Meet Joel Kampf

What guides your work with leaders?

I’ve come to see that everything is connected. As leaders, we bring our personal belief systems into our organizations, and those beliefs ripple outward into how we show up for each other, our communities, and the world. The most effective leaders understand this and take responsibility for the culture they’re creating.

I believe leadership starts with a commitment to building organizational cultures where people know they matter—cultures rooted in fairness, well-being, and purpose. What’s good for the organization, the community, and the planet begins with what’s good for every individual inside the organization.

What’s your coaching philosophy?

Leadership development starts from within. That means first becoming aware of how we construct our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, so we can begin to make more informed and intentional choices. My coaching is grounded in systems thinking, adult development theory, and a deep belief in equity as a leadership imperative. I support leaders in seeing the larger systems they operate in while doing the inner work necessary to lead with integrity and impact.

What do you bring to your clients?

• Certifications:

• Certified Coach (Coaches Training Alliance, ICF)

• Certified Leadership Circle 360® Facilitator

• Certified Systems Thinking Consultant

• Accredited Practitioner iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram

• Education:

• Bachelor’s Degrees in Communications, Sociology, Politics, and Public Affairs

• Approach:
  I partner with leaders and teams to identify how they think, how they lead, and how they can create cultures people want to belong to. This means fostering workplaces where equity, respect, and a sense of contribution are at the core. My goal is to help leaders see how their own growth drives the health of their organizations—and ultimately, the well-being of their communities and the planet.
  
  

What keeps you learning and growing?

I’m always curious about how we make meaning and how leaders evolve through reflection and insight. I read widely—especially about systems thinking, culture, and the human side of leadership. I’m a lifelong learner because I believe the work of leadership is never done.

What are you most proud of?

I’m proud of working with leaders who are willing to look inward, challenge their assumptions, and model equity, not just in what they say but in how they lead every day. When a leader becomes more aware and more aligned, it shifts everything.

What brings you joy outside of work?

I live in Seattle, and when I’m not coaching or consulting, I’m usually on my bike or with a book—though I often wish I could do both at the same time.