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The right speaker doesn’t just fill a slot — they change lives.

Karen has a rare gift for combining practical strategies with powerful storytelling — leaving every audience energized, confident, and ready to take action.

Inspire. Equip.
Transform.

When you book Karen, you don’t just get a keynote — you get an experience that inspires lasting change. With 25 years of global leadership experience and a client list that includes Google, Starbucks, and NASA, Karen delivers a unique blend of warmth, storytelling, and practical takeaways.

Leaders and event planners rave about her for being both influential on stage and easy to work. Audiences love her relatability and leave not just inspired, but transformed – equipped with tools they can use immediately.

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Signature Keynotes

Though these are her signature talks, Karen works closely with event planners to customize content that fits each audience’s specific needs.
The Confidence Cocktail™
3 C’s to Command Any Room
Quiet self-doubt, speak with impact, and influence any audience. Karen reveals the essential ingredients of confident communication — using voice, body language, and presence to build trust, credibility, and lasting impressions.
7 Ways Women Give Away Their Power
(and How to Take It Back!)

Discover the subtle mistakes that sabotage authority — and the strategies to fix them. Attendees will walk away with seven practical tools to command respect, project confidence, and claim their seat at the table.

The Influence Formula
5 Qualities That Set Leaders Apart
The difference between good leaders and influential ones isn’t talent—it’s communication. Learn the five habits that amplify influence, inspire trust, and drive results, turning good leaders into exceptional ones.
“It was our highest rated session. We have not stopped receiving positive feedback.”
Claire, United Healthcare
The Power of Asking
Negotiation Secrets That Skyrocket Success
Stop leaving opportunities on the table. With Karen’s 4-step Confidence Key formula, you’ll learn how to frame requests with courage and clarity — from raises and promotions to high-stakes deals.
Breakthrough Conversations
Turning Tension into Transformation
Difficult conversations don’t have to derail progress. Karen equips leaders with a framework to transform conflict into collaboration, turning workplace tension into stronger relationships, greater clarity, and breakthrough results.
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“It was our highest rated session. We have not stopped receiving positive feedback.”
Claire, United Healthcare

What Audiences Walk Away With

confidence shifts everything
  • The confidence to ask boldly for what they want.
  • The courage to replace hesitation with decisive action.
  • The presence and clarity to command any room.
  • The influence to lead with trust and credibility.
  • The skills to turn difficult conversations into opportunities.

“We rarely ever use the same speaker twice, but your impact was so great we wanted more people to hear you speak.”

– Juli Jones, SVP, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International

Ready for a keynote that resonates long after the applause?

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