Social Purpose & Social Impact Consultant & Keynote Speaker
Make your purpose visible in how your organization operates.
I provide social purpose and social impact consulting across Canada and internationally. I lead purpose articulation and activation, develop social impact strategies and support mission-aligned partnerships. My executive ESG experience connects these commitments with departmental decisions, implementation and reporting.
Your challenges. Practical assignments.
You need to articulate your contribution to society
Projects & assignmentsSocial purpose discovery, stakeholder consultation, facilitated leadership sessions and purpose articulation
Intended benefitsA clear, credible purpose that expresses your organization’s contribution to society.
A purpose statement exists but is not guiding decisions
Projects & assignmentsEnterprise activation planning, departmental responsibilities and integration into policies and processes
Intended benefitsTeams that understand what your purpose means for their decisions and responsibilities.
Social initiatives lack a shared direction
Projects & assignmentsSocial impact strategy development, initiative design and implementation planning
Intended benefitsCoordinated initiatives, clear ownership and a practical route from intent to delivery.
Partnerships need a stronger connection to your mission
Projects & assignmentsPartner identification, alignment assessments, relationship development and collaboration planning
Intended benefitsPartnerships selected for mission alignment and opportunities to make a meaningful contribution together.
Employees and customers want meaningful involvement
Projects & assignmentsListening, engagement and opportunities to contribute to purpose-led initiatives
Intended benefitsMeaningful opportunities for employees and customers to help bring your purpose to life.
You need to explain and assess your contribution
Projects & assignmentsImpact measures, reporting frameworks and evidence-informed communications
Intended benefitsA clearer account of your contribution, supported by relevant measures and evidence.
Technology company
Social Purpose, ESG & Social Impact Leader
Led and coordinated social purpose articulation and activation across the enterprise. Established the organization’s first ESG strategy and supported oversight of a substantial social impact partnership portfolio, helping departments translate corporate commitments into practical decisions and activities.
Impact: Social purpose and ESG informed departmental decisions and social impact partnerships, including the donation of IT equipment for reuse.
“It's the first time I've seen a standing ovation on Zoom. Her energy, passion and knowledge of the topic is deep and her delivery utterly infectious. She knocked it out of the park! For many this is a complicated area to navigate but Karen offers clear, insightful and actionable steps forward. She is fiery and practicable all at the same time helping to drive meaningful and impactful change.”
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Deep expertise. Real-world perspective.
A former VP of ESG, Karen has led social purpose articulation and activation, established an ESG strategy and supported oversight of social impact partnerships. She brings executive perspective and international development experience to the work of connecting purpose with organizational decisions, departmental responsibilities and implementation.
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Before we talk.
What does a social purpose consultant do?
A social purpose consultant helps define an organization’s contribution to society and translate it into strategy, operations, partnerships and measurable activity.
Can you help activate an existing purpose?
Yes. Work can focus on what the purpose means for different teams, the initiatives that support it and how progress will be assessed.
Can we book you as a consultant or keynote speaker on this topic?
Yes. I support consulting assignments as well as keynotes and workshops for organizations in Canada and internationally. Use the enquiry link to discuss your project or event.
Connect the difference you want to make with the work your organization does.
On our introductory call, we’ll discuss your priorities, the support you need and whether working together is the right fit.
Book a free introductory call ↗ Consulting · Fractional · Interim & contract · Full-time leadership