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Organizations may choose a single keynote experience or pair it with a follow-up session. The first experience ignites reflection and introduces a practical leadership framework leaders can apply immediately. The follow-up renewal revisits the framework, reflects on progress, and refines leadership practices for sustained impact.

Sessions are designed for organizations, coaches, educators and leaders seeking to strengthen communication, trust, and performance through thoughtful leadership.

Recent customized sessions include:

• The One Question for Stronger Leadership
• Stronger Classrooms: Building Trust and Courage in Learning Environments 
• Human Connection in a Tech-Driven World
• Strengthening Family-School Partnerships Through Curiosity
• Behavior, Belonging, and Performance Across Early Childhood Learning Communities

Kari combines storytelling, research-informed insight, and practical leadership strategies to create an experience that is both emotionally impactful and immediately usable. Audiences leave with a clear understanding of how everyday interactions influence motivation, resilience, and collaboration.

Participants leave with:

• A renewed sense of purpose as leaders of people
• A clearer understanding of how curiosity strengthens trust and performance
• Practical ways to communicate belief and challenge others productively
• A simple leadership shift they can apply immediately: ask a question first

Yes. Keynotes and follow-up sessions can be tailored to reflect your audience, goals, and context while maintaining the core leadership framework.

Yes. Kari’s work draws from research in coaching, team dynamics, organizational psychology, human development, and belonging. Each session translates these insights into practical strategies leaders can use immediately.

Keynotes: 20–60 minutes
Leadership sessions: 60–120 minutes
Delivery: In-person or virtual

Keynote fee: $2,000–$5,500 depending on event size and context

Travel and lodging are typically covered by the host organization.

In need of reduced-rate work for your non-profit? Reach out!

Typically 2–3 months in advance for in-person events and 4–6 weeks for virtual sessions. Kari does her best to accommodate shorter timelines when possible.