About the Author

Mikaela Kiner is a founder/CEO, executive coach, mom, and author. In 2015, Mikaela founded Reverb, to help companies create healthy, inclusive cultures that engage and inspire employees. Prior to Reverb, Mikaela held HR leadership roles at Northwest companies including Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, PopCap Games, and Redfin. In 2015, Mikaela founded Reverb, a leading provider of flexible People Operations services for startups and fast-growing companies in the Pacific Northwest. Her company works with clients such as Juno Therapeutics, Wizards of the Coast, and Microsoft, as well as many early stage startups.Mikaela believes that people can have fun and be productive at work every day, as long as they're happy, challenged, and feel a sense of belonging. Craving balance in her own life, Mikaela created Reverb to work with companies who need just-in-time HR help. In line with her mission, the Reverb team has the flexibility to do meaningful work while enjoying time outside of work for themselves and their families.Prior to founding Reverb, Mikaela held HR leadership roles at Northwest companies including Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, PopCap Games, and Redfin. In addition to living for three years in India, she's worked with leaders throughout Europe and Asia. Mikaela enjoys coaching leaders at all levels and working with mission-driven organizations.Mikaela holds a master's degree in HR with a Certificate in Organizational Development from the New School for Social Research. She's a certified executive coach with a credential from the International Coaching Federation, and a certified practitioner of Brene? Brown's Dare to LeadTM curriculum. A native Seattleite who grew up on Capitol Hill, Mikaela is married to Henry, a musician, artist, and teacher. Their two teens are good at challenging the status quo and are a constant source of learning and laughter.