Empowering organizations
with conscious leadership
Our Way
At Clear Waters Consulting, we meet our clients at the confluence of uncertainty and purpose. In a world that often feels turbulent, fragmented, or misaligned, our role is to settle the waters—to bring clarity where there is confusion.
We draw from the Indigenous wisdom that water holds memory, knows its path, and teaches us how to move with integrity. Confusion, like muddy water, needs time, stillness, and reflection to become clear. Our consulting and coaching practice is built on that principle.
Services Offered
Grounded in adaptive leadership, Clear Waters Consulting helps leaders and organizations gain clarity through strategy, coaching, and leadership development.
Culture & Capability
Building
Strengthen your organization’s internal culture and leadership capacity through values-aligned learning, development, and practice.
Tailored Individual Coaching
Grow with clarity, confidence, and authenticity through personalized coaching grounded in adaptive leadership.
Nonprofit Leadership &
Board Development
Foster purpose-driven governance, cultural accountability, and collaborative leadership for stronger boards and nonprofit leaders.
Organizational Strategy
Co-create mission-centered strategies that align purpose with practice and drive long-term impact.
Team Development & Alignment
Build trust, clarify roles, and cultivate team cohesion to move forward with shared vision and effective collaboration.
Interim Executive Director
Navigate leadership transitions with steady, experienced guidance that brings clarity, continuity, and care.
Meet Kim
Trusted organizational development consultant
Kim States has more than 20 years of experience supporting nonprofits, associations, and organizations through times of growth, transition, and transformation. As a former nonprofit CEO, Kim understands firsthand the complex demands of leadership.
She’s known for her ability to stabilize operations, guide teams through uncertainty, and implement solutions that are both practical and sustainable. Kim’s approach is grounded in curiosity and compassion; she brings a steady, thoughtful presence to every engagement and is deeply attuned to the human dynamics that influence organizational success.
She is certified in TTI Success Insights DISC and 12 Driving Forces, powerful tools she uses to support leaders and boards of directors in understanding behavior and motivation. Kim also holds a Culture Vital Signs Certification through Instill AI, further deepening her expertise in cultivating healthy organizational cultures. Kim combines structural thinking with big-picture vision to help clients move forward with confidence and purpose.
Kim lives in Cedaredge, Colorado, at the base of the Grand Mesa, with her husband, Jon. She finds balance and inspiration in nature—often hiking remote trails, tending to her garden, or exploring the area's rich Indigenous history. She brings that same grounded energy and sense of discovery into her work with every client.
Testimonial
Working with Kim States—has been a transformative experience for our Chamber of Commerce. Behind the scenes, Kim served as the strategic architect of the systems, policies, and processes that now allow us to operate with clarity, consistency, and impact.
Her expertise was instrumental in helping us refine and align our mission, vision, and values—not just as statements on paper, but as guiding principles that shape how we show up for our members and our community every single day. Kim’s ability to distill complex challenges into streamlined solutions made all the difference in strengthening our operations and defining our strategic direction.
Our partnership has empowered us to be more intentional, more organized, and more focused than ever before. We are deeply grateful for their commitment, professionalism, and insight, and we look forward to continuing this powerful collaboration as we grow.
Mariah, Director of the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce
Why Choose Us
Conscious Leadership
We develop conscious leaders who lead with humility, heart, and wisdom, restoring alignment between people, purpose, and process.
Alignment
Purpose-Driven Solutions
We align our work with what truly matters to you, so results feel right and move your mission forward.
Customized Approach
Tailored Strategies
Your challenges, your strengths, and your aspirations guide the way we work from start to finish.
Efficiency
Serving Clients Completely
We work with clarity and focus, so you get exactly what you need—done well and on time.
Authentic Engagement
Relationship-Based Solutions
Our work is built on listening first, acting second, and staying connected throughout.
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