For over a decade, Kara Barnes has played a pivotal role in helping thought leaders—especially speakers—elevate their businesses by serving as their trusted “2nd in Command.” She specializes in refining business strategies and building the systems that allow the team behind the scenes to deliver strong, consistent execution.

Kara ensures her clients can stay focused on captivating audiences and driving impact, while she orchestrates the operational foundation that turns vision into results. Her leadership empowers support teams to confidently manage daily operations, maintain exceptional client experiences, and consistently fuel business growth.

Drawing on her training as a Certified Director of Operations and an EOS® Integrator Masterclass Graduate, Kara’s process includes clarifying the vision, auditing the team and daily activities, and then identifying and implementing the right software and management systems to align day-to-day work with big-picture priorities.

In true Idaho style, Kara snowboards through the winter and paddleboards through the summer. Her two furry troublemakers, Cosmo and Binx, occasionally make surprise appearances on Zoom calls—please pardon their squeaks and jingles.