Karen Kimsey-Sward

Karen Kimsey Sward is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience helping organizations elevate performance, strengthen leadership, and build engaged, high performing cultures. As COO of Dale Carnegie Chicago, she cultivates an engaged internal team while partnering with clients to strengthen leadership, culture, and the people capabilities that fuel long term success. Her background includes serving as VP of Franchising for the Americas at Dale Carnegie & Associates, co-founding a management consulting firm, and acting as EVP/COO of a leading sales training company. A published writer, accomplished speaker, and certified executive coach, Karen focuses on emotional intelligence, leadership effectiveness, and sustainable performance. She also serves on several boards, including the SBAC.