Speaker. Development Coach.
 

Speaker + Leadership Coach

Great leadership inspires action, builds trust, and empowers others to achieve more than they thought possible.

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Meet Karen Walker

Speaker + Leadership Coach

Karen Walker is a nationally recognized speaker, award-winning public media professional, certified leadership coach, and joy strategist with over two decades of experience. She empowers professional women, emerging leaders, and changemakers to rise in confidence, communication, and executive presence. With a voice that resonates and a mission that inspires, she brings clarity, strategy, and purpose to every stage and session.

As the founder of the Spark Retreat and co-founder of Aging Wiser, she blends personal growth with leadership development through coaching, workshops, and transformative experiences. Her work has earned her the prestigious Arkansas Andrus Award and three national public media awards.

A certified D.I.S.C. practitioner and board member of Women’s Leadership Network and Alzheimer’s Arkansas, she is dedicated to helping others lead boldly, speak powerfully, and live joyfully. Whether in a boardroom, retreat, or keynote, Karen delivers energy, wisdom, and heart.

Workshops

Leading Across the Generations

Leading an increasingly diverse team can be challenging. Each generation has unique learning and communication styles. Break barriers and gain new approaches for communicating effectively with employees of all generations.

Dealing with Difficult People

Engaging workshop that will help you deal with people in a positive, professional way. Gain tools for bringing out the best in people at their worst.

Be brave Be Bold: Living Life Without Apology

We often let our fears hold us back from living our best life. Learn strategies to help you break up with fear and self-doubt. If you are ready to create a life that feels more purposeful, fulfilling and joyful—this workshop is for you.

 
 
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Do you have goals you set for yourself, dreams you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to live out?

It’s time! Can’t wait to see you at the next event.


Boss Moves: Elevating Your Executive Presence

Step into your power. Speak with authority. Lead with influence.

Are you ready to elevate your presence, own your voice, and exude confidence?

Join us for this dynamic two-hour virtual workshop on April 8, 6-8pm CST.

Previous Events


 
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Get in Touch!

Contact Karen for your next event, training, or just to send an encouraging word. We’d love to hear from you.

karen@karenwalkerspeaks.com

 
 
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