Today we’d like to introduce you to Kaaryn.

Kaaryn, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?

My fascination with entrepreneurship began in childhood. My father ran a medical practice, and I fondly remember interacting with patients in his office when I started working there. This experience instilled in me the value of cultivating authentic customer relationships from a young age.

Throughout my career, I have always remembered that lesson. I later moved into community economic development, witnessing how empowering entrepreneurs can rejuvenate entire communities. My enthusiasm for entrepreneurship prompted me to teach it as an adjunct professor at a local college in 2005. As time went on, I broadened my efforts by establishing and running acclaimed business incubator and accelerator programs at Columbia University in New York City, which enabled businesses to scale and prosper.

I recognized a critical gap while traveling across the country and speaking with educators and economic development specialists. Many business challenges could not be resolved through strategy alone. Founders and CEOs often faced personal and leadership barriers that required more substantial support. I saw how transformative one-on-one business coaching could be in helping them overcome these challenges and navigate change. Group coaching also emerged as a powerful tool, providing guidance and peer support to business owners navigating growth and transition.
This realization inspired me to expand my work beyond traditional business education. I created a company that incorporates coaching and personal development as core components of business success. Today, I’m passionate about helping entrepreneurs develop sound strategies and build the mindset and leadership skills necessary for lasting success.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?

A major challenge I’ve encountered is that many people frequently misunderstand what coaching entails. For numerous years, my reputation centered around my expertise in advisory roles. This often requires me to clarify the unique value of coaching. However, once clients experience meaningful wins during their initial coaching sessions, they quickly recognize and appreciate the value of the process.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Kaaryn Nailor Consulting?

My company offers online coaching, training, and consulting services for business founders. For emerging leaders, I provide personalized 1:1 coaching, and a 10-day course called ‘Unleash Your Best Business Idea’ that assists individuals in transitioning from concept to detailed launch plans. As clients embark on and expand their ventures, I deliver various support services designed to foster profitable and thriving businesses that reflect their lifestyle aspirations.
Clients work with me using training, tools, group coaching, and personalized coaching, all customized to assist them in navigating different phases of business development while remaining aligned with their financial objectives. I take great pride in my strengths-based method, which is a fundamental aspect of my distinctive ‘Entrepreneurial Design Coaching’ program. This approach enables clients to create scalable business systems rooted in their unique strengths, empowering them to make bold and confident decisions.
The transformative effects of my coaching facilitate both personal and professional growth for founders, step by step.

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?

My attentive listening and deep connection enable clients to feel acknowledged, encouraging them to confidently pursue their goals. These attributes stem from my core strengths: Relator, Connectedness, Strategic, Individualization, and Futuristic. These strengths empower me to cultivate authentic relationships, identify patterns and opportunities that others might overlook, and devise innovative strategies customized to each client’s specific requirements.

Contact Info:

• Website: [email protected]
• Instagram: kaaryn_business_coach
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kaarynnailor

Image Credits

Nick Nelson