Corporate Programs
“Staff members who participated are still thanking me for sponsoring the experience…”
“Karen created an energizing and enlightening retreat for my newly formed team. The exercises were perfectly balanced and facilitated for both the novice and experienced mindfulness practitioner and were expertly led by Karen with a great deal of openness, patience and wisdom. Staff members who participated are still thanking me for sponsoring the experience and are continuing to share how they are not only re-charged, but how the learnings are transferring to greater focus and productivity both personally and at work!” – Elena M. DePalma, Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness, Yale University
“She was a phenomenal coach in helping us understand basic meditation techniques for coping with everyday worries.”
“We brought Karen on to help our staff better manage stress and difficult work situations. She was a phenomenal coach in helping us understand basic meditation techniques for coping with everyday worries. Our staff responded immediately to Karen’s kindness, warmth and genuine approach. For any group looking to build stronger connections with each other and enhance work efficiency I strongly recommend working with Karen.” – Jenny Schnitzer, Executive Director & COO, USTA Eastern
Consulting
“She is very creative at finding ways for teams to think strategically and work toward a common goal.”
“Karen is smart, talented, reliable, passionate and great at what she does. She has a deep knowledge of organizational development and is very creative at finding ways for teams to think strategically and work toward a common goal. When I began my role as Senior VP of Development for the National Kidney Foundation, I knew she was the person I needed for Strategic Planning with my new team, and her assistance was instrumental in helping us create a department-wide Strategic Plan. Because of her great work and excellent feedback from participants, our CEO hired her to facilitate a long-term strategy session for the entire organization. Both sessions have left our organization well-equipped to deal with the challenges and opportunities ahead of us. I am a huge fan and highly recommend her! – Karin Buchholz, Senior VP of Development, National Kidney Foundation
Coaching
‘You are so professional and it is obvious your approach and your well structured process as well as your help to document and follow up was key to my progress and my reflections.”
“Thank you so much for the time we have spent together. I needed a coach I could trust 100% and count on to be objective in helping me to see things from different perspectives. You pushed me in a good way to explore my thoughts and feelings and to formulate what I wanted to do with those, making conscious decisions. You are so professional and it is obvious your approach and your well structured process as well as your help to document and follow up was key to my progress and my reflections. I feel so much better and more empowered than before we started. There are many learnings and tools that I can take with me! You helped me to be better Mia. ” – Mia Ahlström, Executive VP IKEA United States
“Karen helped me develop a structure to make tangible progress.”
“Karen was able to help me frame the important questions I needed to ask myself in order to improve the outcome in a number of areas I deemed important. Oftentimes busy executives don’t slow down enough to really provide the context for the change they hope to achieve. Karen helped me develop a structure to make tangible progress.” – Kurt, Chief Executive
“Karen has the ability to provoke constructive thoughts.”
“The process was productive and useful to me at a time where, looking back I needed some extra coaching. Karen had the ability to provoke constructive thoughts and to help me further uncover what was relevant and important to me in my professional and personal growth. I took what I learned and applied it to my case within my department and was eventually able to uncover an opportunity for professional growth.” – Jeff, Senior Director
“Karen had a great way of guiding my discovery.”
“Karen was instrumental in helping me create goals in my work and personal life. Having these goals helped me create better work life balance which ultimately allowed me be more productive in the workplace as well as at home. Karen had a great way of guiding my discovery which allowed me to take ownership of my goals. Her ability to sometimes ask the tough questions ultimately held me accountable for following through on these goals. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Karen. I am certain that I am a better person because of her mentorship.” – Geoff, Sr. Manager
“Karen has inspired me to pursue my goals with hard work and determination.”
“Karen pushed me to see all sides of a situation and try to understand the reasons behind it. Her help has been invaluable to me in my career. I believe my success is due in large part to her sincere support and mentorship. Karen has inspired me to pursue my goals with hard work and determination. I truly appreciate and value everything I have learned from her.” – Anna, Professional & Mother
Custom Gatherings
“Karen is INCREDIBLE…an amazing facilitator, teacher and thoughtful leader.”
“I was looking for a “unique” way to celebrate my 56th b-day as the prior 2 years of my life had been extremely difficult. When I became aware of Karen’s meditation business, and my research into its health benefits, I felt a ‘pull’ to explore it myself. Some friends I invited knew one another, many did not. Within the first moments of our journey that day, Karen made us all feel welcome and connected. She delivers her program with such ease and is sensitive to the interaction and direction of the group. Karen’s nimble and SO supportive of the feelings and emotions that surface. She will leave you with tools, fond memories and an experience that leaves you connected, relaxed, re-energized and more whole than when you walked into her invisible embrace. I am FOREVER grateful and highly recommend her.” – Beth, Sr. Business Development Manager
Public Retreats for Individuals
“Karen’s combined experience as a professional in corporate education and her certifications in Coaching and Meditation, make her a top choice for creating a valuable program to incorporate into corporate wellness initiatives.”
“I met Karen through professional channels and was fortunate to attend a weekend mindfulness retreat she facilitated. I found this time invaluable and learned so much. Immediately, I began recommending her session to my friends and colleagues. As the owner of a business providing professional HR Services, I see great value in the programs Karen can offer to the employees of our clients. Karen’s combined experience as a professional in corporate education and her certifications in coaching and meditation make her a top choice for creating a valuable program to incorporate into corporate wellness initiatives. On an individual basis, I found the time in my retreat with her to be refreshing, reflective and incredibly beneficial. It felt amazing to be able to really shut down and experience my environment. I highly recommend this program to anyone. “ – Kim, Principal at IntuitiveHR
“Karen provides a scientifically based understanding of how we can reduce stress and live a mindful life.”
“Karen Pacent is the real thing. She lives what she teaches. Backed by years of corporate experience and dedicated study, Karen provides a scientifically based understanding of how we can reduce stress and live a mindful life.” – Lynne, Psychotherapist
“The retreat for me was a gift into the journey of stillness.”
“Karen and the Hand – in – Hand retreat called “Letting Go” I went to on January 14, 2017 has been a true gift! The retreat for me was a gift into the journey of stillness – a gift of experiencing through various activities and guided meditation what the world of stillness has to offer for me. My take aways that I still use today are the Meditation called River Bank, the exploration of the Law of Attraction and the Mindfulness sensory and savoring experience. I’m looking forward to learning more about myself and the power of meditation by attending more Hand in Hand retreats! Thanks Karen for the work you do!” – Wendy, Academic Tutor
“I felt refreshed, unique, and wiser.”
“Karen expertly facilitates conversations and experiences that add dimensions to the way you know yourself. It’s like a workout and a spa for your mind. I felt refreshed, unique, and wiser; in Thoreau’s words, prepared to go forth confidently.” – Patty, Educator
“I came away refreshed and renewed and understanding so much more about myself.”
“Karen’s expertise and passion were evident throughout the entire weekend of the retreat. The information presented and supporting exercises were spot on and the beautiful venue was an added plus to the full experience. I came away refreshed and renewed and understanding so much more about myself. Thank you Karen!” – Josephine, Director of Education & Training