Karen Driedger, sculptor, speaker and innovator, is as open and inviting as the Saskatchewan prairie sky where she grew up. Through her consulting and coaching business, fourward thinking, she works with a variety of businesses, communities, organizations and individuals to identify possibilities and increase impact. By looking at the world in different ways and inspiring action, Karen enhances success: in life, work and play, connecting people, imagination and energy.

Karen collaborates to create meaningful experiences towards transformative action.She has worked extensively in the education, recreation, health and wellness sectors across Canada and internationally. Her work intersects creative arts, learning, wellbeing, and community building. She facilitates cross-sector partnerships to support strategic and sustainable development, and innovates new approaches integrating a unique blend of creativity and community development principles into her practice. Karen's zest for life is fueled by traveling the world.