"When my consulting firm made the decision to integrate professional coaching into our menu of services, Karen was the first person I called. Since then, she has been an instrumental partner for over a dozen of our small business clients. Her coaching presence is steady, non-judgmental, compassionate, and she is not afraid to get in there and ask hard questions. Clients have reported that working with Karen has been "game-changing" and "transformative". I look forward to many years of collaborating with Workwonder."

— Mel Baiser, Partner, HELM

"Karen's compassionate leadership is what makes her such a critical thought partner, accountability partner, and executive coach. She brings her depth and breadth of experience into every conversation while still maintaining a learning stance, which allows for new discoveries and openness. Karen holds space for me with grace and care and never strays from pushing me to exercise my leadership to its fullest potential."

— AiLun Ku, Former President and CEO, The Opportunity Network

“Working with Karen has been transformative for me personally. Through her guidance, I have gained a perspective and learned to relinquish control in certain areas, which has been crucial for successfully handing over responsibilities. Though I’ve always valued collaboration, after leading the company for 25 years, adapting to this new dynamic has been a unique challenge. However, I recognize the importance of embracing change and fostering growth within the company. I am incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our coaching, and we plan to continue working with her until the time comes for us to ride into the sunset. The coaching process has proven invaluable in terms of business success and enriching our family relationships during this transitional phase.”

— Steve

"I have benefited tremendously from coaching. As a leader in my company, it has not only been instrumental in my own personal growth and development but that of my company as well. Working with Karen has been life-changing."

— Jacob

"Working with Karen has been an eye opening and truly life changing experience for me. In addition to her great insight and guidance, the mental tool set she has provided me with has had a positive impact in how I navigate my daily professional life. This has carried over into my personal life as well allowing me to find some inner balance and harmony amidst the dynamic landscape of the modern world we live in."

— Jamie

"I have worked with Karen DeTemple on four separate projects at three organizations in the last ten years. She has stepped in to fulfill important ancillary fundraising and strategic planning roles during critical transition moments. She has profound knowledge and experience in fundraising, arts and culture, event planning and execution, strategic advancement, and marketing and communications. I know that when I turn to Karen, she will deliver a professional, organized, and thoughtful action plan that works within the capacity constraints of my team."

— Emily Foster Day, Co-Executive Director, Boston Center for the Arts

"Karen is a straight shooter who will always give unvarnished advice. Behind the advice stands years of experience on the frontlines of arts organizations. Her network is as impressive as it is loyal. When she gets involved, it's personal. A trustworthy collaborator, she will always inspire those she works for, and when necessary, prod them to get results. When it’s all over, she knows how to celebrate and to keep the friendship alive."

— András Szántó, András Szántó LLC

"I heard about Karen three times in the span of a month and knew it was time to find her. We needed an experienced, strategic thinker in the cultural sector in the room to not only think about how to exponentially grow our philanthropic base, but to deliver excellent, relevant programming. It has been so fun working with Karen to do just that."

— Mickey Northcutt, CEO, North Shore Community Development Coalition

"Karen came to PPLM during a time of organizational transition. Her fundraising and event planning expertise helped keep us on track to reach our goals. Her dedication and careful planning produced several successful and glamorous events that engaged new and current supporters. She was a dream to work with!"

— Abby Thorp, Senior Major Gifts Officer, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

"Karen’s diligent efforts in getting to know our membership and the long history of the organization was apparent in the research, strategy and preparation of the 40th Anniversary strategy and campaign. The campaign was clear, concise and extremely helpful to ArtTable during a pivotal time. Karen is a pleasure to work with and her professionalism and expertise are assets to any organization."

— Jessica Porter, Executive Director, ArtTable

"We can't thank Karen enough for the amazing Nordic trip she organized for my SITE Santa Fe patron group! We have offered our patrons VIP access travel all over the world but this trip stands out as one of our most special, most memorable, and most smooth trips. Karen’s connections throughout the region made this trip unforgettable and we were so lucky to have Karen along for the journey, assuring that all went as planned and that our travelers were well looked after."

— Irene Hofmann, Philips Director & Chief Curator, SITE Santa Fe