Karen's Beliefs & Philosophy

The following beliefs and philosophies apply to both my coaching and consulting. I believe that:

* holistic approaches to personal and business development are most effective;

* connection to nature and remembering individuals and organizations are living organisms provides the gentlest guidance for change;

* change is constant and requires ongoing conscious evolution; change can not be managed; change is not an event;

* simple solutions are required for the complex situations we face today;

* sustainable change comes from within individuals; shifts from external to internal motivation are needed;

* each individual and organization has within it the wisdom for its own optimal best;

* a focus on individual and organizational essence is the best way to access knowledge and wisdom;

* spirit matters; the creative spirit within and between people is what enables achievement of the success people deeply desire;

* organization wide change happens when positive change comes from individuals;

* organizational change is best led from within organizations;

It is my experience that strategies based on these beliefs and philosophies lead to extraordinary and practical results.

Karen Tax & Associates

The first thing you might want to know about me (Karen) is that I love to collaborate with other people. It's taken me a while to figure out how to make this work, without employees, without rigid and formal partnerships, working with lots of different people with flexibility and joy. I love freedom and fluidity in my work with others - and so I've figured out a way for this to happen!

"The Associates" part of KT&A is documented on my IAM website on the Your Guides -> About Us page. People come and go from the group as they please - you'll see this page staying the same and changing - and we like that! My Associates are making choices that are right for themselves, their work and their clients.

Karen's Expertise

"From Chaos To Creativity " is at the core of what I offer every client. In addition, I bring the following expertise to partner with clients in creating "Holistic Business and Life Strategies":

• CoachU graduate - coaching training;
• M.S. in Organization Development, knowledge of how to navigate corporate complexities, systems thinker, knowledge of group process;
• 3 business start-ups: 2 failures with lots of learning and one thriving consulting and coaching business;
• B.S. in Computer Science and a love of technology;
• 15 years experience in corporate high tech;
• Mentor coach for the NC State Business Coaching program;
• PSYCH-K™ advance training - belief change work;
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) trained and Benchmarks certified;
• Many years of experience with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator concepts;
• Experience in business start-up and job search during economic lows;
• 2 major career transitions, from software engineer to organization development consultant, to coach and free agent;
• Experience in diverse and flexible work styles;
• Leader of "Discovering Your Gifts" teleclasses and workshops;
• A lifetime of financial knowledge and discipline, using Quicken and Quickbooks;
• A natural organizer with skills to help you tame your clutter;
• Conscious Relationship trained, experience in a loving marriage, family and extended community;
• Extensive experience with on-line communities and software;
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills;
• A passion for learning and experimentation.

Who is Karen? My own business and life journey has been a perfect lesson about becoming whole and using holistic approaches. Learning holistic strategies to both life and business, and then using these approaches to help evolve people, businesses and the consciousness of the planet is my purpose. My story here goes into more of how I arrived at this place in my life.

Besides my relationship with Spirit, the most important person in my life is my beloved husband Jan. He's a big Dutch bear of a guy who makes me laugh, listens and supports me in everything I do. My children are two of my greatest teachers. They naturally tell the truth and know who they are. They are beautiful and wonderful beings! I can be a consultant and coach because of Jan and my kids. Thanks guys!