Kyle Killian

Pioneer
DISC Type : Dis

Partner, Executive Coach & Leadership Facilitator at Academy Leadership

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Kyle Killian is a leadership advisor and executive coach who translates his experience as a U. S. Navy Intelligence Officer into corporate success. Formerly in senior roles at Nike and Fanatics, he now leads Kohora Inc. and is a Partner at Academy Leadership, specializing in performance under pressure. People often describe him as a brilliant business mind and a natural leader.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
Helps leaders and teams lead with clarity and purpose through his firms Kohora Inc. and Academy Leadership, merging battlefield-tested principles with modern business application.
Veterans in Business
Leverages his background as a U. S. Navy Intelligence Officer in the Iraq War to inform his 'Battlefield to the Boardroom' leadership philosophy and coaching.
Executive Coaching
Actively runs leadership courses and executive coaching sessions, with upcoming events scheduled in Nashville, TN, aimed at enhancing executive performance and accountability.

Media Appearances

Kyle Killian - Academy Leadership. Featured in Academy Leadership

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Work History

Partner, Executive Coach & Leadership Facilitator at Academy Leadership
Host at The Refit Podcast
President at KOHORA Inc
Partner & Member Board of Directors at Legacy Vacation Holdings
COO / CHRO / Leadership & Board Advisory at ThirdHome

Education

2021 - 2021
Executive Management Program from UCLA Anderson School of Management
National Security Policy Studies from U.S. Naval War College

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Exp : N/A Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Partner, Executive Coach & Leadership Facilitator at Academy Leadership
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Insights For Selling To Kyle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kyle is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kyle

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kyle move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Kyle take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Kyle

Personality Compatibility


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