Kate Collins SPHR, PCC

Helping People & Organizations SHINE! Trusted Advisor, Business Consultant, HR Consultant, Leadership & Executive Coach

Katherine (Kate) Collins is the founder and executive coach of BrightPoint Coaching & Consulting, LLC, a company she established in January 2020.2 With over 26 years of experience in various industries, Kate has built a career as a coach, facilitator, educator, speaker, and business consultant.1

Professional Background

Kate's professional journey includes several notable positions:

Director of Talent & Organizational Development at Inova Health System (2018-2020)2
Senior Leader & Director of Learning & Organizational Development at Screen Actors Guild - Producers Pension & Health Plans (2016-2018)2
Talent Management and Organizational Development Consultant at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (2015-2016)2
Director of Organizational Development at Capital One (2013-2014)2
Executive Manager of Learning and Development at Navy Federal Credit Union (2011-2013)2

Qualifications and Expertise

Kate possesses an impressive set of qualifications:

PCC level coaching certification from the International Coach Federation (ICF)1
Master's Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University1
SPHR certification from HR Certification Institute (HRCI)1
Certified Executive Coach from the Center for Executive Coaching1
ADKAR Change Management certification from Proci1

Her areas of expertise include leadership development, adult learning, human relationships, communication, emotional intelligence, culture, and neuroscience/neuroleadership.1

Coaching Approach

Kate is known for her encouraging, non-judgmental, and authentic style, which helps build trust with her clients.1 Her coaching approach focuses on:

Gaining clarity
Identifying practical solutions
Uncovering challenges and obstacles
Empowering clients to find sustainable solutions
Growing personal gifts and strengths1

Kate's passion for lifelong learning drives her to continuously research and share relevant findings with her clients, combining her extensive experience with the latest research to support leaders, teams, and individuals in achieving their goals.1