Consulting & Strategic Growth

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Strategic Direction for Building, Growing, and Scaling your Business.

Consulting and strategic growth work is focused on helping you build, refine, and expand your business with clear direction and purposeful strategy. Whether you are starting a new venture, growing an existing business, or navigating change, this work provides an experienced, perspective to evaluate where you are, identify opportunities for growth, and develop an approach that supports both immediate priorities and long-term success.

With a background in behavioral health and experience supporting growth and development across organizations, this work also extends to strengthening outreach, referral relationships, and the structure behind expansion – bringing greater focus and direction to your business decisions and priorities.

Areas of Focus

  • Business strategy and growth planning
  • Business development and referral strategy
  • Market positioning and differentiation
  • Organizational structure and role clarity
  • Expansion planning and scaling strategy
  • Training and development of business development teams

What This Work Leads To

  • A clearer, more focused direction for your business
  • Stronger decision-making around growth and priorities
  • More defined positioning within your market
  • Improved structure to support expansion and scalability
  • More consistent and strategic business development efforts
  • A more sustainable, forward-focused approach to growth

Strategic support for your next stage of growth

If you are looking for experienced guidance to help you build, grow, or refine your business, I invite you to connect and explore how this work can support your next stage of development.

Client Experiences

What clients and colleagues experience when working with Passage to Evolve:

“I have known Karen for many years and have consistently observed her professionalism and effectiveness in guiding clients through both personal growth and leadership development. She brings clarity, structure, and insight to her coaching—helping individuals strengthen confidence, enhance decision-making, and elevate their leadership presence. Karen is innovative, highly organized, and deeply committed to excellence. I highly recommend her coaching services.”

— Bonnie, Executive in Behavioral Mental Health

“Having known Karen for many years, working with her has been a meaningful part of my professional journey. She brings a calm, steady presence and creates an environment that is both supportive and inspiring. Karen helps individuals clarify their vision and move forward with practical, thoughtful guidance. She meets people where they are—holding them accountable while translating insight into clear, actionable change. For these reasons, I confidently recommend Karen to both colleagues and clients.”

— Dr. Anderson, Psychologist

“Karen Hunt brings a sense of calm and clarity to her work as a coach and consultant. I have worked with her for over a decade and deeply value her thoughtful, business-minded approach. Within the mental health and addiction field—serving a complex population of referrers, patients, and families—I have consistently observed Karen bring steadiness, clarity, and direction to both individuals and organizations through her coaching and consulting work.

On a personal level, Karen has also been my trusted resource for important life decisions, offering guidance during some of the most challenging times. I greatly appreciate and value her insight, wisdom, and genuine care.”

— Tom Parker, LISW

“An innovator at heart, Karen has a remarkable ability to recognize opportunity and develop thoughtful, effective solutions. I have had the privilege of knowing her for over a decade, both personally and professionally, and have consistently experienced her ability to create meaningful, strategic outcomes that drive results.

She brings an exceptional work ethic and a genuine passion for excellence to everything she does. Those who have the opportunity to work with Karen will experience both her dedication and the impact of her work.”

— Kate Goodell, LMFT, Founder of Piper B