Karen Colligan is a recognized expert in leadership and team development.
Karen founded PeopleThink in 2000, based on the core belief that “an investment in your people is an investment in your future.” Since then, her broad experience and progressive approach to dealing with the human capital issues across a wide range of business situations has suited her well in consulting in organizations in multiple industries, including Genentech, SAP, Dell Technologies, HG Insights, Riviera Dining Group (RDG) and InVision.
Karen Colligan is a recognized expert in leadership and team development.
Karen founded PeopleThink in 2000, based on the core belief that “an investment in your people is an investment in your future.” Since then, her broad experience and progressive approach to dealing with the human capital issues across a wide range of business situations has suited her well in consulting in organizations in multiple industries, including Genentech, SAP, Dell Technologies, HG Insights, Riviera Dining Group (RDG) and InVision.
PeopleThink’s comprehensive suite of leadership and team development programs has enabled corporate executives, their teams, and individuals to significantly improve both their performance and that of the organization. PeopleThink is and has always been a steadfast champion of new and emerging leaders.
Karen has worked with leaders at all levels – from first-time leaders to senior executives. She has learned the qualities and behaviors that make great leaders, and she’s given honest and constructive feedback to those who weren’t quite there yet. Karen always keeps it real. The result is her signature leadership development program: Keep it Real™ Leadership, an online, blended learning approach that combines individual and group learning opportunities with practical application and accountability. Keep it Real helps leaders become the leaders only they can be.
A dynamic and inspirational speaker, Karen is a popular keynote and motivational speaker at cross-industry venues and corporate conferences. She has created and facilitated workshops on a broad range of topics. Karen is co-author of the AdviseHERy Board – a step-by-step guide to creating your own personal Board of Directors and is author of The Get Real Guide™ to Your Career, a full-service career planning process.
Karen is a strong advocate for women entrepreneurs, offering guidance and strategies to help them create long-term, sustainable growth for their businesses.
Beyond work, Karen is a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization Accelerator (EOA) New York Chapter. She is also an Executive Committee member for ProVisors New York Chapter, and she serves on the Executive Committee for the ProVisors New York Women’s Affinity Group. Karen is also a member of the Organizational Development Network of New York (NYODN).
Karen received a BS in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco (USF). She is on the USF New York City Council and is an active member of the University’s Mentoring Program.
PeopleThink’s comprehensive suite of leadership and team development programs has enabled corporate executives, their teams, and individuals to significantly improve both their performance and that of the organization. PeopleThink is and has always been a steadfast champion of new and emerging leaders.
Karen has worked with leaders at all levels – from first-time leaders to senior executives. She has learned the qualities and behaviors that make great leaders, and she’s given honest and constructive feedback to those who weren’t quite there yet. Karen always keeps it real. The result is her signature leadership development program: Keep it Real™ Leadership, an online, blended learning approach that combines individual and group learning opportunities with practical application and accountability. Keep it Real helps leaders become the leaders only they can be.
A dynamic and inspirational speaker, Karen is a popular keynote and motivational speaker at cross-industry venues and corporate conferences. She has created and facilitated workshops on a broad range of topics. Karen is co-author of the AdviseHERy Board – a step-by-step guide to creating your own personal Board of Directors and is author of The Get Real Guide™ to Your Career, a full-service career planning process.
Karen is a strong advocate for women entrepreneurs, offering guidance and strategies to help them create long-term, sustainable growth for their businesses.
Beyond work, Karen is a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization Accelerator (EOA) New York Chapter. She is also an Executive Committee member for ProVisors New York Chapter, and she serves on the Executive Committee for the ProVisors New York Women’s Affinity Group. Karen is also a member of the Organizational Development Network of New York (NYODN).
Karen received a BS in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco (USF). She is on the USF New York City Council and is an active member of the University’s Mentoring Program.