11 Swans Consulting  ·  McLean, VA

Kimaada "Kim" Brown

Certified Executive Coach  ·  Strategist  ·  Leadership Advisor

Helping senior leaders and organizations translate insight into measurable impact — with clarity, purpose, and the courage to lead through complexity.

Kim Brown
Kim Brown
$53B Capital Managed
15+ Years of Impact
Revenue Growth
About Kim

From Insight to Impact

Kimaada "Kim" Brown is a certified executive coach, strategist, and leadership advisor with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations and senior professionals navigate complexity with clarity and purpose.

She is the founder and managing partner of 11 Swans Consulting, where she works with leaders navigating complex transitions, high-stakes decisions, and rapidly changing organizational environments.

Kim's work sits at the intersection of leadership development, strategic research, and organizational transformation. Her approach blends rigorous research analysis with human-centered leadership development — helping leaders think more clearly, act more decisively, and build organizations that are both effective and humane.

She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, are reshaping leadership, decision-making, and the future of organizations.

Certifications
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) — International Coaching Federation
Certified Executive Coach — Center for Executive Coaching
Alumna, Riordan Leadership Institute
Founding Member, Mujeres — Columbia University
Awards & Recognition
Leader Award DCIIA — Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association
Rising Star Award DCIIA — Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association
What I Do

Areas of Expertise

With a career spanning financial services, technology, and nonprofit sectors, Kim brings a rare combination of strategic rigor and human-centered wisdom to every engagement.

01
Executive Coaching
Creating a calm, focused environment where leaders step back from day-to-day pressures and work through their most complex challenges.
02
AI & Future of Work
How emerging technologies are reshaping leadership, decision-making, and organizational culture — and how to lead through that shift.
03
Conscious Leadership
Integrating transcendental studies and mindful awareness into high-performance leadership practice and organizational culture.
04
Organizational Transformation
Managing large-scale strategic and structural change — from multi-billion dollar fund reallocations to culture-wide transformations.
05
DEI Strategy
Building organizations that are high-performing and humane — with inclusive leadership practices that drive sustainable results.
06
Burnout & Recovery
Evidence-based frameworks to help leaders recognize, address, and move through burnout — reclaiming energy, clarity, and purpose.
Strategic Research Leadership Development Workshop Facilitation Program Management Financial Services Networking Strategy Quant & Qual Research Voice of Customer Scrum & Agile
On Stage & In the Room

Speaking Topics

Kim has facilitated 30+ workshops and events across 10 U.S. cities. She brings the same intellectual rigour and warmth to keynotes, panels, and workshops alike.

AI, Leadership & the Future of Organizations
How emerging technologies reshape decision-making, culture, and the future of work — and how leaders can stay ahead of the curve.
Leading Through Complexity and Transition
Practical frameworks for leaders navigating ambiguity, organizational change, and high-stakes decisions with confidence.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Leadership
Building organizations that are both high-performing and humane — with DEI embedded in strategy, not just culture.
Strategic Research & Audience Insight
Harnessing qualitative and quantitative methods to drive meaningful organizational impact and customer-centric growth.

"I help leaders move from overwhelm and ambiguity to clarity and confident action — because the work of leadership is too important to navigate alone."

— Kim Brown, Founder & Managing Partner, 11 Swans Consulting
Coaching Philosophy

Kim blends structured inquiry, evidence-based frameworks, and deep listening to create a calm, focused space where leaders gain perspective, build clarity, and act with greater purpose and confidence. Clients often seek her out during moments of transition — stepping into larger roles, navigating organizational change, or redefining career direction.

Giving Back

Community & Service

Kim's commitment to leadership extends well beyond the boardroom. She serves on boards, advises nonprofits, and champions the expansion of leadership opportunities for diverse communities.

The Music Center of Los Angeles
Board Director

Board Director to the LA Phil, LA Opera, Center Theatre Group (CTG), Los Angeles Master Chorale, and the Music Center's flagship venues — including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Grand Park events including the annual New Year's Eve Fireworks.

Bankers Without Borders
Strategic Advisor
WIPN
DEI Committee Member
National Urban League
Young Professionals
Riordan Leadership Institute
Alumna
Mujeres, Columbia University
Founding Member
Pathways LA & Big Sunday
Community Volunteer
Academic Foundation

Education & Background

M.A., Organizational Behavior
Claremont Graduate University
Statistics Emphasis
B.A., Economics
Columbia University – Barnard College
Mathematics Emphasis  ·  Dance Minor

Earlier career includes Client Relationship Manager at Bank of America Private Banking and Enterprise Project Manager at Capital Group, where she led the reallocation of $53B across 22 global teams.

Career Highlights
$53B
Multi-asset fund reallocation across 22 global operations, marketing and investment management teams at Capital Group
30+
In-person workshops and focus groups facilitated across 10 U.S. cities in support of agile teams
Business revenue growth achieved for clients within 11 months through strategic consulting
50+
Marketing and advertising campaigns developed through customer segmentation and voice-of-customer research
Let's Connect

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you're looking for an executive coach, a strategic advisor, or a keynote speaker — Kim would love to hear from you.