Jeff Kays

Jeff Kays

PCC

Role

Executive Coach, Team Coach, Workshop Facilitator

Focus

Executive Presence & Influence, Measurable Leadership Growth, Strategy & Execution

Industries Served

Construction & Architecture/Engineering, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Industrial, Media & Marketing, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

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Education and Certifications

  • Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning in Organizations – Vanderbilt University
  • MBA – The University of Texas at Dallas
  • B.A. in Communication – University of Missouri
  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Hogan Assessments Certified – Hogan Assessments

Professional profile

Jeff Kays, Ed.D., MBA, PCC, is an executive coach and former senior leader with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and organizations achieve measurable, sustainable growth. His background spans telecommunications, information technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and other industries worldwide.

Before focusing on executive coaching, Jeff held senior leadership roles with responsibility for sales, business development, strategic partnerships, profitability, and organizational growth. As a global sales leader, he helped drive tenfold sales growth and contributed to a successful merger with a publicly traded company. He has also advised founders and family-owned businesses on growth strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and exit planning.

  • During the sessions, Jeff is determined to help the client:
  • Strengthen executive presence and influence
  • Identify high-impact leadership growth opportunities
  • Translate development goals into measurable action
  • Improve strategy, execution, and stakeholder alignment
  • Build the skills to lead and develop high-performing teams

Jeff brings the perspective of an experienced executive, the discipline of a business strategist, and the objectivity of an outside advisor. His coaching is structured, practical, and focused on meaningful leadership growth that produces observable individual and organizational results.

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