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Let Me Help You Transform Challenges into Opportunities

SHINE FORWARD

Live it! Own it! Share it!

Embrace Vulnerability

Celebrate Authenticity

Foster Connection

Unleash Resilience

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 LEARN HOW to TURN ADVERSITY into OPPORTUNITY through POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION.

After an hour with KAREN, your audience will have the tools they need to:

Discover

Learn how to build a personal Resilience Roadmap and develop a customized plan to navigate challenges with confidence.

Connect

Foster connection and engagement through shared stories of experience, strength and hope.

Transform

Experience renewed energy, recognizing they are not alone and unique in their challenges, empowered and equipped to change outcomes.

Thrive

Realize how to leverage humor as a powerful stress-reliever, enhancing focus and boosting productivity.

Don’t wait another month to discover how to transform obstacles into opportunities!

Off the Cuff with Karen

Karen is a beacon of resilience and adaptability, making her an invaluable addition to any conference seeking to empower individuals to navigate their own paths with courage and optimism.

Melissa Cutcher | Executive Director at Technology First

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  • "This was one of the most eye opening talks I have experienced and totally changed my perspective."

    —Member, Miami University Women in Business

  • "Karen is an amazing public speaker, engaging audiences and leading workshops for our brand."

    —Larry Sullivan, Head of Sales, True Impact

  • She is innovative, creative and an amazing communicator. There is nobody in this entire world that Karen can't talk to.

    —Cassie Barlow, President, Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education at SOCHE

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KAREN’S KEYNOTE TOPICS

Shine FORWARD

How can your organization cultivate resilience and strengthen team connections amid today’s challenges? Join Karen for her transformative keynote, Shine Forward, where you'll learn to harness resilience through her three-part process—acknowledge, accept, and act. Gain practical strategies to navigate obstacles, leaving energized and empowered, ready to inspire others to shine their light forward! Learn More…

Rerouting…

Forget the "straight shot to success" myth! Life is ridden with unexpected detours that can leave you feeling lost and defeated. But what if these detours are actually divine directions leading to something even better? Leave behind the fear, rewrite the script on success, and discover the power hidden within each twist and turn. Join Karen on this journey of self-discovery and personal growth– one rerouting at a time! Learn More…

The Power of H.O.W.

Do you feel the weight of leadership dragging you down? Are you yearning for a strategy that fosters engaged teams, sparks creativity, and unlocks your organization's true potential? Enter The Power of H.O.W.: a powerful, yet unconventional approach that cultivates HUMBLE, OPEN, and WILLING leaders who ignite collaborative success, all grounded in the unshakeable foundation of faith. Learn More…

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