The Kanthal Group

I have been working with Rachel for about 1 year now on career/life coaching and especially burnout. She has been instrumental in diving deep and getting to the root of what has been holding me back on multiple fronts. She knows when to push hard and challenge me to get to the root of the struggle. Rachel has been able to open my eyes to what has not worked for me in the past and turn loses into wins. If you need a coach to help you navigate through life, career etc. Rachel is one of the best. "

I’ve had the privilege of working with Darren, owner of The Kanthal Group, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the strongest executive coaches I have ever met. Darren brings a rare mix of strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and straight honesty that helps leaders get real about who they are and how they lead.What I appreciate most about him is his ability to get to the truth fast. He has a way of seeing through noise and naming the real behavior behind the scenes. He makes it easy for leaders to understand what is helping them, what is holding them back, and what they need to shift if they want to grow. He never judges, but he never avoids the hard conversation either.Darren is not the type of coach who hands out packaged solutions. He pays attention. He listens closely. He asks questions that hit the center of the issue. He guides people toward leadership that is more grounded, more self aware, and more effective.Any executive or organization looking to elevate leadership, strengthen alignment, or navigate complex moments would benefit from working with Darren and The Kanthal Group. The impact is real. "

I had the pleasure of connecting with Darren at a networking event and was impressed by his ability to make you feel like a longtime friend rather than someone you just met. We remained in touch over the years and I recently had the opportunity to work with him as my career coach. I have been a fan of his LinkedIn posts, his writing style, the lessons he shares and his wit. It seemed natural to connect with him as a career coach as well.Darren has a unique ability to comfortably get you out of your comfort zone. He will challenge you to think differently; he asks insightful questions to help you probe your inner thoughts and look at where you want to be. He combines life lessons with job search lessons to make for well-rounded coaching sessions.Darren provided invaluable input on my resume as well as interview skills. He is a accomplished career and life coach and if you are in a place where you feel stuck or just need that nudge to keep you moving forward in your search, I highly recommend working with Darren. "

Work with Darren!I was fortunate to work with Darren during the pandemic. Like many people in the pandemic era I was going through a season of change as it related to my career. I was lacking confidence and clarity in what my next career move was going to look like. Darren provided tools that enabled me to articulate my story, rebuild my confidence, and get clear on my next career move.He also introduced me to Positive Intelligence - which I still use today in my work.I really appreciated his focus on mindset and getting clear on my personal values and goals and then making sure that aligned for my next role. An excellent coach to work with if you are looking for a holistic approach to your career journey! "

I had the opportunity to work with Darren through a career development program for HR professionals this past year and it couldn't have been more timely for me as I was unhappy in my current role/organization, but felt really stuck in making a move. Darren took the time to not only listen to what I had to say in terms of what was important to me and what I thought I wanted, but was also able to read between the lines with ease and probe me to dig further. During the course of our work together over 6 months, Darren helped me get really clear on my values & goals and tackling the job search & interview process. The skills I learned in my work with Darren helped me to go into interviews more confidently AND most importantly, feel comfortable with taking my time in the job search process to ensure I chose the right organization whose mission, culture and values aligned with mine.Additionally, even after our sessions ended through the program, Darren made himself available as a resource and helped guide me through a counter-offer discussion that yielded a fantastic sign-on bonus!I would highly recommend Darren - he is transparent, authentic and will push you to think differently and get honest with yourself in order to move forward in your goals. "