Kara Allen
Psychology-informed advisor for leaders under pressure,
Kara Allen is a leadership coach, consultant, and psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in human behavior and organizational performance.
Born and raised in Owensboro, she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Western Kentucky University and began her career as a psychologist, helping people improve their lives. That foundation now informs her work, driving individual transformation and systemic growth.
As co-founder of Arete Strategics, Kara partners with organizations to deliver practical, sustainable solutions that achieve measurable results. She is recognized for her ability to quickly build trust, foster psychological safety, and surface the underlying dynamics that shape performance. Kara equips leaders to strengthen communication, streamline processes, and accelerate growth by blending strategic insight with behavioral expertise.
She has trained thousands in the energy, healthcare, and education sectors, guiding leaders to elevate collaboration, performance, and culture.
Away from work, Kara is most often found cheering loudly at her kids’ sporting events, biking, dancing through Zumba class, or planning the family’s next adventure with her husband, Tim, and their four children – Merrie Katherine, Jules, Lilah, and Isaac.