Our Story

Koc's History

Our Origin Story

Kindred Organizational Consulting (KOC) was founded in 2004 by Kendra M. Coleman with a simple but powerful belief: when leaders and teams truly connect—with themselves and with each other—organizations thrive. What began as Kendra’s boutique solo practice quickly grew into a trusted global consultancy for leaders who wanted to build cultures that inspire people and deliver lasting results.

From our home base in Illinois, USA we now serve clients around the world-partnering with mid-to-large-sized organizations to strengthen leadership, elevate team effectiveness, and create cultures where people and performance can flourish. After decades of work, one truth continues to shape everything we do: human connection is the engine of sustainable success.

As the demand for deeper, more integrated leadership support grew, so did KOC. It became clear soon that our impact could expand beyond one practice and into a global network of consultants and partners who share our commitment to meaningful, measurable transformation.

Today, KOC is fueled by a vision of making high-quality leadership development accessible to all.

We invest in our clients, our partners, and the communities that connect us—because when leaders grow organizations strengthen, and everyone benefits.

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Whether you’re an executive, a people leader, or an emerging manager, we’re here to help you unlock your strengths, align your team, and lead with confidence.