Zenora shifted from scarcity-based fear to abundance-based confidence in handling challenges and conflict.
I used to be afraid of drama because of the win/lose dynamics of scarcity thinking. IAMX takes you into a whole new world of abundance where, instead of being afraid, you can riff with confidence about challenges and conflict. It’s completely changed the way I handle things. I get so excited to share because I know how to connect the dots between what I want and what others need. I’m empowered from within — I create my own power — so it’s easy to let go of worrying about what other people will think.
Peter achieved his business goal of establishing a team culture that now sustains profitable growth on their own:
Karen guided us through a leadership transition and developed our internal team to the point where our people are now sustaining the momentum completely on their own. We’re more effectively handling the challenges that used to derail us and have achieved my primary goal: profitable and stable growth.
Anthony witnessed dramatic personal transformations that inspired him to get his whole team on board:
I watched people go through Karen’s leadership program and saw personal transformations so dramatic I wondered: who was the real person, before or after? When I experienced it myself, I understood why people emerged with a completely different outlook, especially around handling challenges. Now my goal is to get this to everyone in our organization.
Tracy transformed from helpless to empowered, creating the best period in company history through proactive ownership and honest communication:
I had been feeling helpless at work, waiting for someone to fix the situations that were making me unhappy. Now I can be as happy and powerful as I want. I just have to be willing to own my outcomes, proactively ask for what I want with an open heart, and trust myself to have whatever conversations I need to get where I want to go. This shift in honesty and ownership has led to the best chapter in our company’s history, both financially and from a morale standpoint. IAMX is the best ROI we’ve ever had with a training program, hands down.
Mike learned to assess energy investment wisely and handle drama constructively without making people wrong.
IAMX has given us a common language to name where we’re spending our energy and assess whether it’s a wise investment, without making people feel bad or wrong in the process. Before IAMX, it was confusing because some people thrive on drama: they either create it or respond passively to it. Now we deal with workplace drama in a constructive way.
Suzanne gained confidence with challenging personalities using mindfulness, reducing stress.
I wasn't fully confident dealing with certain personalities, even though I had the knowledge and tools to handle most situations. After working with IAMX, I now evaluate a situation before I respond. I’m listening differently, which has reduced the stress in my work and home life. As a result, I’m now able to lead and complete initiatives that were previously stalled. I now have the confidence and credibility that allows for better results, both for me and my organization.
Suzanne learned to lead through listening and trust-building rather than force, creating win-win outcomes for all stakeholders.
We had a project that was completely stuck, so I was asked to coach and lead it. I could have forced it forward, but instead decided to lead it using IAMX principles. So I showed up as a learning leader, being present and listening. I knew I needed to build trust with our subject matter expert, so I promised him we would honor his needs and concerns because we were working for each other. That's exactly what happened. The project moved forward in a way where we ALL got what we needed, and that was based on me NOT pushing it through but instead taking a step back and pausing to really listen.
Patricia overcame conflict avoidance to express her true needs and ask bold questions, becoming a happier, more confident leader.
Before, I was struggling to express myself and wasn't speaking up because I wanted to avoid conflict. I’m no longer afraid of speaking my true wants and needs, and even ask bold questions. Now I can be me. I’m happier, I’m a better leader, I’m more honest, and confident. IAMX helped me uncover strengths I didn't know I had by focusing on the human side of leadership.
Karen created a thriving business aligned with her values, achieving financial independence and joy:
Through IAMX, I gained clarity that helps me carefully choose my clients and projects to make sure they nourish my soul and align with my purpose — which ultimately serves my clients very well. I absolutely love the freedom and flexibility that comes from working on my own. Seven years later, I’ve created a lifestyle with a clear path to financial independence that’s full of joy and honors who I am and my natural flow of energy
Zenora shifted from scarcity-based fear to abundance-based confidence in handling challenges and conflict:
I used to be afraid of drama because of the win/lose dynamics of scarcity thinking. IAMX takes you into a whole new world of abundance where, instead of being afraid, you can riff with confidence about challenges and conflict. It’s completely changed the way I handle things. I get so excited to share because I know how to connect the dots between what I want and what others need. I’m empowered from within — I create my own power — so it’s easy to let go of worrying about what other people will think.
Mike learned to optimize team performance through clear priorities, communication, and accountability.
We had to make the most of the talent we had. The key was having clarity about what’s most important in day-to-day work and communicating that clearly. I encouraged my people to speak up and share concerns so that we could get the right people doing the right work, especially when things were slipping through the cracks. We’ve now gotten to a place where everyone shows up accountable for doing their best work, and we rely on each other to stay the course.
York experienced personal care combined with challenge, developing confidence to address difficult situations as a better leader.
IAMX instilled confidence and determination in me by creating an environment where it’s comfortable to address difficult, important challenges. I’m a better person, employee, and leader as a result.
Melissa learned to approach time abundantly and strategically, making progress on the most important work.
Running short on time was our biggest struggle. IAMX taught us to pause and get more strategic. We then made progress on our most important work instead of just staying busy.
Kelley learned to navigate difficult situations by staying true to her values, improving listening and spreading positive energy.
I felt like I wasn't being heard and had to do things just because I was told to. Now I can be in a tricky situation and navigate it by sticking with my values and strengths. As a result, I can listen more, absorb what others are saying, spread positive energy, and look at the big picture. We all need a change and IAMX does that!
John's team moved from fear-based behavior to courageously advocating for customers, creating a quality-focused culture.
We wanted our culture to include a quality mindset where we take a stand for our customers by doing everything we can really do for them, instead of focusing on looking good or being afraid of being fired. Now we're willing to fight for our customers instead of playing it safe. IAMX gave us a great foundation to create this culture by making it work for us — by making it our own.
Jackie transformed her relationship with change from exhausting to manageable, resulting in consistent project completion.
IAMX laid the groundwork that allowed me to think differently and accept change as a normal part of the work day. Change used to be exhausting and stressful, but now it’s manageable.
Vickie learned to set honest boundaries and work from her strengths, solving problems more effectively.
I was upset when I was asked to fix a problem after I realized it wasn’t something I could do. It was hard to say no when I actually did want to help. But because of IAMX, I’d learned the importance of being honest, and that I need to work from my gifts. So I spoke up with my boss, set a boundary, and we solved the problem a different way. I’m proud of what I’ve learned — its even helping me communicate better at home.
Sheila's team broke through perfectionism to focus on progress and learning, completing their stalled project.
Our project got stuck in perfectionism. IAMX helped us get out of our paralysis and shift our focus to learning and making progress. We realized that a finished project would be better than perfection, and that we knew enough to get it done well.
Mike learned to focus on process improvement rather than blame, recognizing that people want to do good work.
It’s easy to blame people when there’s a problem, but 99% of the time it’s a process issue. People WANT to do a good job. We’ve used IAMX tools to organize our thinking, analyze tough situations, and give ourselves a better chance of finding real solutions instead of falling into the easy trap of blame.
Kevin experienced how genuine, authentic leadership creates mutual benefit and accountability in professional relationships.
Karen provides excellent coaching that helps you be genuine while giving tough feedback to colleagues. Her approach engages you in productive discussions that lead to mutual benefit and accountability in relationships.
Suzanne discovered that strong relationships and community drive teams to complete tasks with joy.
I've learned that to be successful in getting things done, we need to first build high trust and strong community, and that it's within conversation is where our cultural genius comes alive.
Mona learned to accept all parts of herself and her teammates, discovering that drama and change signal positive growth:
When I first signed up for the Define Your True Self course, I wasn’t sure what I’d be able to take away from it. Would I have concrete takeaways? Would we, as a team, be honest and open? The answers were a resounding YES. Karen does an exceptional job teaching you to accept all parts of yourself and how they show up both professionally and personally. She helped me realize that change and drama are necessary functions of interpersonal relationships and can be signs of positive things to come within a company. By the end, I felt empowered and accepted.
John transformed resistance from a roadblock into valuable input, making change easier and more sustainable:
Before IAMX, we avoided people who resisted change. Karen taught us to shift into a learner’s mindset instead of always being the experts, and to look at resistance as a chance to learn. This allowed us to involve key stakeholders in our projects — resistance became a task that got addressed instead of being a roadblock. Now those key people are giving input and coming up with solutions, so change is easier and more sustainable.