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“I’ve seen Karen Wells as a keynote speaker, panelist at conferences and community events, and guest lecturer on our campus, and she captivates every audience—from current leaders to future ones—with her authentic storytelling and transformative leadership insights.”
– Kim M., University Lecturer
IGNITE. ELEVATE. TRANSFORM.
Known for delivering powerful keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions, and engaging lectures, Karen’s impact is immediate and lasting. Her dynamic professional leadership journey, shaped by courage and resilience, captivates audiences through compelling storytelling and relevant insights, equipping them with actionable strategies to ignite purpose and elevate their leadership.
Organizations who partner with Karen gain more than a speaker—they gain a leadership ally who inspires their teams to think boldly, act decisively, and lead with purpose.
Keynotes by Karen
With over 100,000 hours of leadership expertise, Karen’s keynotes equip audiences with practical tools to cultivate courageous leadership, own their unique stories, and drive meaningful, lasting impact. Below is a sample of Karen’s keynotes, and she also crafts customized sessions tailored to your organization’s leadership goals.
Karen Keynotes – Leadership
The Relentless Pursuit of Courage in Leadership
In this powerful keynote, Karen explores how courage is the foundation of exceptional leadership and personal growth. Drawing on real-world examples and actionable insights, this session challenges leaders to embrace risk, confront uncertainty, and make bold decisions that shape their futures. Learn how to cultivate the mindset of the relentless pursuit of courage and overcome obstacles to drive lasting success in both life and leadership.
Your Story is Your Leadership Super Power – It’s Time to Own It
Your story is your greatest asset. In this keynote, Karen demonstrates how embracing your unique experiences, struggles, and triumphs can transform your leadership journey. By owning your narrative, you unlock the power to connect with others, inspire teams, and build authentic, purpose-driven leadership. Discover how your personal story can become the catalyst for creating meaningful change and influence in your organization.
The Athlete Mindset: Harnessing Discipline and Vision to Elevate Your Leadership
In this dynamic keynote, Karen shares the journey from athlete to leader, demonstrating how the discipline, focus, and vision that fuel athletic success can elevate your leadership performance. With insights into how athletes harness resilience and strategy, this session provides practical tools for translating those qualities into leadership success. Perfect for leaders seeking to raise their game and inspire high-performance teams.
Karen Keynotes for Women
The Only Woman the Room
This keynote tackles the unique challenges faced by underrepresented communities in the workplace and organizations and how to thrive in those environments. Karen offers empowering steps for women leaders ( and their allies and supporters ) who find themselves as the only women in the room equipping them with the tools to lead and influence confidently, build strong networks, and leverage their perspective as an asset. This empowering session will help leaders rise above challenges and succeed in any room they enter. This also applies to all underrepresented communities.
Breaking Ceilings, Building Futures: Empowering Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose
This keynote is a call to action for women who are ready to break free from constraints and lead with confidence and purpose. Karen shares strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs, embracing your full potential, and building a future where women lead in every industry. This session empowers women to step into their power, create bold futures, and challenge the status quo.
The Pursuit of Courage – When Being Brave Is Not an Option
Courage isn’t always a choice—it’s a necessity when life’s challenges seem insurmountable. In this powerful keynote, Karen shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming adversity, offering practical insights on how to embrace and cultivate courage even in the toughest moments. Through her story, audiences will discover how to transform fear into strength and emerge as resilient, empowered leaders.
