Executive, Business & Job Coaching

In the dynamic landscape of the business world, A Different Kind of Karen, LLC, offers business coaching services designed to propel individuals and organizations towards sustainable success. Formerly known as The Open Organization, our vast experience and broad exposure to "what works" set us apart.

Why Choose Us?

With Karen Tuff's extensive background in business-related training since the late 1970s, our approach to coaching transcends traditional methods. Karen brings 34 years of experience as an Entrepreneur and President & Co-Founder of The Open Organization, having 'walked the walk' through various ups and downs.

Our Services

Whether you're a leader seeking to enhance your people and strategic skills, a team member aiming for optimal collaboration and efficiency, or an entrepreneur navigating the intricacies of business growth, our tailored services are here to guide you.

Our Approach

We offer a comprehensive approach to coaching that draws from decades of education, skills, and real-life experiences. We will work with your established organizational goals and help you establish measurable results to better achieve them. Karen and her team create a non-judgmental space for you to explore your goals, navigate professional and life transitions, overcome limitations, and unlock your true potential.

Key Benefits

• Extensive Experience 
• Tailored Coaching 
• Non-Judgmental Space
• Measurable Results
• Feedback

Who Can Benefit?

• Leaders: Enhance your leadership and strategic skills.
• Teams: Achieve optimal collaboration and efficiency.
• Entrepreneurs: Navigate the complexities of business growth and development.

Transformational Coaching Utilizing the ICO Model

In today’s fast-paced business environment, overcoming challenges such as overwhelm, anxiety, or the need for professional growth is essential. Our coaching program leverages the ICO Model, created by Will Schutz, PhD, a pioneer of the human potential movement, to support businesses and their leaders. This model offers a clear framework for understanding human behavior by connecting behaviors, feelings, and self-concept.

The ICO Model for Personal and Business Success

• Behaviors: Employee actions and reactions in various work scenarios.
• Feelings: Emotions that drive these behaviors, affecting productivity and workplace harmony.
• Fears: Deep-seated fears that create feelings, influencing decision-making and interactions.
• Self-Concept: Core beliefs about oneself that impact fears and, consequently, behaviors and feelings.

Why Transformational Coaching?

If your team is finding it increasingly challenging to progress or disengage from toxic workplace dynamics, transformational change is essential. Our coaching process focuses on:

• Building Trust: Establishing strong, supportive relationships within teams and between leaders and employees.
• Enhancing Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Developing the ability to understand and manage emotions in a business context, crucial for leadership and team collaboration.
• Cultivating Resilience: Strengthening the capacity to recover from setbacks and adapt to change.
• Gaining Clarity: Achieving a deeper understanding of team dynamics, individual roles, and organizational goals.

Benefits of Our Coaching Program

• Improved Team Dynamics: Enhanced communication, collaboration, and trust among team members.
• Leadership Development: Strengthened leadership skills, fostering a more supportive and effective management style.
• Increased Productivity: Better emotional management leading to more focused and efficient work.
• Positive Workplace Culture: A more positive and supportive work environment, reducing stress and turnover.