Katherine R. Lumbard

Kathie Lumbard is a Senior Leadership Consultant for T-Mobile and Founder of HQ Consulting, in addition to being a Global Gallup Strengths Coach, with over 18 years of invaluable experience working with Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors. With a robust background in sales, marketing, education, professional development, and business development, she has honed a unique skill set that bridges corporate expertise with a passion for organizational growth.

Throughout an extensive career journey within Fortune 500 environments, Kathie has garnered invaluable insights into the intricacies of large-scale enterprises, understanding their dynamics, challenges, and strategies for success. Leveraging this wealth of experience, has allowed her to transition into a role as a Global Gallup Strengths Coach and Consultant, dedicated to empowering small to midsize companies in achieving organizational development and sustainable growth.

Kathie's commitment lies in facilitating transformative change within companies, aiding them in identifying and maximizing their inherent strengths while addressing core development areas through a holistic root cause approach. Kathie and her team specialize in crafting tailored solutions that drive efficiency, enhance team dynamics, and foster innovation, ultimately enabling businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Her academic journey had an unconventional start with a health science major. Soon after Kathie pivoted to a focus in business graduating with honors from Baker University in 2009 with a degree in Business Science Management. In 2020, she attended Gallup's ICF CCE Training Program and obtained Gallup's Global Strength Certification. In May 2023, Kathie completed her Executive MBA through UMKC's Henry Bloch School of Business. Starting January 2023, she joined the AdventHealth Foundation board and currently serves on their strategic development committee. When Kathie is not coaching, consulting, or teaching, you'll find her enjoying time with family, traveling, and looking for educational opportunities to further her professional growth, allowing Kathie to bring the most current strategies to her clients.