Matt Ashwood, Lead Scrum Master
"Karen is a great instructor bring in a wealth of knowledge from her own learnings and experiences. She comes to each class with a clear plan but meets and shifts with the class adapting her lessons to our needs and wants. Her knowledge and expertise as a Coach, Facilitator, and Mentor are on full display with every class.
The Agile Certified Coach class was a great starting point on my Agile Coaching Journey. It is easy to see how this is just the start point to a mountain of knowledge and experience.."
Charu V Raman, Director of QA & Agile Coach
"Karen Bruns made some seemingly ordinary everyday topics feel fascinating in the way she coached us. I loved the method of imparting the knowledge.
This was a unique course. I loved the content of this course and have learned many techniques I believe will be useful to me as a coach and leader."
Niel Sy, Technology R&D Sr. Principal
"Karen facilitated the opening and closing circle, and did a wonderful job. I loved the way she engaged the attendees right from the start, and could tell she had put a lot of thought and energy into her preparation. The ceremony had a delightful, playful energy."
Niel Sy, Technology R&D Sr. Principal
"I have attended Karen's ICP - AHR class and have learned a lot on how we can apply Agile to HR. The class was way beyond theories only as the discussions during our sessions were full of practical scenarios, and how you can apply the principles of Agile in Human Resources.
Karen's facilitation using virtual and remote tools has made the experience more engaging. I will surely recommend and attend future classes of Karen!"
Ranida Nuangjhamnong, Senior Scrum Master
"I recently completed the Agile Coach course accredited by ICAgile, taught by Karen, and it was a truly transformative experience. The course content aligned perfectly with the learning outcomes specified by ICAgile, covering a comprehensive range of Agile principles, coaching competencies, and practical skills essential for effective Agile coaching.
Karen's facilitation of the course was incredible, as she expertly guided us through complex concepts with clarity, enthusiasm, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. Throughout the course, I gained invaluable insights into Agile principles such as customer collaboration, responding to change, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Karen’s emphasis on coaching competencies, including active listening, powerful questioning, and fostering psychological safety, empowered me to enhance my coaching skills and approach. The course provided ample opportunities for practical application, enabling me to develop real-world coaching strategies and techniques that I can immediately apply in my professional practice. Karen's supportive guidance and personalized feedback were instrumental in my learning journey, ensuring that I not only understood the material but could also effectively apply it in diverse contexts.
I am incredibly grateful for the rich learning experience provided by ICAgile and Karen. The course has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel as an Agile coach, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Agile principles and coaching practices."
Ravinder Ahluwalia, PMP
"Taking the IC Agile refresher course with Karen Bruns from March to June was an enlightening and transformative experience for me. Karen’s teaching approach was highly interactive, making every session engaging and enriching. Her expertise in Agile methodologies was evident, and her ability to break down complex concepts into understandable components made the learning process enjoyable and highly effective.
Each class was structured with clear objectives, and the assignments encouraged us to apply what we learned practically. The final assignment was particularly eye-opening for me, allowing us to explore various change management frameworks and models that were new to me. This assignment not only tested my understanding but also deepened it, showing me the practical implications of each model in real-world scenarios.
Karen’s enthusiasm for Agile practices is contagious. Her guidance was crucial in helping me navigate through the intricacies of Agile, ensuring that I not only understood the theory behind each concept but could also apply them effectively. Under her mentorship, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and confidence that has greatly enhanced my professional abilities.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their understanding of Agile methodologies. Learning under Karen Bruns’ guidance is an invaluable experience that has profoundly impacted my professional development."
Pelumi Whole, Agility Coach at Lockheed Martin
"The first day I met Karen, I was drawn to her kind and patient attitude. She joined a breakout room for new CTC’s and shared her experience and knowledge freely with people in the room without holding back. I knew I connected with her and that she would be a great mentor. Our mentorship relationship has been very open and insightful. Karen has helped me grow in my agility journey as a CTC and she has helped me get better at using retrospective in my family life.
I use the retrospective cards she made to create a fun and safe environment for my children to tell me what’s going on in their world. I am so grateful for Karen."
Mike Adams, Project Manager & Agile Coach
"I truly enjoyed learning the tools, techniques and art of being an Agile Coach from Karen’s course. The course gave me four new hats and numerous tools to use in leading teams through projects and on their individual agile journeys.
The course was highly interactive, providing frequent exercises and real-life examples which helped reinforce my learning. I will and have recommend Karen to anyone interested in becoming an Agile Coach, Product Owner, or Scrum Master."
Tyler Harden, Project Manager & Agile Advocate
"Dive in on your coaching journey with Karen and ICAgile - ACC. The open environment Karen created allowed discussion and practice in a way that's unavailable in our day-to-day with project teams.
The new skills and especially the capstone presentation really made me think deeply about questions to ask and plan to form an effective coaching relationship. I came away with a solid team-coaching strategy for my present work group."