Lead.

Organizations that invest in leadership development outperform those that do not.  Why?  Because there is a direct relationship between great leadership and employee commitment and performance.

 

Grow.

It is essential to lead differently as an organization grows. This includes learning to let go and to let others share the growing leadership responsibilities while preparing for strategic business shifts.

Thrive.

A healthy workplace creates a balance of internal and external focus and prioritizes investments in future leaders. Your organization can thrive by providing effective leadership in uncertain times.

About us

How can our experience lead your company to the next level?

“I provide a blend of experience, knowledge, education and skills to help executives grow and thrive in any stage of their business.   Because I have led effectively through virtually all stages of business opportunities and challenges, I provide a realistic, experienced, and empathetic approach to my coaching and consulting with clients”
– Deb Karstetter, President

We provide innovative executive leadership coaching, primarily targeting emerging companies in a wide variety of industries. By providing impeccable, actionable guidance, we help you create the environment where rapid growth will thrive.

We deliver 100% custom advice, tailored for your company and designed to get you to your next stage – we do not deliver prefabricated “binder‐ware.” We rely on a breadth and depth of experience to deliver innovative thinking for each client, helping them affect the changes critical to their future success.

Our innovative approach leverages in-house experts, augmented with proven and trusted colleagues when the scope of the project requires it. We can seamlessly deliver a personalized, one-on-one solution or a larger, team-based approach based on our client’s needs. Throughout this process, we are 100% committed to preserving client confidentiality.

About Deb Karstetter, President
Some see change as scary, but Deb thrives on change and the opportunities it brings. In her over 20 years of leadership, she has excelled in all of the roles our clients face. She has served as a seasoned C‐level executive, a member and chair of several boards of directors, an angel investor, and a Harvard- and Stanford-educated consultant in executive leadership.

Scope of Services

How can our strengths aid your business?

Our services encompass a variety of options that can be tailored to your needs. Including one day seminars, one-on-one coaching, or custom-designed, multi-week programs, we are focused on really addressing the individual needs of your business.

Executive coaching

We help leaders unlock their potential and realize greater success

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Developing high-performing executive teams

Creating leadership empowerment and accountability

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Building effective Board relationships

Balancing the Board’s needs and expectations with the company’s goals

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Entrepreneurial skill building

Building the skills necessary to start and grow a company

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Women's leadership programs

Positioning women to excel in leadership roles

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Advanced leadership development

Custom-designed leadership development programs for the current and future needs of the business

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Change leadership

Creating the effective executives necessary for the lifecycle of the business

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Defining vision, mission, values, and diversity

Helping companies and executive teams to define their purpose

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The art of communicating our differences

Productive and respectful conflict creates change and innovation

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Recent Work

How have we helped others to excel?

The challenges that companies face as they transition through change are universal. We work with clients in a variety of industries including High tech, Biotech, Healthcare, Aviation, Commercial Airlines, Professional Sports, Startups, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Insurance Brokerage, Hospitality, Retail, Finance, and Education.

Contact us

How can we work together to reach your goals?

Our office:

Evergreen Valley
San Jose, CA 95138

deb@executivensight.com

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