Karen R. McDaniel

Dr. KAREN R. MCDANIEL is founder of Empowering Executives, a leadership consulting and executive coaching company. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior, she spent over twenty years in academia before transitioning to full-time executive coaching and consulting. Dr. McDaniel specializes in authentic leadership development, communication strategies, and creating win-win outcomes for organizations and individuals. Dr. McDaniel holds multiple certifications in leadership development, behavioral assessments, and executive presence and has coached executives across diverse industries including hospitality, healthcare, athletics, and nonprofit sectors. She has served on numerous boards, including as Chair of her local Chamber of Commerce, United Way, and NCAA FARA Executive Committee, and has participated in numerous local, state, and national leadership programs. She is a sought-after speaker on leadership, authenticity, and professional development.