Somers HR Solutions LLC

Ken brings more than 40 years of Human Resources and line executive and practitioner experience to his client relationships. In addition to the United States, he has lived and worked across multiple industries in 6 countries (5 in Asia and 1 in Europe). As a consequence, there are very few situations that he has not previously navigated with his clients.
Ken is widely acknowledged for quickly establishing trust and critical thought partnership. This essential trust is attained through his naturally engaging style, a focus on practical solutions, and the use of some well-timed humor. After all, at times, coaching conversations can be challenging. As an exceptionally good listener, Ken demonstrates vulnerability with his clients and expects the same, in return. While he tries to make the coaching process a pleasant experience, there is business to be done and Ken partners with clients to keep a laser focus on progressing through the cycle.
His coaching assignments typically involve the use of a proprietary 360 tool that delivers a comprehensive and holistic view of how the client enables or inhibits organizational results. An underlying premise is that the specific context in which the client operates matters. This tool and the subsequent discussion about the results yields a specific and attainable set of objectives that Ken partners with the client to achieve.
While Ken has worked with many different kinds of functional leaders, he has a particular passion for helping HR practitioners who are committed to increasing their organizational influence and impact. As a consummate networker, he can draw on resources and solutions literally from around the planet.
Ken earned a BA in English Literature and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He lives with his spouse and their 12-year-old puppy in Groton, CT. Time zones and travel (when COVID is better controlled) are routine challenges that are easily overcome.
Ken has helped executives and their teams by:
• Coaching leaders and managers on soft skills e.g., empathy, active listening, emotional intelligence to improve their effectiveness and focus on personal growth.
• Working with managers to develop stronger prioritization and delegation skills and habits to reduce stress and attain greater work/life balance.
• Coaching executives on communication style and presentation skills to build their reputations and enhance career growth.
• Working with leaders to enhance their executive presence and their organizational effectiveness and impact.
• Developing leadership team cohesiveness to drive business growth and agility.
• Leading/facilitating strategic offsites to align & motivate executives resulting in action plans to adddress challenging business realities.