My Story

I'm a Business & Personal Coach, passionate about business success, personal empowerment, reaching for what we want, and achieving our goals and dreams. I'm also passionate about thriving personally and professionally, and "being respected for what we bring to the table, our knowledge, experience, talents and skills."

I'm a working mom like many women who want the best for their families and who are striving to have a career and navigate work-life balance. One of my biggest challenges is working from home. I'll hear a noise outside and look out the window to find it's just a squirrel trying to jump on the bird feeder. What are some of your biggest challenges?

In addition to being a seasoned coach and mentor, I have 30+ years business experience. I've experienced both the excitement and challenges of the business world, working for both large companies and small businesses, co-owning and managing our family business, and owning a small business creating and selling art both online globally and in-person locally. Currently I’m a solopreneur, owning my coaching business.

Starting a business and running a business can be time-consuming and sometimes overwhelming, especially if you are doing it alone. I offer support and guidance, to help you achieve your goals and get to where you want to be. And most important, empowering "You to be You" and create your own "Success Stories."

Throughout my career I experienced many successes and challenges. I've been fortunate to have received awards and commendations, including the President's Award for my role as a team member tasked with taking a company of 300 employees from failing to profitable and preventing it from closing.

I've held positions of leadership such as Purchasing Manager overseeing a department of sixteen direct reports; Materials Director overseeing five departments; Customer Service Manager; and on many large-scale projects, such as building, opening, expansions and renovations of hotels, casinos, and restaurants.

In addition to my business experience, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations, and attended ECSU Visual Arts program.

It's true that we can accomplish amazing things when we have support and guidance. It's empowering, motivating, and rewarding. Support and guidance can come from many different sources: friends, family, coworkers, teachers, mentors, coaches, LinkedIn and Facebook groups, learning. Take advantage of your resources, don't be afraid to ask for help or ask questions.

Wishing you the best. Karen

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