Meet Kimberly Tryon
After more than 30 years across industries—manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, publishing, printing, graphic design, consulting, sales, training, and leadership—I thought I had found the role I would retire in. Then, unexpectedly, that chapter ended.
What could have been a breakdown became a breakthrough. I leaned into the science of positive psychology, leadership development, and coaching. Along the way, I realized the through-line of my career wasn’t tied to any single industry—it was people. Helping them adapt, grow, and find new ways forward.
That realization became Operation Reframe™. It’s more than a business—it’s a mission to help others rewrite the stories that keep them small and step into the bold, aligned version of who they’re meant to be.
“Build resilience. Adapt with strength. Thrive with purpose.”
The Heart Behind the Work
Life will test us. Change, uncertainty, and setbacks are unavoidable—but how we respond defines the path ahead. I’m Kimberly Tryon, founder of Operation Reframe™, and I help people turn adversity into an advantage. As a Resilience Coach, I guide individuals, leaders, and teams to strengthen their ability to adapt, recover, and thrive.
The Why Behind the Work
Resilience isn’t about avoiding challenges. It’s about learning to bend without breaking, to reframe setbacks into opportunities, and to keep moving forward with clarity and purpose. With decades spent in leadership, sales, and operations—across industries where stakes are high and change is constant—I know resilience isn’t theory. It’s a real-world skill, and it makes all the difference.
What I Bring to the Table
Cross-Industry Expertise — perspective shaped by decades in healthcare, manufacturing, publishing, distribution, sales, and more.
Positive Psychology & Leadership Development — grounding resilience in proven science.
Change Leadership — 30+ years guiding people and organizations through transition and growth.
Practical Reframes — strategies that move people from stuck to unstoppable.
A Calm, Energizing Presence — creating a space where growth feels possible, even in tough moments.
Who I Work With
Individuals navigating transitions, burnout, or life pivots who want tools to rise stronger.
Leaders seeking to inspire trust and adaptability during times of change.
Teams & organizations building resilience into their culture so they can thrive, not just survive.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
This isn’t about quick fixes or cookie-cutter advice. It’s about learning the art of reframing—seeing challenges differently so you can act differently. My coaching blends curiosity, humor, and science-backed practices that help you build lasting resilience. Clients often say they leave our sessions feeling clearer, lighter, and more capable of moving forward.
Why Operation Reframe™
Because resilience isn’t a trait—it’s a skill. And skills can be strengthened. Operation Reframe™ exists to help you discover that strength, reframe what’s holding you back, and step into what’s next with confidence.
Personal Touch
I approach life with childlike curiosity, a dash of humor, and a deep belief in the power of perspective. Whether guiding leaders through workplace change or supporting individuals in personal transitions, my mission is the same: to help you uncover resilience you didn’t know you had.
Ready to strengthen your resilience?
Photo credit: John Carnessali Photography
“When I’m not coaching, I’m often capturing quiet moments through my camera lens—or more often, my iPhone. Photography is one of the ways I practice reframing—pausing to notice light, contrast, and meaning in everyday moments. It’s less about the perfect shot and more about shifting perspective. While my photos aren’t front and center here (yet), the lens I bring to them is the same one I bring to my coaching: curious, intentional, and always looking deeper.”
CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
I believe in lifelong learning—and I bring that passion to my work with every client. Below is a curated selection of certifications and training experiences that shape my coaching lens:
Emotional Intelligence & Positive Psychology
From the University of Pennsylvania and Case Western Reserve University:
Positive Psychology Foundations: Visionary Science, Grit, Resilience, Character, and Design Your Life for Well-Being (Dr. Martin Seligman, UPenn)
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership (Case Western)
Coaching for Learning, Leadership, and Change
Leading Through Appreciative Inquiry
Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
Michigan State University:
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Creativity & Innovation in Business
Strategic Planning and Launch Execution
Capstone: How to Start Your Own Business
Professional Coach Certification
Certified Life Coach Institute:
Professional Affiliations
Member, ICF Upstate New York Chapter
Testimonial
Kim’s energy is contagious, and her resilience is inspiring. She doesn’t just teach transformation — she embodies it. Drawing from her own lived experience, Kim has a rare ability to meet you exactly where you are, reframe limiting patterns, and guide you back to your strength. With her support, I felt clearer, braver, and ready to step into my next chapter.
Cristan V. - Business Owner/Solopreneur
“Living the Life I Designed”
Why Operation Reframe™
Mission
The mission of Operation Reframe™ is to ignite forward movement by helping people reframe their mindset, reconnect with their purpose, and reclaim their power to lead—whether that’s in the boardroom, a team meeting, or within themselves.
Through coaching, leadership development, and culture-building strategies, we equip individuals and organizations to shift from reaction to intention, from burnout to clarity, and from disconnection to collaboration.
We don’t just create change—we create the conditions where sustainable, people-first growth becomes the norm.
Vision
At Operation Reframe™, we envision a world where forward movement is fueled by empowered mindsets and meaningful connection. Our mission is to help individuals and organizations break free from the grip of victim mentality and step into growth, resilience, and purpose.
We believe real transformation happens when people are equipped to help people—when leadership becomes relational, not positional, and culture becomes a catalyst for collective progress.
Through mindset work, intentional coaching, and systems that support human-centered leadership, we reframe challenges into opportunities and shift stories from stuck to unstoppable.