Redefining Leadership Across Organizations

Beyond the Desk

Kimberly Fazio, M.A., ACC

Founder | Leadership Advisor | Executive Coach

Empowering Leaders for the Future of Work

Kimberly Fazio is a seasoned leadership advisor, executive coach, and industrial-organizational psychologist dedicated to helping leaders and organizations navigate the evolving workplace. Kim specializes in executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic talent solutions that drive measurable business impact.

As the founder of Beyond the Desk, Kim partners with senior executives, high-potential leaders, and organizations to cultivate future-ready leadership capabilities. She brings a data-driven, human-centered approach with expertise that extends across industries, including healthcare, financial services, and technology, where she has guides leaders through complex transformations, change management, and new market expansions.

Kim is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on the future of leadership, having contributed to industry panels, research initiatives, and publications focused on the intersection of work, technology, and human potential.

Areas of Expertise

  • Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
  • Talent Strategy & High-Potential Leadership Programs
  • Leadership Selection & Assessment
  • Future of Work & Workplace Transformation
  • Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness

Education & Credentials

  • M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A. in Business Management, Minor in Chemistry, Mercyhurst University
  • ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
  • Red Team Coaching Certification
  • NeuroLeadership Institute: Brain-Based Coaching
  • Hogan Personality Inventory Certified

Let’s Connect
Kim is passionate about guiding leaders through transformation and equipping them with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. To explore how Beyond the Desk can support your leadership goals, connect with Kim via:

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Dr. Kelly Monahan, PhD

Dr. Kelly Monahan is the Founder and Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute, where she leads research on emerging technologies, remote workforce strategies, and fostering inclusive cultures for non-traditional talent like freelancers. With over a decade of experience in future of work research, her work focuses on delivering actionable insights to help organizations adapt to the evolving world of work. Previously, as Director at Meta, Kelly led data analytics initiatives that enhanced distributed team performance and supported the growth of remote workers. Prior to that, she spearheaded future of work research at Accenture and Deloitte. Her commitment to a people-first approach to work continues to guide her thought leadership and keynote speaking engagements, where she highlights innovative talent strategies and human-centric organizational leadership. Kelly is the author of two books, including the USA Today and Publisher's Weekly bestseller Essential, and How Behavioral Economics Influences Management Decision-Making: A New Paradigm. She holds a B.S. from Rochester Institute of Technology, an M.S. from Roberts Wesleyan College, and a Ph.D. in organizational leadership from Regent University.

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