Wednesday, April 1 | 8:00 - 9:15 am
Leveling Up with Intention

About this event
Designed for women navigating growth, change, or transition, this interactive workshop invites participants to step back and reflect on where they are and where they want to go. Karen Mellen introduces three transformative principles—the Law of Intentionality, the Law of Reflection, and the Law of Tradeoffs—to help women gain clarity and momentum. Through guided activities and meaningful conversation, attendees will identify strengths, uncover obstacles, and map out a purposeful next step aligned with their values and vision.
About the speaker
Karen brings more than 20 years of Human Resources experience and a deep understanding of what organizations truly need to grow strong leaders. As the founder of Rising Phoenix Leadership, she partners with companies and individuals to elevate communication, strengthen leadership capacity, and drive meaningful results.
A certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Karen delivers proven, practical leadership frameworks grounded in the work of John C. Maxwell. She is known for her engaging workshops, strategic facilitation, and ability to translate big leadership concepts into clear, actionable steps. Karen isn’t a one-time speaker—she’s a trusted thought partner who helps leaders grow with intention.
She has spoken at the Purdue University Women’s Conference and the Association for Talent Development Summit, and she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Purdue University and an MBA from University of Toledo. Karen is also SHRM-CP and HRCI certified.
Outside of her work, she serves on the board of Teachers’ Treasures and co-chairs their annual Dream Big fundraiser. When she’s not developing leaders, you’ll likely find her training for her next half marathon.
Citizens Womens Connection was set up by Melissa Volz-Smith to help others - especially women - establish the connections and networks that are often key to business success. This is part of the Citizens State Bank Mission to help our clients, co-workers, and communities succeed.
Meetings are tentatively scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month and will be held at the Citizens State Bank location at 902 South Rangeline Road, Carmel. If you have questions about the group or upcoming events, please contact Melissa for details. You can also request to join the CWC LinkedIn Group.





