Kim-adele Ltd trading as Authentic Achievements

Experienced Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chief of Staff (COS) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), as well as a Business Transformation Consultant.

For those elite individuals and high-net-worth organizations weary of the time-for-success trade-off, we offer a transformative partnership. Elevate your enterprise to unparalleled heights, setting a new industry standard that transcends the ordinary and embodies excellence.

Our clientele consists of visionaries who are ready to break free from the time-sacrifice cycle without compromising financial success. We specialize in orchestrating six- and seven-figure leaps in top-line revenue through strategic customer listening. Our approach involves implementing cutting-edge systems to optimize profit margins and foster sustainable growth. Additionally, we have a knack for transforming leaders into talent magnets, cultivating empowered and engaged teams that align seamlessly with your overarching purpose.

As a Fractional COO/CRO, Executive Coach, and Business Strategy Consultant, I've honed these skills over two decades, delivering exceptional results for renowned organizations such as Capital One, Sage, and Barclays. My upcoming book, "Authentic Achievements - The Seven Secrets to Building Brave Belief, Unstoppable Sales, and Turning Your Leaders into Talent Magnets for Guaranteed Sustainable Growth," is a testament to the invaluable insights derived from this wealth of experience.

When you're ready to reclaim your time without compromising financial success, we stand ready to guide you towards the excellence you've always envisioned. 
Partner with us to ensure a return on investment, regain control of your time, and embark on a journey of insightful, engaging, and compelling growth. Let's shape your future together.

Chief Executive Officer

Legacy Media Hub

Chair - Legacy Media Hub - Your Brand, Your Vision, Your Story - Leaving A Legacy

The Legacy Media Hub is a trusted, global incubator of hands-on resources and tools that help you become awesome at growing your business.

Chair

International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day

Co-Founder 

D-N-A - Duchain "N" Associates - The executive and business growth platform

DnA is the (remote) business mentoring and consulting services platform for Executives, Business Leaders and Associates.

Cultural Transformation Specialist

The Institute of Directors

Council Member

Business Blondes TV

Chat Show Host - Business Blondes

British Business Bank

Interim Customer Experience Director - Start -up Loans

Interim Director

PayPlan

I served as a Board and Executive Team member with sole accountability for business performance across UK and Lisbon. I directed the strategy, operational effectiveness and business performance of the Debt Advice and IVA businesses. I collaborated with Board and Executive Team on broader group business strategy and performance. I was a CF1 (Control Function) approved person (FCA). Selected Contributions:

► Increased new written business by 39% and decreased service costs by 12% equating to £5.5M in revenues by implementing a revised operations strategy.
► Reviewed existing operations and streamlined to remove duplication and waste.
► Implemented an effective digital strategy by developing a customer experience group and shaping our strategy based on feedback we received from review of our consultation with actual customers.
► Launched a three-year business strategy that enabled the company to focus on key factors and provided a critical feedback loop for lead generation to maximise our success.
► Implemented LEAN training with key employees to enable continuous learning.

Xcelsior Consulting

Director

GatenbySanderson

I served as the Board and Executive Team member solely accountable for strategy, operational effectiveness and business performance for the UK market-leading interim management and executive search public sector business. I held additional responsibility in the absence of a permanent overall CEO to advise the Executive Team and Board members on strategy and performance across the business. Selected Contributions:

► Re-branded the organization and introduced a suite of integrated brand-building collateral to reduce completion time, capitalise on our history whilst demonstrating vibrant and relevant market impact.
► Implemented training on commercial effectiveness and introduced a bid team to enable us to sharpen our commercial effectiveness and ensure that we won business.
► Retained capacity as sole supplier for the coveted Garda Commissioner in Ireland and went on to win major contracts in the central and local government sectors.

Managing Director of Recruitment (Fractional COO)

When you’re at the top, transitioning to the next phase requires a strategic plan.

Being a senior executive or board-level leader comes with a unique set of challenges. 

You may be earning well, but the pressure to perform, time demands, and uncertainty about fulfillment can leave you feeling stuck.

Working with C-suite level leaders, we take control of their careers, guiding them through the transformations needed to step into something better.

Whether you’re navigating a forced transition, stepping into a NED role, or moving into entrepreneurship, having the right career strategy and positioning is crucial.

Here’s how we can work together:

Creating a tailored plan to move you confidently and successfully into your next role or chapter.

Assessing your skills, goals, and market position to put you in control of your career.

Whether transitioning to a non-executive role or starting your own business, I’ll guide you through it.


Who I work with:

Board-level leaders and senior executives looking to transition to new roles or explore non-executive or entrepreneurial opportunities.


Executives facing forced transitions or organisational changes, seeking a strategic career pivot.


Organisations managing people out, who need a structured plan for career transitioning and support for executives navigating the shift.


Ambitious high earners ready to break free from the fear of excellence, seeking a more fulfilling career path but unsure of how to take that first step.


Client Success Stories:

 💬 “Kim-Adele is the most attentive listener of anyone in this field.  She has been there and done it successfully and bring that experience to help her clients do the same.” - Pete Lowe

 💬 “I was hit by redundancy and didn’t know what to do next.  Kim-Adele helped me identify a path to entrepreneurship. I now own my business and I am thriving.” – Ali Harris


Why work with me?

Having been both a senior leader and transitioned to non-executive roles and entrepreneurship, I understand the pressures and fears of leaving a stable career. 
I’ve faced doubt, imposter syndrome, and the loneliness of being at the top. I’ve led through tough times and emerged with a fulfilling new path, bringing that experience to help you do the same.


If you’re ready to take the leap, overcome your fear of excellence, and step into a new, more fulfilling career phase, DM me to talk confidentially and explore your next move.

When I think back to the best teams I’ve ever worked with, 
It wasn’t the strategy that stood out, it was the safety.

Not safety from mistakes, but safety to make them.
Safety to speak up, to ask questions, to say “I don’t know” without fear.
That’s the foundation of every healthy work culture.

It’s built in the words we choose every single day.

Phrases like:
 💬 “I believe in you.”
 💬 “Let’s solve this together.”
 💬 “I made a mistake.”

They might sound simple, but they’re powerful.

Because they create space for trust, and trust is where growth begins.

Healthy work cultures aren’t created by accident.
They’re built moment by moment, conversation by conversation.

What’s one phrase that makes your team feel safe to speak up? ⤵️

♻️ Share if you believe culture starts with connection.
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Kim-Adele Randall

Executive Coach for C-Suite & Board Leaders | Helping You Lead Through Transformation, Turmoil & Personal Storms

“You can’t lead others with authenticity until you’ve made peace with your own.”

Read it again.

You can’t model courage if you’re still at war with your own story.
You can’t inspire trust if you don’t trust your own voice.

For a long time, 
I thought authenticity in leadership meant being transparent with others.. 
But it actually begins with being honest with yourself.

Because when you start embracing who you really are,
You create space for others to do the same.

♻️ Repost to your network.

Uncertainty is a constant in leadership.
But safety? That’s a choice.

Because people don’t need you to have all the answers.
They need to know they’re safe while finding them with you.

If you want to lead with safety, start here:
1️⃣ Be calm when things get chaotic
 ↳ Your composure sets the emotional tone for the team. Regulate yourself first so others can regulate through you.

2️⃣ Listen to understand, not to fix
 ↳ When people feel heard, they feel safe. Listening turns uncertainty into trust.

3️⃣ Be transparent, even when it’s uncomfortable
 ↳ Honesty builds more confidence than perfection ever could.

4️⃣ Normalise mistakes
 ↳ Create space for learning without shame. Progress thrives in psychological safety, not fear.

5️⃣ Model vulnerability
 ↳ “I don’t know, but we’ll figure it out together” is one of the most powerful things a leader can say.

Because leadership isn’t about eliminating uncertainty
It’s about creating safety within it.

What’s one way you help your team feel safe in uncertain times? ⤵️

They say leaders should leave their personal lives at the door.
But what happens when life refuses to stay outside?

When I was leading a restructure impacting 1,800 people,
My personal world was in pieces.

Divorce. Custody battles. Miscarriage.
A life-threatening illness.

And yet, I still showed up every day.
Because that’s what leaders do… right?

But somewhere between the boardroom and the hospital bed,
I realised leadership isn’t about holding it all together.
It’s about holding on to yourself while everything else shifts.

That experience taught me lessons I’ll never forget:

1. Leadership doesn’t make you immune to life.
→ Behind every confident decision lies a human being doing their best in the face of uncertainty.

2. Vulnerability is not weakness.
→  It’s the bridge that allows others to see your strength and trust your authenticity.

3. You can’t lead others well if you’re breaking inside.
→  Courage isn’t pretending everything’s fine, but finding the support and space you need to keep going.

4. Real leadership happens in the middle of the storm.
→  Not when life is perfect, but when you show up anyway.

So now, when I work with leaders navigating their toughest seasons,
I remind them of this simple truth:

You’re not leading despite your humanity, 
you’re leading because of it. 💛

The Quest for Belonging: Dan J. Berger on Identity, Connection & Creating Joyful Teams

What does it truly mean to belong—and why is it the missing key to joy and performance at work and in life? In this episode of Authentic Achievements, I’m joined by Dan J. Berger, hospitality entrepreneur, bestselling author of The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging, and former CEO of Social Tables (sold for $100M).

Together, we dive deep into:
💡 What belonging really is—and why it’s more than inclusion or connection
🔎 How to discover your belonging persona (are you a wolf, meerkat, chimpanzee, or snow leopard?)
🧠 Why “post-traumatic growth” and reframing rejection are essential to building a life that fits
🛠️ Dan’s 5-step framework to foster a culture of belonging: Hospitality, Safety, Engagement, Commitment, and Joy
🤝 How leaders can intentionally design environments where people feel safe, seen, and empowered
🚨 The danger of "fake belonging" (nostalgic, misconceived, or hand-me-down) and how to spot it
🧭 Practical ways to fill your personal "belonging fuel tank" and help others do the same

Whether you’re navigating life as a leader, parent, team member, or simply human—this conversation will inspire you to think differently about identity, emotional safety, and how we belong to ourselves, our work, and each other.

🔗 Connect with Dan J. Berger
Website: ⁠danjberger.com⁠
Instagram: ⁠@danberger⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠Dan J. Berger⁠
📘 The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging – Available now wherever books are sold.
🎧 Listen in, reflect, and share—because when we create space for true belonging, we unlock the foundation for authentic achievement.


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The Quest for Belonging: Identity, Connection & Creating Joyful Teams

I still remember the first time I stood on a stage.
Heart racing. Hands shaking.

But the moment I started speaking, something clicked.

It wasn’t about perfection or performance.
It was about connection.

Because every time I share a story, a truth, or a lesson…
I’m reminded that words have the power to heal, to unite, and to inspire courage in others, and in ourselves.

Speaking taught me one of life’s greatest lessons:
Authenticity isn’t about having confidence before you show up.
It’s about showing up and finding your confidence in the process.

The more I spoke, the more I became myself.

What’s something that makes you feel most authentically you? 💬

Surround yourself with people who remind you what’s possible!

We talk a lot about performance.
Deadlines. Metrics. Results.

But rarely do we talk about peace.
Because somewhere along the way, we began to believe that peace and performance couldn’t coexist.

Yet here’s the truth:
Peace doesn’t mean the pressure is gone, 
But it means you’ve learned how to see it differently.

Perspective is what allows a leader to stay calm when the room is tense.
To see possibilities where others see problems.
To respond instead of react.

Peace isn’t soft. It’s steady. 
And that steadiness is what makes outstanding leadership possible.

♻️ Agree? Repost it with your network.

I used to think leading with heart was too “soft.”

That authentic leadership meant keeping emotions out of the room: 
Staying firm, composed, and professional.

Then something changed.

I was leading a team through one of the hardest restructures of my career.
Tough conversations. Sleepless nights. 
The kind of pressure that tests everything you believe about leadership.

And one day, instead of focusing on strategy, 
I simply asked a teammate how they were really doing. 

They paused… then said, 
“That’s the first time someone’s asked me that in weeks.”

That moment shifted everything.
I realised leadership isn’t just about direction.
It’s about connection.

Here’s what leading with heart has taught me:

1️⃣ Care isn’t a weakness, but your most significant leverage.
When people feel seen, they’ll go further than fear could ever push them.

2️⃣ You can’t motivate what you don’t understand.
The best leaders aren’t just good at talking. They’re great at listening.

3️⃣ Heart-led leadership leaves a legacy.
Because long after people forget your goals or numbers, they’ll remember how you made them feel.

So no, leading with heart isn’t soft.
It’s the most courageous form of leadership there is. 

♻️ If this speaks to you, share it with someone who leads with heart.
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I used to think fear was more believable than hope.
That if I worried enough, I could somehow stay safe.

But here’s what I’ve learned, 
We create both fear and hope.

When we feed fear, we build walls.
When we feed hope, we build courage.

The question is,
Which one are you strengthening today?

Leaders don’t fail for lack of effort — they stall for lack of achievement.

In this week’s Authentic Achievements, I sat down with Steven Gaffney (advisor to Amazon, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. military) to unpack how to build Consistently High Achieving Teams (CHAT)® and why the biggest problems in organizations aren’t what people say… it’s what they don’t say.

In 30 minutes you’ll learn:

The difference between high-performing and high-achieving (and why it matters)

The #1 leadership blind spot & a simple way to catch it early

3 questions to disrupt unproductive meetings (and get decisions made)

How to use Unconditional Power to shift mood → mindset → momentum

📩 Mention the show at JustBeHonest.com for Steven’s free resources (Achievement vs. Performance article + Honest Conversation Framework).

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Building Consistently High Achieving Teams (CHAT)® with Steven Gaffney

We underestimate how powerful listening can be.

It costs nothing.
It requires no training.
Yet it changes everything.

Because being heard is how we feel seen.

♻️ Share if you agree.

When life throws storms your way,
you don’t always get to choose the weather.

But you do get to choose your response.

You can meet chaos with fear or with focus.
With resistance or with resilience.

Because the truth is, storms don’t shape your character.
They reveal it.

How you respond when things get hard, uncertain, or overwhelming
is what defines who you’re becoming.

So when life feels turbulent,
don’t ask, “Why is this happening to me?”
Ask instead, “Who can I become through this?”

Because you can’t control the storm,
but you can choose to rise in the middle of it. 

♻️ Share this if it resonates. 
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Curiosity is the quiet strength behind growth.

When we stay curious, even the challenging moments become teachers.
The setbacks become lessons.

And the mistakes? 
They turn into discoveries we never expected.

♻️ Share if this resonates.

💬 “Your greatest struggles can become your strongest foundations.”

In this episode of Authentic Achievements, I’m joined by Joselyn Martinez, founder of Balance Financial Solutions, who shares her incredible journey from accounting clerk to financial strategist and business owner.

We talk about how to transform financial challenges into strategic strengths, navigate uncertainty with integrity, and build systems that empower small businesses to thrive.

If you’ve ever faced financial setbacks or want to take greater control of your business growth, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Joselyn: https://lnkd.in/erRkjmpq https://lnkd.in/eQk59jBt

#Leadership #Finance #Resilience #BusinessGrowth #AuthenticAchievements #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Mindset #FinancialFreedom

From Emmy Winner to Empowered Coach: Liz Brunner, CPC on Finding Your Voice, Trusting Intuition & Creating Intentional Transformation


In this inspiring episode of Authentic Achievements, host Kim-Adele Randall is joined by Liz Brunner, Emmy Award-winning ABC news anchor turned best-selling author, keynote speaker, executive coach, and CEO of Brunner Communications. With over 35 years of experience in storytelling and leadership, Liz shares her powerful journey through four career chapters, the mindset behind her courageous transitions, and the framework she now teaches leaders worldwide.

Together, Kim and Liz dive deep into:
✅ How to overcome limiting beliefs and rewire your mindset
✅ The difference between reinvention and recreation
✅ The power of intuition, choice, and post-traumatic growth
✅ Liz’s proven "IT Factor" framework: aligning physical, mental, and relational self
✅ Daily practices for joy, journaling, and intentional living
✅ How your voice and story can be your most powerful leadership tools

Whether you're navigating a life pivot, building confidence, or stepping into your next chapter with purpose, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, seen, and ready to act.

🔗 Connect with Liz Brunner: ⁠https://lizbrunner.com⁠
📘 Check out her book Dare to Own You
🎧 Listen to her podcast Live Your Best Life


👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this episode sparked something in you.


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