Hello!
I partner with individuals and teams to cultivate intention, action, and fulfillment in their work.
Across industries, I’ve been fortunate to work with all kinds of partners from startups to Fortune 500s — collaborating on organization development and people operations and helping solve inefficiencies, boost communication, energize teams and culture.
Consulting
Across sectors, I partner with founders, chiefs, executives, and teams on organization development initiatives that drive meaningful change and strengthen ways of working. My work spans strategy and culture, change management, and leadership and team development—helping leaders clarify priorities, improve decision-making, and enhance alignment across roles and teams. I design and facilitate workshops, refine processes through agile methodology, and build feedback-rich environments that foster collaboration. Whether it's structuring more effective teams, redefining responsibilities, or aligning leadership, I help organizations create stronger, more adaptive systems for success
Coaching
I provide 1:1 coaching to support the development of individuals in areas of leadership, communication and helping them bring their core values into their work. Professionally trained and certified CPCC in the Coactive Leadership Model, and certified ACC by the International Coaching Federation, I'm an objective listener focused on and flexible to my client's needs. Clients are challenged and acknowledged in service of their goals and ambitions and have an accountability partner every step of the way. Through a tailored approach, I help individuals build self-awareness, navigate career transitions, strengthen decision-making, and cultivate leadership presence with purpose and impact.
Business Operations
I support small businesses and community-based organizations with operations, project management, and tech/tool implementation. With a hands-on approach and a knack for tools and systems, I streamline operations and remove roadblocks so business owners can focus on growth. I optimize workflows, manage critical projects from planning to execution, and help businesses improve efficiency and collaboration. Whether it’s refining processes to save time, ensuring seamless project execution, or setting up tools that drive growth, I deliver practical, actionable solutions—with the care and support of a coach.
About
I grew up as a theater kid, which brought me to study theater at the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and develop a love for creativity and collaboration that shaped my early professional career in project management and operations at ad agencies, an ed-tech NFP startup, and a beloved CPG brand. My experience has also taught me how to navigate dynamic environments and build systems that empower people—whether senior-level executives or day-to-day teams—to do their best work. In 2017, I discovered a passion for organization development (OD) and have since built a successful business as a certified coach and a trusted affiliate partner of boutique consulting firms delivering project-based OD solutions. I'm actively building a portfolio career combining my OD and Coaching practice while also building and supporting new creative business ventures. I live in Pound Ridge, NY with my husband and 3 boys (2 human, 1 bernedoodle 🐾).
Listen
Kaylin Aarts + Jess Wass with the Organization Development Network of New York: ODNNY Live Podcast
Read
Kaylin Aarts + Adviser Amy Kates "Organization Change? Think like a Marketer"