About me

Kenneth Abrams, MCC, BCC, PCC, PMC

Kenneth Abrams is the President of TOPcoach International, LLC, a service 

oriented company devoted to the growth and development of its clients. 

Working with executives, business owners, and individuals he offers new perspectives on management and leadership, and how people participate in their work and home environments. The company has offered coaching services, leadership development, strategic planning, and operational improvement for over 15 years. 

The intention is to support and transform the way people work. Ken is known for his unique style, skill and humor which move clients quickly toward their goals. Ken’s professional services include one-on-one & Group coaching; facilitation, and workshops on visioning, strategizing, leadership, management, career advancement, and personal issues.

Experience working with the Schools

Ken currently is a senior trainer and curriculum writer for CoachU and CoachInc.com. He has been teaching since

2000. He is also a certified mentor coach (PMC) and is an assessor for the ACC, PCC, and MCC designations through the International Coach Federation. He has practicums for MBA students at Penn State and University of Miami. He is on the faculty of Coaching4clergy.

Experience working with private sector clients: 

Ken has worked in the areas of leadership and organizational development with clients in the personal, business, corporate and non-profit sector.

Private: Over 200 clients in the medical, legal, tax professions, as well as entrepreneurs and leaders. Ken is also at trainer of coaches at CoachU, Penn State (MBA Program)

Corporate:  Glaxo/Smith Kline; Vanguard Mutual Funds; Lloyds of London, Citigroup; AXA Financial; Northwestern Mutual; Wells Fargo Bank, Sunoco Oil; Wyeth Labs; ReMax Associates; PNC Advisors; Wells Fargo Securities; AdvisorPort 

Non Profit Soles to Souls (Shoe for children Charity); Me to We (Charity for Homeless teens);NewCourtland  (Philadelphia based nursing home charity); Coaching4Clergy 

(coaching clergy of all faiths)

Philosophy of Coaching and Specific Outcomes Achieved Through Coaching Work: 

As a leadership coach, Ken offers his clients several practical and out of the box approaches to  such issues as visioning, strategizing, goal setting, communication, delegation, teamwork, conflict management, and business / personal satisfaction. Through questioning and listening, Ken supports his clients increase their skills in business, management, and leadership. Ken says there are eight things people look for in a good coach. They are:  

1. A Great Credential and many years of coaching      experience
2. A Professional friendship / partnership
3. Holistic approach – conversations not just      about work but ongoing life challenges, as well.
4. Help in navigating through the daunting      aspects of personal and professional change
5. Business acumen and experience
6. Brutal honesty
7. Values the coach brings      – professionalism, strengths, talents, skills
8. Looking for advice on specific situations with      a safe environment for discussi