Principal at ManagerKnowHow, Karen provides comprehensive leadership curriculums and interventional organizational development including her flagship Strategic Planning workshop. Karen holds a BA in English, a Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education, and a Masters in Leadership through Royal Roads University. Karen is committed to lifelong learning and development; her additional certifications include mBIT Certified Coach, Emotional Intelligence Trainer and Coach, Power+Systems, Clear Leadership Facilitator, Human Systems Dynamics Practitioner, MBTI Practitioner, Graphic Facilitator and True Colors Facilitator. Formal learning combined with over 25 years of experience working as a leader and consultant allow Karen to deliver innovative leadership learning programs and powerful organizational interventions. Translating a somewhat mysterious world of personal and organizational values, emotional intelligence, leadership skills, team dynamics, and culture change into metrics, measurable trends, concrete strategy and practical objectives is a unique skill that Karen brings to her work. Karen has worked with a diverse business field from front-line employees to mid and executive level leaders fostering positive workplace culture and organizational effectiveness. A passionate outdoor athlete as well as a practicing fitness and yoga instructor; Karen practices a holistic approach to life and leadership.