CAREER EMPOWERMENT SPEAKING
CREATIVE LEADERSHIP THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE TALKS
creating impact
through public speaking
With over two decades of media experience, Karen Kunkel Young is a master storyteller and dynamic public speaker, known for delivering powerful, interactive sessions. Her talks inspire and empower audiences with actionable strategies they can immediately apply to accelerate their careers and personal growth.
Keynote SPEAKER
BOSS MOVES: LIVING BIG IN YOUR CAREER
I believe in playing all out. Career achievements require intentional action, the driving force behind transformative success. My formula for success is: Dreaming Big + Taking Action = Living Big. Consistent action in your career is key to leveling up quickly and efficiently. Living big means envisioning your goals, breaking free from limitations, and taking purposeful steps toward fulfillment. Discover my 9-Step Framework to Living Big in Your Career and achieve the success you desire.
FIRESIDE CHat: IMPOSTER SYNDROME
STRATEGIES FOR UNLOCKING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
Shift Your Focus from Self-Doubt to Service: Imposter Syndrome often makes you overly concerned with how others perceive you, feeding self-doubt. Instead, shift your focus to how you can help others and the value you bring. This takes the pressure off you and redirects your energy toward making a real impact.
Challenge the Story You’re Telling Yourself: Imposter syndrome convinces you it’s safer to play small, but success comes from stepping out of that mindset. By intentionally shifting your narrative, you can quiet the imposter voices, step into your full potential, and confidently embrace the exciting challenge of building your business.
Give Yourself Permission to Fail: Imposter Syndrome can make you doubt your abilities, but failure is part of growth. Instead of expecting perfection, embrace the learning process and allow yourself to make mistakes. Trust that your experience and skills will guide you forward — this mindset shift can have a powerful ripple effect, boosting confidence and opening up new opportunities in both your career and business.
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"This is one of the best webinars and conversations we have ever had. We not only met but exceeded our goal - to help people understand and manage better their understanding of Imposter Syndrome so it stops holding them back."
Mary Tan | Founder, New York Women in Business
CAREER PANEL: charging what you’re worth
Use Storytelling to Communicate Your Unique Value. Highlight how your services benefit clients—whether saving time, making money, or improving quality of life.
Test Out Your Pricing. Conduct market research and adjust based on feedback, remembering that pricing is flexible.
Overcome Imposter Syndrome. Focus on the unique value you provide, ensuring your pricing reflects a win-win for both you and your clients.
AUDIENCE REVIEWS
“Karen lit up the room, and she gave us so many actionable tips that I can put into place right now!”
Susan LePlae Miller | Founder, Pieces of I & Strategic Advisor
“Karen’s SPEECH WAS ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL …ONE of the THINGs karen SAID THAT REALLY, really really STOOD OUT TO ME IS no one can be you… that actually gave me the boost to continue to be disciplined & focused. It just touched my heart so much.”
Sonia Chand | Psychotherapist
“i thought your speech was very empowering, I had goosebumps….i realized I want to live a big life!”
Lindsey Franklin | Marketing Manager, SchoolPlus
Imposter Syndrome testimonial
“I have had the imposter syndrome…but after listening to you, I feel I did something great, I did something that is special & unique to me that not everyone can do and that I have a story to tell”
Pamela Kyel | Author
HIGHER EDUCATION instructor & MEDIA EXPERT
New York Film Academy, Producing Instructor “Introduction to Unscripted” (2024)
Boston University College of Communication, Guest Panelist “Career Readiness” (2024)
American University School of Communication, Guest Speaker “Business of Entertainment” (2024)
Montclair State University, School of Communication and Media, Guest Speaker “Field Production & Editing” (2022)
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