Kohler Employee Spotlight: Building an Empowered Career
“Say ‘yes’ whenever you can. Get out of your comfort zone daily. Lead by example, network frequently, join committees—and above all else—maintain a positive, can-do mindset.”
Words of wisdom on jumpstarting a career from one of our hospitality leaders Kimberly Hoffmann (INHC). And she knows a thing or two about building a successful and empowered career.
For Kimberly, wellness isn’t just her livelihood, it’s her passion. In just five short years at Kohler Hospitality, she’s lived and breathed her wellness mission—and accomplished A LOT:
- 200 hour certified yoga instructor through Yoga on the Lake’s training program
- Early ambassador of Kohler’s Press + Chill cold-pressed juice brand
- Integrative nutritional health coach
- Certified in Reiki energy healing
- Promoted to manager of Awakening Juicery + Coffee Bar
- Leader in wellness seminars and retreats hosted by Destination Kohler
- Plus, her latest project, the launch of the Foundry Cat, Kohler’s newest coffee stop branded after a mythical cat with nine lives residing in our factories for more than a century.
“Yoga on the Lake was just the beginning. It opened my eyes to my love of yoga, wellness, and the incredible community connection that Kohler offers,” she said. “Five years later, I’m still consistently challenged, appreciated, inspired, and motivated by new opportunities.”
And, she isn’t slowing down. Kimberly lends her knowledge to fellow associates, facilitating “Mindfulness Monday” and lunchtime coffee sessions covering health and wellness skills. She also brings her passion and energy to the community as the current vice president of our Young Professionals of Kohler business resource group and as a volunteer for local non-profits.
“I want to be the light when someone is going through darkness. I want to help people understand that their healing is in their hands and bring awareness to the multiple modalities of healing that they can access daily.”
So much inspiration in five years.
