Carolyn Strauss

Working with Leaders to Turn Dollars Per Minute into Decisions, Revenue, and Results

Travels from Denver CO, USA

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Speaks on:

Communication

Personal Brand

Speaks to:

Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)

Associations & Membership Orgs

Other / Cross-Industry

Formats:

Keynote

Training

Workshop


Certified Speaking Professional
2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speakers Magazine
Certified Reinvention Practioner

Audience members say

Carolyn electrifies audiences with her "funny, entertaining, and VALUABLE" presentations that transform how professionals approach change and team dynamics. She connects personally with listeners, keeping them engaged with high energy and memorable phrases like "Let me tell you how I work," while delivering actionable strategies they can implement immediately. Her direct yet caring approach—"pulling no punches and telling it like it is"—empowers attendees to embrace their working genius, tackle difficult challenges, and adapt to evolving business landscapes.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable strategies for immediate implementation in their businesses and personal lives.

  • Attendees developed a deeper understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and how to leverage them effectively within teams.

  • Listeners felt inspired and motivated to embrace change, adapt to new challenges, and pursue growth opportunities.

  • Individuals learned how to enhance communication and build stronger connections with clients and colleagues.

Carolyn's Bio

Carolyn Strauss, CSP, CRP, is a global keynote speaker who helps leaders and teams perform when the minutes matter most. She blends real-world business credibility, compelling storytelling, and smart humor to deliver sessions audiences remember and actually use. An expert in sales, execution, and team performance, Carolyn is the creator of the Dollars Per Minute™ framework, which helps organizations stop wasting high-value time and turn it into decisions, revenue, and results under pressure. A former CEO, she spent 18 years live on the Home Shopping Network selling over $160 million of her own apparel line, an experience that uniquely equips her to help organizations communicate clearly, adapt quickly, and execute confidently when performance is public and the stakes are high. She is the author of five books and has spoken in more than 14 countries, bringing energy, clarity, and humanity to the work of getting people aligned and getting things done.

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Carolyn Offers the Following Talks

Personal BrandCommunication

Reinventing Leadership: How to Make You and Your Company Irresistible

  • Discover how Irresistible you are now through the proprietary "Irresistibility Index"

  • Learn to apply the 5 "F's" of Irresistibility to all aspects of your business and life

  • Use effective communication methods to increase your sales

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45 - 90 minutes




Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Carolyn

I’m easy to work with, prepared, and deeply invested in your audience and outcomes. I partner early, customize for what matters most, respect the clock, and deliver practical tools people use immediately so your event feels valuable, energizing, and worth every minute.

My full fee includes prep calls, smart customization, alignment with your goals, session delivery, and all travel expenses. Hotel is not included. I bring high energy, real-world tools, and make the entire process easy, fun, and seamless for you.

Absolutely. I customize every presentation for your audience, industry, and event theme. I do the homework, ask the right questions, and tailor the content so it’s relevant, practical, and feels like it was built specifically for your room, not pulled off a shelf.

I support promotion with social posts, short videos, custom blurbs, and planner-ready copy. I’ll share with my audience, show up on pre-event promos when helpful, and help build buzz so the room is full, primed, and excited before I ever hit the stage.

I engage audiences after the event with follow-up tools, recap resources, and practical reminders they can actually use. When appropriate, I support ongoing learning through takeaways, digital assets, or continued sessions so the impact lasts well beyond the applause.

Yes. I offer meet and greets, VIP sessions, and leadership or sales add-ons. I’m also a professional emcee and love elevating the full event. I’m happy to attend receptions and social events. I show up all in, high energy, and fully present.

I respect budget realities and I’m always open to a thoughtful conversation. If there’s a fit, I’ll explore options like format, timing, or scope to create the most value possible while staying aligned with your goals and constraints.

Yes, when appropriate. I provide practical handouts or takeaway resources designed for real use, not shelf space. Slides and recordings depend on the event and ownership, and I’m happy to align in advance so expectations are clear and easy.

I’m flexible and collaborative on recordings and media rights. We’ll align in advance so it’s clear, fair, and easy for both of us. My goal is to protect the experience, honor your needs, and make sure everyone feels good about how content is used.

I keep travel simple and clear. I prefer direct flights when possible. For international dates, business class airfare. I require a non-smoking hotel room that does not open to the outside of the property, so I’m rested, safe, and ready to bring full energy on stage.


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