RISE™ Executive Advisory - By Application

About

A high-touch advisory experience for leaders ready to elevate how they think, decide, influence and operate. The advisory program is accessed after graduating from one of our executive leadership programs or following a strategic readiness diagnostic (SRI™).

You can also join this program via the mobile app. Go to the app

Meet Your Instructor

Karlene A. Millwood, MBA

Karlene A. Millwood is the Founder and CEO of Karlene Millwood International Inc., a leadership and strategic transformation firm advising organizations across corporate, government, and non-profit sectors.

She is the creator of the PRISM™ and EMERGE™ Leadership Frameworks, and IMPACT™ Strategic Planning Methodology, which support leadership formation, culture transformation, and enterprise-wide cohesion in complex and evolving environments.

An Adjunct Professor in International Business Management, Karlene combines academic insight with real-world application to equip leaders with practical, strategic capabilities.

Her commitment to leadership development extends to community and organizational initiatives, including her role as Co-Chair of a Women’s Leadership Network, where she supported mentorship, professional development, and programs advancing opportunities for women and girls.

Karlene’s work has been recognized through multiple leadership awards. She is a member of the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce and other respected professional organizations, and serves as a designated Women’s Global Peace Ambassador through the Women’s Federation for World Peace, a UN-affiliated organization.

Karlene is also recognized for her principled approach to leadership, helping organizations strengthen decision-making, navigate complexity, and build for long-term impact.