Janet Blum

Janet Blum is an accomplished executive coach and consultant with extensive experience in leadership development and organizational effectiveness. Currently serving as an Executive Coach at Executive Coaching Connections since 2000, Janet provides coaching that includes 360 feedback assessments and development planning. Following the acquisition of Executive Coaching Connections by the Ariel Group in late 2022, Janet assumed the role of Vice President of Affiliate Recruitment and Development, facilitating the integration of coaching teams into new processes and culture. Additionally, Janet leads Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion engagements as an Executive Consultant at The Kaleidoscope Group and owns Blum Consulting, focusing on individual and team career navigation. Previous roles include senior consulting positions at The Executive Edge, management at Ameritech Corporation, and early career work in social services. Janet holds an MBA in Organizational Behavior and an MA in Social Policy and Administration from the University of Chicago, alongside a BA in Social Psychology from the University of Michigan.