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About Karen Karsten
 
 
Karen Karsten is a Whole Life Coach, who likes to help people reclaim their lives from a busy, hustling world that rustles away their time and dreams. Put yourself back in control of your own life--whether it's a project, weight loss, life changes you want to make, life changes that are happening, discovering your life purpose, or values clarification, Life Coaching can help you find out where you are now, where you want to be, and chart a path to get there.
 

I completed Artella's ARTbundance™ Coach Certification Training in 2010. My training consisted of in-depth, soul-stirring study of the ARTbundance™ Principles and ARTsignments™ as well as working 1-on-1 with clients to apply the ARTbundance™ Principles to help them follow their heart's true desires.

 

An ARTbundance™ Coach is a unique hybrid of inspiring coach, creativity teacher, workshop leader, and spiritual guide.  This unique training allows me to greatly assist clients in accessing and using their creativity in powerful ways to catalyze greater awareness, joy, prosperity, and meaning in life. 

 
 
Education
Graduate of Artbundancetm Coaching
Graduate of Coaches Training International
Certified Professional Coactive Coach
 
B.A., English, University of Minnesota
 
Graduate study, Hamline University
 
Certified facilitator, Purpose Project

Trained by and affiliated with the Purpose Project™, a joint project of the University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing and Richard Leider of the Inventure Group.

 

Other Experience

Executive Director, Rich Chicks

Live Rich--because you can! 

Adjunct Instructor, WomenVenture  http://www.womenventure.org
 
Community Organizations
Past president Highland Park Business and Professional Women (BPWMN)
 
Past president South Suburban National Organization of Women (NOW)  
 
Past president, Federally Employed Women (FEW)

Think You Can
Is a Life Coaching company based on Henry Ford's philosophy: "Think you can, think you can't-- either way, you're right."
 

Customer testimonials
"I can't believe how wonderful it feels to actually have someone I can talk about my dream with who doesn't say 'ya, but," she says 'yes, and.' Thank you, Karen." Janet O. 

 

 

"After years of trying to lose weight, and losing the same five pounds time after time--I finally have met my goal weight loss. It wasn't easy, but Karen was there with me, every ounce of the way."
 
Diane C, Client
 
Don't wait another minute to start making a better life for youself. I can help you get there.
 
Think You Can--YOU CAN! 
Karen Karsten, CPCC
 
 Your dreams are still there--find them!
 

 
Try Journaling
It's like raking the dead leaves out of your brain.
Journaling is a way to talk to yourself. Often, you don't really know how you think or feel about something until you get it down on paper. Right now, open your journal and write down a problem you are having difficulty with, then close the journal. Go about your day, and at the end of the day, open your journal and write down several solutions to that problem. Write quickly. See how smart you are? You already knew what needed to happen. Trust your self to know!  
What Do I Need to Start Journaling?
You don't need any special tools--a fancy pen and expensive journals are necessary. A simple spiral notebook, a pen you feel comfortable with and your willingness to write on a regular basis is all you need. A regular basis doesn't have to be every day, but the more you talk to yourself in your journal, the better you will get to know the most important person in your life--YOU!
 There are no rules to journaling--it's wide open. (a couple of suggestions: use ink, not pencil and always date the page) 
Get in Sync with Yourself

 A great way to get started is to ask yourself a question. Here's a great question: Who am I?

 

Listing all the roles you play in your life is helpful. You can go on to write about each of those roles. Here are some examples.

Artist

Mother

Daughter

Aunt

Wife

Lover

Writer

Friend

Boss

Worker

 

Who you are is the beginning of awareness about yourself and awareness is the first step towards change and growth.

 Have fun!

Karen Karsten, CPCC,  2010
 
St. Paul, MN
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