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Hi, I’m Karen,
I’m an introvert who used to struggle with raising my hand in class. But, today, I have built a successful career where I have been able to capitalize on my quieter strengths to become a leader with my own business and an impactful career.
As a social impact project manager with 20 years of marketing experience, numerous roles in the nonprofit realm, and years teaching as adjunct faculty, I have developed a way to help quiet people level up their leadership and gain the confidence to step into their full potential.
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