My favourite bit of client feedback: "Karen occupies a futon in my brain, where she slings mai-tais, wisdom and sunshine."I work with executives, founders, professionals and entrepreneurs around the world who are looking for a trusted advisor and resource to ensure they are working at their sustainable best, with their strengths and with the goal of maximizing the success of their organization. Ideal clients are C-suite leaders, founders, high performers/top talent, execs new in a role, and subject matter experts stepping into large scale people leadership and exec level roles.My latest book, published November, 2020, is "The Accidental Alpha Woman: The Guide to Thriving When Life Feels Overwhelming." My first book, "The Complete Executive: The 10-Step System for Great Leadership Performance"​ was released in Sept., 2012.My firm, Parachute Executive Coaching, was one of the first firms able to provide executive coaching on a global scale.I was one of the first coaches in the world to earn the Master Certified Coach credential, the top designation granted by the International Coach Federation. Prior to becoming a professional coach I worked in Canada and the US for both publicly traded and privately held companies so I have had direct experience of the leadership challenges that face many of my clients.I received my MBA from the Ivey School of Business, and my BA in Economics from Western University. I completed coach training from two leading accredited schools and have taught for both schools. I have worked extensively with numerous 360 feedback survey tools and qualitative insight processes. I am a Certified Health Coach from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. I use applied Positive Psychology throughout my work, and am a mindfulness trainer.I am a nationally published columnist, a frequent contributor to various media and a sought after keynote speaker.Specialties: Executive coaching, leadership coaching, health coaching, executive wellness, retirement coaching, top talent coaching, high potential coaching, CEO coaching, C-level coaching, coaching for accelerated development, board effectiveness, new executive on-boarding, executive career management, mid-career reinvention, employment and executive branding, employee engagement, executive attraction/development/retention.