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mindfulness
It starts with training your attention so you can gain awareness of your patterns in real time and make better decisions.
Based on new brain science and the ultimate trifecta of human potential: mindfulness, positive psychology, and neuroplasticity.
positive psychology
Then we build & strengthen traits like optimism, grit, and resilience so you can lead from your best self, even under stress.
neuroplasticity
Naturally, your brain starts to rewire through repetition of intentional thoughts and habits while unlearning patterns that no longer serve you.
STRUGGLING
WITH THE MENTAL SIDE OF
PERFORMANCE?
You're not the only one.
The good news? These aren't personality traits. They're skills, and skills can be trained.
The Stop & Shift Methodology
WHEN THE PRESSURE HITS,
you need a plan, not a pep talk.
Stop & Shift is the practical guide behind Karen's work with organizations, teams, and athletes. Learn how to catch the patterns that hold you back, and how to redirect your thinking toward your next best move in the moments that matter most.
Who I Work With
Two arenas. One skill set.
THE WEEKLY SHIFT
One idea. One skill. One practical exercise.
A short weekly email with one practical mental skill you can use right away, at work, in sport, or anywhere the pressure shows up. Think less "newsletter," more pen pal energy.
applied science
BACKED BY RESEARCH.
BUILT FOR REAL LIFE.
For more than a decade, I've helped people strengthen the mental side of performance: on conference stages, inside some of the world's best-known companies, and with teams around the globe.
Now I'm taking that work deeper through graduate study in Sport and Performance Psychology at West Virginia University, while pursuing certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).
My focus is simple: take what the research says about performing under pressure and turn it into tools you can actually use.
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