Karen’s distinctive expertise spans multiple disciplines, blending a 20+ year career with Fortune 100 companies (Microsoft, Oracle) and a life-long practice of bodywork, spirituality and mysticism, and energy healing systems.

With five planets in Pisces, you can say Karen was born with astrology woven into her DNA. She draws inspiration from esoteric symbolism and timeless mythologies shared across civilizations. That foundation, paired with her keen communication style, bring depth, wisdom, and empathy to support you on your path.

Karen helps you slow down, see yourself more clearly, and reconnect with the inner knowing that guides you forward with greater clarity, trust, and alignment.

An engaging speaker, storyteller, and performer, Karen connects through warmth, depth, and authenticity. Invitations to present at professional conferences and serve on expert panels include ConVex North America, Society for Technical Communication, and LocWorld. She is equally at home facilitating conversations with executive leaders and global audiences.

Experience, certifications, and education

  • Wayfinder-Coach-in-Training: Currently pursuing certification in Martha Beck’s Wayfinder Life Coach training program. (Martha Beck, PhD, is a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach, and New York Times bestselling author.)

  • Depth study in esoteric symbolism and archetypal imagery applied to Astrology and other mystic traditions.

  • Singer-songwriter and voice narration artist (www.karenhoran.com).

  • 10 year practice using the tools of coaching, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and energy dynamics to support individuals with chronic pain and trauma; 3 years focus with US military veterans struggling with chronic pain and PTSD.

  • Depth study with Celtic and Peruvian mystics, energy healers, and shamanic ceremonialists.

  • 1st Dan Black Belt, Unified Tae Kwon Do, Denver, Colorado (student and instructor).

  • 20+ year depth study in Zen Buddhism.

  • 30+ year career as a distinguished communications leader in the computer technology sector.

  • Certified Yoga Teacher. Wisdom Flow Yoga. Maui, Hawaii.

  • Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. Colorado School of Energy Studies, Boulder, Colorado.

  • Certified Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado, Denver, Colorado.

  • Certified Energy Healer and Reader, Inner Connection Institute, Denver, Colorado.

  • Certified Reiki Level 1, 2, and Reiki for Animals, Denver, Colorado.

  • Bachelor of Arts, Technical Journalism with emphasis in Broadcast and Video Production and Technical/Specialized Writing, Colorado State University.