Charles Boakye Nimako left his CEO roles in 2010. Fifteen years later, two different industries made him Board Chairman, 61 days apart.
Karen examines how executive experience becomes a reputation that carries beyond one job or industry—and why visible evidence of judgement matters when new opportunities emerge.
Karen examines how executive experience becomes a reputation that carries beyond one job or industry—and why visible evidence of judgement matters when new opportunities emerge.
Drawing on her experience alongside senior executives, Karen explores why strong performance does not always translate into promotion, recognition or a reputation that grows with your career.
What happens when the referrals slow down? Karen makes the case for documented, accessible proof that lets someone outside your existing network understand your capability.
For founders returning to Ghana, an active LinkedIn presence may not be enough. Karen explores the relationships and follow-up infrastructure that help turn recognition into a business conversation.
A workplace encounter becomes a lesson in how a casual remark can undermine a relationship—and why the reputation you build depends on what happens in everyday interactions.
Through a personal story about unexpected thank-you gifts, Karen explores reciprocity: how useful advice, generosity and thoughtful lead magnets can create trust before a sales conversation.
A search for a property reveals a wider business lesson. Karen considers how transparency, consistency and a credible first impression help buyers feel confident enough to move forward.
A disrupted group trip illustrates the limits of a well-designed process when people treat its rules as optional. Karen connects operational reliability with accountability and leadership.
Karen reflects on the frustration of feeling unheard and the importance of understanding the environment in which you are trying to make your perspective count.