Karen Owens Drake

Executive coach · St Louis, MO · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC, ICF PCC, Hogan

"I accept clients who want to take action to make their lives better for themselves." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
One-on-one coaching
Individuals who want to take action to make their lives better
Discover a vision for life · Reframe obstacles · Encouragement, support, and accountability on request
Team coaching
Business leaders, key executives, teams, and organizations
Cultivate trust, communication, and understanding · Define specific, observable outcomes · Navigate obstacles to achieve goals on request
Whole health Assess below-conscious motivational patterns · Assess personal satisfaction across multiple areas of life · Whole-life approach through a wellness lens on request

As published on their website, read Nov 7, 2026.

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Client completes a coaching intake assessment and sends responses before the initial session · Client chooses the coaching topic at the start of a session · Client may complete a committed action or reflection exercise between sessions · Coach and client work toward goals, with accountability and support
Assessments
Complimentary personal assessment, Hogan, iWAM, LAB Profile, LEA 360, MBTI
Before coaching
Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Academic healthcare and higher education

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

What they publish

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