Kim Izaguirre-Merlos

Kim Izaguirre-Merlos is a bilingual ICF Certified Coach with a private practice, collaborating with over 150 executives, leaders, and managers from major sports leagues like MLB, NFL, NBA, and MLS. Her focus lies in developing and executing evidence-based strengths leadership and management techniques. Kim's accolades include clinching two championship titles, achieving the second-highest number of wins (87-53), and holding the best record (.742) in league history, earning her the prestigious title of 'Manager of the Year' in her debut season in Major League Baseball. She has spearheaded initiatives resulting in an 80% reduction in time costs, transforming the operational efficiency of leaders across Minor League and Major League systems with a focus on leveraging team members' strengths. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim crafted career pathways for over 2,500 professionals in the sports industry, aiding them in various career aspects and boosting their average salaries by 9%.