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Counseling, Coaching, & Consulting in Washington State | KARIMA Solutions, PLLC
STRATEGIC CONSULTING - AT YOUR P.A.C.E.™
WORKSHOPS. FACILITATION. OPERATIONAL STRATEGY.
Organizations don’t struggle because people don’t care. They struggle because of what’s happening beneath the surface. In communication. In culture. In leadership. In the unspoken stories shaping how people show up every day.
KARIMA focuses on that layer.
KARIMA partners with organizations, teams, and leaders to understand the stories that are shaping their culture, how they impact performance and wellbeing, and how reauthorship can enable them to move forward with greater clarity, alignment, and intention.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM CONSULTING.
Organizations don’t transform through strategy alone.
They transform when the way people think, communicate, and act begins to align.
Our approach to consulting is grounded in the same philosophy that drives all KARIMA work: the stories we live by shape the lives we lead.
We help organizations:
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understand the narratives shaping their culture
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identify patterns driving behavior and outcomes
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align values with real-world practice
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and move forward with intention
CLARITY. ALIGNMENT. EXCELLENCE.
Relevant Strategic Advising
- Short & Long-Term Engagements
Organizations rarely break down all at once. More often, it happens gradually. In leadership transitions that shift direction without clarity. In staff turnover that erodes continuity. In burnout that quietly reshapes how people show up. In cultures that begin to drift from the values they were built on. Over time, what once felt aligned begins to feel fragmented. This is where KARIMA's work lies..
We partner with organizations navigating growth, transition, or disruption, particularly in areas of culture, wellbeing, and organizational trauma. Together, we surface what’s often unspoken, identify the patterns shaping behavior and decision-making, and create a path forward that is both strategic and sustainable. My work blends systems thinking, relational insight, and practical strategy, helping organizations not just diagnose challenges, but move through them with clarity, alignment, and intention.
Core Focus Areas
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Leadership transitions (new leaders, founder shifts, executive turnover)
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Staff burnout, disengagement, or morale decline
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High turnover or difficulty retaining talent
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Culture misalignment between stated values and lived experience
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Organizational restructuring or rapid growth
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Post-layoff or workforce reduction recovery
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Internal conflict across teams or departments
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Lack of clarity in roles, decision-making, or accountability
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Equity, inclusion, and belonging challenges
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Breakdown in communication between leadership and staff
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Mission drift or loss of strategic focus
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Organizations navigating crisis, disruption, or reputational strain
Outcomes / Impact
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Increased clarity in leadership direction and decision-making
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Stronger alignment between values, culture, and daily operations
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Improved staff engagement, morale, and retention
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Healthier communication patterns across teams
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Clearer roles, expectations, and accountability structures
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Reduced internal conflict and more productive tension
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Greater organizational resilience during transition and change
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Re-established trust between leadership and staff
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Stronger connection to mission and purpose
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More sustainable systems that support both performance and wellbeing
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Increased capacity to navigate future disruption with confidence
Change doesn’t stick until the system shifts. KARIMA helps organizations realign from the inside out.
Skilled Facilitation
- Meetings, Retreats, Convenings
Most meetings move quickly. Important conversations get touched on, but not fully explored. Tension is felt, but not named. Decisions are made, but not always aligned. We design and facilitate spaces that slow that down, just enough for something more meaningful to happen. Whether it’s a leadership retreat, team convening, or critical moment of alignment, I create environments where people can think clearly, speak honestly, and engage with purpose.
We help groups:
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navigate tension without avoidance
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move from assumption to shared understanding
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reconnect to purpose and direction
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leave not just with ideas, but with clarity on what comes next
This is not passive facilitation. It’s structured, intentional, and grounded in how people actually communicate, interpret, and make meaning together in real time.
Core Focus Areas
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Leadership retreats focused on alignment and strategy
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Team offsites for culture reset or relationship building
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High-stakes or high-tension meetings
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Strategic planning sessions
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Cross-functional alignment conversations
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Post-conflict or post-crisis team conversations
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Board and governance retreats
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Staff convenings or organizational-wide gatherings
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Visioning and future planning sessions
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Difficult conversations that require neutrality and structure
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Teams stuck in circular or unproductive dialogue
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Spaces where decisions need to be made with clarity and buy-in
Outcomes / Impact
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Clear, aligned direction coming out of meetings and retreats
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Increased trust and openness in group dialogue
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Productive navigation of tension and disagreement
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Shared understanding across teams and stakeholders
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More efficient and effective decision-making
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Increased engagement and participation from all voices
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Conversations that move from surface-level to meaningful
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Clear next steps with ownership and accountability
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Stronger cohesion within leadership and teams
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Greater confidence in how the team communicates and collaborates
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Meetings that feel purposeful, not performative
The right conversation, held the right way, can change everything. KARIMA makes sure it happens.
Workshops & Curriculum Design
Most training delivers information. KARIMA designs experiences that change how people think, communicate, and act. KARIMA curriculum is built to meet people where they are and move them toward deeper awareness, stronger communication, and more intentional action. We develop and deliver customizable trainings across a variety of areas, and every experience is designed to be: engaging enough to hold attention, structured enough to create clarity, and practical enough to be applied immediately.
Use Cases / Focus Areas
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Mental health and wellbeing programming
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Communication and relationship skill-building
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Storytelling, self-talk, and identity development
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Creative writing and narrative exploration
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Personal statement and professional narrative development
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Leadership development programs
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Strategic planning and organizational alignment training
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Fundraising and development training
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Youth and young adult skill-building programs
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Workforce readiness and professional development
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School-based or community-based education initiatives
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Custom curriculum aligned to specific organizational needs
Outcomes / Impact
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Increased participant engagement and retention of material
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Practical skills that can be applied immediately
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Improved communication and relational effectiveness
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Greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence
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Stronger clarity in personal and professional identity
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Increased confidence in navigating challenges and transitions
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Alignment between learning and real-world application
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Programs that feel relevant, engaging, and impactful
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Measurable growth in participant knowledge and behavior
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Sustainable learning experiences that extend beyond the training
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Stronger alignment between organizational goals and participant development
Learning matters when it moves you and moves with you.
KARIMA designs experiences that show up in how people actually live and work.
KARIMA DOESN'T JUST PROVIDE SERVICES
We partner with people and organizations to understand what’s shaping them
and help them move forward with clarity, alignment, and purpose.
Speaking Engagements
- Keynotes, Plenaries, MC Services
The most powerful talks don’t just inform. They shift how people see themselves, their work, and each other. Our speaking experiences are designed to do exactly that: blending insight, storytelling, and performance to create moments that resonate long after the room clears. Whether through a keynote, plenary session, interactive talk, or spoken word performance, the goal is the same: to challenge perspective, to create recognition, to offer language for what people have felt but couldn’t name. And to leave audiences with something they can carry forward; not just inspiration, but application. Each experience is designed to resonate emotionally, challenge perspective, and leave audiences with language and tools they can immediately apply.
Book us for
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Conferences and large-scale events
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Organizational kickoffs or milestone events
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Leadership summits
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Staff development days
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Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion programming
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Youth and young adult engagement events
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Education-focused events (schools, universities)
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Nonprofit and social-impact gatherings
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Faith-based or community-based events
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Events seeking both inspiration and practical takeaway
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Audiences needing re-engagement, motivation, or perspective shift
Outcomes / Impact
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Increased audience engagement and emotional connection
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Shift in perspective around self-talk, story, and behavior
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Greater awareness of how patterns shape outcomes
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Language and frameworks audiences can immediately apply
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Renewed energy, motivation, and sense of possibility
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Stronger connection to purpose and shared mission
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Memorable, resonant experience that extends beyond the event
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Increased openness to growth, reflection, and change
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Audience members feeling seen, understood, and challenged
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Clear takeaways that translate into action after the event
KARIMA speaking experiences give voice to what’s been felt, clarity to what’s been lived,
and direction to what comes next.