Karen Marginot
Karen Marginot tells us that, “Professionally, I have worked in the worlds of publishing, non-profits, association management, and high-tech, all of which gave me a cumulative and unique bank of knowledge and strategy. I use the tools and processes I have gathered on my life journey to support and encourage my clients. I’m a trained, ACC-accredited coach, a Senior Executive coach with Humessence, a speaker, and an author. I apply principles and techniques from co-active coaching, twelve step programs, somatic yoga, yin yoga, mindfulness, meditation, art expression, visualization, storytelling, breathwork, as well as others.”
What were your initial years of growing up like? Tell us about your life before starting your Entrepreneur journey/venture/initiative.
I come from a hard-working, entrepreneurial family and was exposed to business executives from a young age. My professional journey began in the advertising field and from there I landed my first “dream job” in publishing. During that time I became fascinated by the onset of computers and automation, and jumped into IT and technology, pivoting firmly into the field of technical writing. More recently I managed technical writing teams, which gave me further motivation to explore coaching and author my first book.
Every industry that is now a large-scale, top-notch business once started as a small idea in the minds of entrepreneurs. What was that idea or motivation that made you start your business /initiative? What motivated you within to say YES, go for it!”
It was a combination of a few things, and mostly it was great timing. My children were grown and fully launched, freeing me up to take on more risk. I was more established in my career and had come to completion with my professional role. The timing of those two major events presented me with the right time and resources to pursue this entrepreneurial journey.
Tell us something about your initiative or current role. What is it about, and what impact are you trying to make?
Truly it has everything to do with increasing healthy leaders in every industry. Leadership impacts us all, in nearly every aspect of our lives. I’m inspired and motivated to create space, offer skills, and attract more conscious leaders who can then inspire and motivate a larger wave of conscious, healthy leaders. It’s a ripple effect.
Your journey and your vision are very inspiring, but are there any achievements or accomplishments you would like to mention?
I have most recently achieved the International Coaching Federation ACC certification, and I do have a book launching in January 2025.
Would you like to share with our young budding women entrepreneurs the change you would like to see in the world if given an opportunity?
Yes! Absolutely
Women are a growing force in the workplaces worldwide, standing shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. What are your thoughts about women leadership today?
We need more women in leadership roles! We need to embrace women’s desires for leadership, honor, and grow them into the strong leaders we know they can be.
What would you want to say to our young leaders/audience reading this?
Absolutely pursue your dreams and passions and do not be discouraged with setbacks! We all encounter them (even men do, although maybe not as many as we do 🙂 ) Ask for help. Reach out. Take up space and use your voice. Be relentless about pursuing your excellence and making an impact.