Welcome Change LLC specializes in helping organizations and individuals achieve results in the areas of leadership, career development, diversity, and inclusion. We serve a wide range of clients including Fortune 100 companies, mid-size companies, professional services firms, investment firms, and non-profit organizations. Our services include executive coaching, facilitation, and the design of customized learning programs.
Karen J. Watai is the Founder and President of Welcome Change LLC. She is also the author of Lead Your Way: Practical Coaching Advice for Creating the Career You Want. Karen has coached and/or trained individuals from a variety of organizations including Goldman Sachs, New York Life, Kaplan Inc., Comcast, Prudential, HSBC, BET Networks, Tory Burch, DLA Piper, and DREAM (formerly known as Harlem RBI). Her coaching clients include Executives, Partners, Vice Presidents, and managers of corporations, professional services firms, investment funds, and non-profit organizations. She has been a coach for the Global Institute for Leadership Development and Harvard Business School Executive Education.
Karen is currently the Lead Facilitator for the IAB Education Foundation’s iDiverse Task Force. The Task Force is focused on increasing diversity and inclusion in the digital media and advertising industries.
