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"While leadership can be bestowed or earned, a true leader can only be legitimized and recognized by those who follow them"


Dr. Karalee Picard

A distinguished expert with a unique background!

Dr. Karalee Picard

In defense intelligence, Karalee honed her skills in making critical decisions with limited information on complex, multifaceted problems. As a seasoned coach and board leader, she brings a wealth of experience in guiding individuals and teams to achieve their highest potential. Her exceptional ability to listen and understand diverse perspectives has made her a sought-after advisor and mentor.


With years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Karalee has a proven track record of enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering dynamic leadership. Her strategic insights and pragmatic approach to problem-solving have been instrumental in transforming numerous organizations.


Karalee's passion for leadership development and her commitment to excellence make her a compelling speaker and a trusted resource for those looking to navigate the complexities of today's ever-changing business landscape. Her unique perspective on coaching, organizational culture, and leadership will take you to places you never imagined.


As a public speaker, executive and career coach, workshop creator and facilitator, strategist, change planner and manager, creative critical thinker, and mentor Karalee thrives by sharing her expertise to help you and your organization succeed. Her track record proves that clear communication and expert collaboration can boost your bottom line.

Sample of speaking events

Leadership & Culture in Hierarchical Organizations, Feb 2025

Bellevue University, Intelligence & Security Program

Coaching for Success, 10 Oct 2024

The Business Show, Los Angeles, CA

Career Pivots and Transitions: Embracing Change Fearlessly, 11 Jul 2024

Women's Leadership Summit Panel, Omaha, Nebraska

Coaching for Success, 18 Jun 2024

Omaha Night Rotary Club, Omaha, Nebraska

Paper Presentation: Preparing Government Leaders for Complex Change, Mar '23


Montreal International Studies Association, Montreal, Canada

Army Corps of Engineers Leadership Panel, May 2023

Omaha, Nebraska

Adaptive Leadership & Organizational Change, 22 Feb 2023

Organizational Development Network, Omaha, Nebraska 

Leadership Forum Panels, 2018-2022

Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Women in National Security Panel, 22 Feb 2019

Intelligence Community Scholars, University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL), Lincoln, Nebraska

workshops and training

Culture Development Workshops

  • Strategic Command, Intelligence Director's Leadership Team, Jan 2025
  • Strategic Command, Intelligence Acquisition Branch, Aug 2024
  • Strategic Command, Intelligence Personnel Branch, Jul 2024
  • Strategic Command, Intelligence Planning Division, Nov 2023

Emotional Intelligence Training

  • Strategic Command, Intelligence Acquisition Professionals, Jan 2025
  • Strategic Command, Intelligence Professionals, (2 sessions), Jun 2024

Leadership & Human-Centered Culture for Vistage Worldwide

  • "Excelsior" Small Business Board, Aug 2024
  • CEO Board, TBD Mar 2025

Army Corps of Engineers - Leadership Development Program

  • Leadership & Organizational Culture Awareness for Leaders Workshop, July 2023
  • Leadership, Followership, & Organizational Culture awareness workshop, April 2024
  • Leadership Development Program, Coming Up -  April 2025 

Blue-Print for Human-Centered Culture

  • Nonprofit Association of the Midlands, Sep 2023
  • Strategic Command, Intelligence Planning Division, Sep 2023

Spark, Omaha, Nebraska

  • Leadership, culture, & coach-like skills workshop (in-person & virtual), Nov-Dec 2022

Publications

Stand Up, Don't Stand Alone: Creating a Workplace Where Every Voice is Heard and Every Action Matters. Coming Fall 2025

Picard, K. (Ed.) (2024). The Spiral of Accountability™ by Carol Horner. Synchronicity, Inc.

Picard, K. G. (2024). Navigating Complexity: Coaching Leaders for Effective Organizational Change. Pending publication.

Picard, K. G., & Speranza, C. (2023). Preparing U.S. Government Leaders & Employees for Complex Organizational Change: Learned Practices from the United States Intelligence Community. Pending publication .

Picard, K. G., & Speranza, C. (2023). Preparing leaders & employees for successful complex organizational change (conference paper). International Studies Association (ISA), Montreal, Canada.

Picard, K. G. (2022). Leadership characteristics & employee engagement: A qualitative study of U.S. Defense Joint Intelligence Operations Centers [disseration]. Creighton University.

Picard, K. (2017). The Importance of Azerbaijan to the West and its Critical Relationships throughout the Caucasus Region. Classified paper, unavailable.

Russia Strategic Initiative (RSI) Derivations 1, 2, and 3. How Russia will go to War. (2016-2018) (classified manuscripts, unavailable) 

Countless classified papers from 2006 to 2023. 

Karalee on Coaching & Work Culture

Karalee on Coaching
Karalee on Culture

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