About Us
The Catalyst Executive is a leadership development firm offering executive coaching and development programs for organizations and individuals.
Our mission is to reimagine how we develop, promote, and support executive talent as they navigate challenges and opportunities in business.
Our programs enable organizations to build the critical capabilities needed in order to proactively create top performing leadership teams.
All of our coaches are International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentialed with industry experience.
Meet the Founder
Carolyne Savini has accelerated the growth and development of thousands of executives, leaders, and teams — from multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment organizations to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits and startups.
In her two-decade career as an executive recruiter, Carolyne placed over 500 executives in high visibility roles. She spearheaded succession planning and led the executive recruiting and onboarding efforts as an internal executive talent manager for Activision Blizzard.
Carolyne has worked with marquee sports and entertainment clients including the NBA, USTA, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Bucks, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, LAFC (MLS), National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Super Bowl XLVIII Host Committee, Learfield, Ticketmaster, Georgetown University, and many others.
As founder and CEO of The Catalyst Executive, Carolyne has dedicated herself to partnering with organizations that value proactive executive development. As an executive coach, she empowers leaders by supporting them in removing the barriers in the way of their success.
Carolyne is currently a member of the faculty of Columbia University, serving as the Executive Career Coach in residence for both students and alumni of the Sport Management graduate program in the School of Professional Studies. She has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University and Temple University.
Carolyne is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation as an Associate Certified Coach, as well as a Quantum Endeavors Certified Corporate Coach.
Connect with Carolyne on LinkedIn.