Karyn Barsa
Helping First-Time CEOs Gain Traction Fast - Operationally, Strategically, Personally | Four-Time CEO and Board Director for Public and Private Companies and Non-Profit Organizations
- Role
- Board Member at Recompose
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karyn Barsa
First-time CEOs don’t fail because they lack intelligence or ambition. They struggle because the job changes faster than their operating system.I help first-time CEOs gain traction fast by improving business performance – thereby elevating their credibility, confidence, and effectiveness as CEO. Most new CEOs are under pressure to Deliver results quickly Align a leadership team Communicate clearly with owners, boards, and other stakeholders Shift from “doing” to leadingMistakes are costly. Delayed effectiveness impacts company performance and the new CEO\'s credibility.I partner with CEOs to Clarify priorities Align employees around clear expectations and accountability Build execution discipline and tracking methodsI\'ve served as CEO and as a board member in growth-oriented companies and organizations, so this work is grounded in real operating experience - not theory. My approach is business-first: leadership confidence grows as results improve, not the other way around.Clients work with me when they want Faster traction A trusted, experienced perspective To become a confident CEO that others want to follow To not feel constantly behindIf you’re a first-time CEO navigating growth, pressure, and visibility, contact me for a confidential conversation about how I can support you.
Experience
Board Member
Jul 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Private company providing innovative, ecologically sound, respectful death care.
Education
Connecticut College
BA, Economics
USC Marshall School of Business
MBA
Harvard University
Urban Design Studies
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Start-Ups
- Entrepreneurship
- Venture Capital
- Nonprofits
- Leadership
- Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Social Media
- Process Improvement
- Marketing
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