Voice, leadership, coaching — and the through-line of helping people find their voice.

I began my professional life as a vocal performance and pedagogy major, drawn to teaching, expression, and the human experience. That early path led me to perform and teach, to found a nonprofit musical theater organization, to serve on nonprofit boards, and eventually to serve as Commissioner for the Arts for the City of Minneapolis.

What I didn’t know then was how deeply that foundation — listening closely, creating space, and supporting others in expression — would shape the rest of my career.

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked in healthcare information technology, much of that time in product development, analysis, and governance. I’ve served in senior leadership roles, supporting teams and organizations as they navigate complexity, change, and growth. Along the way, I’ve seen how often capable, committed people lose touch with themselves under the weight of responsibility.

My work today sits at the intersection of voice, leadership, coaching, and humanity.

I’m currently completing the Certified Professional Program through the International Coaching Academy (ICA) and am pursuing ICF credentialing. My approach is grounded in presence, deep listening, and helping people access their own clarity and choice.

My work is grounded first and foremost in coaching — creating space for reflection, awareness, and sustainable change. I don’t offer advice or answers as a default. At times, and only when explicitly agreed upon in contracting, I may draw on relevant lived experience to support the work. When this happens, it is named clearly and remains in service of the client’s goals.

Through New Breath Coaching, I work with leaders and individuals navigating transition, burnout, or a quiet sense that something needs to shift — even if they can’t yet fully name what that is.

Outside of coaching and leadership work, my life has included a few unexpected chapters (including a brief stint with the circus), which have only deepened my belief that growth rarely follows a straight line.

I’m glad you’re here.

Kenny Kiser