Carolyn Strauss
Dollars Per Minute™: Reinvention in Action When What Used to Work No Longer Does
Travels from Denver CO, USA
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Speaks on:
Communication
Adaptive Leadership
Business Strategy
Influence
Leadership Development
Personal Brand
Speaks to:
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
Other / Cross-Industry
Associations & Membership Orgs
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Keynote
Workshop
Training
Facilitation
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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
Reinventing Sales: 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
Reinventing Leadership: Increase your Dollars Per Minute When What Used to Work No Longer Does
Stronger Leadership in a Volatile Environment Leaders will gain tools to navigate uncertainty, make faster decisions, and lead with confidence when conditions are changing.
A Clear Approach to Reinvention Participants will understand how to continuously adapt their role, team, and organization when what used to work no longer does.
A Practical Framework for Better Decisions Participants will learn and apply the Dollars Per Minute™ lens to evaluate priorities, opportunities, and trade-offs in real time.
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30 minutes - half day
Reinventing Execution: When what used to work doesn't work anymore
Pinpoint where execution is breaking down: Identify exactly where work is stalling. Whether it’s unclear priorities, misalignment, decision bottlenecks, or too many competing initiatives.
Apply reinvention tools that actually work now Walk away with practical, real-world tools to adapt execution in an environment shaped by AI, constant change, and shifting customer expectations.
Create alignment amongst team members, because when everyone knows where you are going, getting there makes sense.
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45 minutes - full day
Communication Skills for Wicked Smart People
Translate complex ideas into clear, actionable messages. Turn highly technical information into communication that stakeholders, shareholders, and investors can quickly understand and act on.
Know exactly what to say And how to say it. Structure your message so it’s concise, compelling, and aligned with what your audience actually cares about.
Increase approval rates for ideas, projects, and funding. Deliver in a way that aligns with what decision-makers need to hear, not just what you want to say.
How to not simplify your science. Just how to translate it so people who don’t know what you know can understand it, trust it, and make decisions based on it.
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30 minutes - full day
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Carolyn
What should I know about working with you?
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.
What's included in your fee?
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.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
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.
What kind of promotional support do you offer to help market the event?
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.
How do you engage audiences post-event?
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.
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
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.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
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.
Will I receive post-event materials (slides, recordings, handouts)?
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.
What is your policy on event recordings and media rights?
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.
What are your specific travel requirements?
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.