Kisha Arthur-Fontenelle

About Me

I do not have all the answers, so I ask my clients to partner with me to grow, adapt, and lead with intention. As an Executive Coach and leadership development partner with more than 15 years of experience, I've helped leaders grow, navigate change, and build high-performing, values-driven organizations. I help executives lead with clarity, confidence, and alignment while managing complexity and strengthening team effectiveness.

I am the founder of Just Be Leadership, where I provide 1:1 executive coaching to nonprofit leaders, business owners, executives, and emerging leaders. My coaching strengthens leadership presence, communication, and decision-making, helping clients overcome limiting challenges and lead with purpose. I design structured coaching engagements with clear goals, accountability, and measurable progress.

In addition to my private coaching practice, I am the Founding Executive Director of Smile Ministry, a faith-based nonprofit that supports individuals facing hardship and homelessness through coaching, mentorship, and community. I created transformational programs that integrate coaching, reflection, and practical life planning, and I train volunteers in coaching-informed, compassionate engagement practices.

Earlier in my career, I managed the Women’s Initiative at NPower NY, designing leadership development and coaching programs for young women pursuing careers in technology. I facilitated workshops, built corporate partnerships, and mentored participants to build confidence and career readiness.

Outside of her professional work, Kisha values family, community, creativity, and connection. She loves celebrating others, learning about new cultures, and bringing warmth and authenticity into every space she serves.

Coaching with me

Results & Goals

Clients who work with me gain clarity, confidence, and the ability to lead with intention. Through our coaching partnership, clients typically experience alignment with purpose and values, which include:

1. Increased self-awareness
2. Stronger connection to purpose and impact
3. Leadership that feels authentic and meaningful
4. Greater fulfillment in work and leadership
5. More confidence communicating
6. Clear boundaries and healthier leadership habits
7. Confidence in navigating uncertainty and change

How I like to coach

My coaching style is warm, honest, and deeply intentional. I create a safe space where leaders can think clearly, speak openly, and be both challenged and supported. Coaching is a place to think out loud, explore ideas, and talk through the challenges you can’t always process inside your organization. Our sessions are structured, goal-oriented partnerships designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

I am compassionate but also direct. I will celebrate your growth and also hold you accountable to the goals and commitments you set for yourself.

My goal is simple: to help you embrace who you currently are and empower you to achieve your life's goals.

Offerings

Coaching

Executive Strategy Session (60 minutes)

A focused, high-impact 60-minute coaching session designed to help you move forward on a specific leadership goal, challenge, or decision.

This session is ideal when you need a dedicated thinking space, an objective perspective, and a practical strategy.

During our time together, we will:

1. Clarify the situation, goal, or challenge you want to address
2. Identify blind spots, constraints, and opportunities
3. Develop practical strategies and next steps
4. Create clear actions you can implement immediately

You’ll leave with renewed clarity, concrete direction, and momentum.

Perfect for: decision-making, navigating change, leadership challenges, performance growth, or strategic planning.

Executive Deep-Dive Strategy Intensive Strategy Session (90 minutes)

This extended session provides the time and space to deeply explore a complex challenge, major transition, or ambitious goal.

Ideal for leaders who want meaningful progress in a single, powerful session.

In this intensive, we will:

1. Explore your situation in depth and define the real priorities
2. Uncover patterns, roadblocks, and hidden opportunities
3. Develop a comprehensive strategy and decision framework
4. Map out a clear, actionable path forward

You’ll leave with significant clarity, a strong plan, and tangible next steps

Perfect for: major decisions, role transitions, career strategy, leadership growth, or big-picture planning.

Sustainable Leadership Intensive Bundle - High-Touch Executive Partnership

Best for: Senior leaders navigating major growth, change, or high-stakes decisions.

This is a premium, high-access coaching partnership for leaders who want a trusted thought partner on speed dial.

Ideal for

1. Major leadership transitions
2. Organizational change or growth
3. High-stakes decisions and visibility
4. Burnout prevention and sustainable leadership

What’s included

1. Weekly private coaching sessions
2. Priority messaging access (same/next-day response)
3. Crisis and decision support between sessions
4. Monthly 90-minute deep dive session
5. Sustainable leadership and burnout prevention plan
6. Personalized leadership operating system

Commitment: 3 months

Integrated Executive Coach - Fractional Coaching Partnership

Best for: Organizations that want an ongoing strategic leadership partner.

This is a retainer-based engagement for organizations that need deeper, more consistent coaching support.

Ideal for

1. Rapid growth or transformation
2. Leadership team development
3. Change management and communication
4. Executive decision support
5. Workshop facilitation and strategy sessions

What’s included

1. Up to 12 hours/month of coaching and facilitation
2. Executive and leadership team coaching
3. On-call leadership support
4. Workshop facilitation
5. Strategy and planning sessions
6. Stakeholder communication coaching

Commitment: monthly retainer

Experience, Certifications & Training

Certifications and Degrees

• Master of Science, Organizational Leadership
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Training and development

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Executive Management Certification
• Lean Process Certification
• Project Management
• HR Training

Fee description

Fees are determined by the coaching package you select. All payments are made online prior to the start of coaching.