Karuna Thomas is the Principal at Karuna Thomas Coaching and Consulting, LLC. A dynamic leader with a global portfolio specializes in Supply Chain, International Business, Distribution and Logistics, Training and Development, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Coaching. With a two-decade successful spell in corporate America, which included the launch, and expansion of a US global restaurant brand in 35+ countries, she mobilized supplier operations worldwide while building sustainable supply chain network to scale. She also ran the Training discipline for 5-years where she developed and implemented a pioneering Training program which significantly elevated team member retention and performance. She successfully trained and mentored over 45 new trainees . This unique combination of global team management, corporate leadership, and cultural intelligence gained from both working nationally and internationally enables her to provide real insights into the demands, opportunities, and challenges in business and its impacts at an organizational, team and individual level. As a ICF and EMCC accredited and qualified Executive Coach, she is passionate about equipping clients to strive for their ‘Thrive-Version’. Karuna’s coaching approach is based on building self-awareness, developing a growth mindset, capitalizing on strengths, and identifying BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) while creating an environment for action learning and outcomes. Her clients include Senior Leaders from diverse industries ranging from Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Gaming such as AirBnB, Zynga, Gilead Sciences, LinkedIn to name a few. Karuna is also a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner and brings a distinctive mix of real-life experiences, research, certifications, and expertise. She is also a Speaker and Community Builder championing non-profits and community leaders in creating impactful moments, and experiences.