Karen Bentlage
EOS Implementer for business owners and leadership teams
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $290 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsLeadership and team buildingStartups and foundersTeam performanceLeadership developmentConflict and difficult conversationsAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths) |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Guilford, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | Certified EOS Implementer; Certified in Conflict Resolution; DiSC certified; 5 Dysfunctions certified |
| Practice | Outpace |
Karen Bentlage is a Certified EOS Implementer who helps business owners and their leadership teams get aligned and execute. She started, scaled and exited four businesses before coaching. She also served as president of EO Connecticut and was the first woman to hold that role. Karen works with companies in Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She holds certifications in conflict resolution, DiSC and The 5 Dysfunctions.
What Karen helps with
Karen works on getting a whole company aligned on its vision and plan. She also builds focus, discipline and accountability across the team.
- Getting everyone in the company on the same page about direction and plan
- Building focus, discipline and accountability
- Executing on the company vision every day
- Building a more cohesive and healthy leadership team
- Scaling a growing business
- Implementing EOS in a company
Who Karen works with
Karen works with business owners and their leadership teams. Her clients are growth-oriented owners who want a strong team and a clear plan. Her past clients include a grocery chain, a swim school, a construction company and a healthcare products business.
How Karen works
Karen uses EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, to guide companies. Her work centers on aligning everyone around one vision and plan. She adds focus, discipline and accountability so the team executes daily. She also uses DiSC and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team to help leaders work as a cohesive team.
Background and qualifications
Karen started, scaled and exited four businesses before becoming an EOS Implementer. She was a member of EO Connecticut for 13 years and served as the first female president of the Connecticut chapter. She is certified in EOS, conflict resolution, DiSC and The 5 Dysfunctions. She also works as a facilitator and speaker, and she splits her time between Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Karen Bentlage pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- Keynotes and workshops for business owners and leaders
Karen Bentlage reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a former business founder who exited four companies and was the first woman to lead the EO Connecticut chapter.
Best for growth-focused business owners who want their leadership team aligned and accountable.
Common questions
How much does Karen Bentlage charge?
Coaching with Karen runs $160 to $290 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Karen Bentlage help with?
Karen Bentlage helps with getting everyone in the company on the same page about direction and plan, building focus, discipline and accountability, executing on the company vision every day and building a more cohesive and healthy leadership team.
Is Karen Bentlage certified?
Karen Bentlage lists: Certified EOS Implementer; Certified in Conflict Resolution; DiSC certified; 5 Dysfunctions certified.
Does Karen Bentlage give talks and workshops?
Yes. She delivers keynotes and workshops for groups of growth-oriented business owners and leaders.
Where does Karen Bentlage work?
She is based in Guilford, Connecticut, and also lists Concord, New Hampshire and Boston, Massachusetts.
How do I contact Karen Bentlage?
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