Kate Sargent has over 20 years of experience in People Operations, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and D2C Strategy with B Corps and ESG-centered retail and CPG companies. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Coaching Voice, she’s led People & Global Talent at The Citizenry, Allbirds, Method, and The North Face, as well as founding KJS Coaching & Consulting where she does Individual and Team Coaching for Job Search, Performance and Leadership and helps new Founders and Independent Consultants build their strategy and voice as they go out on their own.
Her newest projects include fractional HR leadership, start up advising for a stealth retail rental app, working with Colorwave, a nonprofit focused on supporting first generation and traditionally marginalized workforce gain access to the VC, tech and innovation space and co-founding The Plus One Collective, a community of like minded independent consultants who have a 1 for 1 give back model as a part of their business offerings, adding pro bono work back into the community for every contract they land. Known for honesty, humor and a no fluff approach to coaching and advising, Kate looks to continue finding ways to build and support individuals and businesses through effective people strategies and meaningful social impact work.