What do people say about me? I feel honored and blessed to have received the following written testimonials and award nominations. I'm still humbled and surprised me that people are so kind in referring me and promoting me.
Connecting people, mentoring and supporting women, and creating communities of collaboration are a few of my passions. As the Idea Coach, I have the pleasure of working with many exceptional people to help them in their journey to advance their business, create new possibilities, and lead the extraordinary lives they deserve.
Here is what these awesome people have to say...
From Get Client’s NOW! Workshop
From Barb Marco Hurley-Marco Data Processing
“Your commitment to seeing others succeed was truly "felt" by myself. I couldn't sleep past 4:00 AM this morning because I wanted to get back to work (I am not an early morning person). I have been impressed and inspired by everything I have seen you do. I have come away with a new respect for networking. The think tank atmosphere and warm referrals were sooooo productive. The bottom line, is that in my work-from-home world, I had run out of ideas. The ideas are flowing again, as well as the enthusiasm.
THANK YOU!”
St. Louis Comm. College-Women Entrepreneurs Program-Volunteer
From Monica Powell-Dottie’s Kitchen-St. Peters, MO
“I enjoyed all the speakers we had at the Saturday seminars. The person who had a profound affect on me was Karen Hoffman. Do you remember the commercial, “When E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen.”? That is the way I feel about Karen; when she speaks, I listen.”
Shannon Dunbar-Work X-St. Louis, MO
“What I liked most was the way you freely gave SUCH great ideas to Jessica, the low-carb store. I can't wait to find my passion and hopefully get the same kind of advise. I can't think of anything negative about your presentation, you are inspiring. You have that special knack for cutting through somebody else's clutter and getting straight to the important stuff. Over the years I have been to several AMA training seminars so I have listened to a lot of good and bad speakers. You were better than any of their good ones.”
Creative Coaching Circles Program
Michele Burghardt-Azione' Marketing, St. Louis, MO
“The help and the support of Creative Coaching Circles really made a difference for me. This is the first time I have gotten a contract signed for this large of an amount. I am so excited I wanted to share it with all of you. I feel this bit of success belongs to all of us!”
Donna Gamache-The Party Professionals, St. Louis, MO
“Creative Coaching Circles has changed the way I think about myself and the potential that is within me to succeed in business and life. Karen, Barb and Evonne brought such energy and foresight to our sessions.
From Joy of Goals Workshop
Cindy Elking-Quintessential Catering, LTD. St. Charles County, MO
http://qcater.com
“Karen, you are a fabulous facilitator. I can't tell all of you how much I gained from it and how helpful all of your insights and advice have been. I've come away with a new sense of purpose and commitment -- a real I CAN DO IT feeling, and I can't tell you how awesome that feels.”
Mighty Manifestor’s-MasterMind Group
Jacqueline Cook-Kinesiologist
“Karen is brilliant! Through her incredible perception and keen insight she is easily able to identify problems and offer numerous creative solutions. She thinks "outside the box" and the ideas never quit coming. She is inspired and inspiring. What a great help!”
Linda Binns, Harmony Inside and Out
www.harmonyinandout.com
“I want to know that who you are really makes a difference. You impact so many people in a positive way. Think of all the things I would not be doing if it weren't for you encouraging, supporting and pushing me. You help to bring out the absolute BEST in people, because you can see it in all of us. It's a very rare thing for someone to see the best in someone else - but you do it all the time. THANK YOU for being in my life. Specifically-you have helped me to get clarity and focus with my business; you are a wonderful idea person and have helped me to achieve things that I would never have thought possible; my business has increased and you have helped me to think bigger and see more possibilities. You not only have ideas but you know how to put them into operation and you have the contacts and resources that can help you achieve just about anything.”
Misc. Volunteering, Consulting
Billie Bright- Vice President-Dale Carnegie Training-St. Louis, MO
www.carnegiestl.com
“I have known Karen Hoffman for a little over a year and have worked with her on two different boards (ESPW [Encouraging, Supporting, and Promoting Women] and SPA St. Louis [Sales Professionals Association]). Karen is a fantastic “idea person”. She always thinks outside the box and her creativity never ceases to amaze me. She works tirelessly and always finds the time to help others. You would be hard pressed to find a person with a broader network. She seems to know everyone and is very well connected. Karen not only thinks “big” but acts on her ideas and dreams as was evidenced by her ability to attract the author of “Pay It Forward”, Catherine Ryan Hyde to come to St. Louis for the first anniversary of ESPW. “
Carla Grewe-HomeSource Home Builders, Eureka, MO
www.homesourcecustomhomes.com
“We have had so many employees or consultants come to work with our company and the quality of their ideas and proposals pale in comparison to the thoughts that Karen has had right off the top of her head. I believe this a direct result of her basic personality type in that she always wants to help people and looks for win-win situations that benefit all parties involved not just one side. I have no hesitation in recommending Karen for any type of role where her creativity, energy, and enthusiasm could be utilized to help others.”
Lois Creamer-Book More Business, St. Louis, MO
www.bookmorebusiness.com
“I have appreciated your Herculean efforts regarding the formation of the Sales Professional association-St. Louis. Without your involvement, we would never have made it happen. Specifically, your networking skills and administrative/organizational skills were just what we needed! You challenged us to get on board with the new mission of the group, and we responded. I know the reason we responded was because of how much effort we saw YOU putting into the project. Rare is the combination of a “people person” and a skilled administrator. You are both! In today’s business world it is rare when others deliver what they promise, but you not only met the expectations of the group, you clearly exceeded them. I would, without reservation, recommend you to any professional interested in improving the success of their business success is what you are all about.”
Jean Walters-Consultant
www.spiritualtransformation.com
“It is my observation that your passion is helping people, and particularly women, in business. You do this by providing encouragement, networking, supplying information, making connections, cheerleading, and stimulating motivation in a variety of ways. You possess skill, enthusiasm, business acumen and passion—all of which make you a unique and wonderful consultant.”
Judy Ryan-Expanding Human Potential, St. Louis, MO
www.expandinghumanpotential.com
“Karen Hoffman is truly an amazing and rich resource for any person or organization that is proactively seeking to identify, create and develop a business or significant presence in the marketplace. Her title of “IDEA Coach” is very apt for her as she is powerfully persistent in her helpfulness, while functioning in her role in networking, marketing and professional strategist for the benefit of her clients.
Karen’s quick thinking and take-charge attitude has served her well as she supports a wide range of individuals and organizations in pursuit of their goals and dreams. To date, Karen has an unprecedented track record in the barter industry, a successful publishing history, a key role in establishing a highly successful women’s business support infrastructure and many, many other notable ventures. I highly recommend her for any project in which innovation, collaboration, creativity and passion is of significance!”
Pam Carissimi, Small Office Solutions
“You have been a tremendous inspiration to me. You are always upbeat and positive and always find time to take a few moments out of your day to help. Your creativity and ability to brainstorm ideas amaze me and have been such a support to me in my business. One of your gifts is that you have a tremendous ability to make things happen and generate such energy and enthusiasm. Thanks for being not only a business colleague and supporter but a true friend.”
Aprille Trupiano- Millionaire Incubator Program
“Thank you is not nearly enough for all your generosity, energy, creative ideation, contagious passion and commitment to people. You are such a gift!”
Janet Dittrich-Future Entrepreneur
“A conversation with Karen is like a brainstorming session with 100 people! Ideas that you never thought would think of flow easily, naturally and abundantly from her. She'll pull your dreams right out of the box into reality! She shares her gift with humor, enthusiasm and sincerity. Anyone wanting to explore ways to put their dreams into reality will want to spend time taking to Karen.”
Rebekah Wood
“The information and contacts you suggested were wonderful. You are an inspiration to those who are just beginning.”
Sandy Brickey-Life Empowerment
“Karen Hoffman is a wonderful resource! I have used her many times to help me promote several different business ideas. She is incredibly creative, and knowledgeable about marketing and barter. Her great desire to see others be successful is her strongest asset. She is a very caring and loving individual who is dedicated to making the business world a more cooperative and supportive environment. We are blessed to have her presence in St. Louis.”
Marilyn Westenberger-My Girlfriend Gina
www.mygirlfriendgina.com
“You are one of the most upbeat and positive women I know. When I see what an impact on your group of friends and organization that you helped start, all I can say is WOW and HIGHER. Your ideas are always endless and overflowing. You have opened the recesses of my mind and made me ask more questions and think aboutwhat I want before I leave this world.”