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Grow the confidence, clarity, and presence I’ve supported in leaders at large tech companies, Silicon Valley startups, and international organizations.
Kai worked with me to find my voice and develop my ability to speak authentically and courageously … Through my coaching sessions, I became more self-aware and body-aware. Feeling more grounded and centered, I was able to advocate for myself more effectively both at work and in my personal relationships. As a result, I was able to create more space for life and feel more comfortable expressing myself. I am forever grateful...
Yuwen Chu
Genentech
I look back on the experience and can’t imagine how I managed to make it through 30 years in business without the skills I learned with Kai. In my current role I work in an intensely collaborative environment where relationships are key, and didn’t realize how much my prior experience in large organizations and start-ups was coloring my leadership style. Working with Kai has helped me develop practical skills for empathy and emotional intelligence,...
Stuart Mangrum
Director, Philosophical Center | Burning Man Project
Kai helped me realize that change was possible in areas I thought were a permanent part of who I was. I drastically improved my awareness and skill with difficult work conversations which had a positive impact on both my management abilities and personal relationships. Kai also helped me uncover core values that helped me understand what was truly important to me.
Vickie Peng
VP Product | Sequoia Capital
After running a startup as a co-founder and one of the main implementors for over a decade, I was feeling burnt out and uncertain of my direction. My time working with Kai helped me get clarity on what choices I was making that led to particular outcomes. With the guidance and tools Kai offered, I learned to trust my own insight more and to make more intentional decisions to consciously shape the path I wanted going ...
Corregan Brown
Founder | Project Locker
Kai is a multi-talented master for public speaking and storytelling. He provided a lot of clarity and insight when I was preparing for a pitch as a grantee advocate. From structuring content to coaching me on delivery techniques such as rhythm, timing, and ways of expressing, he gave me relevant and effective feedback to shape my final presentation. With Kai's help, I was able to secure funding for an incredible African non-profit.
Elisa Chiu
Impact Investment | Capital Markets Business Development
Kai understands my voice and takes my multi dimensional thinking and weaves it into a coherent narrative that everyone can access. He is very good at clarifying end goals and thought processes on complex topics.
Silona Bonewald
Director of InnerSource Engineering | Pay Pal
Working with Kai as a coach has been an exceptionally positive experience. Kai fosters a balanced approach in various situations. His attentive listening and reflective feedback are particularly helpful. Kai's skill at identifying and addressing issues with precision and subtlety is commendable. Since working with Kai I find that I approach challenging situations with more of an attitude of playfulness and I find my relationships flourishing.Working with Kai as a coach has been an exceptionally positive experience. Kai fosters ...
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Cassandra Xia
Head of Engineering | Evergrow
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Meet Kai Mantsch
Executive Coach & Facilitator
Kai is a certified New Ventures West Integral Coach® and certified in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychology. He brings 12+ years of coaching, psychology, and mindfulness and 20+ years of tech experience to leaders in tech and nonprofit spaces.
Kai’s coaching style has been described as Warm, Playful, Direct, and Present.
