wegg® showcase: From Global Citizen to Global Entrepreneur
- Posted by Ali Foley
- Date November 2, 2026
- Categories Featured, Launch, wegg® showcase, weggs
issue 30 | NOV 2026
Kendra M. Coleman: From Global Citizen to Global Entrepreneur
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Tell us about Kindred Organizational Consulting and why you started it.
Kindred helps organizations get more connected, realize their leadership potential, and work together in ways that allow them to be more successful. We understand that in today’s complex landscape, leaders often grapple with disconnected teams and diluted purpose. Our approach helps bridge these gaps, transforming internal dynamics into a powerful engine for growth.
Before I started Kindred, I worked at a for-profit organization. I appreciated its efficiencies, its focus on value, and its ability to translate efficiency and value into how people work. Later, while working at another for-profit, I established a not-for-profit arm that provided tutoring and other activities for kids. My colleagues and I were excited to work with youth who wouldn’t necessarily have access to the assistance otherwise. It drove us to be more committed. It made me want to help other organizations be passionate about what they are doing. Not-for-profits have a mission orientation that isn’t always there at for-profits, but which is equally vital for engagement.
These experiences made me realize I wanted to be in consulting. I wanted to bring people together so they understood themselves better. The more we understand ourselves, the better we are at interacting and engaging with others. We can do better work and better things together. This belief forms the bedrock of Kindred: that deeper self-understanding fosters stronger connections, ultimately enabling organizations to achieve their most ambitious goals.
What prompted you to expand your enterprise internationally?
I knew I wanted to go international right away. It just made sense to me. I’ve always had an interest in building community, and I’ve always seen myself as a global citizen. As a military brat, I moved around for much of my life. I got to meet and connect with different people.
What’s happening in the United States, where I’m based, is impacted by what’s going on in the rest of the world. This interconnectedness requires a broader lens for effective leadership and organizational development. By joining a firm based in the UK, I got international experience. It gave me the confidence to work with clients outside of the United States.
What challenges or stumbling blocks did you encounter building your global presence?
The first was believing I could actually do it. A lot of women leaders, including myself, feel like we first have to prove we can do something before we claim to have done it. That’s what happened with me. I didn’t say, “I want to do this, and I’m going to make it happen.” I incrementally worked my way to a place and then, all of a sudden, I looked up and here I was. I encourage people we work with to dream big and believe in themselves because, very often, they can do the thing, or they’re already doing the thing.
Another challenge, as I take myself out of the day-to-day work, is making sure I’m hiring the right people, supporting their strengths and perspectives, and at the same time setting clear expectations that reflect the Kindred brand. I’m passionate about Kindred being a space where talented practitioners come and learn, where we learn from each other, and where we continue to do good in the world. I also want to maintain quality and make sure that the experience clients have come to expect from Kindred is what they get, even if it’s not directly from me. For executive leaders entrusting us with critical organizational development, this consistent delivery of high-impact, brand-aligned solutions is paramount.
I’m proud to say that we’ve been in the black the entire time. We have maintained financial stability since our inception, a testament to thoughtful growth and diligent management. This experience has deepened my appreciation for the complexities of building and sustaining a successful enterprise.
What advice would you give a woman entrepreneur who, like you, wants to expand their company internationally?
I would ask what her vision is and why it matters to her. I would encourage her to not only know her vision in her head but to own it in her heart and to speak it aloud. I’m absolutely amazed what comes my way when I speak my vision aloud. That is why it is important to be as clear as you can about what you want to achieve, and why. Perfection is not necessary. Get the clarity in your head, own it in your heart, speak it aloud, and it will come to you.
But don’t just think about what you want to achieve; consider how what you want to achieve impacts those around you. That ranges from the well-being of your family and the people you care about to, more broadly, the world. That mindset is core to who we are at Kindred. This expansive, interconnected mindset drives our practice, helping organizations see how their internal well-being and purpose translate into broader positive impact and enduring outcomes. Being more connected to ourselves helps us to be more grounded and become better human beings. Within an organizational context, this translates to more effective leadership, deeper team collaboration, and ultimately, greater collective achievement. That makes for a better world where growth isn’t just about success, but significance.
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