#88: Rachel Karu - "Seek before you speak"

Emma Doyle met Rachel Karu when she presented at the International Coach Federation - Colorado Chapter Meeting on the topic of Resilience. Emma was instantly engaged with her presentation style, practical activities and personable energy. In this episode, Rachel shares some great information and an important leadership message about the importance of being able to "seek before your speak."

What does Rachel believe makes a great coach? Someone who is curious, provides a safe container and seeks out information before they share. This is a wonderful energy filled conversation helping coaches and their clients reflect on how to find your true north - that is:

1) What are your natural gifts?

2) What are your passions/strengths?

3) When do you enjoy being in service to others?

 We hope you enjoy your coaching and this wonderful conversation with our guest this week, corporate coach, Rachel Karu, MS, PCC.

Rachel is the CEO of Stepping into More. A professional and personal development company, dedicated to supporting clients to identify their GPS (natural gifts, passions, and where they like to be in service) in order to unearth and honor their true north.  

Rachel’s personal journey as a recovering perfectionist inspired her to create Stepping into More - A professional and personal development company, dedicated to supporting clients to identify their GPS (natural gifts, passions, and where they like to be in service) in order to unearth and honor their true north: activities where the three components intersect.

 Prior to launching Stepping into More, highlights from Rachel’s corporate experience includes: Human Resources Manager at EMI Music Distribution and Manager of Organization Development and Training at Easton Sports.  

 Rachel earned an MS in Counseling for Business, achieved her Coaching Professional Credential through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a Certified Strengths Coach.

Rachel is a Past President for the global association, ICF Los Angeles and currently serves as Executive Advisor on the Board of Directors. Rachel serves as the Co-Leader for the ICF virtual community - Coaching and Human Capital, Community of Practice.  Rachel is the author of Stepping into More: Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist and the Producer of the CD of songs – Stepping into More. Rachel is proud and delighted to be married for 32 years and to be called Mom by her two top teachers – her children.