Karen Allen

International Keynote Speaker, Author of Stop & Shift, Growth Mindset Expert

Expert on

Overcoming Adversity
Mindset
Mental Strength
Resilience
Leadership
Women in Leadership
Corporate Culture 

Fee Range

$20,000–$25,000

Travels from

PA, US

Karen M. 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.

She 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 been studying the human mind, positive psychology, and post traumatic growth. Combine this with her own experience, and you have a trifecta that not many other speakers or coaches can offer.

Karen is the creator of the mental exercise: Stop + Shift. She developed this method to help people jumpstart their mental strength training. It's a simple, yet powerful, technique that teaches individuals how to let go of negative thought cycles and move to 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, on Good Morning America, MSNBC, and many others!

Karen received her undergraduate degree in Communication from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

STOP + SHIFT: The Mindset Reset that Changes Everything

We all know that life is full of ups and downs. And not only is it hard to stay positive when the pressures of work and life are so demanding, it’s easy to get caught up in negative thoughts and emotions that swirl around in our minds. This can lead to poor decision-making and a general feeling of being out of control.

What if you could train your brain to respond thoughtfully with care? Spoiler alert: you can.

Stress and setbacks make it tough to keep your head in the game. When the pressure is on, you need a go-to tool that can help you rise to all of life’s challenges.

Stop & Shift is that tool. This mental training technique provides a new map for your mind so that you can make decisions from a place of strength instead of stress. Audiences and teams will learn how to:

  • Build resilience and use hardships as launching pads for growth.
  • Create space from negative thoughts and emotions so they can approach challenges with confidence and make productive decisions from a place of composure and clarity.
  • Cultivate joy, inner peace, grit, and other mindful behaviors to prevent burnout.

100% HUMAN: 3 Guideposts for a Human-Centric Culture

You’re probably familiar with the expression “people are your most important asset.” But what does that mean in practice? How do you create a workplace that supports employees’ well-being and growth?

100% Human is here to help. This keynote offers a roadmap for how to create a thriving workplace culture where your people flourish. Audiences and teams will learn how to build an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and excited to contribute to a mission bigger than themselves.

Learn how to…

  • Cultivate a growth mindset to improve your communication, develop other members of your team, and build a culture of trust.
  • Integrate wellness into your operating strategy without breaking the bank or sacrificing productivity.
  • Empower your team so they feel valued as individuals and also deeply connected to the company mission.