Kendra J.

Your senior leaders are talking, your middle managers are translating. 
No one's sure they're saying the same thing.

You and 2,000+ leaders I've worked with closely know this challenge well. 

The problem I've identified over the past 8 years often isn't capability. It's that senior leaders and middle managers are speaking different languages.

That gap is where I work.

I help organizations:
→ Close the communication disconnect between senior leaders and the people executing their vision
→ Turn "great doers" into managers who actually lead instead of just doing harder work
→ Build a shared operating language so teams stop working past each other

Fifteen years ago, I was that struggling leader. An IC promoted for performance, handed a team, and given no formal training on how to actually lead them. 

Great at execution, drowning in leadership, too proud to ask for help.

Seven years ago, I founded The Venned Group to solve the problem no one was naming.

How we work:

S.P.A.R.K. Method™ → Diagnostic-first development that meets your people where they actually are
Targeted Workshops → Communication, collaboration, and trust-building across levels
Executive Partnership → Senior team alignment because the disconnect starts at the top

The best time to close the gap is before it costs you your best people.

Send me a DM and let's talk.

Founder

The Venned Group specializes in cultivating the next generation of leadership. Through high-touch, cohort-based training programs, we partner with senior leaders to develop their mid-level counterparts. Our unique approach ensures that tomorrow's leaders are equipped with the necessary skills to effectively guide their teams, influence peers, and communicate seamlessly with top-tier executives.

What sets The Venned Group apart is our laser focus on personalized cohort-based training. Unlike generic, one-size-fits-all programs, we understand that each organization has its unique DNA. Our programs and workshops are adaptable, ensuring that your leadership challenges are addressed head-on, resulting in sustainable growth and improved organizational dynamics.

Kayambi Media and Training

Founder - CEO

In The K-Lane

Automotive Journalist

Across Boundaries 

Manager of Communications

Eva's

Communications Specialist

Sun News Network -QMI

Evening News Producer

Health Canada | Santé Canada

Communications Officer

Industry Canada, Government of Canada

DEX-TV

Senior Producer

Rogers Media - 680News

Business Desk/Traffic/Reporter/Audio Editor

Bell Média / BNN

Editorial Staff/ Segment Producer

I wear many hats, but they all fit.

As the Founder of Kayambi, you may find me consulting or running intense corporate training sessions. These sessions are unique as they're designed through an anti-oppressive lens. We equip executives from all sectors with newer ways of thinking and manoeuvring within their leadership roles, fostering more equitable and effective workspaces for all.

As a keynote speaker, my mission is to ignite the spark of empowerment within individuals. I don't just deliver words. I equip them with actionable steps and strategies, paving their journey to success with unwavering confidence. My talks are designed to leave every soul in a more enlightened, empowered place than when they arrived.

On other days, my passion for cars takes the wheel. As an established automotive journalist, I leverage various platforms to share insightful car reviews or to spotlight remarkable personalities within the automotive industry for budding and experienced enthusiasts alike.

No matter which role I take on, it's all geared towards one thing: empowering people to live their best lives and enjoy the ride.

I look forward to getting to know you better, let us chat.

Kay Layne

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