Nothing But the Truth Video

Nothing But the
Truth Video
Personal Message from Karel Murray, CSP
Our world has evolved, parameters have changed, and the work environment now offers unlimited
possibilities. Through the power of storytelling I connect audience members by providing a glimpse into
a how a purposeful life filled with grace, fortitude, and tenacity can be achieved through collaboration.
Simply put, my job is to do everything I can to make your event a success and help you receive a great
return on your event investment.
I specialize in general session motivational keynotes with follow up breakout sessions that reinforce my
message of personal accountability. The programs specifically identify ways to create a cohesive,
ethical, business culture through building communication, leadership and managerial skills.
What have organizations such as Zurich North American Commercial, DuPont Crop Protection, and
Speaking of Women’s Health franchise experienced that you too can expect?
Content. I create relevant, up-to-date, content rich presentations that are customized for your
organization.
Reaction & Interaction. Making the audience comfortable is a high priority. My sessions aren’t a
success until I connect, respond, and positively interact with attendees.
Focus & Motivation. I deliver on track, active learning that has sticking power beyond the day’s session
and is guaranteed to enhance your event message and objectives.
How? Great Stories. Great stories make the message memorable and meaningful – the art of bringing
characters to life is something I focus on which in turn enhances the participation and enjoyment of the
participants.
Laughter. Clutched sides and cheeks that hurt from smiling too much? I’ve done my job.
What’s in it for you, the Event Planner?
Ease. I am dedicated to not only making you “look good,” but to making sure working with me is the
easiest part of your day. I promise to deliver personal, professional, top-notch service each and every
time. I’m known for it.
What’s in it for the audience?
As a result of hearing me speak, audience members:
• Embrace a “can do” attitude by getting focused on what are their issues and take positive action to
resolve them.
• Demonstrate a renewed confidence in their skills and contribution to their environment.
• Feel empowered to use more common sense in approaching business relationships.
• Embrace more ethical behavior on the job.
• Boost their ability to think inside the box and work to play to their strengths.
• Will feel invigorated and less stressed by the issues in their lives as they grow to appreciate the
concept of relational collaboration.
• Undergo a positive internal reinvention of themselves that enhances honest, accurate
communication and interaction with peers and family members.
“Karel has a unique gift in her approach, sharing life stories and reminding us all that we take life’s
situations too seriously. She gave us the insight to value our ‘circumstances’ rather than perceiving
ourselves as victims. Great speaker, excellent presentation.”
Christie Milligan, Skiff Medical Center
About Karel Murray, CSP, DREI
Motivational Humorist, Communication/Leadership Strategist and Author Karel Murray engages her
audiences with a mix of attitude, perspective, humor and relevant, timely content that inspires accountability
for achieving results. She opens and closes conferences nationally and internationally with a memorable
energy and impactful insight about personal accountability through her “nothing but the truth” delivery style.
Her extensive professional and speaking backgrounds combine for an incredible attendee experience. An
accomplished writer and humorist, Karel is the author of
• Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb
• Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work and What Matters
• Conquering the Witch Within: Creating Amazing Female and Generational Collaboration in the Work Place.
Scheduled for release in November 2012, Karel’s new book is a generational perspective on women in the
workplace and provides real life tools to improve working relationships and productivity.
• CPR for Managers Series
• Multiple articles written by Karel are featured in regional and national publications.
Karel is a featured author in
• Extreme Excellence: Dynamic Interviews with America’s Top 10 Performance Experts
• Ovations: How To Present Like A Pro: The Re-Invention of Adult Education
Thousands of subscribers enjoy her monthly on-line newsletter—Think Forward!®. In
addition to her published works, Karel produces a weekly podcast series where she
interviews industry experts on various topics: http://www.JustForAMomentPodcast.com
and has a blog at http://www.HittingOurStride.net.
Karel Murray combines her human resource management background with her
business, community and association leadership experiences to deliver content that not
only informs and educates, but provides practical suggestions mixed with a healthy dose
of humor. Karel’s sessions reduces apathy in the workplace. Attendees soon discover
that they are learning how to be innovative and more open minded when it comes to
problem solving, communication and leadership – laughing all the way.
Whether as a keynote speaker, a business content provider at your next event, Karel
Murray, CSP ensures her sessions will not only increase the energy of individuals and teams, but will provide
them with applicable tools and processes to positively impact their professional life.
“Being an ‘ex’ executive with the Ritz Carlton Hotel Co., I was exposed to awesome speakers from Horst
Sheltz, President and CEO of Ritz Carlton, to Stephen Covey . . . She is right up there!”
Julie Naberhues
Client List
1st Rate Realty
AE Institute – National Association of
REALTORS®
Alabama Real Estate Commission
Alaska Association of REALTORS®
Albuquerque Metropolitan Board of REALTORS®
Allen Hospital
Allen Tate Company
American Business Women’s Association
American Legion Iowa Girls State
American Public Works
American Society of Trainers & Developers
Area Residential Care
Arizona Association of REALTORS®
Arkansas REALTORS® Association
Aurora Colorado Board of REALTORS®
Awesome Females in Real Estate
Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Bergan Paulson Accounting
Boy Scouts – Vermont Conclave
Brookfield Real Estate Services
Brooklyn Board of REALTORS®
Buena Vista Medical Center
Carbon County Association of REALTORS®
Cedar Falls Community Schools
Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust
Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association
Central Iowa Tourism Region
Central Oregon Board of REALTORS®
Central Vermont Economic Development
Century 21 Affiliated - Wisconsin
Charleston Trident Assoc. of REALTORS®
Clayton County Development Group
Clinical Lab Management Association
Coldwell Banker – MidAmerica Group
Coldwell Banker / Realogy Corporation
Coldwell Banker – Yukon
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation
Collins Community Credit Union
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
Community National Bank
Connecticut Association of REALTORS®
Control-O-Fax
Covenant Medical Center
Denver Metro Board of REALTORS®
Department of Public Health and Safety
Duluth Area Association of REALTORS®
DuPont Agricultural Products
Express Personnel
Florida Association of REALTORS
Gallatin Association of REALTORS®
Genesis Health System
GMAC Global Relocation Services
GMAC Home Services
Great Falls Association of REALTORS®
Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS®
Greater Sioux City Board of REALTORS®
Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS®
Grimm Brothers Plastics
Hastings Minnesota Chamber
Hawkeye Community College
Hawkeye Real Estate
Head Start
Heartland Midwest Management
Hunterdom/Somerset Association of REALTORS®
Idaho Association of REALTORS®
Idaho Real Estate Commission
Illinois Association of REALTORS®
Illinois Hospitality Association
IMT Insurance
Indian Hills Community College
Iowa Association of REALTORS®
Iowa Bankers Association
Iowa City Area Association Board of REALTORS®
Iowa College of Business / Human Resource
Professionals
Iowa Nurses Association
Iowa State Foundation
Jefferson-Lewis Board of REALTORS®
KCRG-TV
Kansas Association of REALTORS®
Kirkwood Community College
Laramie Board of REALTORS®
Linn County
Lockard Realty
Maine Association of REALTORS®
Manufactured Housing Association of Iowa
Marion County Board of REALTORS®
Mary Kay Cosmetics
RSM McGladrey, Inc
Meeting Professionals International –
Heartland Chapter
Mel Foster Real Estate
Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®
Metro Consolidated Association of REALTORS®
Midd-Shore Association of REALTORS®
Midwest Free Community Papers
Midwestern Claims Association
Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women
Minnesota Probation Officers Association
Minnesota State Court Administration
Mississippi Association of REALTORS®
Missouri Association of REALTORS®
Montana Association of REALTORS®
Montgomery City Association of REALTORS®
Mount Vernon Bank
North Amer. Riding for the Handicapped
Association
National Association of Business Women –
Illinois
National Association of Insurance and
Financial Advisors – Iowa
National Association of REALTORS®
National Speakers Association –
Columbus Chapter
National Speakers Association –
Minnesota Chapter
Nebraskaland Bank
New Hampshire Association of REALTORS®
New Jersey Real Estate Commission
New Ulm Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
North Iowa Area Community College
Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS® Inc.
Northern Black Hills Association of REALTORS®
Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®
Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®
Oklahoma Real Estate Commission
O’Neill Community Center
Orange County Association of REALTORS®
Oregon Association of REALTORS®
Patterson Real Estate
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®
Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS®
Pocono Mountain Association of REALTORS®
PRESA
Professional Photographer’s Association
Professional Women's Resource Group
Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Quad City Advertising Federation
RE/MAX Home Group
Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC)
Real Estate Educators Association (REEA)
REALTORS® Association of Lincoln
REALTORS® Association of the Sioux Empire
Region V Parent Retreat
Reno Sparks Association of REALTORS®
Richmond Association of REALTORS®
Roc Management (Godfather’s Pizza)
Royal LePage Canada
Sacramento Association of REALTORS®
Sioux City Medical Center
Society of Clinical Lab Science
Society of Human Resource Professionals –
Iowa
South Carolina Association of REALTORS®
South Dakota Association of REALTORS®
Southwestern Community College
Speaking of Women's Health
Spenser Community Theatre
Staten Island Board of REALTORS®
Tallahassee Board of REALTORS®
Texas Association of REALTORS®
Tennessee Association of REALTORS®
Teton Board of REALTORS®
Tippie School of Management
Triple Play Convention (NJ, NY, PA)
Ulster County Board of REALTORS®
Union Planters Bank
United Fire & Casualty Insurance Co
University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
Vermont Association of REALTORS®
Virginia Association of REALTORS®
Wartburg College
Waterloo Rotary Club
Waverly Chamber of Commerce
Westchester County Board of REALTORS®
Westside Business Association
Wichita Area Association of REALTORS®
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association
Women in Leadership Organization
Workers' Compensation Claims Professionals
Wyoming Association of REALTORS®
YMCA of the USA
Young Professionals of Cedar Valley
Zurich North America Commercial
Association Affiliations
Iowa Society of Association Executives (ISAE)
Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
and MPI Heartland Chapter
National Speakers Association (NSA)
and NSA Minnesota Chapter
National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Real Estate Educators Association (REEA)
Where Karel Has Been
Published - Partial List
Aurora Outlook
Biz Link
Broker Agent News
Business Balls.com
Cedar Valley Business Journal
Commonwealth Magazine
Detroit Regional Chamber
EXIT Homeplace Realty
FastCompany.com
FreshBusinessThinking.com
Illinois REALTOR®
Iowa REALTOR® Report
Island Sun Times
Kansas City Small Business Monthly
Kids Life
Midwest Meetings
MORE.com
My Article Archive
National Contract Management Association
Pizza Marketing Quarterly
PowerHomeBiz.com
Professional Speaker
REEA Journal
Space Coast Parent
Tallahassee REALTOR®
The Business Journal
The Courier
Wellsphere.com
“What an enjoyable day we had! And your
presentation was a big part of it. When students
answered the rhetorical questions, I knew they
were connecting with you. Today, in our society,
we have so many kids that get pulled in directions
that look appealing and fun, yet once they are in
too deep, they find that life wasn’t as it appeared.
Your message spoke to those students. Your
encouragement of not giving up, not accepting
failure, is one they needed to hear. Your humor
brought the audience to the points you wanted to
make. I believe your message will stay with them
for a long time.”
Nancy Potter, Griswold Community Schools
KEYNOTES/GENERAL SESSIONS
Keynote lengths range from forty-five minutes to two hours. Customization occurs when finalizing your
program selection.
Straight Talk: Getting off the Curb
What lessons about life can a big ballerina, a Fabio fantasy gone awry, and a
masseuse armed with hot rocks possibly convey? Find out with some Straight Talk,
Karel’s most requested keynote.
Laugh till it hurts and smile with recognition as Karel brings the ordinary to life in
extraordinary ways. From trusting your gut reaction to ceasing to be a victim of
circumstance, rediscover the intrinsic value of you and your experiences through the
magic of laughter. Based on her book Straight Talk: Getting off the Curb (co-authored with K.C.
Lundberg, Arnica Publishing) Karel delivers witty, straight-forward advice in stories that will captivate you
and give your inner ballerina a boost!
“Karel is a great presenter with lots of compassion and very sincere in her presentation. She makes her
audiences feel involved, inspired and sets an excellent role model. She has a way of bringing people
together from age 20 to 75. Karel is terrific and awesome.”
Janice Nielsen, Head Start
The Great and Powerful ‘Ah’
Think Forward and Get Remarkable
Regain perspective and forego fear with Karel as your guide. Rapidly shifting attitudes, loyalties, and
expectations have made clarity of purpose more important than ever.
Gather memorable insights from stories of Cowboy Bob and Anita the Waitress to the world of bagel
shops, reality TV, and “living large.” It’s about finding the The Great and Powerful ‘Ah’ moment in your
life and acting on it.
There’s never been a better time to:
• Feel Good about yourself and the work you do
• Think Forward about your ability to meet new business realities
• Laugh until your face hurts
“I have been searching. You showed me my path.”
Gail West
“Karel gave me the motivation to stop feeling sorry and stressed about the difficulties in my life and
move on and step out of my comfort zone to accomplish something remarkable!”
Deanne Ubben, UNI
Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work and What Matters
The sheer strength of a woman is something to behold. Remember how our mothers
could make us quiver in our shoes by simply giving us “the look”? Old stereotypes
regarding women don’t exist anymore. Our world has evolved, parameters have
changed, and the work environment now offers so many possibilities. With this shift as
women, both physically and mentally, we are just now hitting our stride. We’re coming
into our own, realizing our power, and understanding all that we have to give to each
other and to the up-and-coming females who want to follow in our intrepid footsteps. In
this highly interactive session based upon her book, Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work
and What Matters, be prepared to gain insight into your own self talk and the advice
you need to stride forward in your life.
“An enjoyable, fast paced, fun and powerful presentation filled with thought provoking ideas . . . it was
remarkable! Thank you!”
Melanie Hoffner
Get a Grip!
Finding Your Balance Without Losing It
Stop pleading insanity and Get a Grip! This fast paced, content packed presentation identifies the
internal and external influences that create chaos and stress in our daily lives. Get real life suggestions
on establishing balance. Examine change, motivation, personal accountability, stress survival, time
management, and how to diagnose your “stumbling blocks.”
“Karel was so entertaining, that I forgot I was at a workshop. I left her presentation with a smile on my
face and a renewed zest for life. Her stories and message are universal. I would highly recommend her
for any conference no matter what your profession!”
Michelle Bahr
“Karel’s ability to use real life experiences to encapsulate the situations we see in the workplace, made
these situations easier to understand and more in our span of control.”
Amanda Young, Community State Bank
Conquering the Witch Within
Creating Amazing Female and Generational Collaboration in the Workplace
Direct honest insight delivered with humorous advice is what you can expect from this interactive
keynote presentation. Gain an understanding of the fundamental issues women battle in the workplace
and leave with a renewed sense of personal accountability towards building positive work relationships.
Based upon Karel Murray and Tori Juchim’s book, Conquering the Witch Within.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Become the Agent of Change: Secrets of the Experts
Embracing change as a way of life creates a thriving business and career. Maintaining core values
during substantial marketplace upheaval is crucial to establishing longevity in any industry. Engage with
concepts from today’s top thought leaders about how to embrace the new technologies and
communication avenues that will keep you relevant without feeling overwhelmed. Spend time with An
Agent of Change and gain the confidence you need to maximize your customer service connections
using the tools of today.
Session Options: 1 Hour 1.5 Hours 3 Hours
Character Counts . . . Doesn’t It?
Not your typical ethics course, this highly interactive program dives headfirst into pre-conceived notions
regarding ethics and how it relates to the business environment. Peer pressure, personal values, and
the practical application of principles that ultimately define what we know as “ethics” creates an exciting
and impactful experience. Participants will actively explore ethical dilemmas and apply various decision
making models to arrive at a conclusion that fits their value system based upon situations that are
specific to your industry.
Session Length Options: 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours
Does Your Business Have Bounce?
Connecting and Closing in a Changing Market
A business with “bounce” is planned, branded, and marketed with your core values and profitability in
mind. In this information-packed session you will:
• Find out what future trends are going to impact how you market and how you grow.
• Get a step-by-step roadmap to creating a solid marketing identity and strategic action plan.
• Take away top tips for maximizing your marketing design and approach in each media.
• Discover what works and what doesn’t (plus a few new tricks) in branding a market identity.
Session Length Options: 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours
Minding the Gap
Applying Generational Concepts and Procedural Audits for Dramatic Results
In Europe, stepping on to a subway is preceded by a recorded warning “Mind the Gap”. Now, more
than ever, business professionals are working with a highly diverse group of consumers. You no longer
can expect to achieve measurable results in your marketing efforts by operating in an information
vacuum and not acknowledging the impact of generational influences. Bridge the gap between
generations by developing a targeted prospecting campaign with the intent of making YOU the
information resource. Get specific in designing your approach to the different generations and uncover
your overall effectiveness by initiating a personal procedural audit process that will help ensure your
career stays aligned with a changing marketplace. Targeting communication to the needs of different
generations will help create powerful, meaningful connections with the consumer and will build your
referral base. When you “mind the gap”, everyone wins.
Session Length Options: 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours
Presentations That Dazzle!
An Instructor Development Workshop
It’s important to present like a professional. Attendees’ quick judgments are based on how the
speakers are perceived—beginning with their first contact through the presentation of the material
content. Attendees will learn how to incorporate humor and build stories to enhance any presentation.
During this course, attendees will be exposed to a mixture of training and development applications as
well as professional speaking techniques which will help ensure programs are as dynamic and
effective as possible.
Session Length Options: 1/2 Day 1 day 2 Day 3 Day
“I have a college degree in education and I learned more today about presentation techniques than in
all of my formal education. Plus, she was funny!”
Don Blazey
“This presentation is packed with great information to help you be a better—no, an excellent—
presenter. A MUST.”
Carol Borneman, Academy of Real Estate
There’s No Such Thing as a One Person Tango
The Art of Effective Communication
Effectively connecting with others (and preventing “stepping on toes”) is the single best communication
skill you can develop! What does your handshake say about you? What elements affect that all
important first impression? Enhance your interactive style and ability to decode signals by attending
this fun and fascinating session. After all, it takes two to tango . . . or to communicate and collaborate.
Session Length Options: 1 Hours 2 Hours 3 Hours
“Karel’s presentation was very informative. I could see comprehension and acceptance mirrored in the
faces of our participants. Her illustrative stories were a delight to hear . . . very funny and always on point!”
Grace Newby, University of Iowa College of Law
When Interests Collide!
Say What You Mean, Get What You Want
Whenever you want something, you begin the negotiation process. Often, a genuine fear develops of
even entering into the simplest of negotiation situations. With this session, your confidence will receive
a boost when you understand the fundamentals of the negotiation process and apply a new
approach. Gear up for a highly interactive presentation and gain new ways to identify behavior styles,
options, interests, leverage, and communication methods that can make or break a negotiation. Get
new skills so that why you say what you mean and get the results you want.
Session Length Options: 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours
“Karel is absolutely the best. Tremendous energy, solid information plus so entertaining. The time flew
by! I want more!”
Jolene Horn
How Successful Business Managers Prepare, Plan and Prosper
CPR for Managers isn’t about management . . . It’s about how to be that exceptional
leader, coach, strategist, and business person who is willing to be the heart of an
organization and truly move it to the next level.
This series focuses on the core practices critical to surviving and thriving as a manager.
Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, the CPR Series is ready
to meet your organization’s need for solutions, systems, and efficiency.
Don’t expect a lot of theory . . . Karel is known for her “nothing but the truth” approach
and delivery of specifics! CPR for Managers can be offered as a single, customized
course or ala carte from the Series.
Choose the Option that Works for You!
Whichever you choose, know your attendees will walk away with actual use-the-nextday tools.
Option 1: CPR for Managers (the Course)
Your input plus results from an in-depth assessment help us craft a seminar that
specifically addresses your identified needs. You even decide the time frame! This
unique course is constructed from topic areas, such as:
• Start-Up Strategies & Business Decisions (floor plans, business structure, planning)
• Critical Thinking & Establishing Company Policies (policy manual, decisionmaking strategies, managerial liability)
• Leadership & Motivation for a Successful Sales Culture (tips, techniques, coaching)
• Recruiting, Training and Retention (processes, do’s & dont’s, planning, job
descriptions, compensation plans)
• Performance & Profitability Through Stress & Time Management (evaluation
tools, resources, methods)
• Company Efficiency (cost analysis, profit ratios, making tough decisions &
following through)
Option 2: CPR for Managers (the Series ala carte)
If customization is not an essential element for you, select directly from the following
in-depth programs that can be customized to fit most time frame requirements.
A Manager’s Dozen: 13 Productive Culture Trends
Are you caught in an endless cycle of putting out fires, quelling arguments, dealing with difficult
employees, and financial survival every month? Karel has distilled years of consultation work with
companies into one solution-finding, interactive session for managers like you who want to increase
productivity and decrease stress. If you’re looking for a chance to simply vent frustrations, this isn’t it: In
this session you’ll get real world answers and chances to interact with your colleagues on everything
from hiring, profitability to community involvement.
Length of program will be customized.
Doughnuts on Fridays Aren’t Enough
How Good Bosses Become Great Managers
This seminar takes a hard look at how efficiently managing the processes of recruiting, interviewing,
hiring, retention, and motivation of associates and staff can make all the difference. Find out how you
can most effectively provide encouragement and direction to your workforce, provide support systems
for your new hires, and still hold every individual accountable.
Length of program will be customized.
“Filled with pragmatic and energizing techniques for staying on managerial track.”
Lewis Arlt, Houlihan Lawrence
Start Up and Stay Up
Strategies for New Managers
If you've ever considered opening your own business or branch office, don't miss this class! Take a look
at how technology, demographics, and socio-economic changes in the marketplace have altered
today's business climate—and how this is reflected in industry trends. Through self-assessment tools,
find out if you have the skills and knowledge critical to successfully starting and managing a business.
Length of program will be customized.
It’s About Leadership
What’s Your Style?
Grow your business by understanding specifically how different types of interaction, motivation, and
management styles impact employee performance and a company’s public image. Now, more than
ever, employee motivation directly relates to a manager’s conduct and relying on a corporate code of
ethics really does matter. Interact, learn, discuss, absorb—and refine your style.
Length of program will be customized.
“Too often we lose sight of our associates needs. This is a great way to find out what they need!”
Annette Copeland, Jones-Healy, Inc.
Motivation through Management
Are You Pro-Active or Reactive?
Fine tune employee performance and effectively manage situations in this informative, humorous
program. Explore delegating, building a team, managing career cycles, evaluating performance, and
coaching in a positive environment—it's about real management tools for the real work-a-day world!
Find the motivation and perspective to establish a long term, reputable management career by utilizing
communication techniques to control rumors, build consensus, and solve problems.
Length of program will be customized.
“Loved this session…I just had a phone call about a situation back at my office and she actually
touched on this exact problem! I guess I was meant to be here!”
Laurie Omans, Prudential 1st Properties
The Three “Cs” of Leadership: Credibility, Commitment,
Common Sense
What does it take to build credibility as a leader and establish a positive workplace culture? The
prevailing climate of economic change and technological advances create an environment where both
the leader and subordinates can either be crippled by worry or thrive through new opportunities. Lively
discussions between attendees and plenty of interactivity help participants walk away from this
informative program with a crystal clear understanding of how they, as a leader, define their
organization’s culture through credibility, commitment and common sense.
Length of program will be customized.
Policy Matters!
Designing Your Office Policy Manual
An office policy and procedures manual can be the most dynamic document you have in your
management arsenal. Employees and Independent Contractors affiliated with a company look to
management for guidance in determining how they will respond to specific work related situations that
may or may not be covered by law or part of a corporate culture. Reduce your vicarious liability for
employee performance and build a firm foundation for your company mission and vision by attending
this vital course on building your office policies.
Length of program will be customized.
“The most valuable course I have taken in the last 10 years!”
Victor Minnotte
Think Forward
Addressing Administrative Challenges
“Think Forward” explores essential employment laws and how to avoid discriminatory employment
practices. Take home tips that will dramatically minimize managerial liability by getting the most from
the company's policy manual. Karel will walk you through developing job descriptions, compensation
plans, and evaluation processes relating to management effectiveness, productivity, and the established
strategic plan. You'll even get key information on selecting locations and a floor plan in this content
packed session.
Length of program will be customized.
Strategic Planning and On Site Consulting
The next time your organization is setting up a strategic planning session, consider having Karel Murray
as your facilitator. She is known for her ability to help teams working in a coordinated energetic fashion
while encouraging a high level of interaction and involvement of all members attending the strategic
session. When your team leaves for the day, each member will have clear, attainable goals and the
tools to begin working on making those goals a reality.
Additionally, if you are looking for an independent opinion on your business model or assistance with
personnel issues without "breaking the bank," contact Karel Murray for a short term consulting session.
Specializing in helping owners grow their businesses and enhance their overall profitability, Karel can
design a working business plan, iron out staffing issues, develop marketing strategies and assist you in
organizing your operation. Tapping into Karel Murray’s insight is a cost effective solution that allows you
to implement change quickly. She understands your need to reduce costs, yet build a solid marketing
foundation.
How does Karel’s consulting work? It’s simple. After a discussion confirms that Karel can be of
assistance to you, a date is established for her to visit you on site. Each consulting engagement is
unique, driving by the specific needs of her clients. All interaction is kept strictly confidential. Whether an
open discussion or an established program is chosen, is up to you.
Do you have a project in mind? Contact Karel Murray at karel@karel.com or 866-817-2986.
“As Association Executives, we are always looking for new ways to motivate and train our leaders.
Karel’s knowledge and ability to adapt to our needs as an organization, and her energy and use of
humor, all combine to produce a fresh and dynamic leadership program.”
Peggy Trenk, CEO, Montana Association of REALTORS®
Does Your Association Have Bounce?
Staying Above Water When Membership Takes a Dive
An Association with bounce is planned, branded, and marketed with your core values and longevity in
mind. In this combination information-packed session and facilitated forum you will:
• Find out what future trends are going to impact your membership numbers and which in turn will
affect your members needs.
• Gain perspective on what types of core leadership approaches are gaining credibility with
membership which in turn results in a more engaged behavior by those members.
• Take away top tips for maximizing your association’s communication with your members that is
consistent with your organizational culture and strategic plan.
• Learn what works in terms of engaging members to be actively involved in your organization’s
success though analysis of key issues associations face in today’s world.
Experience it all in a context-and-feedback-rich environment with the true life savers…your colleagues.
Session Length Options: 1 – 6 Hours
PRODUCTS
Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work and What Matters
Women over forty. We’re strong because we’ve had to learn to negotiate minefields. We’re
amazing at juggling everything. We’re also reaching that dreaded change of life. Why is it that
we still feel that we have to fight so hard for what we’ve already achieved? What lessons can
we teach each other if we just asked the right questions and really listened to the answers?
Those are the questions author, humorist, and consultant Karel Murray asked over 160 women.
She found out that we can learn from each other’s experiences when we create an opportunity for women to
embrace the force of shared wisdom. Collaboration is unbeatable when women mentor other women.
Whether you are looking for direction, advice, or simply a helping hand, Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work, and
What Matters is more than just a guidebook for women – it’s a way to gain insights and learn from others’
experiences, while thinking about career, life, and family lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb
Take home the book that started it all! Karel takes you through the stories of trial and
tribulation that will have you laughing and thinking. Re-motivate yourself with a dose of
Straight Talk! Boost your energy as laugh till it hurts and smile with recognition as Karel brings
the ordinary to life in extraordinary ways.
Extreme Excellence
Get unique perspectives from successful businesspeople that will help you expand your
understanding of “excellence.” The authors—including Karel—bring refreshingly different ideas
of what excellence means to them and how they achieved it while offering practical tools that
will help you implement their strategies.
Conquering the Witch Within
Creating Amazing Female and Generational Collaboration in the Workplace
You have heard it before: Women are their own worst enemy. With fast changing technology enhancements and
four generations in the workplace, it’s essential for women to become personally accountable in creating a work
environment in which they can thrive. Conquering the Witch Within: Creating Amazing Female and Generational
Collaboration in the Workplace is authored by two women with over 38 years separating their experiences in the
business world. Through the eyes of a Baby Boomer grandmother and a Generation Z collage woman, gain
insight into how each generation views their professional relationships, gender realities and careers insights. By
honestly tackling issues facing women in the workplace, positive collaboration can’t be far behind.
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