• Fairfax, Virginia

About

"Receiving coaching from Kathi was just what I needed. She gave me the tools to become more confident in my role, helped me to be more introspective as to how I operate, and helped me grow to become a leader who leads with intentionality and integrity."
- A.F., Regional Director

About Kathi Crow

Golden Leadership Coaching provides leadership and executive coaching to individuals and teams, through one-on-one coaching, team coaching programs, workshops and retreats. We ensure leaders are equipped with the skillset and mindset necessary to thrive in today’s fast-paced and constantly changing world.

Education and Certifications
  • • Certificate in Executive Coaching and Leadership Transformation from Georgetown University
  • • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Virginia Tech
  • • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation
  • • Certified Practitioner, Leadership Circle Profile
  • • Certified Practitioner, Enneagram iEQ9
  • • Certified Practitioner, DiSC®
  • • Certified Practitioner, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
  • • Practitioner, Clifton Strengths and Positive Intelligence

Kathi Crow is a certified leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in business, finance, and leadership development. Her deep expertise, spanning both the private and non-profit sectors, has made her a sought-after executive coach, particularly among senior leaders and C-suite executives.

Before transitioning to coaching, Kathi served as a Managing Director at a middle-market investment bank, where she specialized in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). She provided strategic transaction advice, exit planning, and consulting services to business owners, guiding them through the complex and often stressful process of selling their companies. Prior to her career in investment banking, Kathi held various consulting, engineering, and sales management roles within the telecommunications industry.

Coaching Style

Kathi’s coaching style is best described as a partnership rooted in accountability. She recognizes the unique talents, skills, and abilities that each client brings to their leadership role. Kathi collaborates closely with her clients to assess their current situation and help clarify their goals. Together, they co-create a strategic path that leads to achieving those desired outcomes.

Known as a fierce advocate for her clients, Kathi is often described as “encouraging, inspiring, and positive.” She leverages her extensive business experience to understand the challenges faced by today’s executives. Drawing from her background in M&A, where she guided clients through high-stakes transactions, Kathi now helps her coaching clients navigate their own challenges while balancing the stresses of leadership. For Kathi, the journey is as significant as the destination.

“Kathi Crow’s professional coaching was truly transformative. Her expertise, insight, and strategies empowered me to reach new heights in my career. With Kathi’s guidance, I found clarity and confidence to achieve my goals, which translated from my professional to personal life. She was organized, intentional, and spoke the truth in love. I highly recommend her coaching services to anyone seeking professional growth with someone who cares about you as a person!”

– J.B., Director