More about karen.
My career summary: 25 years of leading high-performing teams in finance, operations, and project management for global tech companies, followed by 10 years of partnering with André Salvage, concurrent with 8 years of 1:1 executive coaching. I am also a martial artist*, a world traveler**, and hold an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
In November 2025, I wrapped up my individual coaching engagements and re-allocated that time to travel and adventures... practicing for retirement.
I continue to work with André Salvage and Associates to deliver workshops to corporate, non-profit, and government teams on leadership, de-escalation, conflict resolution, the Art of Listening, courageous conversations, self-care, bystander intervention, and personal safety.
My coaching and consulting work has been part of a lifelong journey of developing myself and others to be the best version of themselves. This fascinating exploration of the art of developing human potential began when, as an 18-year-old university sophomore, I completed a months-long peer counselor training program and continues every day.
* 3rd degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo
**32 countries in 5 continents. 2½ years of 100% business travel , living out of 2 suitcases.
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