I had the good fortune to manage Katie directly while we worked together at Torch. Katie has such a bright, positive energy and an incredible work ethic. It was a joy to come to work every day and spend time with her on our team calls and to watch her wow customers on external meetings too. During our time together at Torch, Katie was one of my go-to team leaders within our corporate sales group. She was always the first to volunteer to help others, and she provided valuable insights for me when rolling out new concepts or techniques to our team. Katie is fearless in approaching the tougher aspects of sales that are often avoided, too-- (prospecting, cold outreach, sending the perfect message at the perfect time and having a highly organized methodology for everything!) Most of all, Katie is big-hearted and hardworking and it shines through in everything she does. It would be an honor to work with her again!

Katie has been a tremendous help to my job search. She approaches the process of helping her clients objectively with grace and compassion. Her knowledge and insight into today's recruiting practices has helped me have confidence with my job search, knowing I've got the best tools optimized to help me. She quickly and efficiently assisted me with my resume, LinkedIn profile, and interview prep to make sure I am ready when the next opportunity comes along. I highly recommend and endorse Katie for her industry expertise and abilities to help people find their next and best opportunity.

I highly recommend Katie for her outstanding work in resume development, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation. Katie's approach is characterized by immense kindness, consideration, and a keen attention to detail. Her expertise not only boosted my confidence but also provided a competitive advantage. Katie's personalized approach to crafting a targeted resume showcased her commitment to understanding individual career goals. Her proficiency in optimizing LinkedIn profiles resulted in a compelling and professional online presence. Furthermore, her interview preparation and insightful feedback proved invaluable in refining my communication skills. Engaging her services is a transformative journey toward professional success. I wholeheartedly endorse Katie McCollum for anyone seeking exceptional career development support.

Katie is wonderful. She's organized, professional, and knowledgeable. She's also very personable and you can tell she cares not just about the work she is doing, but the people she is working with. So appreciated all the helpful advice she provided.

Katie provided exceptional support in refining my resume, optimizing my LinkedIn profile, and preparing me for interviews. Her personalized 1-on-1 guidance helped me stand out among other applicants, and within just two weeks, I received multiple job offers. I'm incredibly grateful for Katie's dedication and expertise in helping me land my dream job!

I had the pleasure of attending the train the trainer 3 science session with Karen Nutter. It was a wonderful two days of learning and networking with new colleagues. Karen was not only informative, she made the learning fun. In addition, the training and videos were realistic to what HR professionals face when working with employees. If you're looking for a great way to understand how to find applicant for a role, communications, how to handle disputes among two colleagues, working with others, you can't go wrong! -Merideth Creecy

Karen is a role model to those she trains. Her vibrant energy and knowledge regarding emotional intelligence and the communication skills needed by leaders creates a strong learning environment. She listens well, identifies stake holders, and then customizes an approach for a leader and/or a group. -Jane Dailey President and Senior Consultant JDFOCUS LLC

I had the privilege of meeting Karen last year. We had a meeting where she showed her incredible ability to read people's behaviors and motivators (on me of course) and I was very intrigued. I was actually working on improving my ability to motivate team members when I met with her, so the timing was perfect. She suggested that if I really wanted to sharpen my motivational skills, that I should attend her "Train the Trainer" Session on Behaviors and Motivators. I registered for the course without hesitation. The two-day course was well worth the time invested. I could not have been more satisfied with the training, and the presentation of information by Karen was second-to-none. I would strongly recommend this course to any HR Professional or Business Executive looking to improve their understanding of behaviors and motivators, and who are looking to take that knowledge and add it to their professional skill set. -David Yencarelli, PMP, CHST · President/CEO at American Electrical Contracting Inc.

Love the Book!!!!! Read it on the plane. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

Yes!!! I like that it suggests a plan (that is flexible) and is full of nuggets of knowledge (and not fluff). To the point and keeps my interest.

Karen Nutter, founder of CBK Advising has incredible professionalism, leadership and presentation abilities and because of this I’m excited to read her second book. Just talking to Karen give me insights so I’m sure her book will give me even more ammunition to drive sales as an entrepreneur.

Karen Nutter has provided leadership training for my team and her professionalism, content, leadership, and engaging presentation ability are outstanding! My team studied her first book, EQ, before the training and has gained so much valuable knowledge and immediately improved their communication and approach skills. The entire team is incredibly excited to read her new book!

I am a school teacher and this has been the most challenging year of my career with the stress of the pandemic, different rules and regulations trying to keep my students safe and also concerned about my own health! Overall this crazy time has brought plenty of fear and stress into my life. Karen’s experience as a life coach has helped me personally and professionally! Can’t wait to dive into Her new book for some guidance!

I have had the privilege of participating in several programs facilitated by Karen and always find them to be educational, interactive, and very pertinent to my job as the HR Director for Family Care Partners.  

I think emotional intelligence is a concept that is very foreign to most people but critical to one's success. Karen's book brings to life the affects (both positive and negative) that a person's emotional intelligence can have on one's outcomes. She explains how to identify your weaknesses and better yet how to improve on them. Emotional intelligence is not a skill you are either born with or not. It is a developed skill that you can improve on constantly and your success will grow with these added skills.

This is an excellent first book from a life coach who helps clients learn and use the power of emotional intelligence in their work and in their relationships to improve their lives. Emotional Intelligence, the author points out, can be learned and improved upon; it is as important as IQ in whatever your idea of success may be, and can be measured. These facts alone are very compelling and provide much food for thought. Emotional Intelligence is a Big Topic these days, one that is gaining more and more recognition. There are many credible books by a variety of authors that discuss it from a somewhat academic viewpoint, which is very helpful. But I enjoy the way Ms. Nutter uses a personable narrative to present the components of emotional intelligence and its benefits, citing anecdotes and case studies from her coaching practice. This approach, combined with research based knowledge, helps make the topic a bit easier to relate to for many of us. The author includes some specific advice on how to handle challenging people and situations - not only for those in leadership positions but for those who simply want to be better at understanding themselves and others. Communicating in a way that leads to the most desirable results is something we can all use!

I loved this book. I could see myself in some of the stories but better yet, it helped me to see my employees in a better light. A must read for business owners and managers.

• Great Read for those striving to be better Leaders. Easy to Read and Understand. Karen gives practical suggestions that take you step by step in different situations that you may encounter in work and in life to obtain better results.

While you may think you already have plenty of emotional intelligence, "The power of EQ" is masterfully written, and helps you focus on obtaining, or improving such a valuable skill set. I highly recommend this book for people in all walks of life.

In today’s health care industry...The EQ concept balanced with the I Q that that in past was the focus of the selection and trading process fo health care providers is more complicated than we thought.....it’s not just IQ.....

Sometimes we see something but we don't have a name for it yet. When the thing gets a name it can become a powerful force for people to step into. EQ was one of those things for me. Now I can put a name to the thing have seen lacking in the lives of otherwise smart and strong leaders...and in myself. I read The Power of EQ last weekend as part of a quest for personal growth. This book is geared in many ways towards team leaders in organizations and corporations and highlights several examples of how Karen Nutter has been a successful facilitator in creating positive change in dysfunctional teams, but the book also speaks to individuals, like myself, as well. I'm on a quest to become a stronger friend, mother, wife, and mentor to those around me. I underlined passages throughout the book and dog-eared the pages as I read it last weekend, and this weekend went back and reviewed those lessons. The book covers so much in a small package. It is worth every penny I paid for it. My favorite chapter is 9: Social Awareness for Leadership, Empathy Means Listening. I highly recommend getting a copy.

"Through Karen's coaching and team building workshops, I have seen marked improvement in my Chief Clinical Officer and multiple director level leaders."

“Karen is an incredibly talented and technically savvy HR professional with a strong commitment and passion to serving her clients’ needs and inspiring their teams to success. She is specialist in assessment techniques for hiring and team building.  Her workshop ‘ Advanced Buyers’ Signal’ designed to help sales individuals and teams learn how to identify and work with different behavioral styles to increase customer relations and close more sales is one among the best training class I have taken.  Karen enthusiasm is contagious and an asset to those around her. She is quickly trusted by all who meet her and because of that she can leverage relationships and drive results in her field.  I look forward to collaborating with Karen more in the future.”

"I highly recommend CBK Advising to any business owner who would like to improve their skills in communication with others and more effectively communicate with their team. I met Karen Nutter years ago and decided to join her Mastermind group for business guidance. This group continues to inspire me and help me make better business choices. The Mastermind Group also allows me to give input to other participants. Karen is extremely insightful and gracious and I highly recommend her, CBK Advising and particularly the Mastermind Group!"  

CBK Advising’s mastermind group helped me recognize DISC styles at work with, and between my peers. Our different styles helped us get feedback from all perspectives. We bonded and also became more accountable to each other throughout the year. With CBK Advising's guidance and advanced facilitation skills, they were able to support our growth as successful business owners. They let nothing slip in our communication and participation within the group. This made for great group dynamics.

CBK Advising is one of a kind. I had the privilege of recently attending their Buyers Signals workshop. There were so many great takeaways in just a couple short hours. By implementing their techniques, I made a sale (within a week of attending the workshop). CBK Advising is compassionate and truly cares about helping people maximize their potential. I would highly recommend everyone attend their workshops.