The Coach Who Has Sat in Every Seat She Coaches

For C-suite executives who need more than a sounding board — Kate Purmal combines deep operating experience with proven leadership frameworks to help you lead at the highest level.

Coaching Grounded in Every Executive Role

Kate has held the roles her clients are navigating — CEO, COO, CFO, entrepreneur, and corporate board director. That firsthand experience means she understands the decisions you face, the pressures you carry, and the dynamics you won't find in any leadership textbook. Clients describe her as the rare coach who engages at full strategic depth — not just as a listener, but as a partner who has been in the room.

Clients who work with Kate consistently report:

  • A clearer view of how you show up — what drives you, what limits you, and how your behavior shapes the people and culture around you.

  • Sharper strategic judgment — informed by an experienced operator who has made high-stakes decisions at the CEO, COO, and CFO level.

  • Greater command in the room — the ability to articulate your vision, align diverse stakeholders, and communicate with the authority your role demands..

  • Elevated Executive Presence — the kind that earns immediate trust from employees, boards, and external stakeholders.

  • A clear pathway to your next level — whether that means advancing in the C-suite, navigating a career transition, or securing a corporate board seat.

Client Perspectives

  • Thanks to Kate, I am not just a better leader — I also lead with greater balance.

    Chiny Driscoll, Chief Customer Officer, Brightfield

  • I've worked with several coaches over the past 10 years, but none matched Kate's experience and savvy. She is truly special. My company was struggling to gain traction, and fundraising wasn't going well. She helped me break down the issues, see past my blind spots, and make progress. Like a professional athlete, she keeps me operating at peak performance.

    Kristina McMillan, CEO and Co-Founder, Argyle Earth

  • If you’re facing a problem or seeking an innovative solution, Kate is the coach to trust. Drawing on years as a CEO, she offers extraordinary insight into what’s beneath issues to find new possibilities and practical pathways. Kate goes beyond advice—she guides you through solving, innovating, and creating, ensuring you gain clarity and make progress.

    Alyce Desrosiers, Founder & Executive Director
    The Institute for Families and Nannies

  • At a critical inflection point in my career and industry, Kate helped me step confidently into a leadership role. She worked with me to shape the portfolio strategy that strengthened our market position. Just as importantly, Kate helped me feel confident in my unique leadership style, allowing me to empower my team while driving momentum in the business.

    Jamie Diaz, Brand Director, Traditional Medicinals

WORK WITH KATE

Individual
Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching with a former CEO, COO, and CFO — tailored to your specific challenges, role demands, and leadership goals. Clients describe sessions as high-stakes, high-trust, and strategically substantive.

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Group Executive
Coaching Cohorts

Peer cohorts of up to eight senior executives, meeting bi-weekly with Kate's direct guidance. A high-caliber environment to test thinking, solve problems alongside peers, and develop leadership skills you can apply immediately.

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