A Coach and Facilitator for High-Performing Executives

The Winning Ways Team

Marion Kennedy, ACC, CPCC

Executive Leadership Coach and Facilitator

Marion

Leadership isn’t a title or position—it’s about how you serve others.

When we shine a light on others and champion a person’s growth and success, they are far more likely to go above and beyond for the organization. They feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether by being present with compassion and empathy or by treating others with fairness and high regard, leadership is about consistent, daily actions that show people how much you care for them, that you have their back, and that they matter.

I help organizations develop human-centered leaders who cultivate inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures for their people to thrive. This means leaders who prioritize being accessible, include their teams in decision-making and demonstrate servant leadership. As an executive leadership coach and facilitator, I partner with you to champion your creative, resourceful, and whole self to evoke new awareness, generate insights, and catalyze action around what you desire personally and professionally.

I bring decades of business and leadership experience in the national security community, having managed profit/loss and growth across the spectrum of startups to large businesses with various ownership structures. From early team leadership to subsequent executive leadership roles, I have endeavored to be a servant leader and to champion others’ growth while satisfying demanding corporate goals. Throughout this journey, I’ve also guided teams through numerous culture and operational shifts, including merger and acquisition activities.

Areas of Expertise

  • Executive and leadership coaching
  • Strategic planning
  • Workplace culture assessment
  • Talent/Performance management
  • National security industry (TS/SCI cleared)
  • Systems thinking
  • Business operations

Education

  • Capitol Technical University, Master of Science, Systems Management
  • George Mason University, Bachelor of Arts, Russian Studies

Certifications

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation
  • Certificate in Leadership Coaching, George Washington University
  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute
  • Certified Culture Assessor, Veritas Culture
  • Certified Diversity-to-Belonging Facilitator, Veritas Culture
  • Certified Team Performance Coach, Team Coaching International

Professional Associations

  • International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA)

Personal

  • I cherish spending time with my family and friends, painting German folk art, going for walks, and visiting local wineries with my husband.

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