Clarity drives influence. Influence drives outcomes.
We partner with CEOs and executive leaders at Fortune 100 companies, high-growth startups, and VCs to get absolute clarity on what you want, identify who you need to influence, and master how to lead so you actually get it.
The gap between good leadership and great leadership isn't effort. It's clarity.
You already know how to work hard. You know your industry, your market, your team. But the higher you go, the more complex the decisions become—and the more people you need to bring along with you.
The cost of unclear thinking compounds quickly: slow decisions, misaligned teams, missed opportunities.
Clear thinking unlocks faster decisions, stronger relationships, and the kind of organizational movement that actually drives results.
We help you get that clarity—and then use it to influence the people and systems that matter most.
“As a first-time CEO, I was facing every challenge you can imagine — culture problems, communication breakdowns, leadership struggles, fundraising negotiations. Startups are like flying an airplane while the engines are on fire, and Kara was there as a coach and a partner to help me solve each of those problems.
One of the worst mistakes you can make as a CEO is if you're not listening to your team. Kara spent so much time with me on feedback — how to give it, how to receive it — and it completely changed how I led. She also accelerated my development as a leader, helping me reinvent myself at every stage of growth as our company went from three people in a room to hundreds of employees across multiple offices.
Her coaching was so impactful that I required each of my leaders to also work with Kara, because I wanted them to have the same clarity, self-awareness, and leadership skills I had gained.
Together we built a stronger culture, learned how to navigate conflict, and aligned as a leadership team in ways that made us far more effective. We achieved what most entrepreneurs call the dream — selling the business for $125 million — and I attribute a lot of that to Kara's help, not only influencing me but shaping the entire team.
She isn't just an executive coach. She's a true partner in building leaders, culture, and companies."
Justin Ho, CEO + Founder, Sage Care
Ex-CEO, RideOS (acquired by GoPuff)
“Kara isn't just an executive coach. She's a true partner in building leaders, culture, and companies."
Why Our Clients Choose Us
Here's what we know: the fastest way to drive real change—in yourself, in your relationships, in your organization—is through clearer communication. Not just because "communication is important," but because when you can articulate what you actually want, name what's unspoken, and influence the people who matter, everything else becomes possible.
That's our expertise. We've spent decades working with leaders at the highest levels—helping build Stanford GSB's communication coaching program, partnering with Fortune 5 executives, coaching across thousands of businesses. But the real differentiator isn't what we know. It's what we see.
We work simultaneously with CEOs at Fortune 100 companies, founders at high-growth startups, and partners at venture capital firms. That gives you access to patterns and insights you'd never see from inside your own organization—what's actually working for the most effective leaders across industries.
Our clients call us their secret weapon. The person who sees what they can't see from where they're standing, names what's unspoken, and helps them lead with clarity and confidence. They tell us: "You said that perfectly—can you just run this meeting for me?" Then we help them do it even better. Like them, not like us.
This is real-talk coaching that feels like true partnership—not a service you hired.
“I truly believe anyone who needs to influence others would benefit from working with Kara. This work is for anyone who needs to drive outcomes and shape conversations. That's what Kara teaches: how to influence effectively.
When I first started coaching, I had one specific goal—executive communication—but I walked away with so much more. Over time, I realized how many different aspects of leadership Kara could help with. Whether it was crafting my promotion document, advocating for others, or leading my team, I constantly found new ways to apply what I learned.
Many of the topics we covered weren't things I initially expected, but they became invaluable. Looking back, I can see just how much our work together shaped the way I communicate and lead. Working with Kara over the course of a year, the biggest outcome I've noticed is the consistency with which I engage with teams, other leaders, customers, and other people in general.
All of that led to a promotion to VP, and then to CISO, and I know for a fact that draws directly from the coaching I got from Kara."
Michael Fanning, CISO, Splunk (Cisco)
“Our work led to a promotion to VP and then to CISO. That draws directly from coaching I got from Kara."
Some of our Client Outcomes
What does "results that matter" actually mean? This is what happens when leaders get this kind of clarity and support:
$1B+ collectively raised for high-growth startups
$125M company sale
VP to C-suite advancement at Fortune 5 companies
Director to Fortune 100 executive in 6 months
All-star leadership teams built and scaled
Rockstar hires who transformed organizational capability
The organizational wins matter. So does the personal growth—finding clarity on what you actually want, showing up with real confidence, leading like yourself instead of some template.
