Life’s too short not to be enjoying work!
Thriving and high performing workplaces are so important. When we’re thriving we’re working at our best and delivering great work. When teams are thriving they’re cohesive and innovative and delivering more than the sum of the parts. When organisations are thriving they are delivering their purpose and adapting to a changing world.
I’ve led, and been a member of, great teams where everything seems to go well, the team is cohesive, supportive and deliver. And I’ve also led, and been a member of, too many mediocre teams where we’re all trying our best and yet keep bumping into each other and floundering.
I’m about supporting people, teams and organisations to navigate complexity, and the obstacles which get in the way.
How do I do this?
- I firmly believe that everyone has potential. My aim is to support you reach your potential, along with your team and your organisation.
- My deep knowledge in organisational psychology, leadership, culture, facilitation and coaching ensures my support, solutions and advice are practical, evidence-based and high quality.
- My experiences in management have taught me how best to adapt my knowledge to the needs of busy leaders and organisations under pressure.
- A collaborative approach effectively blends my expertise with your unique context to create bespoke solutions.
- Things happen and new data emerges. So we evaluate, learn and adjust as we go.
- And I can bring in trusted associates with specialist expertise.
What clients say: One to one coaching
“Karen has really helped me to rebuild my confidence during a difficult period at work and get clarity on what I want to do in the future. I have really appreciated her kind, calm and thoughtful insight.” Caroline, manager
“I came in contact with Karen when I was going through a transition period in my career and my job. Karen has been excellent in helping me to identify my strengths and weaknesses from the beginning and helping me to reflect on strategies to improve those weaknesses and maximise my strengths even in the difficult circumstance I found myself in. “ Senior manager
What clients say: Group facilitation
A series of 4 quarterly Directorate awaydays with 50 people who’ve been working in a hybrid way since COVID:
“It’s good to have proper contact with colleagues”
“We all have similar frustrations, we are not alone with how we are feeling.”
“We are slowly but surely finding ways for each team to express their frustrations and we are finding solutions.”
“We have a wonderful directorate”
What clients say: Half day team sessions:
“Challenging and fun”
“It was a good team building effort. Got to know my other team members concerns and will act accordingly. Be mindful of team members and offer support.”
“I enjoyed the lightheartedness of today ”
Background
I began my career in the IT industry. My interest in psychology led to an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology, attaining BPS chartered psychologist status, and a new career as a Careers Coach. I then transitioned to organisation development, leadership development and leadership coaching. Three years’ experience in operational mid-level management deepened my understanding of the challenges facing mid-level and senior managers. This was followed by 6 years as an internal organisation development consultant, supporting leaders and teams in overcoming challenges and being at their best.
I’m a proud mum of two adult children. Now based in Bristol after over 30 years in London, I love trail running, hiking and kayaking. And I’m enjoying the challenge of training for a 45mile ultra.
Qualifications and accreditations
- European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Senior Practitioner
- Chartered psychologist (BPS): occupational psychology and coaching psychology
- Trained workplace mediator (training accredited by CMC)
- Certificate in team coaching (Team Coaching Studio)
- Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring
- MSc Occupational and organisational Psychology
- NTL Global OD Certificate Programme
Psychometrics
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI ) facilitator
- Thomas-Kilman Type Indicator
- Creating the Team Edge team 360 degree feedback assessment
- Real World Leader assessment
Support for managers and leaders 