KAREN'S MOST REQUESTED KEYNOTES
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Leading at the Intersection: How Culture, Wellness, and Strategy Intertwine
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The Burnout Reset: Leading with Boundaries, Resilience, and Rest
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From Pressure to Purpose: Redefining Power for Today’s Leaders
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Lead Without Losing You: The Five Commitments Every Woman Needs Now
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Leading at the Intersection: How Culture, Wellness, and Strategy Intertwine
AUDIENCE: C-Suite, Leaders
FORMAT: In-Person or Virtual
What if culture and wellness weren’t add-ons, but central to strategy and performance? In this compelling talk, Karen Hinds speaks to leaders across industries about the future of leadership—one where well-being, strategy, and results are no longer in conflict.
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She unpacks how organizations can create environments where individuals lead as whole persons, not just high performers, and offers actionable tools for embedding Strategic Renewal™ principles into everyday leadership and culture-building practices.
Learning Objectives:
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Explore the connection between organizational culture, leadership wellness, and strategic effectiveness.
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Identify ways to integrate human-centered practices into leadership, team building, and development programs.
Understand how investing in whole-person leadership benefits retention, engagement, and business results.
Ideal for: Executive teams • Company-wide leadership events • Culture and strategy summits
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The Burnout Reset: Leading with Rest, Resilience, and Intentional Boundaries
AUDIENCE: General, Leaders
FORMAT: In-Person or Virtual
Burnout isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a leadership and retention issue. In this timely keynote, Karen redefines rest as a strategic leadership practice for all high-performing professionals. She offers a practical approach to energy management, boundary-setting, and resilience that helps leaders protect their well-being and perform at the highest level.
This session is ideal for organizations committed to building a culture where sustainable performance and personal well-being go hand in hand.
Learning Objectives:
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Redefine rest as a strategic leadership tool that drives clarity, creativity, and decision-making.
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Learn actionable strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries to reduce stress and energy depletion.
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Build a personal resilience plan that supports sustainable leadership through changing demands.
Ideal for: Corporate wellness programs • HR events • Leadership forums
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AUDIENCE: General, Leaders
FORMAT: In-Person or Virtual
From Pressure to Purpose: Redefining Power for Today’s Leaders
For many leaders, the journey to success has been paved with pressure, perfectionism, and performance. This keynote invites leaders to step off that path and onto one rooted in purpose and authenticity.
Karen guides audiences through a powerful reflection on identity, internal barriers, and the mindset shifts needed to lead with more confidence, clarity, and courage. This talk is ideal for leaders navigating transitions, growth, or personal reinvention.
Learning Objectives:
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Recognize the internalized patterns—such as people-pleasing and perfectionism—that limit authentic leadership.
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Learn mindset and identity shifts that move women from performative leadership to purpose-driven influence.
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Explore strategies for aligning personal values with professional goals to lead with confidence and clarity.
Ideal for: Leadership summits • Women’s initiatives • Culture-building events
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Lead Without Losing You: The Five Commitments Every Woman Needs Now
AUDIENCE: Women Leaders
FORMAT: In-Person or Virtual
​High-achieving women are leading teams, families, and communities—but often at the cost of their personal well-being and identity. In this compelling and timely keynote, leadership expert Karen Hinds unveils The Five Commitments every woman needs to protect her peace, preserve her power, and lead with unshakable clarity.
Drawing from her own personal transformation and 25+ years of executive leadership experience, Karen introduces her Strategic Renewal™ framework—a roadmap for sustainable success that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. This powerful approach helps women align their inner and outer lives so they can thrive—not just professionally, but holistically.
With relatable stories and actionable strategies, Karen equips women to reclaim their energy, reconnect with what truly matters, and lead boldly—without burning out or disappearing in the process.
Learning Objectives
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Discover the Five Commitments that form the foundation for sustainable leadership, personal fulfillment, and lasting success.
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Identify hidden areas where you may be sacrificing your well-being, and learn how to reset with clarity and confidence.
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Learn practical strategies to integrate well-being, emotional resilience, and high performance, ensuring you can thrive without compromise.
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Gain tools to care for your mind, body, and soul while leading with purpose and authenticity.
"Karen led the finance team through a thoughtful process of understanding better everyone’s tendency toward “unconscious bias” and how through self-reflection, openness to learning, and communication we can work to reduce the negative effects unconscious bias has on recruiting, retaining top talent, and creating a highly engaged workforce."
—JOHN CANTILLION, VP, CONTROLLER PRATTY & WHITNEY
“Karen’s to-the-point messaging welcomed each of our vulnerabilities that led to frank team discussions and individual “ah-ha” moments.”
—JENN M., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF TREASURY
“I got my mojo back and it feels great. I raised my hand and I am leading a project that impacts multiple groups.”
—TAMMY, A 13-YEAR VETRAN OF CORPORATE AMERICA
