Our Team

Kathryn Paul

Kathryn is a certified coach focusing on personal and professional development in the areas of leadership, people management, career transitions and well being.  Whatever the objective for coaching, she will partner with you on your journey for sustainable and meaningful growth.  

Kathryn received her Bachelors in Psychology at California State University, Long Beach and started a career in commercial real estate and facilities management.  She joined Google in 2006 as a member of the Real Estate and Workplace Services organization and is active in her current role as Senior Director of Workplace Services (Facilities) programs globally.  Kathryn and team focus on their mission to provide Googlers with amazing spaces and services that help them be as productive, creative and inspired as possible every day.  

Throughout her career, Kathryn has dedicated time and attention as a manager, coach and mentor for many Googlers across various organizations.  Investing in the success of others has become an important role and fuels her desire to coach.

Education and credentials:

  • Bachelors, Psychology - California State University, Long Beach

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) - International Coaching Federation (ICF)

  • Certification - Hudson Institute of Coaching 2017

  • Accredited Practitioner - Integrative 9 Enneagram Solutions (individuals and teams)

Linda Femling

Linda is a Certified Coach focusing on personal and professional development in the areas of team dynamics, leadership, people management and well being.  Linda is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential, at work and in their communities.  

Linda joined Google in 2007 as a member of the Real Estate and Workplace Services organization and is active in her current role as Director of Workplace Programs, for the Americas region.  Linda and team focus on their mission to support Google’s culture and work dynamics, enable productivity and performance and support Google leaders and team in achieving team specific goals.  

Linda leads a team of 9 Googlers and 1700 partner employees and is committed to providing an energetic, supportive work environment that enables them to thrive.  Linda has always been committed to training, coaching, and mentoring and is dedicated to doing what she can to aid individuals in achieving their goals.  

Education and credentials:

  • Bachelors, Business - Washington State University

  • Certification - Hudson Institute of Coaching 2018

  • Accredited Practitioner - Integrative 9 Enneagram Solutions (individuals and teams)

  • Accredited Practitioner - Leadership Circle Profile

Beneath the River Group is a woman owned business committed to the growth and development of leadership professionals and their teams. Kathryn and Linda have spent their careers in leadership roles, with a clear passion for helping others.  We asked ouselves, “How do we take the Google experience, and all we’ve learned, and give back to the next generation of leaders?”; the answer was clear, we embarked on a new journey, and Beneath the River Group was born.

We know as women in leadership roles, or for those trying to advance in their career, the river you're on can take many forms.  It can be calm and still, have a strong current moving in many directions, or it can be turbulent and full of obstacles, but nothing can stop its flow to the final destination. There are snags that slow you down, boulders you have to work around, or choices to be made about the direction you will go.  You may have people along the journey guiding you, people sitting on the riverbank watching you go by, or those that are riding your waves. 

We believe at Beneath the River Group, that we can help you grow and develop the skills you need to rise in your organization and lead with courageous authenticity, decisiveness  and self awareness. We are committed to the next generation of leaders who can navigate the current complexities in the workforce and create sustainable, lasting change for themselves and the people they lead.