"I wholeheartedly recommend Karen as an exceptional executive coach. Throughout our sessions, She has been instrumental in transforming my approach to leadership, strategy development, and workflow optimization. She leveraged this insight to tailor a coaching program that addressed my specific needs, helping me to refine my executive vision and align it more closely with my organization’s long-term goals.
Karen has a unique ability to ask the right questions, challenging me to think deeper and push beyond my comfort zone. Her coaching has fostered in me a greater sense of confidence and clarity in my leadership role, which has resonated throughout my organization. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Karen and cannot recommend her highly enough to any executive seeking to elevate their leadership capabilities and drive their organization forward." - Robert M., Senior Executive
"Karen Arnold facilitated the strategic planning process with the Board of Directors for Protocol & Diplomacy International in 2023. Her approach to strategic planning is practical, insightful, and challenges the team in a positive way. I particularly appreciated that she took the time to learn about our organization and the Board members ahead of time so that she could guide us most effectively. Her work and her personality were exactly what we needed to get a start on developing our mission, vision, and values, along with concrete goals and objectives that are achievable. She made what could be a very daunting process easy to understand and enjoyable to undertake. I highly recommend Karen as a facilitator and strategic planner, particularly for organizations that are new to the process and in need of practical guidance and encouragement." - Catherine W. , Executive Director of a Non-Profit Organization
"With Karen's help, I better understand what energizes me, what can hold me back, and have been able to apply this in my professional life. I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking to grow professionally." - Kira B., Co-Founder, Private Company
"Karen has provided exceptional guidance during my tenure as Chief Operating Officer of one of the largest and most intricate hospital systems in the world. Her strategic insights and personalized coaching were instrumental in navigating the challenges of such a high-intensity role, contributing significantly to my professional growth and the hospital's operational success. I will continue to recommend Ms. Arnold to my colleagues and staff who truly want to reach their next career level in the most authentic way. " - Kelly E., COO Military Hospital
“Karen helped me to deal with a difficult part of a new role I was promoted to. Part of my new responsibility was to create a program within the team with very little initial direction, but with significant accountability. With her coaching, I determined what my strengths and values were to draw on and utilize, and to help me be the kind of leader I wanted to be for my team.” – Name withheld, Senior Executive