Professional Profile:

Karen S. Goins is a business leader, author, speaker, and consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 executives across manufacturing, government, academia, and nonprofit organizations. She is known for building practical roadmaps that help leaders navigate unfamiliar territory with confidence, while honoring each person’s unique perspective of leadership and success. Karen’s expertise is informed by global experience traveling and/or working in more than 40 countries.

Executive Coaching Experience and Expertise:

• Coaches leaders through shifting competitive landscapes and leadership turnover, clarifying vision, surfacing challenges, and building actionable people strategies
• Supports public-sector leaders in high-stakes transitions, strengthening leadership competencies, culture strategy, and executive effectiveness
• Coaches leadership teams in ‘state of chaos’ to clarify roles, leverage strengths, and build a healthier future culture and stronger collaboration
• Partners with senior leaders in highly technical environments to strengthen presence, sustain performance, and advance while maintaining personal balance
• Applies team optimization and strategy coaching to improve collaboration across complex, matrixed stakeholder systems

Education and Credentials:

• Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• Certified Coach, Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
• Master of Business and Human Resources, Central Michigan University
• Bachelor of Engineering, University of Michigan
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• Certification: GENOS Emotional Intelligence

Coaching Approach:

Karen starts with the question: What’s important to you today and what difference do you want to make moving forward?  She collaborates with leaders to build on successes, acknowledge challenges, and creates a clear path forward bringing a practical, direct, supportive style and a little fun along the way.