“Success is continuously improving who you are, how you live, how you serve, and how you relate.”
– Benjamin P. Hardy
“Success is continuously improving who you are, how you live, how you serve, and how you relate.” – Benjamin P. Hardy


I work with business leaders, executives, organizations, HR departments, core teams, and private individuals, to bring about positive changes on a professional and personal level. I delight in seeing others gain insight and reach their potential!
My name is Karen Darrin. I work with business leaders, executives, organizations, core teams, HR departments and private individuals, to bring about positive changes on a professional and personal level. I delight in seeing others gain insight and reach their potential!
Background:
- 20+ years of human resources executive leadership in organizations such as: Intuit, Sony PlayStation, and The Thomson Corporation
- Masters in Organizational Leadership
- Multiple professional coaching certifications including: Fielding Graduate University, Center for Creative Leadership, and Martha Beck, Inc.


A Few Examples of Client Outcomes:
Marketing CMO
Navigated job loss impact and successfully landed a new CMO job, better suited to his interests
Marketing Director
Fine tuned stalled job search which lead to renewed enthusiasm and two serious job offers
Sales Director
Analyzed current role’s fit and, subsequently, decided to look for (and found) a better role with new company
Financial Advisor
Worked with individual to accept his company’s reorganization and his new role therein
Sales Senior Manager
Processed and improved teamwork skills based on 360 feedback
IT Director
Creative mentoring to pursue the dream of a new career in real estate
Marketing Associate
Encouraged and brainstormed to find a new role with a dream company
HR/Payroll Manager
Went from not working the previous 3 years to finding a great fit with a small company
Veteran/Teacher
Created a new role with an art museum of Community Education Liaison working with the city’s school system
Office Manager
Built self-confidence and developed communication skills to ask for a raise. Success!
Marketing Director
Consulted with her on how to befriend her fear of public speaking, especially to executives
Senior Engineer
Fear kept him stuck in a dead-end job – Mentoring brought the courage to find a job in a new industry
Engineering Manager
Consulted regarding employee relations challenges
Senior Writer
Developed the initiative to transition from employee to freelance writer business
Senior QA Analyst
Up-leveled her interviewing presence, confidence and communication skills
IT Manager
Conducted 360 feedback, successfully worked through development plan objectives