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Karen writes about the real challenges leaders face every day: how to tell memorable stories, how to turn data into something people actually act on, how to lead through constant change, and how to build a culture where people do their best work.
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The Power and Problem of a Single Story: How Leaders Get Stuck
Why leaders get stuck on one story and how to balance empathy with evidence to make better decisions.
Sitting In the 'And': The One Word That Improves Your Leadership
Improve your leadership with this one word.
How to Edit a Story: Why Great Stories Are Edited, Not Just Told
Great stories are edited, not just told
How to Ground Yourself When Speaking: The Body Language of Confident Presenters
How to ground yourself when speaking.
Gray’s Anatomy: How to Structure a Message the Brain Can't Resist
How to structure a message the brain can’t resist.
How to Memorize a Presentation (Move Beyond Memorization to Authentic Delivery)
Move beyond memorization to deliver engaging, authentic talks that connect with your audience
Why Storytelling Beats STAR for Job Interviews
Why storytelling beats STAR for job interviews.
How to Stop Saying Um, Uh, So, and Like: 5 Tips for Better Speaking
Five tips for avoiding filler words: Um, Uh, So, or Like
How to Overcome Public Speaking Fear (And Stop Going Blank Onstage)
Avoid your fear of public speaking with these tips.
Most Leaders Lose their Audience Here in Presentations (and How to Fix It)
How to give memorable presentations that keep your audiences engaged.
Can ChatGPT Write Stories? What Leaders and Communicators Need to Know
How and when should you use ChatGPT or LLM when creating stories and messages?