Listen to Noomii's interview with Karen Yackel

About Me

Hi! I'm Coach Karen. I work with people in their 40s who want to bring more joy into their lives.

My clients often come to me feeling so overwhelmed that they don't know which way is up. They feel like every day is the same, and they have no time for joy. The balance between career and home is iffy at best. Communication with their spouse and other relationships is not effective. They feel like they have lost their purpose and are not seeing their true strengths and purpose.

I help my clients take on any new challenge with the confidence that they are on the life path most suited to them. They become masters of their lives, relationships, and personal time by addressing overwhelm and gaining confidence in decision-making. They go from wondering what's next to starting a new job, healing relationships, and feeling more relaxed and alive.

I started coaching nine years ago after I had to give up my 20-year teaching career due to a neck injury. I was forced to change my career path midlife. I felt defined by my teaching, and lost and unsure of myself. Through coaching, I began to realize I was more than a teacher. I realized that what kept me going the most was the AHA moments that crossed students' and adults' faces when they really understood or felt they had achieved something extraordinary. I realized that being a Coach could help others do the same. My own AHA moment was understanding what it was that made me excited for work every day.

I am an ACC-certified coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a graduate of the Advanced Coach Program with the International Coach Academy (ICA). I am also a certified Flipit Facilitator. I have been coaching for over 9 years now and love every second.

I know you deserve this coaching journey, and applaud you for taking this first step. I'm so eager to meet you!