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“The Meeting Before The Meeting® Academy is where ambitious professionals come to take ownership of their careers, not just react to them. Built on the foundation of Coaching, Community, and Courses, this is your space to gain clarity, make confident decisions, and navigate real-world career moments-from pivots to growth to reinvention.

Because your career isn’t just about climbing a ladder, it’s about building a path that actually works for you.”

You’ve built experience, delivered results, and know you’re capable of more—but your next step still isn’t clear. And that uncertainty can feel frustrating. 😕

Sound familiar? Here’s the truth…

Career growth isn’t just about skills - it’s about clarity, strategy, and positioning.

Many professionals stay stuck because they:

  • Lack a clear, aligned direction for their next move

  • Undervalue or under-leverage their strengths

  • Don’t have a structured approach to navigating pivots or opportunities

  • Struggle to confidently communicate their value

That’s why I created The Meeting Before The Meeting® Academy.

This isn’t about chasing titles or waiting for validation.

It’s about positioning yourself with clarity, confidence, and intention, no matter the direction you choose.

Inside the Academy, you’ll learn how to:

  1. Clearly articulate and position your unique value

  2. Show up as someone who drives impact—not just completes tasks

  3. Navigate opportunities, pivots, and decisions with confidence

Introducing

The Meeting Before The Meeting ® Academy

The Academy gives you access to training that’s customized to help you get ahead in your professional careers. Our curated content equips you to maximize your potential as an in-demand subject matter expert.

What’s Included

  • Skill Mastery

    Video training and resources to equip yourself with industry-leading techniques and strategies that will make you indispensable in your field.

  • Networking

    Access live Q&A and mastermind-style sessions, connect with a community of professionals navigating similar career moments, while also having opportunities for direct coaching.

  • Personalized Learning

    Tailored modules and resources that cater to your unique learning style and pace.

  • Career Roadmapping

    Get clarity on your career trajectory with actionable plans and milestones, so you know exactly which steps lead to progress.

Who is this for?

  • Aspiring Leaders looking to climb the corporate ladder and need the skills to match your ambition.

  • Career Changers seeking a fresh start in a new industry or role and need guidance on making the transition smooth.

  • Continuous Learners who understand the value of continuous learning and want to stay updated with the latest in their field.

  • Team Managers who want to enhance their leadership and management skills.


Who is this NOT for?

  • Passive Participants looking for a quick fix without putting in the effort.

  • Overnight Success Seekers who don’t realize that growth takes time. This Academy is for those committed to a journey, not a sprint

  • Professionals Not Open to Feedback. Constructive criticism is a part of growth. If you're not open to feedback, you might not benefit fully from our community.

  • Individuals Not Willing to Network. A significant part of the Academy's value comes from networking. If you're not keen on building relationships, you’ll miss out.

Meet Karyn Nesby

CEO of KMN Coaching & Consulting & Creator of The Meeting Before The Meeting ® Academy

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I created The Meeting Before The Meeting® Academy to provide professionals with the tools, clarity, and guidance that are often missing in the workplace but critical for navigating and growing a meaningful career.

Over the course of my career in corporate leadership roles, I’ve worked across teams, mentored professionals at different stages, and seen a consistent pattern: highly capable individuals questioning their direction, undervaluing their strengths, or trying to navigate important career decisions without the right support.

Not because they lacked talent, but because they lacked a clear framework, strategic guidance, and spaces where they could think through their next move with confidence.

The Academy is my way of changing that.

Testimonials

Karyn has helped these women take control of their careers. She can do the same for you.


“Karyn is a leader and coach who promotes and delivers accountability and learning how she continues to steward her influence and position in ways that are ethical and deeply beneficial to others. I was able to learn from her experience-informed strategies, especially in areas of communication, as well as navigation of culture and environment Karyn’s mentorship and investment into my own development has been very effective.”

NICOLE T., Creative Professional

“Karyn is not just a coach and mentor - she is a Champion who opens doors and opportunities for others whenever possible. She takes time to truly understand what you want, especially if you’re pivoting to something new. She supported me in becoming a more strategic leader without dictating or micro-managing. But more importantly, she inspired me to find ways to positively influence the next generation of leaders.”

KLARA C., Design Lead

Join Us

Join us at TMBTM Academy and embark on a journey towards growth, empowerment, and success. Your future self will thank you!