Built under pressure. Delivered with precision.

TREKKING POLES isn’t just a book—it’s a power tool. Written by Tara Karels, author, international speaker, and high-performance strategist, this guide introduces the P.O.L.E.S. Framework™—a system forged in adversity and built to help high performers rise stronger, sharper, and more focused than ever.

Start with the book. Step into the course. Work with the coach who lived it and now leads it.

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The Expert Behind the Framework

Tara Karels is a resilience and momentum expert. She works with high performers and teams to build strategic programs that cut through the noise, solve what's stalling progress, and get people moving—fast.

Her P.O.L.E.S. Framework™ was built in adversity and sharpened through real-world leadership. It’s not theory. It’s a system that helps people find traction when everything around them feels unsteady.

Tara isn’t here to inspire you. She’s here to help you move—with clarity, urgency, and a game plan that actually works.

Momentum Foundations
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The Ascent Experience – $599

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What People Are Saying

“I didn’t know how much I needed this until I started. The Trekking Poles course gave me space to pause, reflect, and move forward. Tara’s framework is simple, powerful, and met me exactly where I was.”

Angela

“Tara didn’t just give me tools—she helped me rediscover my own power. One session gave me more clarity than months of spinning in my head. She gets it, and she knows how to move you forward.”

Sarah

“We brought Tara in for leadership training. Within weeks, the language of momentum and clarity became part of our culture. Her approach isn’t fluff—it’s practical, strategic, and exactly what high performers need.”

Jonathan

Still on the fence? Here’s your next move.

Whether you’re looking for clarity, strategy, or deep transformation—there’s a way to move forward that fits where you are now. Don’t wait for the ‘right time.’ Start your climb today.

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