Kathi Toll
Principal
Kathi loves the challenge of learning and strengthening her skills — amplifying her ability to lead retailers through transformational changes.
With over 30 years of experience in product and service firms, Kathi Toll navigates intricate organizations and effectively collaborates with retailers and brands on designing and implementing transformational business initiatives. With notable positions in retail spanning sales, learning and development, and change management leadership, Kathi specializes in change management, education design and delivery, and communications. Her client list includes many of the world’s leading brands and retailers. She holds a B.Ph. in Communication Studies and an M.S in Communication and Leadership from Northwestern. Kathi also has certifications from the Prosci Change Management program and the Kellogg School of Management. She lives in Chicago, where she has served as co-chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) Women’s Leadership Group and on the board of directors of the Professional Women’s Club of Chicago. Outside of consulting and nurturing her insatiable appetite to learn, Kathi stays busy spoiling her puppy (Brioche), cycling, and wine tasting.
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Recent Contributions
The Expert Guide to Organizational Change Management for Retail
Parker Avery Insights, January 2024
Empowering Brand Excellence With a New Merchandising Academy
Case Study
What’s behind the mass consolidation in the personal care industry
Modern Retail, July 2023
Transformation Happy Hour: More on Transformational Leadership
Talk Retail to Me Podcast & Video, June 2023
The Expert Guide to Transformational Leadership in Retail
Parker Avery Insights, June 2023
Transformational Leadership
Talk Retail to Me Podcast & Video, March 2023
Strengthening a New Retail Brand’s Operating Strategy and Implementation Plan
Client Case Study
Ask the Experts: Change Management
Parker Avery Blog, November 2022
As uncertainty looms, retailers offer a divided view on holiday hiring
Modern Retail, October 2022
Organizational Change Management and DEI Converge
Talk Retail to Me Podcast, May 2022
Implications and Perspectives of Homegoods’ E-Commerce Launch
Talk Retail to Me Podcast, December 2021
Developing a Client’s Internal Change Management Capability
Client Case Study
Thriving Through Constant Change
Talk Retail to Me Podcast with Abercrombie & Fitch, November 2021
Retail Change Management Roadmap and Communication Strategy
Client Case Study
Delivering Success: A Best-of-Breed Approach to Change Management
Parker Avery Blog, October 2021
Comprehensive Organizational Alignment Diagnostic
Client Case Study
Organizational Change Strategy
Client Case Study
New Muscles for Effective Retailers
Talk Retail to Me Podcast, August 2021
Gaining Proficiency Through Virtual Learning
Parker Avery Blog, February 2021
Training Strategies and Tactics for a Virtual World
Talk Retail to Me Podcast, February 2021
Overcoming Resistance to Change
Parker Avery Blog, January 2021
Meet Parker Avery Change Management Expert Carrie Habel
Talk Retail to Me Podcast, January 2021
Advancing Proficiency Through Sustainable Learning
Parker Avery Insights
Core Merchandising and Finance System Implementation
Client Case Study
Global Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) Implementation
Client Case Study
Training Design, Development & Delivery
Client Case Study