Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Professional Brand Statement
Speaking And Training
Community Leadership
Industry Scope And Client Reach
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Karas Wright

Karas Wright

Coach and Consultant
Calgary,AB

Summary

Business strategist, leadership coach, and systems consultant with 25+ years in financial services, sales leadership, and organizational transformation.
Founder of Wright Step Coaching, delivering high-impact consulting and coaching to executive teams, women-led businesses, and growth-focused organizations.


Recognized for bridging big-picture vision with operational execution, driving sustainable performance gains and improved leadership effectiveness.
Experienced in building scalable systems and leadership frameworks that align strategy with execution.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder & Principal Consultant

Wright Step Coaching
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed and delivered programs including The Clarity Path and Business Systems Mastermind.
  • Delivered 2,500+ coaching sessions with 400+ leaders from emerging managers to C-suite.
  • Reduced onboarding times by up to 40% through clarity-driven process design.
  • Implemented hybrid delivery formats to scale reach and engagement.
  • Guided 50+ women-led businesses to improve clarity, reduce burnout, and scale sustainably.
  • Selected Consulting Engagements: Change management strategy for a multi-branch financial institution, reducing transition time by 30%.
  • Leadership pipeline development, improving retention of high-potential employees by 15%.
  • Onboarding redesign, cutting ramp-up time by 40%.

Certification Manager | Executive & Leadership Coach | Program Facilitator

Level 52 Inc.
09.2022 - Current
  • Created and managed the Science Behind Success Certification Program, achieving a 95% candidate completion rate and aligning learning outcomes with client business goals.
  • Facilitated over 500 hours of leadership development through the Accelerated Leadership Program (ALP) and Executive IALT, improving participant leadership capability scores by an average of 18%.
  • Mentored 8+ certification candidates, increasing successful assessment pass rates by 20%.
  • Led program redesign initiatives, including the ALPx sustainment program and the ALP Signature Program. Resulting in a 15% increase in participant satisfaction scores and improved operational efficiency.
  • Supported Level 52's 18 associates in building skills, improving overall coaching quality, and increasing the confidence level of the coaches and participants. Resulting in a 23% increase in program NPS score.

Leadership Coach, Business Management Group

TD Bank
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Coached over 150 leaders across seven North American business lines, contributing to an average 12% improvement in employee engagement scores.
  • Delivered targeted coaching interventions that helped teams exceed key performance metrics by up to 10%.

National Manager, Sales Support

TD Insurance
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Led national sales operations for nine districts, supporting over 300 advisors and driving a 7% increase in overall sales performance.
  • Implemented coaching-based performance models that reduced advisor onboarding time by 25%.
  • Created training programs and initiatives that would be delivered across the channel.
  • Developed and executed a strategy to align both the branch and external mortgage force for the prairie region.

Branch & Business Banking Leadership

TD Bank & Scotiabank
01.2007 - 01.2020
  • Directed operations and sales teams, building portfolios from $0 to $20M+.
  • Specialized in commercial lending, agricultural banking, and financial planning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Trinity Western University
Langley, BC
01-2025

Diploma - Psychology

Kelowna College of Psychology in Counselling
Kelowna, BC
03-2022

Diploma - Marketing

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
06-1997

Skills

  • Executive & Team Coaching – Building leadership capacity from emerging leaders to C-suite

    Organizational Systems Design – Creating clarity-driven processes and role structures

    Change Leadership – Guiding organizations through transformation with measurable outcomes

    Strategic Growth Planning – Aligning business vision, strategy, and execution for sustainable results

Affiliations

  • International Coaching Federation (ICF), Active Member
  • Systems Business Coach Network, Active Member
  • Toastmasters International, Member & Club Mentor

Certification

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation – Active Member
  • Certified Systems Business Coach® (SBC®)
  • Certified Leadership Coach (CLC), Essential Impact
  • Certified Mindful Workplace Facilitator (CMWF)
  • Personal Financial Planner (PFP) Designation

Timeline

Certification Manager | Executive & Leadership Coach | Program Facilitator

Level 52 Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Leadership Coach, Business Management Group

TD Bank
03.2022 - 09.2024

Founder & Principal Consultant

Wright Step Coaching
01.2022 - Current

National Manager, Sales Support

TD Insurance
03.2020 - 03.2022

Branch & Business Banking Leadership

TD Bank & Scotiabank
01.2007 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Trinity Western University

Diploma - Psychology

Kelowna College of Psychology in Counselling

Diploma - Marketing

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Professional Brand Statement

Transforming leadership capability and organizational systems for measurable growth and sustainable impact. Known for aligning vision with strategy, building scalable frameworks, and empowering leaders to perform at their peak.

Speaking And Training

  • CEO Lead with Authority Summit, 2025-08-01, Visibility Strategies for Time-Strapped CEOs
  • CBWN, 2025-01-01, Leadership Clarity & Sustainable Growth
  • Leadership Workshops, Strategic Planning Retreats, Burnout & Mindset Resilience Series
  • Toastmasters Contest Speaker & Club Mentor, up to 100, 4.9/5

Community Leadership

  • Frontline Call Centre Volunteer, Calgary Distress Centre, Crisis intervention, emotional support, and resource referrals.
  • Founding Vice President, Okotoks Optimist Club, Grew membership from inception to charter status.
  • Director of Culture, Alberta Summer Games, 2022-01-01, Coordinated five major events across multiple locations.
  • Volunteer Mentor, Women in Leadership & Small Business Initiatives

Industry Scope And Client Reach

Clients across Canada, the U.S., and internationally in financial services, technology, professional services, non-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors.

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