Meet Kara Schillaci

Too often, individuals and leaders hold back on achieving greater career and life fulfillment because they lack dedicated support to take the next step.

I founded Next Step Consulting + Coaching to bridge that gap.

Specializing in career acceleration, I partner with you to identify your core strengths, overcome challenges, and use purpose as a strategic guiding path.‍ ‍

I share my expertise as a Career Coach and Instructor for Southern Methodist University’s Continuing Education Program based in Dallas. With 20 years of experience in Leadership Development, I have accelerated transformation at global organizations like PepsiCo and Rexel, through recruiting, learning and development, and talent management. My teams and I have earned 10 Brandon Hall Awards, recognizing world-class leadership programs that deliver remarkable, measurable results.

Professional Experience:

  • Principal, Next Step Consulting + Coaching, LLC

  • Executive Coach, Enelra Talent Solutions, LLC

  • Course Designer, Instructor, and Coach, Southern Methodist University

  • Vice President, Talent Management & Transformation, Rexel

  • Director, Leadership Development & Talent Management, PepsiCo

Certifications:

  • Inside Edge Executive Coaching

  • Hogan Personality Assessment

  • DISC Personality Assessment

  • Korn Ferry Leadership Solutions

  • Josh Bersin The Strategic HR Partner