Karen Cairney

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DISC Type : cd

Senior Associate at Davis Pier Consulting

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Karen Cairney is a strategic leader and Senior Associate at Davis Pier Consulting, specializing in strategy, change management, and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Calgarys Bachelor of Commerce program, she is also a certified Change Management Practitioner and adult educator. People who have worked with her describe her as knowledgeable, driven, and passionate.

She is committed to the human dimension of work, believing that relationships are a businesss most valuable asset. This people-first philosophy has been a cornerstone of her career, from fostering community engagement at Dalhousie University to focusing on creating healthy, safe environments for families through her work in sustainable architecture.

While at Habit Studio, Karen focused on promoting Passive House principles, an advanced standard for energy-efficient construction, to contribute to a low-carbon future.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Upfront

Judgemental

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Architecture
As Director of Business Development for Habit Studio, she focused on regenerative design, sustainable deep retrofits, and high-performance homes based on Passive House principles.
Change Management
A core component of her professional headline and skillset, she is a certified Change Management Practitioner, indicating a deep interest in organizational transformation.
Community Engagement
Her background includes roles focused on community building at Dalhousie University and work as a certified public participation practitioner, showing a long-standing commitment to this area.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2-2025
Senior Associate at Davis Pier Consulting
1-2021
Freelance Consulting & Mentoring at Freelance
9-2020 - 2-2025
Director of Business Development at Habit Studio
12-2019 - 5-2020
Director of Programs at Eleanor Beaton & Company
10-2018 - 12-2019
Director, Communications and Marketing, Student Affairs (Acting) at Dalhousie University

Education

2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from University of Calgary
2000 - 2002
University Transfer Program from Medicine Hat College

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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karen

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karen move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Karen

Personality Compatibility


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