Karen Otazo is a global executive coach and author.
How do you know you are Living Smart?
“Let’s go back to you do something for your mind, your body, and your spirit every day. You know that with your mind that you are curious, that you're reading, or learning. You know with your body that you’re taking supplements that you’re eating right, whatever you may be doing.” - Karen Otazo
On Living Smart she’ll discuss skills to better manage your career.
Biography
Dr. Karen Otazo is a consultant and global executive coach for multinational companies worldwide with more than twenty-five years of experience “Mentoring the Mentors” to maximize the effectiveness of leadership in organizations in the United States, China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Singapore. She is fluent in English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, and Mandarin Chinese.
She is also a business author with books such as THE TRUTH ABOUT MANAGING YOUR CAREER and THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING A LEADER along with numerous articles. She has also done countless interviews and keynote speaking engagements worldwide with a committed involvement in Vital Voices Global Partnership which empowers women through leadership skills.
She is also the co-founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, which she founded alongside her husband, former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister. Otazo lends her knowledge in promoting U.S. energy security solutions for the nation. The organization provides affordable energy supplies, essential infrastructure, sustainable environmental policy and public education on energy issues. Otazo’s work as an author, consultant, and public advocate help others draw knowledge about the business world and present fundamental ideas for entrepreneurs to manage their own businesses. She holds a doctorate in Human Resources Development and two degrees in Linguistics. She lives with her husband in Houston Texas.
Quotes
If you want to be happy, set a goal that connects your thoughts, liberates your energy and inspires your hopes.
Andrew Carnegie
We don't see things as they are; we see things as we are.
Anais Nin
Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't.
Pete Seeger
A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one's own path, not chasing after the dreams of others.
Chin Ning Chu
None of us can change our yesterdays, but all of us can change our tomorrows.
Colin Powell
Related Websites
1. www.globalleadershipnetwork.org
2. www.citizensforaffordableenergy.org
Organizations
1. Global Leadership Network
2. Citizens for Affordable Energy
3. Vital Voices Global Leadership
4. Tahirih Justice Center
Publications/Books
I’m Really Listening Even if I’m Not Looking at You: Learn How Our Brain Work With Our Senses
Karen Otazo
The Truth about Being a Leader
Karen Otazo
The Truth about Managing Your Career
Karen Otazo
Leave Happy: Making the Elegant Executive Transition
Sheryl Spanier, Dr. Karen Otazo
Staying Power: Executive Fit and Flex
Sheryl Spanier, Dr. Karen Otazo
Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking
Malcolm Gladwell
The Tao of Coaching: Boost Your Effectiveness at Work by Inspiring and Developing Those around You
Max Landsberg
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Doris Kearns Goodwin
You Can Have What You Want: Proven Strategies for Inner and Outer Success
Michael Neill
On Becoming a Leader: The Leadership Classic
Warrin Bennis
The Tipping Point: How Little Things can make A Big Difference
Malcolm Gladwell
How to Say It for Women: Communicating with Confidence and Power Using the Language of Success
Phyllis Mindell
Contact Information
Name: Dr. Karen Otazo
Phone: 713-523-7333
E-mail: Karen@otazo.com
Website: www.otazo.com, www.globalleadershipnetwork.com
By Mail: 1302 Waugh Dr. No. 708 Houston, TX 77019-3908
