
Rene De Coning
Client Manager
For more than 30 years, Rene has focused on strategic growth initiatives and insight-driven transformation across global organizations. She excels at analyzing and distilling complex data into actionable plans, combining curiosity and innovation with disciplined strategy to drive significant ROI. She is known for her ability to dig deeper, ask probing questions, and uncover the true business issues that need resolution.
As a consultant, Rene bridges communication gaps between C-suite and frontline employees to ensure cohesive collaboration and decisive action. She champions diversity and inclusion while using coaching, storytelling, and facilitation to build teams that take ownership of their work. Her approach emphasizes developing people and organizations to create robust, results-oriented cultures.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Rene's career journey has taken her from Cape Town to London and finally to Chicago, where she now lives. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 40 years, their two grown sons, and their growing crew of grandchildren.