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K2|Leadership
 Development
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  • Leadership Services
    • Vistage - CEO Peer Groups
    • Leadership Coaching
  • Psychological Safety
    • Workshops
    • Measuring Psych. Safety
  • Resources
  • About

Meet your Guide:

Karen Kemerling Ph.D. (K2)

With extensive experience in Brain Based Coaching and a history of client successes, my individualized, positive approach will help you embrace your unique gifts and become the authentic leader you were meant to be.

Experience

I coach passionately, applying agile principles to build confidence in individuals, empower teams, and generate a competitive advantage.


With over 30 years of leadership experience as an engineer, director, CIO, COO, and president, I can relate to the challenges you face. 


I am a Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) from Scrum Alliance , a Neuroscience Certified Brain Based Coach from the Neuroleadership Institute,  a  4 Stages of Psychological Safety Certified Trainer and Coach from Leader Factor , a Certified  Psychological Safety Practitioner from Amy Edmonson's Fearless Organization and a Certified Leadership Agility 360 coach from Bill Joiner's Change Wise organization.  I use these approaches in my workshops and to actively coach leaders to develop a growth-mindset and foster psychologically safe teams and organizations.  


In 2011, I was nominated by the Denver Business Journal as the CIO of the year in the Non-Profit Sector. In 2015, I was also voted one of the top 3 Businesswomen of the Year in Denver.


I hold a doctorate degree in Management and Organizational Development from Colorado Technical University (doctoral dissertation focuses on the Productivity of Remote Teams).


I am an active member of the Generation Schools Network (GSN) Board of Directors. GSN is a non-profit organization that focuses on support and development for Social and Emotional Learning in Colorado K-12 schools. 


I live in Golden Colorado with my spouse and our playful German Shepherd. When I'm not doing leadership coaching and workshops, you can find me in the mountains running, biking, golfing, skiing, and playing with wood building acoustic handmade guitars (check out K2 Guitars). 


Connect with me on LinkedIn 

Next Steps

Successful Leadership requires significant commitment and dedication on your part.  My commitment is to provide you with accountability, understanding and support on your journey. 

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Coaching Certifications

Brain-Based Coaching
Certified Leadership Agility Coach
Certified Enterprise Coach
Certified Brené Brown Coach
Certified Scrum@Scale Coach
Agile Leadership Journey Guide
Certified Psychological Safety Coach
Amy Edmonson's - Psychological Safety Certified Practitioners
EXPERT LEVEL
hours of education 150+
7,500+ hours of hands-on experience
Organization case study
3 c
International Coaching Federation (ICF)

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