Amanda Karst
Partner and Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Karst is an engaging leadership coach and business strategist who specializes in helping leaders synthesize their ideas into cohesive action plans, find a greater sense of clarity and direction to guide their decision-making, and navigate moments of transition and change.
Amanda is passionate about working with executives and helping them:
- Enhance their leadership skills
- Set and reach goals
- Find and tap into their purpose
- Embrace their authentic self
An intuitive, holistic, big picture thinker and skilled listener, Amanda not only coaches to the person but the person in the role and excels at helping leaders become comfortable with the uncomfortable, focus on personal and professional growth, and evaluate new opportunities.
As Director of Business Operations at AO, she also collaborates on strategy and takes the lead on business planning and coordination, external communications, marketing and branding, financial operations, implementation and more.
Get to Know Me
- Leadership Coach and Business Strategist
- Board Chair – Conscious Capitalism Washington, D.C.
- MBA, The Johns Hopkins University
- Executive Certificate in Facilitation, Georgetown University
- Masters in IT Project Management, The George Washington University
- Dances in her kitchen and loves pool time with her kids and family dog
Favorite Quote
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This quote by Marianne Williamson reminds me of the significance of being authentic, courageous, and open-hearted; and the power of creating magnificence in life. As a mother, friend, and coach, I appreciate this virtuous cycle—when you step forward and embrace your potential, it invites those watching to do the same.
Favorite Quote
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. . . And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This quote by Marianne Williamson reminds me of the significance of being authentic, courageous, and open-hearted; and the power of creating magnificence in life. As a mother, friend, and coach, I appreciate this virtuous cycle—when you step forward and embrace your potential, it invites those watching to do the same.