Executive & Leadership Coaching
Power, used well.
Executive coaching for senior leaders who use their power in service of people: through change, complexity and consequence. We collaborate with you to see the power you have, strengthen how you use it, and act with clarity when it matters most.
Executive & Leadership Coaching
We start with what you already do well — your natural strengths — and help you translate them into specific skills and strategies that move your goals, and your organizations’, forward. That includes building more inclusive, effective relationships with clients, colleagues and direct reports, and practical tools for navigating difference, building trust, and bringing out the best in others.
How We Work
Every leader carries a unique mix of personal history, professional context, and organizational pressure. That’s why there’s no one-size-fits-all program here. We start by understanding your specific challenges and goals, then together we build a customized coaching plan around them.
Across every engagement, we focus on three things:
Progress over perfection.
We meet you where you are today — not where you think you should be.
Your strengths as the starting point.
The talent is already in you. We help you see it clearly and use it intentionally.
Results that last.
Coaching isn’t just insight for insight’s sake. We work toward real, measurable, behavioral shifts in how you lead, communicate, and grow.
What clients are saying
★★★★★
“…culturally sensitive, meaningful insights…”
“Karen has a keen ability not only to hear what’s being said but to grasp the nuances behind it. She offers culturally sensitive, meaningful insights and actionable strategies that help leaders grow both personally and professionally.”
— A.F., Healthcare Executive
“…skilled and insightful guidance…”
“Karen is my trusted go-to consultant for DEI matters with my clients. Her clear-eyed, grounded, and well-informed perspective has guided me through complex issues on numerous occasions. Her expertise is so valued that I’ve referred her to fellow coaches, all of whom have greatly benefited from her thoughtful counsel and collaborative approach.”
— E. Rudel
“…transformative [and] empowering…“
“Working with Karen Young has been one of the most enriching experiences of my career… The insights I gained have been transformative, empowering me to lead more effectively in my current role.”
— Myshelle Singh, MPH, Health Data and Research Associate
Ready to grow into your next chapter?
Whether you’re stepping into a bigger role, navigating a tough dynamic, or simply want a thinking partner in your corner, we’re ready when you are.
Activating Your Strengths, through coaching and organization development.