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Karen M. Allen

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Workplace Culture

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Transform workplace mindsets with Karen M. Allen, speaker and mindset expert. Karen works with business leaders to develop mental resilience, overcome challenges, and achieve peak performance, delivering impactful strategies for clients including Google, AT&T, and Kaiser Permanente.

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Karen M. Allen

Philadelphia, United States

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Women in Business

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Mindset Expert and TEDx Speaker
Founder of the 100% Human movement
Creator of the Stop + Shift mental exercise

Karen Allen is a Mindset Expert, TEDx Speaker, and the founder of the 100% Human movement. She is passionate about equipping individuals with the tools and resources to feel better, live better, and achieve their goals with a healthy mindset. Karen empowers highly motivated individuals and business leaders to harness the power of their mindset and develop the self-awareness necessary to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. After the unexpected loss of her husband, followed by years of transformational experiences, Karen reclaimed control of her fate by rediscovering and healing herself from the inside out. Since 2014, Karen has studied the human mind, positive psychology, and post-traumatic growth. She is also the creator of the mental exercise Stop + Shift. This method was developed to help people jumpstart their mental strength training. It's a simple yet powerful technique that teaches individuals to let go of negative thought cycles and move towards more productive and positive thinking. Karen's client list includes Google, Experian, AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, Travelers Insurance, YouTube, WD-40, Raymond James & Associates, Women's Foodservice Forum, and many more. Her work has been featured in Forbes, SHRM magazine, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and many more.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Stop And Shift

Karen Allen presents "A Mental Exercise to Reset Your Mindset." Life's ups and downs can make it hard to stay positive, often leading to negative thoughts and poor decision-making. What if you could train your brain to respond thoughtfully and with care? You can. Stress and setbacks challenge your mental resilience, but Karen's Stop & Shift technique offers a solution. This mental training tool helps you make decisions from a place of strength rather than stress. Attendees will learn to build resilience, create space from negativity, and cultivate joy, inner peace, and grit to prevent burnout.

Guideposts For A Human-Centric Culture

Karen Allen dives into practical strategies for creating a workplace prioritizing employees' well-being and growth. Through the 100% Human framework, attendees discover how to foster a thriving culture where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute to a shared mission. Learn to cultivate a growth mindset to enhance communication and trust, integrate wellness initiatives without compromising productivity, and empower team members to connect deeply with the company's mission while feeling valued as individuals. This keynote equips audiences and teams with actionable insights to build a supportive environment where people flourish professionally and personally.

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Testimonials

I have been fortunate enough to listen to Karen present twice within the past year, and each time I was completely moved and inspired. Her "Stop and Shift" message is so relevant and a very good reminder that despite the fact we cannot control the world around us, we are in fact in control of how we respond. It can be easy to fall into a habit of thinking our emotions and outlook are controlled by environments surrounding us; when in fact, we can impact the world in an incredibly powerful way by choosing a mindset that radiates positivity and goodness. There is a ripple effect to wanting to do better and be better, and Karen so beautifully illustrates this through her own stories and presence. The entire room was captivated by her authenticity and vulnerability, and I know for a fact all of my colleagues were deeply impacted by her message.

Shannon D.

I learn so much from her every time I have the opportunity to hear her speak. She left such an impression with our global teams that she's been asked to speak to other functions and business units within the company as well. If you aren't familiar with Karen's work, get to know her!

Jon'a J.

Genesys, Genesys

Karen is passionate about teaching others how to practice mental strengthening, an invaluable skill necessary to transform failing into learning. Her expertise in applying positive psychology is second to none. She brings great energy in her talks, captivating her audience and getting through. She is excellent!

AbbVie

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Karen delivers with authenticity and energy, captivating audiences through personal stories and practical tools. Her positive, inspiring approach motivates lasting mindset shifts and leaves listeners feeling empowered, engaged, and ready to grow.

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