Organizational Strategy & Change Consultant & Keynote Speaker
Connect your direction with the decisions, people and systems that deliver it.
I provide organizational strategy and change consulting across Canada and internationally. I work with leaders, employees and stakeholders to agree on priorities and develop plans that people can implement.
Your challenges. Practical assignments.
Leadership and teams need agreement on priorities
Projects & assignmentsStrategic planning, leadership interviews, stakeholder consultations and facilitated retreats
Intended benefitsA shared set of priorities that leaders and teams can use to make decisions.
Commitments sit outside everyday operations
Projects & assignmentsIntegration of equity, inclusion and social purpose into organizational and departmental strategies
Intended benefitsCommitments translated into departmental actions, responsibilities and everyday work.
Teams or locations are working inconsistently
Projects & assignmentsShared frameworks, locally adapted action plans, role clarification and coordinated reporting
Intended benefitsConsistent direction across locations, with room for local needs and realities.
A change initiative needs stronger participation
Projects & assignmentsStakeholder engagement, change planning, facilitated dialogue and implementation support
Intended benefitsClearer understanding of the change, meaningful participation and a practical implementation path.
Policies and processes no longer support your direction
Projects & assignmentsOrganizational reviews, policy development and recommendations for ways of working
Intended benefitsPolicies and processes that better support your mission and strategic direction.
Leaders need a clearer view of progress
Projects & assignmentsPerformance indicators, review processes, executive briefings and reporting frameworks
Intended benefitsA clearer view of progress, gaps and where leadership attention is needed.
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Board DEI-DIR Learning & Strategic Planning Consultant
Delivered a tailored board session on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation (DIR). Supported board members in identifying how these priorities could inform organizational strategy.
Impact: DEI and DIR considerations were integrated into the organization’s next strategic planning cycle.
“Karen welcomed dialogue in advance of the workshop to ensure it would meet the needs of the organization, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. All comments received from participants confirmed that her presentation and approach were exceptional. Her delivery was very effective and the take-aways will have a lasting impact.”
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Deep expertise. Real-world perspective.
Karen brings executive perspective and experience leading change across countries and organizational functions. She has led gender equality audits, integrated priorities into existing strategies, developed local action plans and coordinated reporting. She works with leaders and teams to connect organizational direction with responsibilities, resources and implementation.
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Build the skills to put change into practice.
Consulting assignments can include individual or team coaching to strengthen leadership, communication and trust.
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I offer keynotes and workshops on how inclusion can inform organizational strategy, leadership decisions and change.
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Do we need to replace our existing strategy?
Not necessarily. I can work with your existing direction, identifying where priorities, responsibilities or implementation need strengthening.
Can you support change across multiple locations?
Yes. My experience includes aligning country and team plans with shared organizational objectives while accounting for local context.
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.
Bring clarity to your next stage of organizational change.
On our introductory call, we’ll discuss your priorities, the support you need and whether working together is the right fit.
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