I found Karen at a time when I needed to focus forward and get clear on my path, both professionally and personally. Immediately, her perspective and language resonated with me. She shared practices that were familiar and re-affirming and powerful. I knew I was in the right spot working with her.

I really appreciated how openly and quickly she shared tools and techniques that I could practice and learn them myself. Not only was I able to share these experiences and improve with her guidance but also put them to use immediately with measurable results. I use them every day.

Her coaching opened up a world of possibility and allowed me to shift my perspective and to focus on my most important relationships and my future path. What I love most about working with Karen is her ability to dance between the pragmatic, no nonsense business world and the intuitive wisdom of the spiritual world. She has gained a level of Mastery observing and guiding as a coach and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to someone who is ready to change and grow.

—Josh Morin, CEO, Taddiken Tree Company  

I’ve come a long way in my coaching with Karen: I’ve grown more conscious as a man, a husband, a son, a father and a coach to my own clients. I now contribute at a much higher level. A testament to my progress is that I feel much more grounded and present, my family is strong, my clients are happy, and my ROI in the first year alone is 4x my investment.

In my experience of being coached by Karen, she always comes from a place of love. Of course, we talk left brain strategy and tactics, but those are secondary. Karen holds space for me as a whole individual. She believes in a holistic approach. There is so much grace to her, and she weaves her magic from deep within… from the place of BEING.

I am grateful and fortunate for the opportunity to be one of her coachees. She is truly a World-Class Coach in every sense of the word.

—Yanush Cherkis, Executive Coach  

I was one-year into a new job and a new life in the city where I had grown-up but had not lived in for more than 25 years. While I loved my work team and the organization, loved my new faith community and reconnecting with old friends while making some new friends, I was feeling overwhelmed by all of my responsibilities and the demands on my time, I was feeling disconnected from God and wondering if I would ever find the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with and who wanted the same with me. A friend had been working with a coach for several years and the change in his life was evident. He helped me to connect with Karen. I interviewed several potential coaches and chose Karen because of her willingness to give of herself before we signed any agreement. I especially appreciated that she asked me to provide, in writing, my objectives for the coaching experience. I love that Karen seeks to create a partnership with her clients.

Working with Karen helped me to recognize that our stressors are caused by our own thinking and I can eliminate my own stress by recognizing it, looking for the real source of it and seeking to address what is typically an underlying issue. One thing that was causing me angst was a perception from family and friends that I was “too busy” for them. Karen helped me to recognize that they feel that way because I project that idea through the language I use when talking with them. I can change their perception if I change my language. Following that conversation, I have been more aware of the language I use when talking to those I love. While my time with Karen has ended, she provided me with the tools to continue the work of becoming the person I want to be with God, with my family/friends and at work.

Karen has been great to work with. She will challenge you, guide you, encourage you and, when necessary, give you a healthy reprimand to move in the direction of becoming the person you want to be. While I am not there yet, I am on my way!

—Kelli P. Washington, CFA, Managing Director of Research & Investment Strategy Cleveland Clinic Investment Office  

Karen Davis delivers the unusual and remarkable gift of being a human divining rod. So often, we know what we need to do but we don’t do it. Or we are overwhelmed by the various considerations and we become paralyzed, or worse, half-heartedly pursue a path, not giving it our full passion and purpose. Even in those times, we likely know what we need to do—but we cannot “hear or feel” what our decision should be and so we don’t commit to it with our full energy.

Karen has the gift of helping you tap into yourself—sourcing the answers that are within you—or helping you to expose the information you know you need to consider. She truly is your personal divining rod, helping you to find the source—find the answer—and pushing you to be the best version of yourself in your pursuit.

Karen tries to take no credit for playing this invaluable role. She claims it is all within you. And here I say, this is why she truly is like a divining rod. We know there is water to be found—but we cannot always find it—or even know where to start looking. She helps you to find the answers within yourself, empowering you to commit to your purpose with 100% clarity and passion.

—Jennifer Fondrevay, VP, Marketing & Communications, Apollo Education Group  

I came to Karen Davis Coaching as a confident, self-assured manager with experience and comfort in my position. However, I was experiencing some challenges in my managerial soft-skills and believed that once my blindspots were revealed I would be able to handle certain situations better and continue to excel in my position for the organization. Karen helped open my eyes so that I was able to see things that were hiding in plain sight. She evoked insights that were profound for me, and have since altered my perspective on human interactions.

I have incorporated many of the principals that I learned while coaching with Karen into all aspects of my life, and I am already reaping the rewards. Karen has made me a better person, and for this, I will always be grateful.

—David Teixeira, Manager/Professional Services, Medtronic, Health Informatics & Monitoring  

How does my energy affect those around me?

This was just one of the things that I learned about myself while attending “Leadership Through the Eyes of the Horse”. I was invited by Karen Davis, and knowing Karen, signed up immediately. I knew that it would be something powerful that would benefit me for the rest of my life. I was right.

I made a career move about 6 months prior to my experience and it is ever-evolving. I had some other signs the week leading up this event that left me with some questions about moving into more of a leadership role. I presented the horses with this question throughout my time with them and got very clear guidance. It became clear to me that I already have the qualities that I need and that the only way forward is with confidence.

I would recommend this event to anyone that can open their mind and heart to a new experience. Not only will you make some new friends (human and animal!) but you will also meet a side of yourself that you did not know existed. You will also unravel emotions that might have been hiding for decades. It’s hard to explain, but the two words that I would use in summary would be POWERFUL and UNIQUE. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you should consider for yourself.

—JD White AAMS®, CRPC®, President, Wealth Strategist, White Hawk Wealth Management  

Karen has been an excellent addition to my personal development team. Karen’s direct approach, combined with her deep intuition, has been a perfect balance for helping me uncover opportunities for personal improvement.

Over the last year, we have focused on developing a clear “personal brand” for me; that activity touched on every part of my life, and drove me to deeply consider my motivations and approaches, and has led to some very profound changes across many aspects of my life. I look forward to what is next in my partnership with Karen!

—Tom Wilmering, Director of R&D/Medtronic, Minimally Invasive Therapies Group  

Before I met Karen Davis, I was stuck. Stuck in career. Stuck in relationships. Stuck in a sense of self-worth. I felt haunted by unrealized potential. I was living a life based on “supposed to” rather than “want to”. I was “successful” on one side of the coin, but wildly unfulfilled on the other.

Then I hired Karen, and that all changed.

Today I have new clarity and a sense of purpose. My marriage is better. My relationships with my kids are better. I have deeper connections with a whole new echelon of friends. I’m more accepting of the unfamiliar and the unexpected. I’m more emotionally fluent, more present, more courageous, and more content with who I am and what I’m doing every day.

I don’t want to convey that this type of personal transformation is easy. You will face your fears. You will be asked tough questions. You will learn first-hand that courage is the result of an action, not the other way around. You will be put in a position to be successful, but ultimately it’s up to you to do the work. With Karen by your side, you will feel appropriately challenged, empowered, and loved all at the same time and the payoff is priceless.

If Karen has a superpower (and she does) it’s a profound ability to connect at a deeply intuitive level, and wisdom to coach you in a way that uniquely resonates—with you. She taps-in with such focus and personal attention, you’d swear you were her only client. Yet she does this for the breadth of clients she serves. I don’t know how she does it, but I’m deeply thankful to have been the beneficiary of it. She’s a phenomenal coach and human being.

If you’re looking to take your life or your career to the next level, consider giving Karen Davis a call. And if you’d like to speak with me personally, ask her to put us in touch. I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

—Nathan Koonce, Entrepreneur  

My six months of coaching with Karen was the most transformative experience of my life. For context, I’m a very ambitious individual who was feeling stuck and second-guessing my career path. I sought advice in many forms, including books, webinars, and even therapy. A trusted friend who had coached with Karen, and whom I greatly admire personally and professionally introduced me to her.

Karen graciously gave me an experience of her coaching first, so we both could determine whether or not we were the right fit for one another. That initial experience made me realize the power of her insightfulness, intuition, and guidance. I made the decision to invest in myself through coaching and chose an approach that felt like I’d get a much higher return on my investment than further institutional education. Karen challenges you, expands your perception of what’s possible, and carefully works with you to uncover your full potential.

The insights I had and our discoveries, aided me to become an elevated version of myself with an entirely new perspective on the realm of possibilities. She helped me uncover the more empowered owner that was dwelling inside, which has benefited both my personal and my professional life. She walked me through the navigation of a major promotion and pay raise, effectively giving me a 200% return on my original investment with her. I have every intention of working with Karen again to continue building my leadership qualities and polishing my business acumen. Any person who has or once had big dreams and goals, but currently feels underwhelmed or like they aren’t living up to their full potential, should consider working with Karen. You will love and respect the person you become and the life you build afterward.

—Scott Aller, Director of Client Development – Arts and Theatres, Ticketmaster  

I have had several executive coaches over the years, and without question, Karen stands out from the rest. She has provided me with an incredibly transformative experience over the past two years.

We worked on my personal life, finances, family matters, time management, and career. I felt like I could bring anything into my coaching sessions with Karen and by the end, I had greater clarity and a plan of action. She also helped me unlock my limiting beliefs and perceived obstacles.

Karen has a deep, gentle and intuitive approach to her coaching. She would not give up until I was able to have an insight or ‘aha’ moment. She did not judge me nor did she provide me with the answers. She was simply an expert at leading me to my desired path.

This work has been foundational and has helped me to excel in my life and career. I have had an incredible experience working with Karen. My professional and personal life have improved over time. I am more confident and prepared to face whatever life is throwing at me today. I can’t thank her enough for all she has done for me and my family. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend Karen Davis to anyone who is considering hiring an amazing executive coach – hands down.

—Denny Suryo, Senior Vice President, PT Indosat Tbk, Jakarta, Indonesia  

I have had the opportunity and pleasure of working with Karen this past year. I was immediately drawn to her because her way of looking at life was exactly what I needed in a coach and mentor.

Karen has the passion, commitment, insightfulness and capability to coach the whole person—not just an executive, or a mother, daughter, wife or person who needs guidance, but ALL those aspects. Her intuition was a tremendous asset as a coach because she was able to help me take apart the internal layers in order to get to the root cause of issues and then guide me toward my own inner wisdom.

I was having a lot of personal conflict due to sudden and tremendous changes in my life that had me questioning who I was, where I was and where I needed to go. It was affecting both my professional and personal life and as a result put me in a place where I couldn’t see or assess the ‘bigger picture’ and at times, even the management of my day-to-day.

With Karen’s effective coaching style and weekly challenges, she was able to bring me into a place of strength, light and a holistic sense of purpose and passion. Karen’s spark was the light I needed – she brought me to a place where I truly know that the obstacles life has given me does not define me.

Thanks to the tools that Karen gave me with her beautiful style of coaching. I am much more empowered and know that I will continue to build my future with tremendous fulfillment and happiness both professionally and personally.

—JoAnne Murphy, Marketing Executive, Fortune 500 Company  

I hired Karen to come in and meet with my direct reports and leadership team to introduce and educate them on how to Lead by Agreement. I can say that this was one of the best two-hour team coaching sessions I’ve experienced. My team had very positive feedback, and what’s more, they started using the information Karen taught them right away! Unlike more traditional team-building exercises (those are good too), I chose to do a “get to know you lunch” with Karen and my team which put everyone at ease and on a personal level right from the start.

The one-hour coaching and teaching session was even more impactful due to this informal relationship building which really resonated with my team. I hear and see them using the Agreements language and it is now at the forefront of their minds, which is already making a difference with how they show up at work and in their worlds! I highly recommend this “power hour, or two!” to anyone leading teams in organizations!

—Laurie Addison, Senior Director, Global Marketing & Communications, Schneider Electric  

In one word, WOW! Having Karen as my executive coach the past several years has been the single most transformative and liberating experience of my life – both professionally and personally. Karen is a bold, kind, and an amazingly intuitive coach. She helped me identify my core values and strengths, and lean into them to both transition my career and strengthen my bond with my family. I see paths of possibility opening in front of me that I have never seen before. I unconditionally recommend Karen – she is worth her weight in gold! BOOYA

—Don Dew, Marketing Practice Director, Vertiba  

Rarely do we find an individual who develops us to become the leader that has always been there, but may need guidance to meet its true potential. Karen Davis is that individual, wrapped in an executive coach that tests the deepest part of your professional and personal being to achieve transformation.

The beauty of Karen as an executive coach is her personal commitment to help you achieve your goals. I appreciate her compassion, intuitiveness, and her ability to uncover the truth. This is all packaged with her ability to challenge your expectations and abilities as well as the barriers that are standing in your way. I have learned a tremendous amount from Karen and would encourage any executive to seek her coaching wisdom. Thank you, Karen, for your commitment to my goals.

—Julia Strandberg, Global VP Product Marketing – Covidien Respiratory & Monitoring Solutions  

Karen has been the ideal coach for me. She has a strong, been-there, understanding of business and leadership. She tells it like it is. There is no bullshit and it’s equally rooted in the heart and the head. Hopefully, we do what we do for a reason. Examining that reason, digging into it, and giving you the tools to amplify your tactics to reach your potential are key skills Karen possesses and a rare combination in my estimation. Thank you for being a mentor, a coach and a friend, Karen. I’ve relearned to trust in myself, tune in to my internal power and my innate ability to lead. I am walking forward with intent.

—Tim Wolters, C0-founder/CEO RoundPegg  

What a gift to be coached by Karen! Guided by years of leadership experience and exceptional intuition, Karen helped me see that performance, success, and transformation are about who we are being, not what we are doing. She helped me identify and overcome limiting beliefs and unconscious behaviors that were sabotaging my goal of living an extraordinary life, both professionally and personally. She is intensely focused and serves her clients with passion and relentless commitment to their success.

—Holly Hamann, Co-founder/CMO TapInfluence  

Karen is a truly gifted executive coach. She guided me and challenged me to step out of my comfort zone to choose a bigger goal for myself than I thought possible. And, I was extremely surprised and thrilled that I exceeded that goal! Karen hears underneath to what is true and really sees the potential of what is possible. Her vision, clarity, and directness are refreshing and inspiring! Thank you so much, Karen!

—Kamin Samuel, Kamin Samuel Consulting  

What a gift it was to be coached by Karen Davis. Intuitive, direct and practical, she has a knack for taking the invisible and making it visible. Karen helped me gain insight into something that was holding me back from my next level of performance. One key insight from our time together was so profound it has me looking at “what’s next?” with much more clarity and an increased capacity for action.

It’s rare to be coached by someone who listens so powerfully and in such a way that allows you access to your own wisdom. This is not “paint by numbers” coaching, but truly unique and tailored for each client. Don’t call Karen unless you want your world to shift.

—Kevin Waldron, Waldron Consulting Group  

As I look back over the course of the last year working with Karen, I am astounded by how much I have grown—both professionally and personally. Karen’s intuitive and direct style of coaching is exactly what I needed—someone to ask the right questions, listen wholeheartedly and push me to do the intense work needed to create positive change.

Karen saw my full potential which led me to see how I can show up in the world differently, ultimately, giving me new choices. Thank you, Karen, for helping me discover my greatest gift—myself. I am forever grateful!

—Jennifer Badding, Healthcare Executive  

There are a few times in your life when you will come to a major crossroads, each time you should hope to have Karen by your side to help guide you to personal clarity and professional harmony.

My coaching experience with Karen provided a return that far exceeded the financial outlay and time commitments that I invested. Karen recognized my full potential and challenged me into taking actions that not only resulted in a multi-fold return on my investment but also gave me greater insights into how I show up in the world today and grounded a vision for my future direction. Karen’s approach is extraordinary and exceeded all my expectations!

—Steve Riegel, Siteworx, LLC.  

I strongly believe that Karen has found her true calling in coaching. You will know this when you speak with her and feel her passion for what she does. She was able to help me find my passion in what I do and has enabled me to take my business to the next level. We have been able to work together and start dreaming bigger and closer! I would highly recommend Karen to any of my friends, family members, and clients. As a matter of fact, I have!

—JD White, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones  

Working with Karen over the past year has created a profound change in my life. Karen has a gift to see beyond our outward persona and help guide us to meaningful and positive change in our lives.

Her intuitive gift enables us to discover how we are showing up in the world. From what truly motivates us to what beliefs are holding us back, working with Karen is transformative. The work is intense and requires an openness and willingness to embrace real change. If you are ready to make a significant improvement in your life, I recommend reaching out to Karen and learning more about the journey.

—Todd Cameron, Red Fox Strategy  

Karen’s gift is getting to the heart of the matter in ways that are engaging, effective, and transformational. She is highly intuitive and is great at reading inconsistencies in her client’s behavior and body language. Her passion for her work clearly shows through in each and every session I had with Karen.

As a consultant to pet companies, she helped me narrow my focus so I could concentrate on my unique abilities that would result in generating the most revenue possible. She has a unique way of telling you what you NEED to hear versus what you WANT to hear without being offensive or off-putting. I would definitely recommend Karen to anyone who is looking for clarity and purpose in their business and life.

—Carol Frank, BirdsEye Consulting  

Having Karen as my coach has been an amazing experience. Her thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and integrity allow for a safe and open space in which to explore your life and dreams. Her unique ability to ask the right questions encourages her clients to articulate what’s inside of them. Hopes and dreams are not distant thoughts but real possibilities. The amount of kindness and caring that Karen shows is truly inspirational, and her ability to feel what is right and point you in that direction is uncanny.

My time with her has taught me to listen to myself, be more patient, and remember that life is all about the journey and that it’s up to me to decide how I want to create it. Thank you, Karen, for supporting the expansion of my dreams and bringing some clarity into my life! I would recommend coaching sessions with you to anyone and everyone who has ever hoped and dreamed. But especially to those who have been discouraged or felt lost, and have come to a crossroads in their life. You are a bright, warm, safe, ray of hope and light and you truly are amazing at what you do.

—Sara Mahle, Manager, Rembrandt Yard  

I hired Karen as a coach earlier this year as I’m continually working to uncover the next step in my life/career. Karen is trained as an Ontological Coach, and she is great at getting to the heart of how people function, learn and improve in their personal and professional lives.

Karen is a warm, intuitive, caring coach who can help you to uncover your roadblocks and is intently focused on establishing YOUR success in life. I enjoy her style of coaching (not consulting!) and she always made me comfortable while sharing my thoughts and desires.

With Karen’s help, I was able to uncover what was keeping me stuck for so long. I’m SO glad I met Karen and I know we’ll always share a deep connection. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for guidance (and results) from a life/career coach.

—Irv Stern, Independent Consultant  

As the CEO of a professional services firm, CDR Associates hired Karen Davis to work with our staff to increase the organizations’ sales and marketing skills and confidence. Karen diligently worked with the staff at CDR Associates for over three years. As a result of her skill and commitment to CDR, we are able to draw a direct line from her professional efforts to the bottom line in tangibly pursuing and winning work. I would strongly recommend Karen based on our experience with her.

—Jonathan Bartsch, CEO, CDR Associates  

I worked with Karen Davis as my business development strategist and professional coach for over 2 years. During that time, I gained additional leadership skills, improved my interpersonal communications and team dynamics, and identified new strategies for pursuing business development opportunities. Karen’s corporate-side experience is complemented by her ability to listen carefully and ask the type of questions that helped me to be the best at my profession. Karen’s coaching approach is tailored to the individual and she works with them in a way that makes the most sense for their unique needs.

Karen has always been understanding and direct in her approach to hold me accountable for taking highly actionable steps that have always been both in my best interest, as well as that of the organization. Words that best describe Karen: articulate, compassionate, wise, kind, patient, knowledgeable, creative and humble. I highly recommend Karen to anyone who is ready to commit to coaching to expand their horizons to seek their maximum professional and personal potential!

—Andrea Meneghel, Program Manager, CDR Associates  

Karen Davis was my coach for almost two years. She helped me develop practical skills such as how to articulate our work to potential clients in a clear, concise and compelling way, how to make conferences and other networking events as effective as possible, and how to prioritize marketing efforts. Although marketing is not my favorite part of my job, it is critical to my success. It was so helpful to have Karen there to keep me accountable and help me refine my unique style. Marketing is now much more comfortable for me and has become part of my work routine.

—Laura Sneeringer, Program Manager, CDR Associates  

I had the opportunity to work with Karen Davis in my role as CEO of Wright Casino Marketing in 2011. We brought Karen in to assess our sales force and to then coach and mentor each individual sales executive.

In addition to this intense sales engagement, Karen interacted extremely well with my entire executive team as we developed new service and selling strategies. Karen is insightful and caring. Her extensive experience coupled with a brilliant sensitivity for encouraging an individual’s confidence was truly effective in improving individual sales executive performance.

I personally gained a refreshed enthusiasm for strategic sales planning because of her guidance and partnership. I found Karen to be a wonderfully calm and direct ally. She notices details, yet has a global view of all that is around her. I continue to believe in Karen as a friend and colleague and unconditionally recommend her.

—Tony Aveni, former CEO Wright Casino Marketing, Inc.

Karen’s depth of expertise and compassion for people truly sets her apart from others in her chosen field. Her ability to immediately connect with the client, understand the issues and dig in to reveal contributing cause is a gift few can claim. As a natural leader, coach, mentor, and trusted adviser Karen brings insight, balance, and perspective. A resource any business owner or executive would find extremely valuable.

—Robert Sousa, VP, Business Development, Wright Casino Marketing, Inc.