Welcome to Your Independent  Leadership Growth Hub

Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered Here

  • Aspiring, newly appointed leaders and those with advancement stalled by career barriers or capability gaps in advancement readiness.

  • How to become self-directed and independent in leadership capability development that overcomes employer and skill gap barriers to advancement.

  • by offering three services: 1. Self-Directed Leadership Boot Camp, designed to deliver the skills and confidence to take charge of your leadership development.  2. Leadership Capability Frameworks, selected to close leadership capability advancement readiness gaps. 3.The Managing Employee Engagement Method, Solving employee performance and behavior problems with a structured sequence of discussions that build commitment to resolution.

  • Providing the ability to build leadership mastery independent from an employer and expensive educational institutions by using self directed action learning frameworks. Customized techniques ,resources, skill building  along with the ability to building your own personal AI coaching guide.

  • The service page details along with the prices for each of the three services.  There is no cost for the complementary “Is this right for you” 30-minute call.

Why I am Able To Help You Meet Your Leadership Objectives

I’m Kurt Mueller, a seasoned expert in self-directed, action-learning leadership development.  I reside in Ventura California and am the owner of KM Professional Services – Action Learning Leadership Development as well as publisher of  Rookie to Pro: The Hidden Side of Leadership

Accomplishments

Over 25 years of leadership development experience as an executive, educator, mentor, and coach. I am dedicated to helping leaders achieve career success. Highlights from my professional journey include:

•Executive Coach
Currently serving as an executive development coach for  a U.S. Federal Government Agency’s Leadership Program

•University Faculty
Senior adjunct instructor at the University of Redlands, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership development and organizational behavior. Recognized for excellence in teaching.

•Corporate Leadership Development

•Chief Talent Officer for The Walt Disney Company Credit Union (retired), overseeing executive bench strength development and implementing the STRIKE executive assessment and development program.

•Designed and administered the leadership assessment center for a major international quick-service organization.

•Military Leadership Experience
Assigned as Officer-In-Charge (acting) at the recruiting office during service in the U.S. Coast Guard.

•Thought Leadership
Publisher of The Hidden Side of Leadership, a leadership-focused newsletter on Substack.

•Educational Credentials
Earned a Master’s Degree in Career Counseling from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.

Say goodbye to frustration, doubts and uncertainty

Gain insight into how we work together to create actionable solutions tailored to your unique needs, setting you on the path to success.

Here’s the next steps to learn more.

  1. Checkout the services section here to see what’s available by working with me

  2. Send me an email from the next connect page expressing interest

  3. I will forward a brief questionnaire that provides me with information about your current situation we can discuss.

  4. Upon receipt, I will contact you via email to schedule a complementary 30 minute phone call to see what services (if any) would be right for you.

Are You Interested?

What Others Have Said

  • As a leadership coach:

    “Kurt, I wanted to thank you for the role you have taken in my personal development, and especially for the recently facilitated “360” survey.  I have come away with a new appreciation for this organization.  Your contributions were not small, and I thank you.”

  • As an educator:

    “He was clear and concise.  Presentations were always very helpful. He came prepared and stayed on the topic Very knowledgeable and increased my interest in business strategy”

  • As a consultant

    “Thank you, Kurt, for your participation in the implementation of the Employee Development Center.  I appreciate all of your insights and ability to not only assess all of the materials but also provide implementation recommendations that will really augment the Center.”

Your leadership transformation is within reach. Start today and unlock the strategies, support, and insights needed to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and achieve your career aspirations. Let’s work together to make your leadership journey a success.

Your Leadership Transformation Awaits