Helping Millennial Leaders Rise into Executive Roles Helping Millennial Leaders Rise into Executive Roles

Helping Millennials Land Executive-Level Promotions Without Sacrificing Family, Health, or Values.

Research -backed coaching and insights to help you get promoted without burning out.

Meet Dr. Katie Thomas

I’m Dr. Katie Thomas, PhD in Organizational Psychology, and I’ve spent the last 14 years studying the millennial work experience. My research uncovered seven blind spots that silently hold back even the most talented professionals from promotion into executive leadership.

I founded More Millennial Executives to change that. My mission is to help millennial leaders rise into executive roles — not by working harder or burning out, but by building clarity, visibility, and sponsorship in sustainable ways.

I’ve partnered with purpose-driven professionals who felt stuck, unseen, or undervalued in their organizations. Through research, coaching, and strategy — and through my podcast, The Dr. Katie Show — I share stories and tools that help millennial leaders unmask their blind spots and rise with confidence.

Beyond my research, I’m also a coach, speaker, and creator of the Blind Spot Quiz and Executive Readiness Coaching Program. Whether through one-on-one coaching, workshops, or resources, my goal is simple: to prepare more millennial executives to lead across generations — and to transform the future of work.

Trusted by Leaders at

The Proof of Clarity.

From overlooked to executive-ready. Discover how Dr. Katie Thomas transforms high performers into trusted leaders across the world’s most recognized organizations.

One Insight Can Change Everything

“Even though I only worked with Dr. Katie in one workshop and a one-on-one, the impact was profound. Her guidance helped me grow tremendously in a short amount of time. I’ve set bold goals for my team and myself, and her insights played a major role. I’ve already recommended her workshop to other managers—and I can’t wait for her book to come out.”

Kelly Carlos
Retail Banking Manager

Trusted at the Executive Table

“Extremely fortunate to work alongside Katie during the creation of a millennial strategy for Kaiser Permanente. Katie was instrumental and influential on a highly visible initiative for the CEO. She collaborated across executives, markets, departments, and people to ensure all voices were heard—alongside a well-executed strategy. Katie has earned my highest recommendation.”

Oscar Bolanos
Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente Health Plan

Guiding a Generation into Leadership

“Dr. Katie comes to us at a time when her expertise is desperately needed to help guide our generation—and all that follow—as we transition into and carry on all that our parents have left for us, good and bad. Thank you, Katie. We are grateful.”

Austin Thomas
COO, Poplar Grove Airmotive

From Capable to Confident Under Pressure

“When I was hired to lead a team at one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country, Katie provided valuable coaching that helped me navigate the environment. Her coaching helped me identify and implement strategies that allowed me to take my team to the next level and become more resilient. Her guidance and perspective are delivered with passion and a great sense of humor. I highly recommend Dr. Katie.”

Emily Nelson
Senior Manager, Kaiser Permanente

Clarity Creates Confidence

“With her program, I was able to solidify my vision and gain the confidence I needed to lead my team to achieve a shared vision. I’m immensely grateful for Dr. Katie and her coaching!”

Hailey Scheffler
Sales Leader, LUSH

When Clarity Changes Your Direction

“After ten years of retirement, I attended a workshop with Dr. Katie Thomas thinking she could help me focus and direct my efforts. Through her leadership and expertise, I realized I didn’t want to go back—I wanted to head in an entirely new direction. Thank you, Dr. Katie, for helping me find the right fit!”

Debra Korta
Public Relations Executive, Kaiser Permanente

From Self-Doubt to Executive Presence

“Katie not only gave me the direction I needed to find a suitable job with my skill set, but I became more confident in my interviews than I’ve ever been. Her teaching methods were precise, easy to comprehend, and most importantly, effective. I still use her methods long after coaching—and I’ve been more successful in interviews than ever before.”

Cameron Dreger
IT Administration, Vagaro

Strategic Clarity That Drives Results

“She helped me accelerate my path as a leader by creating a clear vision and resilient culture. This ultimately led to increasing corporate profits. Her coaching brought me to the level where I am today.”

Tina Harrichian
UX Design Leader, Volvo Cars

Authority Across Domains

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Leading at Scale Across Executives

“Katie was tapped as a key contributor to Kaiser Permanente’s GenKP Steering Committee. She led multimedia storytelling work, interviewed senior leaders, wrote content, and played a key role in a major national conference showcase.”

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Kathy Shen HR Executive Consultant, Bay HR Consulting Group
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Research Turned Into Real-World Tools

“She has translated her research into practical tools and a consulting firm. Her blind spot assessment work helps leaders identify what’s missing from a balanced culture. I’m excited about what Katie is building.”

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Christopher Dawson, PhD, MBA President, Dawson Consulting Group
★★★★★

Building a Movement

“I’ve witnessed Katie transform Better Work Experience Inc. from an idea into a movement. Her human-centered leadership and ability to inspire others are evident in everything she does.”

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Valerie Vegera Senior User Researcher, DoorDash
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Developing the Next Generation

“As an MBA student, I had the privilege of being in Prof. Thomas’ classes. Her teaching style goes beyond the traditional—bringing theory to life through real-world cases.”

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Adrian Schönbeck-Zenge, MBA Corporate Partnerships, Rockford IceHogs
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A Scholar with Executive Voice

“Katie was an exemplary student and classmate—always prepared, eager to learn, and willing to help others. Her strengths were in public speaking and academic writing.”

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Martina Rohrback Global Executive Search, Heidrick & Struggles
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Respected Across Leadership Levels

“Katie is a great team player and collaborates well with all internal and external clients.”

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Chris Argate Director, HR Strategy Design, Kaiser Permanente
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A Catalyst for Growth

“You have been a catalyst for my growth and development. I am forever grateful for your guidance, your light, and your leadership. I can’t wait to see the phenomenal things you will continue to do.”

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Malkia Chionesu CEO, M.CHICO
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The Leader People Never Forget

“Through so many changes, you have been a pillar of support for me. Without you, my entry into corporate America would have been far less kind. Not many people are lucky enough to love their boss.”

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Valerie Vegera Senior User Researcher, DoorDash

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Prepare one million millennial leaders to rise into executive roles by 2035

At More Millennial Executives, our vision is to empower a new generation of leaders to rise with clarity, confidence, and sustainability.

We believe that when more millennial leaders step into executive roles, organizations — and society as a whole — benefit. With millennial executives at the helm, we’ll see workplaces that value well-being, collaboration, and integrity just as much as results.

That’s why our Big Hairy Audacious Goal is bold and measurable:

To prepare one million millennial leaders to rise into executive roles by 2035.

Our mission is simple:

Unmask the blind spots holding millennial leaders back and prepare them to lead across generations — creating a more uplifting and impactful world.

This Is What Clarity Creates.

From overlooked to in-demand. From high performer to executive-ready.
 The path to your next level is visible once you clear the noise.

More Millennial Executives

Location

Chicago, IL
(serving clients nationwide)