Karen Lum
Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia
A legacy building expert, Karen challenges people to think about every interaction having a positive, lasting impact – supporting clients to do more than they thought possible.
Career history
Formerly a C-Suite executive and now leadership coach, Karen utilises her past experience in management, leadership and corporate branding to help her clients prosper and thrive in their careers and their lives
With 25 years corporate experience – and with regional roles in both Europe and Asia Pacific – she can truly claim to be a global executive having developed business strategies across nearly 50 countries. Karen has coached executives in a range of industries including fashion, financial services, communications, technology, pharmaceuticals, start-ups and retail. She is also a speaker coach having supported speakers at TedxWomen events in Hong Kong.
Coach expertise
As Chief Communications Officer for an MNC, Karen’s role was to enhance a corporate’s brand and reputation. As an execitive coach, her focus is now on people – building careers, presence, self belief and confidence. She lives her life’s purpose by supporting others to be successful.
What people are saying about Karen Lum at Turningpoint
Karen is warm, engaging and quietly confident. Supportive and non-judgmental, she always comes from a place of kindness, allowing others to feel ‘heard’ in her presence.
Coach experience
- Certified coach by ICF – PCC Level (2015)
- ACE Coaching Certification (North America)
- Emotional Intelligence certified profiling
Career history
- Chief Communications Officer, DDB Group Asia Pacific
- Senior European Marketing Communications Manager, Sony
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Marketing, University of NSW, Australia
Other commitments
- Women in Leadership
- Start-ups and incubators
An (incredible) international coaching and transformation consultancy, dedicated to developing authentic, innovative and collaborative leadership among executives, entrepreneurs, teams and organisations.
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Turningpoint specialises in leadership and executive coaching, both individual and group-based.