OUR STORY

Founded in 2000, Total Coaching Systems, is a US based Executive Coaching firm that connects with clients at points of growth and change.  We teach the integration of timeless practices for anyone who wants to live and lead a life on purpose.

KENDALL E. COLMAN, MHSA, CPCC, and APA CERTIFIED

Over the last 24 years, C-level executives, officials in public office, best-selling authors, and businesspeople from almost every industry have benefited from Kendall Colman’s executive coaching programs.  

Kendall has a proven record of building many companies person by person instead of helping only one person build one company.  It is the combined ROI that has CEO’s saying “Kendall is a #1 Executive Coach for a reason”.  Jerre Stead, former Chairman, IHS Markit and CEO of Clarivate, (CLVT).

She has prepared leading CEOs for presentations at the World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland), CES in Las Vegas, TEDx, Wall Street Investor Days and numerous earnings calls and town halls. She also has provided media preparedness training for clients who appear on national networks.

We were honored to assist the following companies to coach and train their leaders in 2024:

·      US Department of Energy

·      Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis

·      National Renewable Energy Lab: Grid Modernization

·      National Renewable Energy Lab: Cyber Security

·      National Renewable Energy Lab: Clean Energy and Partnerships

·      FEMA, Region 8

·      FirstBank Holding Company

·      Pella Windows and Doors

·      PetDx

·      WG Nielsen & Co.

·      Sabre Airline and Travel Solutions

·      ZOMALAB

·      Cabellas

·      Ulteig

·      UDR

·      SunShare

Testimonials 2024

“Working with Kendall early on in my business helped me develop critical public speaking skills that I now use on a daily basis. From investor pitches, to board meetings, to team facilitation, I am much more effective as a leader. Thank you Kendall for this lifelong skill!

Amy Baglan

Meetmindful, Founder and CEO

“You are the best at what you do.” Jim Reuter, CEO FirstBank

“Kendall and Chris are gifted coaches who are able to create a time and space for real and safe exploration of aspects of myself I want to bring more fully into my life as a leader and speaker. I am deeply grateful for the impact they have had and the gift they impart through their communication courses”.

–Canvas Credit Union Director

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R. CHRIS CLARK, CHIEF STORYTELLING OFFICER

R. Chris Clark, is a dynamic force driving positive change in the realms of environmental advocacy, community leadership, and clean energy innovation. With a diverse background spanning journalism, city governance, and executive coaching, Chris brings a multifaceted approach to his endeavors. As a former City Council Member, he spearheaded initiatives aimed at environmental preservation and climate resilience, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to sustainable urban planning and community development.

 

Beyond his civic contributions, Chris‘s influence extends internationally as an award-winning journalist, where he has leveraged his storytelling prowess to amplify voices and shed light on pressing environmental issues. His journalistic endeavors have not only garnered acclaim but have also shaped his strategic approach as Chief Storytelling Officer at Total Coaching Systems. In this role, Chris serves as a trusted advisor to renewable energy-focused clients, guiding them in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful impact in the clean energy economy.

 

Chris‘s journey from local governance to global storytelling reflects a deep-seated passion for driving positive change and fostering sustainability at both the grassroots and executive levels. His dedication to environmental stewardship, coupled with his expertise in communications and leadership development, positions him as a catalyst for transformative action in the pursuit of a cleaner, greener future.

What Our Clients Are Saying:

Our Vision

We inspire leadership in people and organizations, which positively serves the good of all life.

Our Mission

We seek to foster the emergence of healthy, sustainable organizations such that they develop the capacity to inspire and to thrive strategically and financially in the fulfillment of their purpose.

We see organizational health as a state in which the leaders, individuals, and teams of the organization are able to achieve their fullest potential, both individually and collectively, such that the passion, creativity, adaptability, and alignment that result is greater than that which can be achieved by individuals acting separately.

Our Approach

It is the policy of Total Coaching Systems to coach and work with companies and leaders that have climate resilience in their top three strategic goals.

We strive to fulfill our mission by working diligently with executive leadership and their teams to create solutions that achieve an optimal state of organizational effectiveness, which is grounded in tangible results and accountability, and which generates direction, focus, momentum and value.

Our real-world expertise and results in the areas of leadership and team development, coaching, facilitation, tailored programming, speech, communications and media training provide us with the powerful tools to help our clients achieve this state of success.

We are here for you and because of you.  Contact us anytime.

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