Karen Lynn Kaplan
Equipping leaders to navigate complexity so they achieve powerful impact
Travels from Syracuse NY, USA
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Speaks on:
Decision Making
Leadership Development
Strategic Leadership
Teamwork
Speaks to:
Nonprofits & NGOs
Corporate Teams & Enterprises
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
Women looking to build their public speaking skills
Formats:
Workshop
Facilitation
Keynote
Training
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Key Audience Outcomes
Increased confidence in public speaking
Actionable strategies and tools for effective communication
Improved ability to lead meetings and facilitate group discussions
Enhanced understanding of personal strengths and how to leverage them
A renewed sense of energy and motivation to pursue professional and personal goals
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Karen's Bio
Are you responsible for navigating complex terrain but struggling to find the best route? In complex environments, leaders often grapple with finding actionable clarity, which limits their impact. Karen helps audiences transform complexity into clarity using her practical IMPACT framework. Drawing on experiences ranging from wrangling horses to leading the U.S. government’s democratic transition program in post-Arab Spring Tunisia, she guides organizations through challenging terrain toward meaningful results. With over three decades of experience spanning four continents, Karen equips leaders and teams to navigate complexity with curiosity, purpose, and agility. Her unique approach weaves practical frameworks with authentic storytelling, empowering teams to drive action and achieve powerful impact.
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Karen Offers the Following Talks
Wrangling Complexity to Clarity: Mapping Your Route to Powerful Impact
Discover how to find clarity in complexity to achieve powerful impact
Learn the six-step IMPACT framework to guide actions and deliver results
Master proven strategies for navigating uncertainty with confidence
Build resilient teams through curiosity, agility, and purpose-driven decision-making
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45 - 60 minutes
Game-Changing Facilitation: Your Guide for Tough Crowds, Rowdy Rooms, and Real Results
Elevated Confidence: Gain the specific skills and mindset to support complex discussions and groups.
Actionable Results: Learn to apply the 3-4-5 Framework to guide teams toward alignment, decisive action, and measurable impact.
Dynamic Leadership: Master the art of reading the room, supporting a balance of voices, and fostering inclusive, participatory environments.
Strategic Preparation: Walk away with a proven methodology for designing any session, ensuring your time and process management are optimized for results.
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60 minutes - full day