Our Commitment
CEOs operate in an environment of constant complexity, competing priorities, and relentless decision pressure. We exist to help CEOs cut through that noise and architect enterprise value with clarity and discipline.
Execution is not a tactical problem—it is an enterprise design challenge. Most leadership teams struggle not because they lack strategy, but because strategy, operating models, decision rights, and accountability are not structurally aligned. That misalignment is where enterprise value is lost.
We partner with CEOs to build alignment at the system level: the First Team, decision architecture, operating cadence, and execution ownership. When those elements are designed intentionally, execution becomes predictable, scalable, and value-creating.
That is why CEOs work with us—not to work harder, but to build enterprises that work better.
About Karen
Karen Posey is an Enterprise Value Architect who partners with CEOs and boards to build organizations that are strategically aligned, operationally disciplined, and designed for sustained enterprise value. She works at the intersection of governance, strategy, and execution, strengthening the systems that determine long-term performance.
With decades of experience advising Fortune 500 and mid-market companies, Karen is known for simplifying complexity and architecting alignment across strategy, operating models, leadership accountability, and capital deployment. She doesn’t just support growth—she designs the conditions that make enterprise value durable and repeatable.
As CEO and Managing Partner of KP Strategies, she works exclusively with CEOs and their First Teams to remove the structural barriers that dilute enterprise value and slow decision velocity. In the boardroom, she elevates board effectiveness from oversight to value creation by sharpening decision quality, strengthening strategic dialogue, and reinforcing executive accountability.
Karen is a Vistage Certified Speaker, a sought-after keynote presenter and podcast guest, and a trusted advisor to executive teams. She brings cross-industry expertise across healthcare, MedTech, technology, digital Infrastructure, and defense technology.
Grounded in discipline and purpose, Karen is committed to capital stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous learning. Wine is her indulgence, yoga is her anchor, and architecting what endures is her focus.
“I believe that the mountains and the yoga mat are more than just personal passions—they embody the essence of balance, focus, and tranquility that I aim to infuse into every aspect of life.
Just as the peaks and poses keep me grounded, I channel that same devotion into working with visionary CEOs who are shaping the business landscape.”
Proven Expertise in Leadership Success
Karen is the most exceptional consultant I’ve worked with. Her ability to connect the dots, offer meaningful support, and think strategically has been invaluable as I’ve assimilated into the organization. She brings deep expertise in driving quality and operational excellence while aligning strategy with mission, vision, and values. Her insights and partnership have been truly transformative.
Karen did a fabulous job leading a captivating leadership growth webinar for the ConRes Connected Women’s Group. Her ability to drive engagement and collaboration within our enterprise was incredibly valuable for our employees. We appreciated her wealth of stories, experience, and insight. We can see why C-Suite executives trust her expertise when trying to galvanize their leaders. We look forward to having her again!
The ‘Six Things Only the CEO Can Do’ workshops were incredibly valuable—each session helped the CEOs in our groups refocus on the responsibilities only they can own while empowering their First Teams to do the same. Karen’s thought-provoking questions created an environment where we learned as much from her as from one another, and her real-world examples made the content especially impactful. The sessions challenged us to be more intentional in communicating our leadership perspectives, enhancing our effectiveness as well as that of our First Teams, and strengthening our operating rhythms. We left with clear, actionable insights and practical strategies to elevate our daily leadership. I would highly recommend her.
Karen Posey did a phenomenal job guiding our Denver Women’s Network through an engaging and thought-provoking workshop on Intentional Presence. Her session sparked meaningful conversation and deep self-reflection, reminding us of the power of leading with clarity, purpose, and authenticity. We would highly recommend Karen for any group looking to be inspired and equipped to lead from their center.
At our first Executive Retreat, Karen set the tone for trust and collaboration among leaders who hadn’t worked closely before. More than a facilitator, she was a strategic partner—shaping the agenda, equipping us with practical tools, and ensuring we achieved our goals. Her ability to synthesize insights and lead meaningful dialogue made a lasting impact. I highly recommend her.
Karen did a fabulous job leading a highly interactive Women’s CEO Workshop on “The Things That Only a CEO Can Do!” Her focus on Vision Clarity and Personal Effectiveness provided our female CEOs with valuable insights, best practices, and tangible next steps. I can see why mid-market CEOs trust her expertise in driving predictable, rapid growth. I highly recommend KP Strategies to any CEO looking to remove the obstacles that hinder their growth.
Karen provided incredible thought leadership and valuable insight to our female CEOs. Her experience running a MedTech Start up as well as her experience helping mid-market CEO’s remove the hard stuff that gets in the way of predictable, rapid growth was invaluable to our organization.
Karen Posey delivered an exceptional keynote at this year’s Best of Breed Conference. Right from the start, her extensive experience with mid-market CEOs and C-Suite executives stood out. Karen’s unique talent for breaking down complex business challenges and offering real, actionable strategies left our audience both energized and inspired.
Her powerful insights on Vision Clarity, First Team Cohesion, and Personal Effectiveness in driving intentional growth really struck a chord. Karen’s authenticity and dynamic style kept the audience fully engaged, and everyone left with clear, practical steps they could apply right away.
Karen delivered a fabulous workshop for our CEO group, setting the tone for a day of valuable discussions on the things only a CEO can do! Her experience as a CEO brought credibility and sparked thought-provoking insights on building high-performing teams and enhancing personal effectiveness.
The session energized and motivated our members, providing actionable strategies that laid the foundation for deeper conversations throughout the day.
Karen’s expertise, engaging delivery, and practical approach made a lasting impact. I highly recommend her for any CEO group looking to elevate their leadership and focus on what truly matters.
Karen exceeded expectations leading a captivating Leadership Growth Workshop for the JP Morgan Chase Ladies of Denver. Her wealth of stories, experience, and insight proved invaluable to all attendees. It’s evident why C-Suite executives trust her expertise to streamline the complexities hindering intentional growth. I would highly recommend her.