Meet Your Coach Kim Levings Kim Levings is an experienced leadership development professional with over 35 years of expertise in people and leadership development. With career experience in both corporate and nonprofit sectors in the USA and South Africa, Kim provides training facilitation, leadership development, and coaching services. She has held executive leadership roles in Human Resources, Manpower Development, Training, and Operations and has partnered with leadership teams and consulting firms to help scale development teams and programs. As a Master Trainer and certified partner in Everything DiSC® and 5 Behaviors® of Effective Teams, Kim equips individuals to bring their best selves to life, building healthier teams and cultures. Offering services globally and remotely, Kim spends part of each year in South Africa, continuing her work with leaders and teams around the world. Originally from South Africa, Kim has always been passionate about helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. Through her years of leadership in Human Resources and Operations, she saw firsthand the challenges leaders face. These experiences inspired her to focus on leadership development, training, and coaching to create lasting impact. With a candid, transparent approach, Kim aims to connect with people in meaningful ways, building trust quickly. Whether working with organizations like River Ranch Foods, Nex-gen Pharma, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, or facilitating programs like Thinking into Results and Serving Leadership, her goal remains the same: to support leaders and teams in creating healthier, more effective workplaces. As a “nomad,” Kim splits her time between the USA and South Africa, providing leadership development services to clients across the globe. Contact Let's connect.

Cortex's Leadership Traits for the 21st Century The Six Main Leadership Traits for the 21st Century - McKinsey & Company Research Cortex Leadership Traits for the 21st Century Assessment: Assessment Cortex Leadership Traits for the 21st Century Scorecard Scorecard 21st Century Leadership Traits - McKinsey & Company Research Article Article 21st Century Leadership Traits - McKinsey & Company Deep Dive Corecast Episode:

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Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Personalized Coaching System The Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator rapidly equips leaders like you with essential competencies for success in today's fast-paced, AI-driven environment. You will master strategic time and priority management, develop greater adaptability and agility, enhance decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, and effectively integrate AI and technology into their daily workflows. Additionally, you'll strengthen communication and collaboration skills, foster continuous learning, and build intellectual curiosity, ensuring you, your team, and organization are well-prepared for the future. The level of learning you will need to create time for each week requires that you elevate your leadership performance by mastering your most valuable asset - your time. Our specialized, high-impact coaching package delivers personalized insights, actionable strategies, and AI-driven enhancements to ensure immediate results and sustainable success. Contact us about small group and large group trainings. Contact Us Read the Executive Summary of Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Summary Listen to the Time Mastery 2.0 Deep Dive Corecast Episode : Read the Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Summary & Corcast Episode Time Mastery 2.0 Digital eBook: Your comprehensive, step-by-step guide. Customized AI Profile: A personalized AI-driven leadership blueprint to help you identify you key areas of focus to accelerate your growth in your career trajectory in the age of AI. 3 One-on-One Coaching Sessions with a Cortex Certified Executive Coach: Direct, focused guidance and accountability from your dedicated coach. Exclusive Access to AI Tools: Curated list and training on AI solutions that streamline your productivity and elevate your strategic thinking. Personalized Action Planner: Clear, customized plans tailored to your unique leadership goals and organizational outcomes. Your Full Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Package Would Include What You'll Experience in the One-On-One Coaching Sessions with the Full Time Mastery 2.0: Executive Accelerator Program Deep Dive into your unique leadership assessment results. Custom-built AI profile outlining your distinct strengths, motivators, and productivity preferences. Orientation to the Time Mastery 2.0 system—personalized guidance on immediate application for maximum efficiency and clarity. Session 1: Personal Assessment and AI Profile Debrief (90 mins) Develop and refine your personalized, actionable execution plan. AI-supported prioritization strategies for achieving your highest-impact outcomes. Optimize your daily scheduled and workflows for peak performance and productivity. Session 2: Refining Your Time Mastery 2.0 Execution Plan (60 mins) Review your progress, troubleshoot any barriers, and reinforce new habits. Advanced strategies for sustaining focus, energy, and strategic thinking long-term. Strategic guidance on leveraging AI and your personalized system to anticipate and overcome future challenges proactively. Session 3: Sustaining Mastery and Strategic Acceleration (60 mins) All Materials are Personalized for You Proven Results. Clear, simple integration into your existing workflow. Enhances your strategic capability, leveraging your natural strengths. Empowers your leadership style with cutting-edge AI tools. Why Leaders Are Choosing Time Mastery 2.0 Get Started with Mastering Your Time Now! Contact us to get started on mastering your time to future-proof your influence and impact. Contact us about small group and large group trainings. Executive Accelerator Competency Outcomes Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Package First name Last name Email Company name Position Single choice I am interested in Small Group Training for Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Coaching Program I am interested in Large Group Training for Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Coaching Program I am interested in one-on-one Training for Time Mastery 2.0 Executive Accelerator Coaching Program I would like information on getting Lynda McNutt Foster as a KeyNote Speaker. Submit Ready to Master Your Time?

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Intentional Communication with DISC Cortex DISC Training is an interactive workshop designed to equip leaders with a deeper understanding of their strengths, challenges, and communication styles. Using personalized DISC reports, this session will explore behavioral preferences—both yours and those of others—while providing actionable strategies to enhance leadership effectiveness and team dynamics. After taking the DISC and Driving Forces Assessment, please print your report and bring it with you to the session. What Is The DISC and Motivators Assessment, and Why Am I Taking It? Your DISC and Driving Forces Assessment: DISC Assessment Your DISC Guide: DISC Guide DISC Training Agenda: Agenda

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The Cortex Change Readiness Culture Kit - Phase 1 Understanding Change Through Openness, Action & Accountability Step One: Take the Cortex Change Readiness Self-Assessment Assessment Step Two: Read the Cortex Change Readiness Scorecard to better understand your score Scorecard Step Three: Read The Readiness for Growth Factor Article: Article Step Four: Listen to the Change Readiness Growth Equation Deep Dive Conversation Step Five: Print, review, and bring this handout to your session Handout

Leading in Today's Chaotic World by: Lynda McNutt Foster & Holger Heinze From VUCA to BANI: From VUCA to BANI redefines how leaders navigate today’s chaotic world — where systems break easily, anxiety runs high, and cause and effect are anything but linear. This article introduces BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) as a sharper framework for leading through disruption. Packed with real-world examples and actionable insights, it encourages leaders to move from reaction to resilience, and to lead with empathy, adaptability, and intuition. Read it if you want to not just survive chaos — but lead powerfully through it. Read the Article Here From VUCA to BANI podcast episode: Lynda McNutt Foster Holger Heinze

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Your Upcoming Leadership Training Strengthening Your Competencies in Leading Others The Cortex Strengthening Your Competencies in Leading Others is a structured workshop designed to help supervisors assess their leadership skills, identify key areas for growth, and develop an actionable plan for improvement. Participants will engage in self-assessments, pinpoint two competencies to focus on, and set SMART goals to enhance their leadership effectiveness. With a focus on practical strategies, real-world examples, and peer accountability, this workshop empowers leaders to build stronger teams, improve communication, and drive performance. By the end of the program, participants will have a clear roadmap for growth and a commitment to continuous leadership development. Session One Step 1: Take the Manager Skillset Assessment Assessment Print out your results Bring your results to the upcoming Cortex session Step 2: Read the Agenda for your upcoming Session 1 Cortex Training Workshop Agenda Step 3: Read the accompanying Article : Article (Optional) Step 4: Read the Three Part Series Outline: Three Part Series