347: From Partner to CEO: Katherine Coble's Leadership Journey at Borshoff

A leadership baton is being passed, and Katherine Coble is stepping into the CEO role at Borshoff with gratitude, clarity, and a deep commitment to people-first leadership.

Nikki sits down with Katherine to celebrate the legacy of Karen Alter, the evolution of Borshoff, and what it means to steward a company with more than 40 years of history. 💛

Katherine shares how her mindset shifted from account leadership to ownership to CEO, why relationships are at the heart of great communication, and how servant leadership shapes her vision for what comes next. Together, Nikki and Katherine also reflect on the growth of In the Loop, the communication series now expanding into its own podcast on PeopleForward Network.

This conversation is a celebration of legacy, leadership, communication, and the kind of business growth that keeps people at the center.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn

Learn more about Borshoff

Listen to In the Loop with Katherine Coble

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

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Nikki's Key Takeaways:

• Leadership is stewardship, not ownership alone.
• Relationships shape stronger communication and better business.
• Succession works best with intentional transition time.
• Healthy organizations create space for bold thinking.
• Great leaders keep learning from everyone.