A Turning Point

After many years of working as a senior leader consulting to executives within an organization, Karen Aznoian experienced a turning point when business travel made her an eye-witness to the unfolding events of 9/11 in NYC. This profound experience inspired her to pursue, without delay, her dream of creating a consulting practice.

Working with people in a more personal and powerful way became her mission. As founder and principal coach at Aznoian Leadership Development, Karen is dedicated to the evolution of leaders for the sake of achieving sustainable change. Through a proven, innovative combination of customized assessment and practices, leaders witness advancements in their professional impact and ability to get results in their life.

As an executive coach and consultant with 25+ years experience in senior leadership roles, Karen has a passion for leading complex organizational change initiatives through a combination of skillful coaching and deep business competence. Clients appreciate and benefit from her keen mind, courageous heart and unyielding commitment to getting results. [View a partial client list.]

In addition to holding a BS in Business & Psychology, Karen is a Certified Integral Coach^® from New Ventures West. She currently serves as adjunct faculty to their year-long Professional Coaching Course in Boston, as a way of deepening her own practices and understanding. Karen also leads programs for women leaders and professional coaches, and offers Women’s Circles of Development.

Karen practices what she teaches in her own life. She understands the complexities of balancing meaningful work, parenting and community involvement. She serves on the board of a Montessori School and is an active member of local organizations in her hometown. She consistently pursues her own development and evolution and strives to live an integral life.

She lives near Boston with her husband and two sons.

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