Karen’s research and coaching specializations are in social interaction skills of negotiation, partnership, and inclusion. Her facilitation and coaching are focused on developing partnership mindsets and behaviors for maximum personal and social impact.

 Her focus is on how to nurture and accelerate our human capacity for creativity and engagement under disruption and uncertainty.  Karen has developed and led leadership, cross cultural,  and negotiation courses around the world in over 40 countries. 

As an educator and coach, Karen addresses both the dynamic between the structural forces of disruption AND the disturbance to the collective and human nervous system.    

Past participants appreciate her level of expertise combined with both practical and academic knowledge to guide with patience and presence.

Karen received a Ph.D. in international political economy and conflict resolution at the University of Wisconsin while working in business, political, and legal settings. She is an Emeritus professor at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Karen is a member of the Inclusive Leadership Institute, International Coaching Federation and the Applied Improv Network.