Karen’s broad industry experience and progressive approach to dealing with human capital issues have made her a leader in the fields of career, leadership and team development.

Her full-service career planning program The Get Real Guide to Your Career – A no-nonsense plan for finding the work YOU want is a proven system that directs individuals on the path to a career that will be more fulfilling, make better use of their skills and allow them to do what they love.

A dynamic and inspirational speaker, Karen laces her down-to-earth wisdom with her natural sense of humor, and leaves her audiences anxious to “get real” about their careers.

Karen’s organizational experience ranges from large corporations to start-up environments. A partial list of clients includes Genentech, SAP Labs, Novartis, Oracle, Citrix Online and Wells Fargo. Her education includes a BS in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco, as well as continuous learning through leadership and professional training.

Karen is a graduate of the Coach Training Program at Coach U., and is trained in a number of diagnostic tools, including: The Insights Discovery System, The Leadership Challenge, DISC Style Analysis and various 360-degree feedback instruments.

Karen plays a key role in the Bay Area business community. She works with women entrepreneurs starting new ventures. She is a member of the National Speaker’s Association (NSA); Bay Area Consulting Network (BACN); Women in Consulting (WIC) Women’s Baby Boomer Association (WBBA; and the National Associated of Female Executives (NAFE). Karen also works as a volunteer with the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.
 

Partial Client List