Where systems meet soul

I help people see systems, stay human, and make ideas stick in an ever-changing, data-drunk world. See also: Chip Heath's protegé. Coauthor of Making Numbers Count.
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Partners who value clarity

From global brands to bold startups, I've helped diverse organizations clarify their messages and bottle their brilliance.

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See how creativity, science, and experience can transform your communication.

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Making Numbers Count

The Art & Science of Communicating Data

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Keynote Talks

Gain fresh insights with humor and depth.

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Storytelling Workshops

Turn complex ideas into powerful stories.

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Thought Leadership Coaching

Shape your expertise into influential content.

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Books

Captivating reads for practical magic

Speaking

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Interactive sessions to boost your team's skills

Coaching

Personalized support to demystify publishing and thought leadership

What my clients say

Lisa P.
Rob Morris
She's a bridge-builder with a hook—the person who can stand in the middle of complexity, pull out something sharp, funny, and clear, and make both sides feel seen.
Karla can walk into almost any room — whether it’s full of engineers, HR execs, DIY hobbyists, or people in a creative slump — and make them feel like she’s speaking their language while also giving them a perspective they didn’t know they needed.
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Nigel Glennie
VP, Ecolab

Absolutely superb. We had a blast while saving an untold number of hours, getting solutions we didn't realize that we needed.

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Claudia Trapp
Chronicle of Higher Ed L&D Director

The workshops were engaging and insightful, providing us with new tools to approach our data challenges.

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Sue York
Head of Training, Australian Research Society

Fantastic—we couldn't believe how many insights were packed in.

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Morgan Brown
Head of Internal Events

[Karla's] background in psychology helped us understand her proposed changes, so our leaders actually implemented them.