Rena Whitehouse

Rena Whitehouse is an executive coach with KNP Communications, specializing in public speaking, executive presence, leadership development, and career transition. She brings to her coaching practice something rare: two decades of frontline experience as a senior leader in the media industry, giving her clients an inside-out understanding of what it actually takes to lead, communicate, and perform at the highest level.

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During her 20-year tenure at Cox Enterprises, Rena led teams of 40 to 100 employees across sales, business operations, media fulfillment, advertising technology, and creative services — developing the organizational instincts and leadership depth that now define her coaching approach. She went on to found RAW Talent Executive Coaching and has worked with clients ranging from AT&T to NASA. She also serves as a career coach with Randstad RiseSmart, supporting professionals through leadership transitions and career pivots. A long-time NCAA women's lacrosse official, Rena is one of the top referee trainers in the country — a testament to her commitment to developing talent and performance under pressure.

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Areas of Expertise

• Executive Presence & Public Speaking: Coaching leaders to project authority, clarity, and confidence in high-stakes settings.

• Leadership Development: Drawing on two decades of senior management experience to help leaders at every level perform at their best.

• Career Transition Coaching: Guiding professionals through pivots, promotions, and leadership transitions with clarity and confidence.

• Corporate & Organizational Communications: Working with clients across industries — from media and technology to government and aerospace — to strengthen their communications impact.
   

Rena holds a B.A. from Connecticut College.