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Crescendo Leadership Development

Our passion is people; people who have a desire to learn, grow, and develop.

Our mission is to grow people; to help people communicate and engage better at home, work, in life.

Our focus is skill developmentleadership, communication, customer service, building relationships, emotional intelligence, and so much more.

Our philosophy is turning learning into action.

Our promises to you:

  • Provide a positive learning environment by creating a fun and safe place to learn and participants are valued and respected. 

  • Give honest feedback to provide the right feedback to help you grow and reach your potential.

  • Encourage and empower you to create actionable steps to make positive changes in your words, thoughts, and actions.

About Karen

Passionate About Inspiring Others

Karen Schumacher understands what goes into being a business owner, a volunteer, an executive, and personal coach, as well as a mom, wife, sister, daughter.... She has inspired and empowered thousands of people to achieve their goals and work through obstacles holding them back. She has partnered with over 100 companies across the United States for organizational and leadership development since starting her company in 2013.

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Karen has been a volunteer in her community serving on such boards and committees such as Aiming for a Cure; President of the Association for Talent Development Hawkeye Chapter; chaired the National Council on Youth Leadership; dedicated ten years as a Youth Leader for Junior and High School students; and participated on the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Committee. Currently she is involved in Marion Chamber's Leadership in Action, Waypoint Services and is a Make-A-Wish Wish Granter.

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Karen is certified as:

  • Real Colors Certified Facilitator

  • John Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Speaker

  • Executive Coach through the Center for Executive Coaching, recognized through the International Coach Federation

  • DDI Trainer - Development Dimensions International Inc.

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