We help you and your team find clarity in the midst of complexity and change.
We equip leaders and organizations to move forward with confidence and intention.
We strengthen alignment—so your people, priorities, and direction are working together.
We develop leaders who lead with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Clarity.
Momentum.
Forward Progress.
Lead with clarity.
Move forward with confidence.
Our Way
At Clear Waters Consulting, we meet our clients where uncertainty and purpose intersect. When organizations feel turbulent or misaligned, we help bring clarity, focus, and direction.
Like water settling after disruption, clarity emerges when there is space to pause, reflect, and realign. Our consulting and coaching approach is built on that principle—helping leaders move forward with intention, confidence, and a clear path ahead.
Services Offered
Grounded in adaptive leadership, Clear Waters Consulting helps leaders and organizations gain clarity through strategy, coaching, and leadership development.
Governance &
Strategic Clarity
Strengthening boards, governance and strategy for greater impact.
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Board Recruitment, Onboarding & Training
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Strategy Review, Refresh or Develpment
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Board & Leadership Team Leadership Alignment
Leadership Effectiveness & Team Performance
Cultivating team cohesion to move forward with shared vision, effective collaboration and efficiency.
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Tailored Executive/Leadership Coaching
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Leadership Team Training & Development
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Interim Leadership/Transition Planning & Support
Talent, Culture &
Navigating Change
Building a workplace where employees thrive and turnover costs decrease.
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Change Management
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Employee Retention & Engagement
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Organization Development
Local Insight
Tailored Solutions
Stronger Communities
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 her commitment, professionalism, and insight, and we look forward to continuing this powerful collaboration as we grow.
Mariah Emond, Director of the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce
Why Choose Us
Clarity-Driven Leadership
When leadership feels murky, it’s hard to know what to do next.
At Clear Waters Consulting, we bring clarity to complex challenges—helping organizations make confident decisions, align their teams, and move forward with purpose. Whether you're navigating growth, change, or uncertainty, our approach is grounded in experience, shaped by collaboration, and focused on what actually works.
Real Leadership Experience
We’ve led organizations, worked with boards, and navigated the same challenges you’re facing—so our guidance is practical, relevant, and grounded in real-world experience.
Tailored Strategies
Every organization is different. We take the time to understand your unique context and design solutions that fit your goals, culture, and capacity.
Practical & Actionable
You’ll walk away with clear direction, practical tools, and actionable next steps—so you can gain focus, build momentum, and move forward, fast.
Cross-Sector
Insight
We work across nonprofits, local government, and businesses—bringing a broad perspective and adaptable strategies that translate across sectors.