Mission
KWA is a talent management firm specialising in Executive and Team coaching, recruiting and connecting human beings.
We find top strategic planning talent for the communications business in all its various guises. We also enjoy working for clients who want marketing departments and in-house agencies that make a difference.
We believe collaboration leads to the best outcomes so we partner with some of the most highly regarded talent firms across the industry, ensuring that our clients have access to talent from different fields of expertise, and that we always maintain our global reach.
"Kate has
always shown
whip smart insight, integrity and
whole heartedness"
Jen Costello Chief Strategy Officer TBWA/Chiat Day LA
How KWA is different.
Not all coaches and recruiters are the same. We’re different and have been for over twenty years. Here’s how:
01. WE WORK ON THE INSIDE
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We work on retainer in partnership with our clients. We aren’t “selling” anything, we’re part of the team. We get the industry because we’ve rolled up our sleeves and worked in it. Today more than ever a company’s biggest competitive advantage is creating environments where people thrive. We don’t just take job briefs - we use our experience and unique market knowledge to make sure our clients can compete, inspire, nurture and retain talent. It works out better for both sides that way.
02. HUMANS ARE NOT CATTLE
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At their best, strategists bring their own human experiences to their work. Where most talent management will reach out with a role first we begin with the person. We’re Leadership and Development coaches. We want to know what excites you, how you think, what you really care about and where you want to improve and grow. Oh and we’ll probably help you find an amazing new role while we’re doing all that.
03. MAKE MATCHES NOT FILL ROLES
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We like to take on assignments where you go on a journey and bring your best self along for the ride instead of feeling like a sausage in a meat factory. We strive for the perfect match and stay close once you’re on board to give you the best chance to be yourself and do the best work of your career — both sides win. Want to start your own thing? Yep, we can help with that too.
“When I was only thinking about trying to get a cool job she was seeing far ahead.”
David Terry | Director of Planning Wieden & Kennedy
We let others talk our talk.
It’s easy to make claims about what you do. For us it’s all about our track record working with amazing companies and people. Here’s what some of our clients think.
Take the Next Step.
KWA offers a robust suite of coaching services — whether you’re just starting out, running a department or an organization. Our experience in the industry and knowledge of the competitive landscape helps you and your teams continue to evolve and stay relevant.
01. CAREER MAPPING
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We take great pride in helping people find opportunities that will go on to define their careers and that starts with having a solid idea of the now and the next. It’s not just about solving today - it’s about creating tomorrow.
02. LEADERSHIP TRAINING
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As you go through your career you’ll move into roles where you need to set the stage for action and change. Plain and simple – we help leaders lead to get the best from their people.
03. ORGANIZATIONAL development
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We know that change can be overwhelming when the industry is evolving so fast. We’ve seen what’s working and what’s not, what people really want from a company, their job and life. We help our clients develop environments that are relevant and meaningful, giving them the best chance to attract and retain the best people.
About KWA.
Kate Webster
Originally from Wales, Kate began her career at Hearst Corporation and Saatchi + Saatchi in London before moving into Executive Search full time. With over 25 years of talent management experience, Kate is also a CTI AND ORSC trained Executive Coach, with a focus on Systems Intelligence and Leadership.
After moving to the U.S. in 1994, Kate founded the first KWA office in San Francisco, working for the top agencies and brands in the U.S., Europe and APAC. She’s gone on to build one of the most respected network of collaborators and partners in the industry, ensuring that as the business changes KWA has remained at the forefront of developing best practice solutions.
“It’s easy to make claims about what you do. For us it’s all about our track record working with amazing companies and people. Take a look at our testimonials we’ll let our clients do the talking.”