I was very impressed with Kendra's knowledge of the business which made her extremely effective in her OE role at JCP. She knew what questions to ask to probe into the organizational strategies, dynamics, and tactics to provide her with stellar insights which she then translated into action. It was a pleasure to work with Kendra as she partners extremely well with her clients and colleagues, and she had a significant impact on the business across several areas while she was there - Kim Warmbier, EVP Human Resources
Certified Executive Coach and Consultant
"Every once in a while you meet someone you would call a natural leader. Kendra’s confidence, poise and intelligence shine through even in the most challenging situations. She quickly earns the respect of leaders, clients, peers and direct reports alike." - Damian Stelly, Director Talent Management
Meet Kendra Bonner
With 20 years’ of corporate consulting and executive coaching experience, Kendra has a rich background with industry-leading Fortune 500 companies including Texas Instruments, JCPenney, Mohawk/Dal-Tile, and Trinity Industries. She has business consulting experience across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, and China. She also leveraged her language skills to consult in Spanish as she worked in Mexico for over two years. Her clients have included C-level executives, vice presidents, first line managers, and leadership teams in the following industries: technology, manufacturing, retail, construction, and education.
"Kendra possesses an intense drive for results with the ability to engage a diverse group in achieving those results. She is a sage coach and counsel to executives with her own ability to align and lead a team. A polished and professional presenter, she has the ability to make people laugh and have fun. As an innovator and creator, she has the ability to anchor big ideas in sound judgment and theory." - Kathryn Collins, VP Human Resources