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Kutu Baker
MHRM | SPHR | OLCC

In a world that rarely slows down, my mission is to create space for professionals and leaders to reflect deeply, access their own wisdom, and make intentional choices grounded in self-awareness, self-trust, and personal agency.

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I serve as a coach and strategic thought partner to individuals navigating significant transitions in their careers, leadership, and lives. Whether clients are stepping into greater leadership, navigating uncertainty, reconsidering long-held professional paths, or pursuing new possibilities, our coaching sessions create space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and move forward with greater self-confidence and intention.

With more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources across nonprofit, privately held, and publicly traded organizations in manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting, I have had the privilege of working in both individual contributor and leadership roles. Throughout my career, I have coached leaders at all levels, developed talent and succession strategies, designed leadership frameworks and capability-building tools, partnered with executive teams, and facilitated learning experiences for thousands of employees globally.

Today, I continue to support individuals and organizations through coaching and consulting, helping them navigate complexity, change, and growth.

I am honored to serve as a coach and witness the courage my clients bring as they make meaningful and often life-changing decisions.

Professional Profile

  • 10+ years coaching ambitious professionals, private business owners, founders, new managers, C-Suite and executive-level leaders through high stakes decision-making, organizational change, and transitions

  • 20 years of strategic organizational leadership in human resources, talent management and development, and organizational change  impacting tens of thousands of employees 

  • Experience working in non-profit, privately-held, and Fortune 500 publicly traded companiesIndustry experience includes recruiting, healthcare, global consulting/international development, and global manufacturing. 

  • Freelance consulting for non-profits and small businesses 

  • Non-profit board experience as a board member and board chair

Training & Credentials

  • Organizational & Leadership Coaching Certificate, Northwestern University

  • Master of Human Resources Management, North Park University

  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Trinity Christian College

  • Certified Spiritual Director, Sustainable Faith

  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, HRCI

  • Everything DISC Assessment Certification, Center for Internal Change 

  • Hogan Assessments & Advanced Certification 

  • KornFerry Leadership 360 Certification 

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