Kim Coleman, CPCC, ACC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

“Over the past 12 years, I have had the pleasure of partnering with and learning from Kim as she has generously shared her time, knowledge and insights, successfully embraced new challenges and grown her career with Cochlear. Kim has progressed from regional roles to a global role, and shown her versatility and learning acumen through a career path which has included business partnering, talent acquisition, team leadership, strategy development and execution, IDE, talent development, mentoring and coaching. Kim brings People & Culture experience across multiple industries and disciplines, and her unique talent comes in her instinctive ability to apply a human centered approach to achieve business and strategic results. Kim is endlessly curious and actively seeks opportunities to build her understanding of business priorities and strategy, which she then applies to her approach to attracting, engaging and building organizational talent. Kim's ability to see creative connections between business needs and individual skills are particularly evident in talent review and succession planning processes, and Kim brings incredible value and insights to these discussions. Kim's natural talents and generous spirit have always led colleagues at all levels of the organization to seek her out for coaching and advice, and it has been so great to see the passion and enthusiasm with which she has approached her formal development in this area. Those of us who have benefitted from her thoughtful questions, exceptional listening skills, approachability and willingness to make space for important and sometimes challenging conversations know what a tremendous contribution she will make to the individuals she coaches now and into the future. While I am sad to see Kim move on from Cochlear, I have benefitted greatly having her as a colleague and will continue to enjoy her wisdom, guidance, sense of humor and friendship. I am truly excited to see where her journey will take her and how she will continue to enrich the employee experience of any organization fortunate enough to benefit from her talents in the future.”

“I am pleased recommend Kim Coleman as an exceptional Human Resources/People & Culture/ Talent Development professional. Having had the pleasure of working closely with her over the past 12 years, I can attest to Kim’s unwavering commitment, strategic acumen, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Kim consistently demonstrated a passion for our mission and an understanding of our organization's needs to achieve it from a talent perspective, aligning HR strategies with our broader business objectives. She played a pivotal role in implementing new programs and cultural norms that significantly contributed to the development and retention of our talented workforce. One of Kim's key strengths lies in her ability to foster a positive and inclusive work environment. She skillfully navigated complex interpersonal dynamics, resolving conflicts with tact and empathy. Her approachability and open communication style have made her a trusted resource for me personally, our employees and leadership team. Her ability to strategically plan and execute talent development initiatives has significantly enhanced our overall organizational effectiveness. Kim is a dedicated, results-driven professional who brings a wealth of expertise to any organization. I have no doubt that she will continue to make significant contributions in any organization.”