Transformation Begins Here

"If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place." - Eckhart Tolle

I started working with KCT Consulting in early 2020, shortly before the corporate world changed due to COVID-19. Working with Paula as my executive coach has been a truly transformative experience; she is an avid listener and possesses an uncanny ability to tease out strengths while also helping her clients address blind spots head on. Paula's thoughtful and genuine approach to executive coaching, combined with her deep HR experience, is the real deal.

Shalini A.R. Wittstruck
Senior Vice President, Network Development and Provider Operations, Longevity Health Plan

Executive Coaching from KCT Consulting has been the key to my success in a new role at a new employer and in a new city. Prior to executive coaching, I participated in management development programs, personality tests, 360 degree feedback, and even an assessment with an industrial psychologist, and while all of those have contributed to my development and career advancement, none have been as personalized and ongoing as a relationship with an executive coach. The old adage, “what got you here won’t get you there,” is true, as new skills, perspectives, and approaches are required as one advances the corporate ladder. An executive coach is critical in assessing situations and providing insights, suggestions, and guidance on continuing to develop as a successful leader. Paula is very perceptive and is quick and accurate in her assessment of people, and her experience and instinct is crucial in providing the guidance to her clients. Now that I’ve been exposed to executive coaching, I’ll never go without an executive coach again – it’s something I didn’t know I needed until I had it. A big thanks to Paula Fairley for all of her compassionate direction!

Amanda Mewborn
Vice President, Facilities and Support Services, Atrium Health Navicent

I've been privileged to work with KCT Consulting during my time with Navicent Health and I couldn't be more pleased with their partnership, expertise and impact across our organization. From the first contact, you know you are getting a partner that is committed to your success, as well as your peers and teammates. They make time to listen and understand while providing both a global and deeper context to issues you may be facing. What a wonderful and truly effective resource and extension of the team. We are more successful as a team and organization because of them!;

Christopher Cornue
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Navicent Health
Expert, International Society for Quality in Healthcare (ISQua)
Fellow, Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)

I have had the pleasure to work with Paula as my Chief Human Resources Officer for four years, and over seventeen years as a trusted advisor. She has changed the way I approach talent management, employee engagement and my own career. Paula's insights and perspectives are unique, thought provoking, and have been invaluable in shaping me as a leader.

Glen Messina
former CEO, GE Mortgage Services

Michelangelo said “that he looked inside the stone to find the image he was seeking to create. He then needed only to chip away at what was not the image to reveal the masterpiece.” Working with Paula instills a practice to take time out of our busy lives each and every day for meaningful personal reflection seeking out deeper knowledge and understanding. Like a true artist, her wisdom, experience and mentorship plotted a journey of introspection that stimulates a person to attain their greatest work.

James D'Onofrio, Jr.
Director, Corporate Financial Planning, AtlantiCare

Paula Fairley is one of the most amazing women I have met. She is an outstanding Coach and Mentor who takes the time to understand your leadership attributes and personal philosophies before she guides you through a transformative journey of growth. Her style is soft yet penetratingly accurate as she steers you judiciously towards evolution of your own management style.

I am fortunate to have developed a mutually trusting relationship with an advisor who has extensive experience and is a skillful and talented professional.

Alka Kohli, MD, MBA
EVP, Chief Population Health and Clinical Officer, Inspira Health Network

Working with Paula has been an experience that I will always look upon as transformational. She has an amazing gift of masterfully guiding you on a journey of self-discovery, powerful action planning to leverage strengths and address development gaps, and execution. Her insights were very valuable as I began to increase my awareness of how I impacted the results of conversations/dialogues – both positively & negatively. My only regret is, I wish I had found Paula earlier in my career.

Dr. Tejas R. Ghandi
Chief Operating Officer, Baystate Medical Center

I have come to believe that knowledge masterfully transformed into wisdom is an intentional journey. In this journey, it is imperative that a leader must carefully select and adroitly partner with a "master of excellence architect", who is a discerning coach and mentor. My personal master of excellence architect, coach and mentor on my journey in transforming knowledge to wisdom is Paula Fairley. She is my frequent dose of reality constantly affirming and confirming.

Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders
President and CEO, Navicent Health

Every once in a while, someone comes along who improves lives. Paula is that person. One of the most innovative HR leaders I've known, Paula successfully injects her extensive experience into her coaching and mentoring practice to help people at all levels improve themselves. Personally, she is my most trusted advisor on many Human Resources and life matters.

Dr. Doug Clayton
SVP, Human Resources and Learning and Development

Working with Paula and the KCT Consulting team has truly been a gift. Their professional expertise, combined with emotional intelligence and authentic passion for helping clients use their best leadership talents, has made a difference to our organization. Paula's insight and coaching style enables others to bring forth the best in themselves, thereby positively impacting organizations, one person, one team at a time.

Mary Ann Boccolini, MA, BSN
President and CEO

The KCT team have been outstanding colleagues and consummate professionals in designing organizational strategy as well as providing executive coaching to several of the business leaders. KCT Consulting offers a broad business approach. They adapt well to different cultures and organizational dynamics which makes them extremely valuable. In working with corporations, they start where the organization is and help build a solid foundation for growth.

As an executive coach, Paula has been able to develop good leaders into great leaders. She is smart, resourceful, innovative and impactful to the bottom line. I strongly recommend her.

Carol Price
SVP, Human Resources

Paula is an experienced professional who provided valuable advice during my career transition. Our work together focused on finding my next opportunity, navigating workplace politics, fine-tuning interview skills, along with devising strategies for achieving my long-term goals. Working with an outstanding career coach like Paula is an opportunity for growth and positive change in all areas of your life.

Rose M
Career Transition Client