Karen West PhD MS BS

Qualifications

• BS, Psychology, History minor, Wright State University
• MS, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Ohio University
• PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ohio University
• Winged Aerospace Experimental Psychologist with Warfare Designator, US Navy
• Member of American Psychological Association, Division of Consulting Psychology, and Organizational Development Network
• Licensed Psychologist

References

"Karen is a remarkably effective coach. I've been able to experience and observe her coaching skills both with individuals and with senior leadership teams. She is an intuitive assessor of situations and people---backed up with detailed observations and data. She's supportive of the individual or team - while not letting people "off the hook" on tough issues they need to deal with to improve their effectiveness. Karen follows through with practical real world actions to improve effectiveness and builds in accountability to execute - so there is real follow through, not just talk. I've seen both individuals and teams improve their effectiveness, deal with tough issues and add real value to their businesses as a result of Karen's distinct approach to coaching."
James Lynde, SVP People and Human Resources. Unisource Worldwide

"I'm a big fan of Karen West. She provides thoughtful career counseling to busy excutives like me who typically spend all of their time working versus planning career growth. Karen is a gifted listener who provides keen insights into feelings and motivations that are often difficult to express in the workplace. Undoubtedly, what makes her so successful is that she is as much a life coach as she is a career coach. Karen brings so much positive energy to every discussion that she always leaves you highly motivated and goal-oriented."
Ken Mills, Vice President, Marketing. Darden Restaurants