Karen Durkin

Executive Coach

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Meet Karen

A proven leader and executive coach, Karen Durkin brings more than 35 years of business and ministry expertise. Karen is passionate about working with entrepreneurs, executives, and servant leaders who understand that it is character and faith that guide their efforts to lead others while contributing their talents in a fulfilling career.


Her career includes serving as Partner at HRC Certified Public Accounting firm, Director of Administration of the Finance Shared Services Center at MGM Resorts International and has served on and supported numerous Boards of Directors of faith-based organizations. Karen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisiana. She served as an Adjunct Professor in the Executive MBA program in the Lee School of Business at UNLV for 16 years.



Karen enjoys adventure, travel, and reading to learn about new people and cultures. She is married to her best friend, reside in Colorado, and are the proud parents and biggest fans of their two amazing children, Casey and Joy. 

Degrees & Certifications

  • BBA University of North Texas
  • MBA University of Louisiana
  • PPC International Coach Federation
  • Integrity Coaching Certificate

Areas of Expertise

  • Executive Leadership
  • Small Business Entrepreneurship
  • Non-Profit Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Organizational Change

Ministry & Leadership Experience

  • Leadership Development Leader @ Conoco
  • Business Owner @ Aspirations
  • Partner @ HRC Public Accounting Firm
  • Director @ MGM Resorts International
  • Public Speaker

Favorite Coaching Topics

  • Vision Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Design
  • Leadership Development
  • Career Transitions
  • Developing Others
"Karen is a motivating, encouraging, and powerhouse coach! I leave each session challenged and excited to move forward in growth and leadership. She is a wealth of knowledge, inspires creativity, and pursues excellence from those she coaches. Karen is a personable and builds rapport quickly and I cannot imagine growing in leadership without her expertise!"
Abby

"Karen is phenomenal – her ability to deliver constructive criticism in an encouraging way that I can digest and utilize is a Godsend. Her excellent “bedside manner” is backed up by her incredible expertise and knowledge base. I have benefitted in invaluable ways from her coaching, and she has given me the confidence to move forward in my role."
Leigh