Leaders are the gatekeepers to your organization’s greatest asset – its people.

For the past 33 years, Karen Parsons has been helping leaders to further excel. Karen has worked with thousands of successful, high-level professionals in hundreds of organizations. She has condensed decades of knowledge into her coaching methodology resulting in a profoundly effective approach.
 
"We consider it a privilege to work with such a caring and conscientious professional and look forward to our next opportunity to work together.”​
- Nick Di Ponzio-Vice President, HR Strategy & Planning/Samsung Electronics North American Head Office 

Forward-thinking companies know that investing in leadership coaching is a business imperative that takes performance – and profits – to the next level.
 
At the core of Karen’s coaching philosophy is a fundamental principle:

Self-awareness is the foundation of successful leadership.

Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your emotions, values, beliefs, behaviors, motives, strengths and weaknesses, and your effect on those around you.
 
Studies highlighted in the Harvard Business Review show that self-aware leaders are, “…more-effective leaders with more-satisfied employees and more-profitable companies.” Even though most people think they are self-aware, "...only 10%-15% of the people studied fit the criteria.”

As your leader’s self-awareness increases so does their ability to be more tuned in to the needs, feelings, perspectives, and experiences of those they work with. The more attuned they are to others, the more effectively they can adapt their leadership style to suit the present needs of the situation and the people involved. 

When team members feel genuinely heard and understood by their leaders, it results in stronger, more collaborative relationships that are rooted in trust.

 Karen has an astute ability for helping her clients become more self-aware and uncover blind spots and hidden barriers that are impeding their success.  Her solutions-oriented approach includes leadership coaching in areas such as:

Delegation
Communication
Vision and strategy
Business planning
Hiring and interviewing
Onboarding
Conflict resolution
Collaboration
Influence
Team building
Time management and prioritization
Stress reduction
   And more...

Whether an aspiring leader or seasoned executive, each coaching engagement is tailored with specific KPIs designed to meet the needs of the individual and the objectives of the organization.

Prior to her role as an executive coach, Karen was a successful search consultant specializing in the placement of senior-level professionals in the technology industry for 18 years. Her business acumen and knowledge of the challenges and complexities of working in fast-paced global organizations has proven to be immensely beneficial as a coach.

In addition to working with organizations and their leaders, Karen also works with individuals. A multitude of professionals have hired Karen directly to utilize her vast knowledge and experience. Whether it’s working through specific career/life transitions and challenges or elevating their skills and promotability, Karen serves as a wise confidant and strategist.