Kim S. Gourd, CPC, MBA
Certified Career and Life Coach
The Next-Generation YOU
You envision a life of success, love and happiness. Quantum Life Solutions gives you the power to create that life and bring it from a dream into reality. In partnership with you I focus on what you decide is most important for your life. I am here to motivate you make the best choices for the goals you want to achieve. Quantum Life Solutions focuses on action-oriented goal setting to empower individuals to live their dreams of success.
About Kim
Kim Gourd has been drawn to helping others succeed throughout her life and career. From mentoring new engineers and marketers to leading new product launch teams, Kim holds a deep-seeded passion for helping individuals find the best of themselves within themselves and using that to achieve their goals.
Kim’s career path has taken many turns with each change in course being a deliberate choice to bring balance and satisfaction to her life, always with the goal of conquering new challenges. Her life reflects one of her main coaching principles that People have choices. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s of Science in both Bioengineering and Materials Science and Engineering, Kim accepted an entry-level position in Product Development with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies. She led the recruiting efforts for her alma mater, set up numerous activities for new hires, and mentored interns, new hires and peers. After two years in Product Development, Kim earned a promotion to Senior Scientist. During her third year at Johnson & Johnson Kim convinced the Vice Presidents of Research and Development and of Marketing to allow her to work in a dual role in Product Development and Marketing. Her experience in Marketing led her to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from The Anderson School at UCLA.
Following her MBA program, Kim leveraged her network at Johnson & Johnson and successfully landed a position in Marketing at VISTAKON®, a division of Johnson & Johnson, in 2003. Among Kim’s accomplishments in Marketing she created the New Product Launch Process as well as standards for sales forecasting, helped with new hire training, mentored new hires and peers, and received the Marketer of the Quarter award. After three years Kim earned a promotion to Product Director. With the goal of learning more about the entire organization, Kim orchestrated a transition from Marketing to the Office of Project Management where she was the youngest employee ever approved by Executive Management for a position in the OPM. As an executive-level Director Kim led multi-departmental teams through the process of launching new products into the marketplace.
After a satisfying, accomplishment-driven corporate career, Kim decided to follow her passion and pursue a career in coaching. She earned her Certification as a Professional Coach from Fowler-Wainwright International (formerly Coaches Institute International) where she received comprehensive training including lecture, demonstration, and hands-on, one-on-one exercises. Kim is the founder of Quantum Life Solutions which offers Career and Life Coaching. Kim is embracing her role as a Career and Life Coach. She thrives on motivating individuals to achieve their goals and bring balance and satisfaction to their professional and personal lives.
What People Say About Kim
"Coach Kim, It was such a pleasure working with you. Your professionalism, intuitive listening and insight has proven invaluable to me. Thanks to the materials and knowledge you have helped me to acquire, I have seen significant positive changes in my life. I have followed your instructions daily, and am realizing now how much I was not allowing myself to live life to the fullest. I don't think I could have done it without your help and guidance. You truly have been an inspiration to me. I only hope that others take advantage of your services and allow you to inspire them also."
Thanks, Again
Brian W.
"Kim is a very hard working and driven professional. When I was an intern, she was working incredible hours and got a couple of key projects completely successfully, on time and without complaining. When I came back full time, she was soon promoted to a Product Director and kept delivering at the same pace. She is a true asset for a high performing organization looking for people who can get things done."
Viru P.
"Kim is a results-driven project leader who quickly "gets it" and moves things forward. She is able to cut through the clutter and focus the team on what's important strategically, then makes sure milestones are achieved thoroughly and expertly. Her diverse background in R&D, Marketing and Project Management gives her insight into almost any business situation, allowing her to draw the best from her team. Fortunately, Kim combines this with a great sense of humor and near ego-less work ethic that makes her excellent to work with. I recommend her without reservation!"
Chad M.
"Kim is a pleasure to work with and someone you can count on to get the job done. She is a strong strategic thinker, focused and detail-oriented.
Nadia M.
"Kim is one of the most determined and effective colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with. She has a very broad knowledge of many business functions and can effectively lead complex initiatives requiring large organizational involvement. She is extremely bright and always goes above and beyond her job responsibilities to make significant improvements to the organization she works in. She holds herself and others to high standards and consistently exceeds expectations. She also never hesitates to reach out and help/support others. Kim would be a great asset as I feel her skills and leadership are transferable and needed in any organization."
Jamie B.
"Kim is a detail oriented person. Her follow up is exceptional. She has a vision for the future while making to sure to execute on current plans. She is also a very creative arketer with the ability to come to the table with new and creative ideas."
Michael D.