Kim Barker
Kim Barker has invested nearly 20 years in the lives of teens and young adults, and has logged 1,000+ hours coaching executive life skills over the past five years.
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Kim pairs nearly two decades investing in teens and young adults with a coaching style built on helping students discover who they uniquely are.
I graduated from Cedarville University with a double major in Christian education and youth ministries. I’ve spent 18 years investing in the lives of teens and young adults. I spent 13 years teaching, mentoring, and developing student leaders in the local church. Over the past five years, I have focused my attention on coaching executive life skills in teens and young adults, where I have logged over 1,000 hours coaching teens, young adults, and parents.
The purpose I choose to live out each day is to help people understand how they are uniquely created by God and how they can use that uniqueness to have a positive impact in the world around them. This pursuit allows me to hold a safe space for individuals to explore what makes them unique, what they are passionate about, and what drives them forward. I never know what a client will learn about themselves but it never gets old to see the lightbulb go off when they figure it out!
I have been a part of multiple non-profit launches.
I have 15+ years of leadership experience investing in the lives of teens and young adults, starting with 11 years with Back2Back Ministries in partnership with local churches. Together, we developed character and leadership skills in students. I am passionate about teaching students to influence their friends, widen their perspectives and invest in others through local and international service trips.
I chose to become a coach so I could run with the runners. Coaching is a partnership that has to be chosen, and I love that I get to work with individuals who are choosing personal growth and development.
Great coaching should awaken someone’s potential and motivate them to take action. A great coach provides a mirror for an individual to see the best in themselves as well as their opportunities for growth. After working with me, my clients consistently say they have clarity on their vision, purpose, and plan of action. I see consistent improvement in emotional intelligence, self talk, and confidence in my clients.
My husband and I live in Ohio with our three children, one in middle school and twins in elementary school. I love all things outdoors, especially turtles. One of my favorite bucket list items is visiting a zoo in every state (I have 10 states so far!) My hobbies include musical theater, propagating succulents, lots of baking, and an occasional sewing project.
The principles that guide her approach.
What can I expect from coaching?
In a recent survey, those who completed six months or more of Southwestern Student Coaching reported the following improvement or increase after coaching:
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