She began her career as an assessment specialist then gradually moved into executive coaching and leadership development. As an executive coach, she is particularly interested in working with leaders to build their confidence to communicate with influence, succeed in challenging conversations, manage emotion and enhance resilience, wellbeing and sustainability. Karen has an MA in Psychology, an MSc in Occupational Psychology, a Graduate Diploma in Wellness and a Practice Certificate in Sleep Psychology. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the APS College of Organisational Psychologists, the APS Coaching Psychology Interest Group and is an Adjunct Fellow of Macquarie University.