Turn your experience into the role you deserve
I’m Kevin Newby, executive career coach. With the IGNITE framework you turn your professional experience into a clear direction, develop a powerful executive brand, increase your market value and create real opportunities to land your next role.
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100+ professionals coached, with clients served across
If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone
I know I'm capable of more, but I keep getting passed over.
I know I want something bigger, but I'm not sure what the right next move is.
I have the experience, but I'm not standing out.
I'm doing everything I know to do, but the right opportunities still aren't coming.
You’re working hard, but your career isn’t keeping pace with your potential.
What’s really happening
It’s rarely about talent. These four patterns keep accomplished professionals stuck, and each one can be fixed.
Your impact isn't visible
- Your impact isn't visible to decision-makers.
- You're not positioning yourself effectively.
- Promotions go to people who are seen, not just those who perform.
Your next move isn't clear
- Every opportunity looks good on paper, but...
- You're making career decisions without a clear strategy.
- You're afraid of making the wrong move.
You're not standing out
- Your résumé and LinkedIn undersell your value.
- Your executive story lacks clarity.
- You're blending in with equally qualified candidates.
Opportunities aren't coming
- You're chasing opportunities instead of attracting them.
- Your networking is untargeted and lacks strategic direction.
- Interviews and conversations aren't turning into offers.
Most coaches pick one side. IGNITE brings them together
Most coaches focus on either personal development or job-search tactics. IGNITE brings executive coaching, professional branding, opportunity development, and transition support into one structured system, helping accomplished professionals move from uncertainty to action.
Executive coaching. Strategic positioning. Real momentum.
The IGNITE™ framework
A 12-week career acceleration framework. Turn clarity into confidence, confidence into momentum, and momentum into career opportunities to land your next role.
IdentifyChoose your direction
Gain clarity on your strengths, career direction, and ideal role so you can move forward with confidence.
Choose your dream role in 1 week
- Career Discovery™
- Career Blueprint™ Coaching
- Target Role Decision Sprint, 1 week
- Role Selection Plan
GroundBuild your brand
Build a market-ready executive brand that clearly communicates your value and differentiates you from the competition.
Executive résumé, cover letter & LinkedIn
- Executive Brand Strategy™
- Professional Brand Development™
- Executive Story Coaching™
- Résumé & LinkedIn Production
NavigateCreate opportunity
Create meaningful opportunities through strategic networking, targeted outreach, and intentional career momentum.
10 to 15 done-for-you warm introductions
- Networking Strategy Coaching™
- LinkedIn Networking Campaign™
- Done-for-You Lead Development
- Opportunity Coaching™
InfluenceConvert interviews
Interview with confidence, communicate your value, and turn conversations into offers.
3 to 5× more interviews & conversions
- Executive Interview Coaching™
- Interview Story Development
- Mock Interview Practice
- Follow-Up & Conversion Coaching
ElevateLead what's next
Negotiate with confidence, transition successfully, and build momentum in your next leadership role.
10 to 30% salary boost
- Offer & Negotiation Strategy™
- Compensation Review
- 90-Day Success Planning™
- Leadership Transition Coaching
- Gain confidence
- Take action
- Build momentum
- Land the opportunity
Swipe to move through the five stages.
Why clients choose IGNITE
Executive coaching. Strategic positioning. Real momentum.
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30+ years of executive leadership building companies, leading teams, hiring talent, and growing brands.
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ICF-certified coaching grounded in evidence-based practices, honest feedback, and accountability.
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Strategic professional positioning that applies proven marketing and branding principles to your experience and value.
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Hands-on implementation including résumé and LinkedIn development, targeted introductions, and opportunity coaching.
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Support beyond the job search through interviews, negotiation, decision-making, and the transition into your next role.
Client wins
I had the privilege of working with Kevin during a challenging period of transition. From unemployment to securing my next role, the impact he had on my mindset and confidence was truly transformative.
He was an absolute game-changer for me. Our conversations were eye-opening, and helped me gain real clarity around my career goals.
When I felt indecisive, Kevin helped me organize my thinking, offering practical frameworks that put my options into perspective and gave me the confidence to move forward.
Kevin didn't just leave me with ideas; he provided a practical and actionable plan to address my challenges and move forward with confidence. His encouragement and expertise gave me the clarity and tools I need to make meaningful changes.
Kevin's coaching sessions are thought-provoking, and he has helped refine my ideas into defined goals. His insightful questions lead to deep self-reflection and personal growth and empowered me to achieve my goals and continue evolving independently.
After a discussion with Kevin I feel less stress and ambiguity and more motivation and focus. His EQ is off the charts.
Clients served across Tap a lit name to read their story.
- Cisco
- Experian
- Pacific Life
- Capital One
Choose your IGNITE path
A full 12-week partnership to land and lead your next role, or a focused 4-week sprint to get market-ready.
Not sure which fits? Pick the one that sounds like you.
IGNITE Signature™
Premium program Most complete
12 weeks · 12 sessions · all 5 IGNITE stages
For clients who want complete coaching and implementation support from clarity through offer, negotiation, and transition.
- Career direction and Career Blueprint™
- Executive Brand Package™: résumé, cover letter, LinkedIn
- LinkedIn Networking Campaign™ plus 10 to 15 warm leads
- Interview Mastery™, follow-up and conversion coaching
- Offer, negotiation and 90-Day Success Plan™
- Leadership transition coaching
OutcomeLand the right opportunity, and succeed once you're there.
Get started with SignatureIGNITE Sprint™
Focused intensive
4 weeks · 4 sessions · market-ready sprint
For clients who need clear direction and stronger professional materials, then will run the search themselves.
- Target role and core positioning
- Professional Brand Package: résumé, cover letter, LinkedIn
- Job-search strategy and outreach templates
- One interview-prep framework
- Recorded sessions and limited email support
OutcomeClear direction and stronger materials to launch independently.
Get started with Sprint
Meet your coach, Kevin Newby
Executive experience
I bring more than 30 years of executive leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, and hiring experience to every coaching engagement. I have built companies, led teams, developed brands, and hired exceptional talent, giving me a practical understanding of what it takes to stand out and advance in a competitive market.
Coaching philosophy
My coaching combines evidence-based practices with real-world leadership experience and years of facilitating leadership development groups. I believe meaningful career growth happens when strategic clarity, confident action, and personal growth work together.
The IGNITE™ framework
Through IGNITE, I help ambitious professionals choose the right direction, strengthen their professional brand, create new opportunities, perform with confidence in interviews, and successfully step into what comes next.
Beyond coaching
Outside of coaching, you’ll find me coaching high school athletes, mentoring young men, playing bass, or caring for my plants. I believe the strongest leaders are grounded in curiosity, service, self-awareness, and authentic human connection.
Let’s start a conversation with purpose
Tell me where you are and where you want to go. Together we’ll find the right next move and the path to get there.