Elevate Leadership. Empower People. Engage Employees.

Research driven & custom tailored leadership development for your organization

led by Dr. McCombs, professor and published researcher

Photo provided by Samford University

Let’s Build a Workplace Where People Want to Stay, Grow, and Contribute.

  • Your organization’s success depends on one key factor, your people. Yet, in today’s workplace engagement is at an all-time low, turnover is rising, and employees are leaving due to ineffective leadership and lack of growth opportunities. I want to help organizations fix this.

  • We need to reengage employees and focus on a personalized approach to development. With a corporate background, a doctorate in Management, years of research, teaching, and work in leadership development, my approach is practical, customized, and built for long-term success. Leadership is not just a role, it is a skill that drives business outcomes.

  • The Process:

    Our collaboration begins with an initial consultation to understand your organization's unique challenges and objectives. Based on this discussion, I will develop a customized proposal that addresses your specific needs and pain points. This tailored approach ensures that the solutions provided align perfectly with your organizational goals and challenges. ​

    • Leadership Development Sessions: Interactive, evidence-based workshops designed to enhance leadership skills. Available as half-day, full-day, or multi-day sessions.

    • Individual and Group Coaching: Personalized coaching for executives and emerging leaders, offered one-on-one or in group settings, to foster growth and effectiveness.

When we work together, this is what you can expect:

Research Driven and Real World Expertise

Doctorate and leadership research based strategies aren’t just trends, they’re proven to work.

Passionate and People Focused

Leadership is about empowering people. I bring a deep passion for engaging people and making workplaces better.

Custom Tailored Solutions

Generic leadership training doesn’t work. Here every workshop, session, and strategy is designed for your specific needs.

About Dr. Kate McCombs:

A professor at Samford Brock School of Business, I specialize in leadership and organizational management. With a Ph.D in Business Management and publications in respected journals, I am passionate about helping leaders and organizations reach their full potential. My experiences in corporate environment, academia, and leadership development background give me a unique perspective on bridging the gap between personal growth and organizational success.

I bring a blend of academic expertise and real-world experience to leadership development, focusing on practical strategies that drive lasting impact. My approach is customized to your needs to ensure actionable insights and measurable results. I’m passionate about helping professionals and teams thrive by fostering accountability, synergy, and leadership effectiveness in today’s evolving workplace.

As featured in: Leadership, Personality and Individual Differences, Leadership & Organizational Development, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology and many others.

What People Are Saying

  • "I have known and collaborated with Dr. McCombs for several years. She brings fresh insights and a dynamic approach to leadership training, equipping individuals and organizations with the tools they need to thrive in today's evolving workplace. Dr. McCombs has a passion for leadership and insights every leader and aspiring leader needs to hear.”

    Randy Hain, President of Serviam Partners and author of Becoming a More Thoughtful Leader and Essential Wisdom for Leaders of Every Generation

  • Kate's unique perspective and experience enables her fresh approach to leadership development. She listens intently to the needs of her clients to understand where they are today and with them, crafts the best path to leadership growth for them and their teams."

    Donna Hall
    SVP Robertson Lowstuter Previous VP at Cox Media

  • "Dr. McCombs has a unique ability to help individuals uncover their leadership potential, guiding them toward confidence, resilience, and long-term success."

    MBA Graduate

If you’re ready to invest in strong leadership, higher engagement, and long term success, let’s talk.