Hannah Kay Herdlinger
President & Master Coach
President & Master Coach
North Carolina
North Carolina
Corporate Coaching | Non-Profit | Family Business
Hannah Kay serves as President of Kashbox Coaching and is the host of the Kashbox Coaching Institute’s leadership development programs. She is a keynote speaker and the author of two forthcoming books, The Glass Mind and Pivotal, which explore clarity, confidence, and sustained leadership effectiveness.
With more than 15 years of experience, Hannah Kay works with executives, organizations, and individuals navigating complexity, transition, and growth. Her leadership perspective has been shaped through her work with global organizations including Lean In and Thrive Global, where she supported initiatives focused on leadership, resilience, and workplace culture.
Her work is grounded in the KASH Method, Kashbox Coaching’s leadership framework centered on the practical development of Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habits. The method is designed to help leaders apply insight under pressure, strengthen judgment, and build habits that support long-term performance.
Hannah Kay specializes in executive, corporate, and individual coaching. Her keynote work focuses on clarity and confidence for leaders at all stages, with an emphasis on disciplined thinking, self-awareness, and leadership that holds under real-world demands.
You are strong. You are loved. You are not alone.
On a Personal Note
Born in Springdale, Arkansas, Hannah Kay now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her partner Jim. They welcomed their first daughter in August 2022.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, being out in nature, and spending quality time with family and friends.
As a domestic violence survivor, she founded Thread Talk – a company with the purpose of supporting other survivors. 10% of all of Thread Talk proceeds are donated to fund critical wish list items of domestic violence shelters across the country.
Core Values
- Community
- Achievement
- Enjoyment
- Collaboration
- Personal Development
Favorites
Color
Purple
Holiday
Thanksgiving
Number
11
Way to de-stress
Walk outside
Food
Cheese
Birthday Cake
Strawberry with strawberry icing
Place to visit
Paris
Sport to watch
all of them
Currently Binging
Workin’ Moms
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Hannah Kay Herdlinger
📩 [Confidential] Coach Notes
Kashbox Coaching has spent over two decades inside real leadership decisions, where the same patterns repeat. These Coach Notes help you catch those patterns while they’re still forming, not after the fact.