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Meet Your Coach for Success, Merikay Hunt
Dynamic, funny, real, and trusted—Merikay Hunt brings an energy that’s hard to forget. For more than 20 years, she has helped individuals and organizations grow through stronger leadership, better communication, and meaningful connection.
Merikay Hunt, M.S., is the founder of COACH MKay Companies, LLC and a nationally recognized speaker and executive coach. Through her trademarked Catalyst Methodology®, she helps organizations turn challenges into growth opportunities by strengthening leadership, communication, and team performance.
COACH MKay Companies partners with leaders through executive coaching, customized keynotes, and professional development programs designed to help people—and the organizations they serve—thrive.
Learn more about Merikay’s approach and how she helps leaders and teams thrive.
This Month’s Catalysts
The Impact of Self-Awareness on Leadership
Self-awareness is a leader's ability to accurately recognize their own emotions, strengths, limitations, and
From the Blog
Next Level Leadership
What does it mean to achieve Next Level Leadership? It’s a commitment to lifelong learning and “consistently possesses certain fundamental qualities and skills. Here are 12 essential leadership traits” according to the Center for Creative
Successful Accountability
Do you want to level up your leadership by improving accountability in your team? A success tip: Be the leader that holds yourself accountable first. Admit when you are wrong. Gain insight from your team.
Next Level Performance
Encouragement for 2026 from COACH MKay for Next Level Performance: 1-Follow your purpose 2-Identify your core values to align with work and life 3-Focus on 3 words to map out your year. This is