"I found Destiny, Dreams & Decisions to be one of the most motivating books I've ever read.  Dr. Hardy has lived what she preaches and explains how to succeed at changing your life in easy to understand steps.  I highly recommend her book."

James Lewis
Actor, Voiceover Talent, Model

"Your groundbreaking work in Public Sector Leadership and your book Building Self-Leaders as a strategy to deal with the gaps in public sector leadership caused by departing members of organizations who came up through more traditionally developed ranks, are all fascinating and timely." - 

Bascom D. Talley, III - Johns Hopkins University  School of Education

Karen "writes from the heart and... in a way that any one can
understand and appreciate"

"I am really proud of the book that you published and I have read it. I do think it is well done ... it will be helpful to many women. What is more rewarding? You write from the heart and you write in a way that any one can understand and appreciate. Your sincerity comes out and this is always a plus
as readers appreciate this. I hope that you will write many more."

Dr. Monica Starkes, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"I found Dr. Hardy's  ideas on self leadership empowering, and obtained some new ideas to improve my job performance."  - Joy Erdman, US Navy 

"Dr. Hardy‘s course is timely as the federal government’s pay system is now performance driven.   She provides very practical tools for boosting self-performance.  I was so impressed with Dr. Hardy’s subject matter knowledge on self-leadership and her enthusiastic delivery of the material that I invited her to give a talk to my organization’s administrative team.-- Michelle Renehan, Federal government employee

"Dr. Hardy has presented a fascinating performance concept that every government employee should be exposed to."-  Allie Fields, Environmental Protection Agency

Karen "drives home the concepts"

"I enjoyed the exercises to practice and start setting goals and the little nuggets of helpful information to help drive home the concepts."

Robin Little, Director of Marketing, National Association of International Educators

"I was Sky-rocketed into another plateau"

"After reading the 3 D's,  I was sky rocketed into another plateau.  Simply stated, " It  took me back to the basics."  Old cobwebs were quickly dusted off.  I clearly saw the visions I had for myself..... not so long ago.  We all know how our visions and goals get lost in the every day shuffle of life activities.  Ahhh! A Dream Deferred.....

This book combined all my spiritual, educational and life learned lessons in fifteen poignant chapters.  The 3 D's is like a review before a open-book test.  It touched a chord in my heart, mind and soul.  The 3 D's will lend itself to any one of us as a constant, versatile and convenient reminder to life curve balls and how you can recover.  Karen has reminded us that it is never too late to finish what you have started."

Rachelle Ragland-Greene, Bethesda, MD

"The writing is so powerful"

I handed out all but one of my books to the women who work for me and my former boss. They were all thrilled. I am so thrilled with your book that I was reading it to my husband as we drove to work this morning. I love the chapter on inspiration and jumping. My former boss and I talked about that chapter for a half-hour this morning. Your exercises and text challenge all women to take control of their lives and make a difference--even me.. ... the writing is so powerful..."

Dr. Karen Bowser, Highmark Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, PA

"Awesome! I couldn't wait to read the next page!"

Linda Ragan, Gold Key Resorts, Virginia Beach, VA