What Clients say about Karen Lam

"Karen's focus is always on the broader implications of the decisions you face as an executive. As a result I’m constantly challenging the boundaries of what I think I know.
Karen is quick to learn who you are as an individual. Her greatest strength is playing it straight with you. She is respectful but tough and will not give an inch when it comes to your personal or professional growth and reputation.”
- Val Asbury, VP Sales, LifeScan USA, a Johnson & Johnson company

"Karen is one of the brightest, most creative, articulate, and talented individuals that I have ever had the opportunity to learn from. Karen has a rare gift of teaching and coaching and is able to bring out the absolute best in people."
- Rob Painter, former Chief Technologist, Federal at Google

"In every interaction with Karen I came away with new insights that I could apply to every aspect of my job. I was constantly amazed at what she had to offer -- and what she helped me realize that I have to offer others."
- Kevin Kline, Intel Corporation

"You will be shocked by how well Karen absorbs the product and market information and is able to translate it into intelligent, perceptive questions and comments during the training. Even our most skeptical clients have adored Karen."
- Fred Bateman, CEO and Founder, the Bateman Group

"Karen is a superb coach in the domain of leadership. Her greatest gift is her ability to firmly and lovingly, from a place of personal humility, help people get real about what is important to them and take responsibility for it."
- Charles Feltman, Insight Coaching

"Karen Lam's media training was one of the best I've experienced. Karen stands apart in her ability to draw out the strengths of each trainee, help organizations and individuals shape messages, and turn challenging situations into opportunities."
- Gayle von Eckartsberg, former VP, In-Q-Tel, venture capital arm of CIA

"Working with Karen Lam has been the most exciting work of my entire business career. I was stunned by her insights gleaned from spending just a few minutes in a large meeting. She has an uncanny ability to correctly analyze behavior and emotional states in her clients.
Being coached by Karen is just a little scary because she doesn’t allow you to get away with anything. She is SMART. I trust that she hears everything I intend to say, imply, try to hide, don’t even know I am saying, or is being said on a subliminal level!"
- Douglas Leach, formerly of Blue Shield of California Foundation

"The presentation training was wonderful. Karen Lam was honest, tough (at times), and flexible. She challenged my comfort zone. Instead of avoiding the discomfort of speaking in public, I am excited to try out my new skills. Thank you!"
- Clinic Leadership Institute participant

"Who would have thought these 4 polished and polite women [trainers] could bring us to our knees? No recommendations for improvement - continue on!"
- Clinic Leadership Institute participant