"PREVAILING IN SYSTEMS THAT WEREN'T DESIGNED FOR US IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE, A FORM OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND A PATH TO TRANSFORMATION."Â
Karen Patwa, Founder
The excellence and innovation we bring to leadership is often received as a threat to the status quo. In toxic environments, this can lead to targeting and mistreatment. My mission is to help women and women of color leaders prevail in their environments and industries with the recognition, resources, and opportunities they deserve.
SERVICES
STRATEGY SESSIONS AND EXECUTIVE COACHING PACKAGES
GIVE ME A STRATEGY
(1 Hour Session)
 EMPOWER ME
(6 Sessions + Materials)
TRANSFORM ME
(12 Sessions + Materials*)
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
Offered to small and medium-sized group settings. Click to see a list of current talk and workshop topics, as well as previous and upcoming events.
THE EQUILIBRIUM FRAMEWORKâ˘
Inspired by real experiences of women of color senior leaders, the Equilibrium Frameworkâ˘Â helps leaders of diverse and marginalized identities protect themselves, lead effectively, and advance,.
WHAT SENIOR WOMEN LEADERS AND EXECUTIVES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE EQUILIBRIUM FRAMEWORK AND WORKING WITH KAREN:
âKaren has developed an eye opening framework to help women of color. We contort ourselves just to be accepted and âstay small and nonthreateningâ. Iâve learned how to express my leadership vision through communication, relationships with colleagues, and direct reportsâŚand how to build alliances to have greater influence inside predominantly white, male-dominated organizational structures.
"Working with Karen has empowered me to gain back my agency through awareness and the application of practical strategies to navigate a challenging work environment...I went into the Equilibrium course with little hope of change and came out of it optimistic I can deal with issues I face in the workplace differently and regain my power.â
â...I was emotionally and mentally depleted...I confronted areas within my leadership journey that had held me captive. I was able to quantify my positive impact within my field. As a result of growing through the Equilibrium Framework, my leadership ability has been sharpened and I am better postured to lead with truer purpose and transparency.â
