Go Be Great with Coach Karena

Purpose is something that is very important to a lot of people. It can be something that drives someone to do what they do, or it can be something that helps them stay on track. For some people, purpose is something that changes over time. What might be important to you now may not so important later on in life...I'm sure we've all been there, right? In this episode, I am sharing some hard truths...

Featured Guest:  Sara Im - How I Survived the Killing Fields AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR & SPEAKER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a survivor of the “Killing Fields in Cambodia,” during the oppressive Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s, Sara speaks to inspire, motivate and encourage others to have hope, more courage, and a positive perspect...

There are so many dreams that we have running right before our eyes and so many aspirations that we hold dear. But self-doubt, discounting ourselves, and discounting the value we have to provide to others can be so much more prevalent. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

This is an episode that originally aired on Richmond Business Radio in May 2021.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richmond Business Radio Karena Calhoun is a North Carolina n...

This was an episode that I released in 2021. I felt it's so paramount that we revisit this idea and really begin to turn it into actionable steps.   Turn Your Mistakes Into Opportunities According to some articles that I’ve read, mistakes can boost your learning if you incorporate a positive mindset about those mistakes. Best of all, there are practical steps you can take to turn errors into...

I will be sharing a recent five-day session that I released on the Secret To Unlocking Your Potential.  Tune in and listen to the last four episodes to learn more about unlocking your peace of mind. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

I will be sharing a recent five-day session that I released on the Secret To Unlocking Your Potential.  Tune in for the next episode to learn more about unlocking your peace of mind. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

I will be sharing a recent five-day session that I released on the Secret To Unlocking Your Potential.  Tune in for the next two episodes to learn more about unlocking your peace of mind. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

I will be sharing a recent five-day session that I released on the Secret To Unlocking Your Potential.  Tune in for the next five episodes to learn more about unlocking your potential. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

I will be sharing a recent five-day session that I released on the Secret To Unlocking Your Potential.  Tune in for the next five episodes to learn more about unlocking your peace of mind. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Some think that having inner strength is innate and is a matter of personality, but this is not so. Every time you use it, you make it stronger for the next time, enabling you to draw on it when needed. Today I'm talking about ways to develop your inner strength to help you overcome adversity and achieve your goals. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Negative self-talk can affect so many areas of life, from personal to professional, nothing is exempt.  When we retrain our brains to choose positivity over the negative thought patterns, we create a more healthy and happy life. The best part about stopping negative self-talk and using positive affirmations is that the power is in our own hands.  After all, we are the only ones in contro...

This isn’t about changing you. This is about learning to love you and being the best version of you possible! Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomplish them? If that’s the case, well, you are not alone! MOST people tend to have dreams and aspirations, but only see the vision of their dream fulfilled, without being able to create a cl...

Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomplish them? If that’s the case, well, you are not alone! MOST people tend to have dreams and aspirations, but only see the vision of their dream fulfilled, without being able to create a clear pathway to actually achieving it. Many people go through life with dreams of becoming something greater th...

Let me say this first...Being a sensitive person isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  There are lots of instances in life that require you to be more in-tune to the feelings of others, a bit more sensitive, and less calloused. Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomplish them? If that’s the case, well, you are not alone! MOST people ten...

HERE’S A THOUGHT...Confidence and Insecurity COULD LOOK LIKE THE “good PERSON” and “bad PERSON” sitting ON Your shoulders governing every decision.  In many of us, there is a constant battle within to achieve our full potential and do great things with confidence which is somehow crippled by insecurities and self-doubt. Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, b...

If I could wave a magic wand and make it disappear, this persistent need to seek out approval from other people, I definitely would.  If we could just find it in ourselves to trust our own selves and be comfortable within our own skin, wouldn’t that be a prime example of living the best life possible? Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how...

Today I'm talking about how ignoring problems will not make them go away.  I'm also giving you some tips and strategies, so if you haven't already grab your journal, notebook, coffee, tea, your beverage of choice, and let's dive right in.    Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomplish them? If that’s the case, well, you...

I am going to be digging a little deeper into this 'mistakes' topic and today I'm going to be talking about stopping the blame game...you know..blaming yourself for past mistakes. Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomplish them? If that’s the case, well, you are not alone! MOST people tend to have dreams and aspirations, but only see...

Some people are afraid of failure. They can’t put their goals into action because they’re unsure of themselves and fearful of making mistakes along the way. However, all successful people have experienced many failures, probably too many for them to want to remember, but they still found success. Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomp...

Today I’m going to be talking about how to determine your strengths and weaknesses.  One thing that I noticed while in Corporate American leadership was that people didn’t readily nor actively know how to identify their true strengths and weaknesses.  It became even more prevalent as I moved into the coaching space and began to work with people on a more personal level.  Do you have...

I’ve made it very clear that I have one looming fear…it’s not a crippling fear but it’s a fear that I deal with.  That fear is that I leave this earth…full of the potential that I was anointed and ordained with rather than pouring it all out on those of you who are called to hear my voice and receive the gift that I am to you.  I am fearful of that.  I am fearful of dying full - thi...

Do you have specific hopes and dreams that you wish to achieve one day, but have no idea how to accomplish them? If that’s the case, well, you are not alone! MOST people tend to have dreams and aspirations, but only see the vision of their dream fulfilled, without being able to create a clear pathway to actually achieving it. Many people go through life with dreams of becoming something greater th...

When facing hardship and difficulty, it’s not brute strength you need. It’s also not about having someone else to support you. Not allowing yourself to be overwhelmed by life’s many challenges depends on your inner strength. You can be your own best friend and the supporter you need. It’s easy to tell others to stay strong, but you most importantly need to be strong for yourself. However, when lif...

Flaws:  Everybody has them.  Not a single human being is flawless, no matter how much they think otherwise.  The key with flaws is owning them, accepting them and using them to our advantage.  But how?  Especially when we are our own worst critics.  Furthermore, we are conditioned to believe everyone else is looking at our flaws with a magnifying glass. Are you a woma...