Coaches
At Rise HiER, our coaches and mentors are more than just guides—they’re passionate women leaders who have walked the path and are committed to helping others do the same.
Rise HiER Partners
Upword
Resume Professionals
Advance your career with clarity and confidence. Upword Resume delivers powerful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents tailored to elevate your personal brand and position you for leadership. Work 1:1 with a career advancement expert to open doors and accelerate your next move. RiseHiER has partnered with Upword Resume to offer these career-transforming services at a special reduced rate.
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Upword
Resume Professionals
Advance your career with clarity and confidence. Upword Resume delivers powerful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents tailored to elevate your personal brand and position you for leadership. Work 1:1 with a career advancement expert to open doors and accelerate your next move. RiseHiER has partnered with Upword Resume to offer these career-transforming services at a special reduced rate.
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Livlyhood
Career Confidence Courses
Special 50% off Offer For Rise HiER Members You know your worth. Now, let’s make sure the world does too. Livlyhood has teamed up with Rise HiER to offer proven, impactful career courses at a special price. Unlock actionable strategies and insider tips that help you overcome imposter syndrome, negotiate raises, and find more joy in your job.
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Livlyhood
Career Confidence Courses
Special 50% off Offer For Rise HiER Members You know your worth. Now, let’s make sure the world does too. Livlyhood has teamed up with Rise HiER to offer proven, impactful career courses at a special price. Unlock actionable strategies and insider tips that help you overcome imposter syndrome, negotiate raises, and find more joy in your job.
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Rise HiER Partners
Upword
Resume Professionals
Advance your career with clarity and confidence. Upword Resume delivers powerful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents tailored to elevate your personal brand and position you for leadership. Work 1:1 with a career advancement expert to open doors and accelerate your next move. RiseHiER has partnered with Upword Resume to offer these career-transforming services at a special reduced rate.
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Upword
Resume Professionals
Advance your career with clarity and confidence. Upword Resume delivers powerful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents tailored to elevate your personal brand and position you for leadership. Work 1:1 with a career advancement expert to open doors and accelerate your next move. RiseHiER has partnered with Upword Resume to offer these career-transforming services at a special reduced rate.
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Livlyhood
Career Confidence Courses
Special 50% off Offer For Rise HiER Members You know your worth. Now, let’s make sure the world does too. Livlyhood has teamed up with Rise HiER to offer proven, impactful career courses at a special price. Unlock actionable strategies and insider tips that help you overcome imposter syndrome, negotiate raises, and find more joy in your job.
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Livlyhood
Career Confidence Courses
Special 50% off Offer For Rise HiER Members You know your worth. Now, let’s make sure the world does too. Livlyhood has teamed up with Rise HiER to offer proven, impactful career courses at a special price. Unlock actionable strategies and insider tips that help you overcome imposter syndrome, negotiate raises, and find more joy in your job.
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Rise HiER Partners
Upword
Resume Professionals
Advance your career with clarity and confidence. Upword Resume delivers powerful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents tailored to elevate your personal brand and position you for leadership. Work 1:1 with a career advancement expert to open doors and accelerate your next move. RiseHiER has partnered with Upword Resume to offer these career-transforming services at a special reduced rate.
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Upword
Resume Professionals
Advance your career with clarity and confidence. Upword Resume delivers powerful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents tailored to elevate your personal brand and position you for leadership. Work 1:1 with a career advancement expert to open doors and accelerate your next move. RiseHiER has partnered with Upword Resume to offer these career-transforming services at a special reduced rate.
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Livlyhood
Career Confidence Courses
Special 50% off Offer For Rise HiER Members You know your worth. Now, let’s make sure the world does too. Livlyhood has teamed up with Rise HiER to offer proven, impactful career courses at a special price. Unlock actionable strategies and insider tips that help you overcome imposter syndrome, negotiate raises, and find more joy in your job.
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Livlyhood
Career Confidence Courses
Special 50% off Offer For Rise HiER Members You know your worth. Now, let’s make sure the world does too. Livlyhood has teamed up with Rise HiER to offer proven, impactful career courses at a special price. Unlock actionable strategies and insider tips that help you overcome imposter syndrome, negotiate raises, and find more joy in your job.
Learn More
Rise HiER Partners
Upword
Resume Professionals
Advance your career with clarity and confidence. Upword Resume delivers powerful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents tailored to elevate your personal brand and position you for leadership. Work 1:1 with a career advancement expert to open doors and accelerate your next move. RiseHiER has partnered with Upword Resume to offer these career-transforming services at a special reduced rate.
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Livlyhood
Career Confidence Courses
Special 50% off Offer For Rise HiER Members You know your worth. Now, let’s make sure the world does too. Livlyhood has teamed up with Rise HiER to offer proven, impactful career courses at a special price. Unlock actionable strategies and insider tips that help you overcome imposter syndrome, negotiate raises, and find more joy in your job.
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Karen Mørkholt is a seasoned leadership coach and former CEO with over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership, organizational development, and cultural transformation. She specializes in helping owner-managers, founders, and senior leaders strengthen their mental resilience, lead with clarity, and create sustainable growth—without burning out.
I’m your coach if you are…
An owner-manager navigating the pressure of running and leading your business at the same time
A founder who wants to scale without losing focus or yourself in the process
A leader seeking clarity, presence, and better decision-making under pressure
An HR professional stepping into the role of trusted strategic partner
Someone who wants to build lasting resilience and lead from a strong inner core
As the founder of Holistra, Karen works with leaders who want both structure and depth—combining business performance with personal well-being. Her approach blends executive-level experience with a holistic perspective, integrating strategy, leadership, and mental clarity. With a background as both CEO and HR Director, Karen knows the realities of leading through complexity. She is known for driving initiatives that boost employee well-being, strengthen leadership culture, and secure long-term organizational growth. Holding a law degree (cand.jur.), Karen is committed to helping leaders and HR professionals navigate demanding roles with calm, clarity, and credibility—turning pressure into progress.
Karen Mørkholt is a seasoned leadership coach and former CEO with over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership, organizational development, and cultural transformation. She specializes in helping owner-managers, founders, and senior leaders strengthen their mental resilience, lead with clarity, and create sustainable growth—without burning out.
I’m your coach if you are…
An owner-manager navigating the pressure of running and leading your business at the same time
A founder who wants to scale without losing focus or yourself in the process
A leader seeking clarity, presence, and better decision-making under pressure
An HR professional stepping into the role of trusted strategic partner
Someone who wants to build lasting resilience and lead from a strong inner core
As the founder of Holistra, Karen works with leaders who want both structure and depth—combining business performance with personal well-being. Her approach blends executive-level experience with a holistic perspective, integrating strategy, leadership, and mental clarity. With a background as both CEO and HR Director, Karen knows the realities of leading through complexity. She is known for driving initiatives that boost employee well-being, strengthen leadership culture, and secure long-term organizational growth. Holding a law degree (cand.jur.), Karen is committed to helping leaders and HR professionals navigate demanding roles with calm, clarity, and credibility—turning pressure into progress.
Karen Mørkholt is a seasoned leadership coach and former CEO with over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership, organizational development, and cultural transformation. She specializes in helping owner-managers, founders, and senior leaders strengthen their mental resilience, lead with clarity, and create sustainable growth—without burning out.
I’m your coach if you are…
An owner-manager navigating the pressure of running and leading your business at the same time
A founder who wants to scale without losing focus or yourself in the process
A leader seeking clarity, presence, and better decision-making under pressure
An HR professional stepping into the role of trusted strategic partner
As the founder of Holistra, Karen works with leaders who want both structure and depth—combining business performance with personal well-being. Her approach blends executive-level experience with a holistic perspective, integrating strategy, leadership, and mental clarity. With a background as both CEO and HR Director, Karen knows the realities of leading through complexity. She is known for driving initiatives that boost employee well-being, strengthen leadership culture, and secure long-term organizational growth. Holding a law degree (cand.jur.), Karen is committed to helping leaders and HR professionals navigate demanding roles with calm, clarity, and credibility—turning pressure into progress.
At Holistra, she brings both structure and depth—supporting her clients in becoming confident, strategic partners who thrive in demanding roles.
I’m your coach if you are…
HR professionals
Founders
Leadership
Resilience coaching
Karen Mørkholt is the founder of Holistra, where she coaches HR leaders to strengthen their mental resilience and step confidently into their role as strategic sparring partners. Her approach combines executive experience with a holistic perspective—integrating performance, leadership, and well-being. With more than 15 years of experience as CEO and HR Director, Karen has a strong background in strategic leadership, organizational development, and cultural transformation. She is known for driving initiatives that promote employee well-being and long-term organizational growth. Karen holds a law degree (cand.jur.) and is deeply committed to helping HR professionals navigate complexity with calm, clarity, and credibility. Her coaching focuses on creating sustainable impact—through self-insight, healthy habits, and a strong inner core. At Holistra, she brings both structure and depth—supporting her clients in becoming confident, strategic partners who thrive in demanding roles.
Kallee is an accomplished entrepreneur and top-performing insurance agency owner who now uses her leadership and business expertise to help women thrive and lead in their careers.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering or re-entering the workforce
Kallee is a true entrepreneur who is a passionate advocate for professional women. She is an accomplished business owner with experience in team development, strategic business planning, and sales development . After earning a degree in Child and Family Studies from Weber State University, she became a top female agent in a male dominated industry. Kallee has built two successful insurance agencies in Northern Utah with countless awards to celebrate. Kallee is driven by a mission to help women believe in themselves, foster meaningful connections, and create space for mentorship and growth. She’s deeply rooted in her community and committed to inspiring others to become the best version of themselves. Outside of work, Kallee finds joy in family life and the great outdoors — always embracing new opportunities to connect and uplift those around her.
Kallee is an accomplished entrepreneur and top-performing insurance agency owner who now uses her leadership and business expertise to help women thrive and lead in their careers.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering or re-entering the workforce
Kallee is a true entrepreneur who is a passionate advocate for professional women. She is an accomplished business owner with experience in team development, strategic business planning, and sales development . After earning a degree in Child and Family Studies from Weber State University, she became a top female agent in a male dominated industry. Kallee has built two successful insurance agencies in Northern Utah with countless awards to celebrate. Kallee is driven by a mission to help women believe in themselves, foster meaningful connections, and create space for mentorship and growth. She’s deeply rooted in her community and committed to inspiring others to become the best version of themselves. Outside of work, Kallee finds joy in family life and the great outdoors — always embracing new opportunities to connect and uplift those around her.
Kallee is an accomplished entrepreneur and top-performing insurance agency owner who now uses her leadership and business expertise to help women thrive and lead in their careers.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering or re-entering the workforce
Kallee is a true entrepreneur who is a passionate advocate for professional women. She is an accomplished business owner with experience in team development, strategic business planning, and sales development . After earning a degree in Child and Family Studies from Weber State University, she became a top female agent in a male dominated industry. Kallee has built two successful insurance agencies in Northern Utah with countless awards to celebrate. Kallee is driven by a mission to help women believe in themselves, foster meaningful connections, and create space for mentorship and growth. She’s deeply rooted in her community and committed to inspiring others to become the best version of themselves. Outside of work, Kallee finds joy in family life and the great outdoors — always embracing new opportunities to connect and uplift those around her.
Kallee is an accomplished entrepreneur and top-performing insurance agency owner who now uses her leadership and business expertise to help women thrive and lead in their careers.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering or re-entering the workforce
Kallee is a true entrepreneur who is a passionate advocate for professional women. She is an accomplished business owner with experience in team development, strategic business planning, and sales development . After earning a degree in Child and Family Studies from Weber State University, she became a top female agent in a male dominated industry. Kallee has built two successful insurance agencies in Northern Utah with countless awards to celebrate. Kallee is driven by a mission to help women believe in themselves, foster meaningful connections, and create space for mentorship and growth. She’s deeply rooted in her community and committed to inspiring others to become the best version of themselves. Outside of work, Kallee finds joy in family life and the great outdoors — always embracing new opportunities to connect and uplift those around her.
As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering the workforce
Entry level
Manager
Tawnya is a seasoned Sales Leader and Business Growth Strategist with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams, optimizing sales processes, and driving meaningful results. She has a deep desire to help women who are wanting to grow in their current sales role, develop into leadership, or build a successful sales team. Known for transforming ambitious goals into measurable success, she has led global sales organizations through rapid growth, empowered emerging leaders, and developed strategies that consistently boost revenue and unlock potential. Throughout her career, Tawnya has built and scaled teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia — creating collaborative cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and bold action. She is passionate about helping others strengthen their confidence, sharpen their leadership skills, and navigate complex career transitions with clarity and intention. As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders — both in business and beyond.
As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering the workforce
Entry level
Manager
Tawnya is a seasoned Sales Leader and Business Growth Strategist with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams, optimizing sales processes, and driving meaningful results. She has a deep desire to help women who are wanting to grow in their current sales role, develop into leadership, or build a successful sales team. Known for transforming ambitious goals into measurable success, she has led global sales organizations through rapid growth, empowered emerging leaders, and developed strategies that consistently boost revenue and unlock potential. Throughout her career, Tawnya has built and scaled teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia — creating collaborative cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and bold action. She is passionate about helping others strengthen their confidence, sharpen their leadership skills, and navigate complex career transitions with clarity and intention. As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders — both in business and beyond.
As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering the workforce
Entry level
Manager
Tawnya is a seasoned Sales Leader and Business Growth Strategist with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams, optimizing sales processes, and driving meaningful results. She has a deep desire to help women who are wanting to grow in their current sales role, develop into leadership, or build a successful sales team. Known for transforming ambitious goals into measurable success, she has led global sales organizations through rapid growth, empowered emerging leaders, and developed strategies that consistently boost revenue and unlock potential. Throughout her career, Tawnya has built and scaled teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia — creating collaborative cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and bold action. She is passionate about helping others strengthen their confidence, sharpen their leadership skills, and navigate complex career transitions with clarity and intention. As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders — both in business and beyond.
As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders.
I’m your coach if you are…
Women entering the workforce
Entry level
Manager
Tawnya is a seasoned Sales Leader and Business Growth Strategist with over a decade of experience building high-performing teams, optimizing sales processes, and driving meaningful results. She has a deep desire to help women who are wanting to grow in their current sales role, develop into leadership, or build a successful sales team. Known for transforming ambitious goals into measurable success, she has led global sales organizations through rapid growth, empowered emerging leaders, and developed strategies that consistently boost revenue and unlock potential. Throughout her career, Tawnya has built and scaled teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia — creating collaborative cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and bold action. She is passionate about helping others strengthen their confidence, sharpen their leadership skills, and navigate complex career transitions with clarity and intention. As the founder of Rise HiER, Tawnya is dedicated to coaching women through pivotal growth stages, equipping them with the mindset, strategies, and tools to rise as empowered, resilient leaders — both in business and beyond.