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IRC Global Executive Search Partners

IRC Recruitment has recently changed its name to IRC Global Executive Search Partners to more accurately reflect the global professional alliance of independent executive search firms united in their commitment to providing the highest possible standards in management recruitment services.

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Karen Van Riesen Print

Karen Van Riesen is an executive/career/personal coach who is passionate about assisting people transition to a greater level of performance and satisfaction in both their business and personal lives. She has clients in Canada and overseas.

Professional Experience More Information

Karen is a member of the Calgary Association of Professional coaches and the International Coach Federation. She received her coaching credentials from Erickson College International, Vancouver, British Columbia.

She works with individuals and groups in the following areas:

  • Team building
  • Transition
  • Stress management
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Career Path

Karen graduated from Alberta Bible College's BA program in Leadership and Ministry, and from Trinity Western University's Graduate diploma program in Leadership and Christian Studies.

Before becoming a professional business coach, Karen worked in the non-profit sector, where she specialized in volunteer development for The Seed, an organization that mobilizes thousands of volunteers annually to meet the needs of Calgary's homeless population. She also assisted in the development of their staff and volunteer training programs, and wrote internal publications to facilitate management of volunteers.

She and her husband have five adult children. She has volunteered extensively throughout the world, including a three-month stint as a Primary Health Care practioner in Uganda.

Karen likes to bike, hike and generally be outdoors. She has a passion for wooden boats and being near the water.

 

Contact Karen by calling 250-389-2848 or use our contact form.


Core Competencies

  • Executive Coaching
  • Career Transition Counseling

Human Resources Disciplines

  • Leadership Development
  • Team Building
  • Career Development

Accreditations

  • Member, Calgary Association of Professional Coaches
  • Member, International Coach Federation
  • Professional Coach - Erickson College International
  • BA, Leadership & Ministry - Alberta Bible College
  • Graduate Diploma, Leadership and Christian Studies - Trinity Western University
 
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