Okay, I will admit Karen James went to school with my kids, Lisa, Danielle and Shannon. Well, so what! That doesn't mean I don't know what an excellent book is. On Purpose is important because we all need to find the path to what matters in life. Reading is learning and learning is the path. We all need to get on one. Karen did …

— Bob Gaudio, songwriter, producer, founding member of The Four Seasons, inspiration for the Jersey Boys

On Purpose provides a simple formula to transcend your organisation's purpose into action and literally get everyone on-purpose. Karen's methods and leadership are exemplary, as experienced over the six years we have worked together. She is infectious and brings real purpose to any endeavour, including now her book.

— Symon Brewis-Weston, CEO Sovereign Insurance (wholly owned by Commonwealth Bank), one of five business leaders to be awarded the Winner United Nations 2015 Women's Empowerment Principles Chief Executive leadership award

Karen is one of the most purpose-driven people I have ever met. She operates with a strong sense of ethics and humanity. The philosophy and the framework behind On Purpose is great advice for anyone who wants to transform themselves and their organisation.

— Janet Holmes à Court AC

Today's world needs this book — delivered with wit, humour and cut through New York style, Karen's decade of experience in life and business is bottled up in a fable, a manifesto and a practical framework that will get you and your organisation ...