Motivational Speaker Sparking a Positive Change in You

Our world is changing and changing FAST. How are you keeping up? Motivational speaker Karen McCullough provides the tools you need to face change head on and thrive. Whether exploring the process of change, leading across the generations, or growing confidence through mastery, Karen’s programs will make you think, make you laugh, and spark a positive change in YOU!

Before becoming a speaker, Karen McCullough worked for one of the world’s most famous fashion brands, Ralph Lauren. That is where she learned the power of a “brand” and the importance each team member has in living the brand each day. She soon took what she learned and opened her own retail store in Houston, Texas. That one store grew into a 4-store chain. Yes, she learned well and was great in marketing and branding, and she understood the value of understanding and serving her customers AND being open to the changes occurring around her. Karen and her team created a culture that fostered excellence and engagement, and they had a lot of fun along the way.

From Retailer to Motivational Speaker

In 2000, she closed the retail chapter of her life to focus on a speaking career, Karen took all she learned all those years in retail and began creating keynotes that delivered excellence and a WOW audience experience. Today she speaks to corporations, associations, and universities across the country delivering her message of being open to change, open to people, staying curious, and of course, having lots of fun along the way,

When you book one of Karen’s keynote presentations you can count on a highly energetic experience. Her keynote presentations blend business storytelling, current research, relevant examples, case studies, and a closing game that is a winner. Karen is committed to delivering quality content, high humor, and actionable ideas. Whether live or in virtual experiences, Karen makes an impact on conferences and meetings across the country.

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Karen presents both live and recorded webinars, interactive meetings, keynotes, micro classes, and talk-show style Q & A, all designed to meet your specific needs. Each of Karen’s programs is designed to engage and is filled with information you can use, right now. Her down to earth personality, energy and humor brings all of her content to life! For more specific information about Karen’s virtual programs and topics, go here.

Generational Advantage: Leading a Multi-generational Workplace in Times of Uncertainty

Best Audience: Healthcare, Corporate, Associations, Sales — everyone who deals with people.

Leading a multi-generational team has always had its challenges. Each generation comes to work with unique experiences, perspectives, expectations, and often inconsistent views on how the workplace should function. Now, in this time of crisis, uncertainty, and working from home the generational differences are magnified.

In these challenging times, many leaders and managers unfortunately resort back to the a “one size fits all” treat everyone the same approach to work. But your diverse multi-generational team requires more. You will learn strategies to grow engagement and meet each group and individual in a personal and supportive way. Connection is key to building teams and retaining the best talent. We must stay sharp and continue to learn and engage in this new work environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the perspective and strengths of each generation Traditionalists – Gen Z
• Address the stress your team is experiencing before you can lead or manage
• Identify the areas of generational conflict such as miscommunication, feedback, transparency
• Discuss the power in asking
• Exploring new ways to communicate and give productive feedback
• Inspire collaboration, connections, and courage

Change is Here – Time to Adapt

Best Audience: Corporate, Associations, Opening Conference Keynote, Women’s Conference.

Today we have all been forced to suddenly adapt to new ways of working, doing business, and living our lives. Change is here! We may not be able to control the changes going on around, but the good news is, we can control how we respond.

Just as you update operating systems and smartphones, now is the time for a personal operating system update, and Karen can help! She is ready to share tools and rituals that will help you not just survive but thrive in this social distancing world. Karen shares her 3 – step process to shift your mindset and welcome change into your life. Highly interactive, and full of humor.

Learning Objectives:

• Address the stress, complex emotions, fear and anxiety you are experiencing before you can move forward
• Put into action 3 step process: Relate- Repeat- Re-Think
• Take a deep-dive into self-awareness
• Discover the power in asking for help
• Incorporate daily actions that build good habits
• Shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset
• Leave positive and hopeful

Rebound – Skills in Courage Building for Leaders

Best Audience: Inspirational for all audiences, women’s conferences, leaders and emerging leaders, Gen Z

No matter how successful and talented we are, an unexpected setback, mistake, or failure can directly impact our self-confidence. Low confidence makes us doubt our abilities, prevents us from taking small risks and hinders our decision making. Success stories are great. A story of success while overcoming a failure, is even better, and Karen McCullough has a great one to share. It’s interactive, it’s fun, and it’s real!

Learning Objectives:

• Improve your self-awareness and authenticity
• Building stamina
• Setting boundaries
• Overcoming the imposter syndrome
• Explore the practice and benefits of mindfulness
• Harness your creativity
• Examine the Self-Talk

Self-Care for Caregivers

Audience: CNA’s, Nurses, Physicians, Therapists, all Caregivers

The pressures on caregivers today is overwhelming. Caregiving can be physically and emotionally exhausting and it is important to remember to take a break and recharge your battery. Karen is called “a shot of energy,” and she walks her talk! In this program she shares her personal energy rituals for renewal. Learn how to balance energy expenditure with energy renewal as you de-stress and take care of YOU.

Learning Objectives:

• Heighten self-awareness
• Tap into physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy
• Gain insights to self-love
• Practice distressing techniques
• Understand the impact of connections

Re-Thinking Productivity – Managing Your Energy Not Your Time

Best Audience: Great for all audiences

Do you ever feel tired and the day has just started? If so, you are not alone. A recent study reports that nearly 75% of American workers state that no matter how hard they work they feel as if they are not moving forward. Would you like to know the secrets of staying energized? If so, Karen McCullough is here to help! She has been dubbed “a shot of energy,” and she walks her talk! Karen shares her personal energy rituals and top ways to increase focus, stamina, and productivity. Learn how to re-charge your battery and energize others.

Learning Objectives:

• Shifting the focus from managing your time to managing your energy
• Creating positive rituals that renew your energy
• Gaining deeper insights into self-awareness
• Learning from the Harvard research on happiness and productivity
• Discovering the 4 sources of our individual energy
• Creating your daily productivity planner