Kendra is the Founder & CEO of EsquireWell, a leading legal well-being and performance consulting firm, providing training and education, strategic guidance, coaching, and online learning tools to help lawyers, legal professionals, and law students be happier, healthier, and more successful in the legal profession.

Prior to founding her company, Kendra was Chief Attorney Development Officer at a large national law firm where she managed firm-wide lawyer training and development as well as well-being initiatives.

Kendra has also served as Manager of Business Development at an intellectual property law firm, Director of Career and Professional Development at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, and Executive Director of a leading attorney search and staffing firm.

Kendra is a frequent presenter on topics related to lawyer and law student well-being and career, professional, leadership, and business development. Kendra is an adjunct professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis where she teaches an upper-level course entitled “Well-Being and Professional Formation.”

Kendra is the chairperson of the steering committee for the Institute for Leadership in the Legal Profession signature program of the Hennepin County Bar Association and is a Past-President of Minnesota Women Lawyers. Kendra serves on the Board of Directors of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Minnesota, is a member of the ABA Well-Being Pledge Committee and the Minnesota State Bar Association Well-Being Committee, and is a part of several other committees and initiatives devoted to increasing well-being and sustainable success in the legal profession.

Kendra is a certified executive coach and holds a certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies from the University of St. Catherine, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, and a law degree from the University of Minnesota School of Law. She holds a license to practice law in Minnesota.

Kendra lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and three children.  

What coaching services do you provide?

I provide one-on-one coaching services.

What services do you provide in addition to coaching?

I provide speaking and training services to law firms and legal organizations and teams on topics of well-being, emotional intelligence, leadership, and business development. I also host an online program called the EsquireWell Academy.

What is your coaching philosophy?

I believe that every person is capable of solving their own problems and navigating their challenges. My role as a coach is to create the space for that process, acting as a sounding board, a mirror, and a guide through thought-provoking questions that help them uncover their own solutions. At times, I offer ideas, insights, and perspectives to spark new thinking, but I recognize that the most impactful solutions are the ones the person being coached develops and fully commits to.

Coaching is not about giving answers but about empowering individuals to tap into their strengths, gain clarity, and build confidence in their own decision-making. The real transformation happens when people feel ownership of their path forward, and I am honored to walk alongside them as they take those steps.

What interests or excites you about coaching women lawyers?

As a woman lawyer, I understand the unique challenges women face in the legal profession. I’m passionate about helping them build confidence, develop strategies for success, and overcome obstacles like imposter syndrome, work-life balance struggles, and perfectionism. Coaching offers a space for self-awareness and resilience, empowering women to define success on their own terms and thrive, even in challenging environments.



It’s incredibly rewarding to witness those moments when a woman recognizes her strength and clarity—leading with purpose, advocating for herself, and embracing her authentic self. Supporting that journey is both inspiring and an honor.

Tell us about your training and certifications as a coach.

I hold a master's degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. I earned a certificate in Advanced Leadership Training from the University of St. Catherine. I received my coach training from the Institute for Life Coach training, and I'm ICF-Certified.