Zina King

What I see in People and Organizations

Like diamonds, people and organizations don’t always shine at first glance—it takes skill, attention, and care to bring out their full brilliance.

That’s what I do – uncover potential and help leaders and teams clear the path so they can move forward with confidence.

The Professional

Certified Coach, Consultant,
and Workshop & Experience Designer and Facilitator

About my work
With over 20 years of experience working with leaders and teams across industries, I help organizations strengthen culture, improve engagement, and lead change with clarity and authenticity.

My approach is always personal—I take time to get to know each client deeply so that every engagement feels intentional, practical, and rooted in real-world needs. I’ve worked at organizations like Bridgewater Associates, Morgan Stanley, Mastercard, and Fordham University, and no two organizations have looked the same.

I started my career as a research analyst in marketing, but found my true passion on the people side of business – HR, inclusion & belonging, and leadership development. Along the way, I’ve worked across roles, countries, and cultures—gathering the tools and insights I now bring into every room I enter.

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all coaching, consulting, or facilitation. I believe in listening first, tailoring solutions, and helping people unlock the clarity, structure, and action they need to move forward.

MY CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

Certifications & Education

I’m trained across a wide range of disciplines that support my work in coaching, consulting, and facilitation. My learning never stops—each experience and credential has shaped the way I approach people, process, and culture.

• Coaching: Co-Active Training Institute, The Academies

• Personality Assessments: Hogan Assessments

• Career Development: NYU School of Professional Studies

• DEI Strategy: Muma College of Business, University of South Florida

• Facilitation: RIVA Training Institute

• M.A., International & Comparative Education – Columbia University (Teachers College)

• B.S., Marketing– Fairfield University

THE PERSON BEHIND THE PROFESSIONAL

I’m a traveler, a music lover, and an endlessly curious human who finds joy in people, places, and experiences. I’ve lived, worked or traveled across the US, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Africa—and those experiences continue to shape how I see the world and the work I do.

When I’m not partnering with clients, you’ll find me cycling the roads of Fairfield County, hiking local trails, soaking in the arts, or asking myself, “What if you…”a reminder that possibility is always within reach.

WHAT EXCITES ME

Parenting: Nurturing, supporting, and solving

Gardening: Planting something small and watching it grow

Cycling: Energy, movement, and clarity in motion

Tennis: Strategy, rhythm, and sharp decision-making

Art: Creative expression and comfort in the gray

Traveling: Curiosity, courage, and a love for unfamiliar paths

Knitting: Patience, process, and finding joy in slow creation

Music: Rhythm, transformation, and connection across cultures

Where it all began
I’m the granddaughter of a traditional healer. My grandmother, Janie, was known across the island of St. Lucia as someone people turned to when they needed healing. Her approach was rooted in observation, inquiry, and deep listening. She’d spend hours with clients, watching how they moved, listening closely to what they said—and what they didn’t. Then she would craft personalized remedies to help them move forward.

For a long time, I didn’t see the connection between her work and mine. But over time, I realized how deeply her philosophy informs my own. Whether I’m working with a team or an individual, my process is the same: listen deeply, observe fully, and co-design a path forward that’s both thoughtful and transformative.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

I care deeply about giving back. I volunteer with students and first-generation professionals—like myself—to help them explore career paths, build confidence, and grow into their leadership. I also speak at schools and universities, leading workshops and experiences that focus on personal development, career growth, and leadership.

TESTIMONIALS

Transformative solutions for engaged, empowered, and thriving workplaces.

“I wish we had started to work together years ago.”

Tiffany L.

★★★★★

“Zina helped me get unstuck and put a plan in place to secure my dream job.”

★★★★★

Nzinga R.

★★★★★

Zina has the unique ability of understanding people's personalities and then working to help identify the best possible opportunities for them.

Clare G.