Work With Me - Karen B. MacKenzie

As a small business owner, endless to-dos make it easy to feel overwhelmed. Overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, overthinking everything, and spinning in circles when you’re trying to figure out what to do next.

What moves you through overwhelm and spinning around from task to task?

A clear, priority-focused plan. A commitment to focus on only the ONE NEXT THING every day. And, of course, a coach to help keep you moving through the sticky emotional bits.

Coaching for Your Business Building Journey

Here’s how I can support you

Focus & Flow Coaching Package

Clear focus. Aligned action. Move forward with intention.

Personalized 1:1 coaching for midlife entrepreneurs who are ready to tackle a specific business, productivity, or mindset goal or challenge—with clarity and purpose.

Together, we’ll clarify your goal, create a strategy that works for you, and identify any roadblocks that might be slowing you down.

Choose the support level that fits your needs, so you can stay focused and energized as you take intentional steps forward with confidence.

A flexible program with three levels to choose from.

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Curious about how coaching works or what it’s like to work with me?

These short answers will give you a sense of my approach and how it might support you.

What is coaching, and how is it different from therapy or consulting?

Coaching is a collaborative process that helps you clarify your goals, make intentional decisions, and take meaningful action. It’s future-focused and grounded in the belief that you’re resourceful, capable, and the expert in your own life and business.

Unlike therapy, which often explores the past and focuses on emotional healing, coaching focuses on where you are now and where you want to go next.

Consultants often provide one-size-fits-all advice. Coaching, by contrast, helps you uncover your own answers and build strategies that align with your goals, values, and strengths. It also offers accountability, encouragement, and space to celebrate your progress along the way.

What is your coaching style or approach?

I combine coaching with practical encouragement, so you’re making progress in a way that feels sustainable and aligned with who you are.

I’ll support and encourage you, but I don’t do feel-good fluff. If I see something that feels off or out of alignment with your goals, I’ll offer feedback gently and with care.

In addition to coaching, I’ll also share insights from my OBM training, always with your permission. My goal is to blend solid business principles with your unique strengths so you can build a business you love—one that supports your life and doesn’t consume it.

At its core, life coaching is about dreaming big, setting meaningful goals, and getting the support you need to bring them to life. Mindset coaching helps you move past limiting beliefs and inner resistance. Productivity coaching supports you in doing more of what matters most. I blend all three to help you set goals, work through what’s in your way, and take the action needed to build your dream business.

What happens in a typical coaching session?

Each session is a focused conversation designed to help you make progress on what matters most to you.

How we begin depends on the package you choose. In Aligned Momentum, we’ll follow pre-defined objectives for the first few sessions. In Focus & Flow, we’ll start by clarifying the specific goal or challenge you’d like to work on.

Sessions are conversational and customized to you. We’ll begin by checking in on your focus area or progress, then explore any challenges, roadblocks, or decisions you’re facing. I’ll ask questions, offer reflections or tools when helpful, and we’ll always end with clear, actionable next steps.

If you’re nervous or unsure what you’ll talk about, that’s totally normal. Part of my role is to guide the conversation, so it stays productive and focused. You don’t need to show up with all the answers, just a willingness to explore what’s on your mind or what’s getting in the way.

How can coaching help me as a midlife entrepreneur?

Midlife can be a powerful time—a season of wanting to build something that feels meaningful, aligned, and truly your own. But that doesn’t mean it’s always clear how to begin, what steps to take next, or how to keep going when doubt or overwhelm creeps in.

Coaching gives you space to pause, reflect, and get clear on what you really want, then take thoughtful, doable steps toward it.

Whether you’re feeling stuck and unsure of what to focus on, or you’re clear on your next steps and want accountability and support staying in aligned action, having a coach can help you move forward with purpose.

How do I know if coaching is right for me?

Coaching is most effective when you’re open to reflection, willing to be challenged, and ready to take responsibility for your growth.

Coaching could be a great fit for you if:
• You’re ready to do the inner and outer work—not just talk about what you want, but take meaningful steps toward it.
• You’re open to feedback, honest with yourself, and willing to shift patterns or behaviors that are no longer serving you.
• You value growth and want a supportive space to explore new approaches, gain clarity, and move forward with intention.

Coaching might not be the right fit if:
• You’re hoping someone else will give you all the answers without exploring what actually works for you.
• You feel stuck but aren’t yet ready or willing to try something different.
• You don’t believe change is possible or aren’t ready to take personal responsibility for your choices.

Still unsure?

That’s completely okay. Sometimes the best way to know is simply to experience it. That’s why I offer a free strategy session—so you can see what coaching feels like and whether it’s the right next step for you.

Apply for a Free Strategy Session

“Before working with Karen I was in total overwhelm. Karen took my total overwhelm and helped me to clearly see the most immediate path and the next steps which allowed me to focus on the next ONE thing. Because of that I was able to actually take action, move forward and get things done. What I loved most was that Karen brought all of this knowledge PLUS compassion and care. I felt heard, understood and she made me feel confident in my ability to get done what I needed. I would highly recommend Karen and her services!”

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“Karen is extremely passionate about coaching and fully invests in the clients she works with. She creates space that allows you to explore whatever answers you’re seeking, and her insightful, thought-provoking questions—that come from genuine curiosity and care—help you land on your answers with clarity and power. I have never met anyone who cares about coaching, and coaching WELL, the way Karen does. If you haven’t booked a session yet, what are you waiting for? Go do it now. Cheers to your growth!”

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