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# Karen Dean

## Biography

Karen Dean is a top motivational, resiliency & mental health speaker. A sought after speaker for **I**nternational **W**omen's **D**ay conferences (among others), she takes audiences on a journey through her own personal stories of resilience and inspires others with an amazing sense of positivity.


Recognized 4 times by the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, (and being an entrepreneur since the age of 8) Karen has operated successful businesses in many different industries for over 25 years. Karen has been a mentor to women in business throughout her career and was mentored herself by Arlene Dickinson of Venture Communications and CBC TV’s Dragon’s Den.


She has been featured on *CBC, Global TV, CTV Atlantic*, and *Eastlink Community TV's Women Now*, as well as numerous podcasts around the world.


In addition to being a bestselling author and resilience expert with 25+ years of experience helping people not just survive, but thrive in their careers, businesses and personal lives, Karen works with individuals, groups, and organizations to help build stronger, more successful, people and workforces with easy-to-implement tools to foster resilience, boost team performance, and enhance workplace culture.


Among her many business accomplishments, one of her proudest moments was being one of only two women to ever be elected to the Farmer’s Dairy Board of Directors.


Karen Dean is a powerhouse of wisdom—real, gritty, hard-earned wisdom that you can’t learn from a book but only through surviving life's toughest battles.

## Presentation Topics



### Own Your Power: Building Resilience to Lead and Conquer 


Leadership in today’s fast-paced world requires more than just skill—it demands mental resilience. Own Your Power equips leaders with strategies to build personal resilience and foster a positive, mentally strong culture within their teams. This keynote emphasizes the importance of mental health for leaders, offering actionable tools to reduce burnout, stay focused under pressure, and inspire teams to overcome challenges together. 



### What's (self) Love Got To Do With It? 


In our relentless pursuit of professional achievement, we often overlook a crucial ingredient: self-love. Karen unravels the profound link between self-love, resilience, and career triumph.Discover how embracing and nurturing self-love can fortify your inner strength and improve your mental health, helping you bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and find your path to success. In this transformative talk, Karen shares practical strategies and personal anecdotes that will empower you to not only survive but thrive in your career. 



### Resilience Redefined: Thriving in Work and Life 


In today's business world, the boundaries between work and personal life have blurred, especially after the challenges brought by the pandemic. Karen, will guide you through this modern dilemma, offering practical tools and invaluable insights to navigate the intricacies of work-life integration, ensuring you maintain a healthy balance while excelling both at the office and in your personal life. 



## What Clients Say

> Karen's presentation for Farm Credit Canada was exceptional. She was honest, genuine and had an outstanding consideration for the audience. Her light shines through her words and she is very empowering.
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> — Shaina Wallace, Program Manager, Farm Credit Canada


> Karen is a wonderful speaker with an amazing and inspiring story. She understands the struggles and challenges that people experience and is passionate about helping others succeed in life. She teaches people the art of self love and perseverance and motivates them to get the best out of themselves.
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> — Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CEED)


> Karen is an incredible consultant and facilitator because of her unique skills to establish an immediate connection and credibility with all clients, no matter their knowledge level. She is consistently energetic and engaging when delivering her subject matter expertise. Karen’s expertise and passion for her work is why she has been my resource of choice currently and the reason I will continue to recommend her in the future.
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> — TEAM Work Cooperative Ltd.



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