About Karen Brown: Founder & CEO

Karen Brown

Visionary Leader, Relentless Trailblazer

Karen Brown is the powerhouse CEO behind Exponential Results, a full-service leadership development and coaching firm that transforms individuals and organizations by tapping into the science of behavioral change. Her mission is to maximize the impact of positive leadership that ripples throughout teams, companies and communities all over the world.

With an expert understanding of how behavior is formed and transformed, Karen helps leaders reengineer their internal operating systems for faster, lasting success. She leads a world-class team of executive coaches who work directly with C-suite leaders, emerging talent, and organizations undergoing complex growth transformation, modernization or succession.

A Science-Driven, Results-Focused Approach

Karen brings over 20,000 hours of executive coaching experience to her work, combined with advanced expertise in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, leadership strategy and performance. Her method goes beyond surface-level leadership techniques, diving into the cognitive and emotional frameworks that shape outcomes. This fusion of high-touch coaching and measurable progress empowers leaders to grow quickly and continuously improve.

Founder of Badass Inc.

Karen is also the founder of Badass Inc., a bold leadership movement committed to redefining success through authenticity, courage, and impact. Badass leaders break traditional molds—they lead with purpose, accountability, and build cultures of growth. Karen’s mission through Badass Inc. is to cultivate a new generation of fearless, focused leaders who set the bar higher and exceed it.
Education & Certifications
Karen’s training spans a wide range of disciplines that inform a holistic and powerful leadership development & coaching methodology:
  • B.S. in Applied Management – National American University
  • Certified Master Practitioner in Behavioral Patterns & Neuroscience – Association for Integrative Psychology
  • Certified Master Practitioner in Linguistics – Association for Integrative Psychology
  • Certified Master Practitioner of Mental and Emotional Release – Association for Integrative Psychology
  • Certified Executive and Personal Coach – International Coach Federation & The Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute
  • Landmark Education – Foundation degree in personal awareness and self-improvement
  • Certified in Stages of Growth Methodology
  • Advanced EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Practitioner – Traction
  • Graduate of Brian Tracy Speaking Academy – Brian Tracy International
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Karen crossing the finish line at the Ironman World Championships—a testament to her endurance, grit, and commitment to peak performance.
Karen utilizes the science of elite performance, having finished the Ironman World Championships, Ultraman World Championships (3-day, 320-mile triathlon), and 18 of the world’s most difficult ultra-endurance races. She is also a multi-time published author, most recently Unlimiting Your Beliefs: 7 Keys to Success in Your Personal and Professional Life—available on Amazon.