic partner, Kathi has successfully helped small to medium sized businesses navigate the transitions involved in change. She effectively guides leaders and teams through challenges like growth and changing market conditions, startup operations, succession planning, and exiting the business – all of which have a critical people element.

An expert in organizational development, Kathi utilizes a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach with strategic and behavioral tools. After reviewing the business process, workflow, culture and talent, she identifies the obstacles and gaps, and provides a range of “smart” solutions generating measurable results. Kathi understands in today’s world, companies need to adapt quickly and her recommendations can immediately impact performance and the bottom line. She is there when you need her and maintains an “on call” relationship with her clients.

Kathi’s extensive business background combined with experience as a professional coach enable her to provide unparalleled expertise and unique insights. Her clients often comment that her quick grasp of their business situation, challenges and motivations help facilitate a productive dialogue that moves them forward. The cornerstone of Kathi’s success is her ability to ask the right questions relevant to business needs consistently pinpointing obstacles and effecting positive change.

She provides leadership, performance and career coaching for individuals on a private basis. As a Senior Birkman™ Consultant she uses The Birkman Method™ in her one-on-one coaching and to facilitate team building workshops. Kathi has delivered a range of training and development programs to hundreds of managers and employees, including leadership and career development, HR fundamentals and behavioral interviewing. She shares her expertise by serving as an Adjunct Instructor for Rice University’s Institute for Human Resource Education, and Program Developer and Adjunct Instructor for the University of Houston’s EMPOWER Leadership Certificate Program.

Education

M.S., Human Resource Management, Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas
B.B.A., Economics Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Certifications

IIAC-CC, International Association of Coaching, Certified Coach
SPHR, Senior Professional Human Resources, Human Resources Certification Institute
Senior Certified Birkman™ Consultant
The Effectiveness Institute Behavior Style Profile
DDI Targeted Selection™ Program Facilitator