How to Choose the Right Coach to Elevate Your Career
Karen Kunkel Young Karen Kunkel Young

How to Choose the Right Coach to Elevate Your Career

The world’s top leaders don’t rely on talent alone—they seek out strategic guidance to sharpen their thinking, avoid blind spots, and accelerate growth. The numbers speak for themselves:

  • A PricewaterhouseCoopers study found that coaching delivers an average ROI of seven times the initial investment.

  • 80% of executives who work with a coach report increased self-confidence, while 70% see significant improvements in performance,communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Among Fortune 500 CEOs, 77% use coaching to navigate challenges and make smarter decisions faster.

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The Risk You’re Avoiding Is Holding You Back—Here’s Why
Karen Kunkel Young Karen Kunkel Young

The Risk You’re Avoiding Is Holding You Back—Here’s Why

“Taking high risks is the only way you can see meaningful results – it's thrilling!”

When my client shared this in a session, their excitement was palpable. That moment before something big happens.

Risk was in their DNA. They were ready to take those big leaps in their career—regardless of the outcome. Because they knew they were meant for something more.

But not everyone is wired for risk.

And yet, time and time again, I’ve seen people transform into trailblazers—not because they were born that way, but because they learned to be.

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"Don’t You Dare Slow Down"
Karen Kunkel Young Karen Kunkel Young

"Don’t You Dare Slow Down"

When I broke my wrist last month, I was forced to pause—literally. Suddenly, everyday tasks I did without a second thought became monumental. As I walked into the gym, arm in a cast, I turned to my friend Sophie and said, “Maybe this is the universe telling me to slow down.”

Her response? “Don’t you dare slow down.”

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Unlock Your Full Career Potential: Stop Leaving Opportunities on the Table

Unlock Your Full Career Potential: Stop Leaving Opportunities on the Table

Are you worried that you are leaving potential on the table? Career potential, earning potential, or potential to execute your big ideas? Don’t let another year pass by wondering, ‘What if?’—take the first step toward the career and life you deserve.

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7 Power Moves for Workplace Success in Creative Careers

7 Power Moves for Workplace Success in Creative Careers

I know firsthand just how demanding fast-paced, ever-changing environments are. As someone who’s worked in media and entertainment for two decades alongside hundreds of creative professionals, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with producers, directors, writers, editors, designers, entrepreneurs, and on-screen talent. You name it, and I’ve seen it all. It’s not just about having skills. It’s about having the right mindset to thrive in environments that change on a dime.

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Breaking Free from Imposter Syndrome so You and Your Business Can Thrive!
Karen Kunkel Young Karen Kunkel Young

Breaking Free from Imposter Syndrome so You and Your Business Can Thrive!

You’ve always envisioned starting your own business, and now you have created a new company from the ground up. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a creative professional, you’re serving clients, making money, and living the life you want—on your terms. There’s just one problem. You feel like a fraud.

Check out my latest blog for New York Women in Business and learn how to break free of imposter syndrome so it doesn’t completely sabotage your business.

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