Testimonials for Karen Mccullough

“Karen is a home run!”

“Karen McCullough did an outstanding job at our convention. Attendees ranged in age from 18 to 85, and they all took something away from the experience. During ‘Change Is Good—You Go First!’ people took selfies and interacted with one another, which is not the norm for our group. There was not a negative word about Karen’s keynote. I sent her name across the country to all my counterparts in the credit union industry. Karen is a home run!”

Yvette Segarra - Manager of Special Events | New Jersey Credit Union
Yvette Segarra
Manager of Special Events | New Jersey Credit Union

“Karen showed us how our unique personalities can make us stronger leaders.”

“Karen provided a unique and powerful message of self-reflection and challenged us to influence the strengths of our inner female personalities and enhance our relationships with others. She emphasized that, as females, we can leverage our unique personalities to become stronger leaders!”

Kim Hryhorchuk, SPHR - Talent Manager, Southwest Division | Kroger Co.
Kim Hryhorchuk, SPHR
Talent Manager, Southwest Division | Kroger Co.

“The energy in the room was palpable, even though Karen was presenting virtually.”

“Karen’s virtual presentation on “Leading a Multigenerational Team” was nothing short of inspiring, and it truly made for a great day, thanks to her valuable insights. Karen’s ability to engage the audience and deliver such a captivating session speaks volumes about her expertise and passion for your work.”

Aline Depoorter
Aline Depoorter
Marketing Manager, MDI Management Development International, Vienna Austria

“Karen was the star of our first CEO Summit”

“Karen delivered an evening keynote that was both entertaining and insightful. She tackled generations in the workplace with humor, boldness, and sharp observations, seamlessly engaging our diverse group of CEOs- from Boomers to Gen Z. Her dynamic style, compelling visuals, and thought-provoking content had the room laughing, learning, and seeing themselves through a new lens.”

Diane Gallo
Diane Gallo
Chief Human Resource Officer and CEO Summit Planner for Pelican Energy Partners

“Within days, attendees were already applying what they learned.”

“The customer comments have been pouring in. We held our biannual distributors’ meeting with customers representing more than 30 countries in attendance. Karen’s presentation on working in and selling to a multigenerational society was outstanding. Karen really took the time to do her homework and understand our 130-year-old industry. She kept the energy level high and interactive. Within days of the event, coworkers and customers told me they had already applied the information they took away from Karen’s presentation!”

Shelly Olesen - VP, Sales & Marketing | C. Cretors & Company
Shelly Olesen
VP, Sales & Marketing | C. Cretors & Company

“The most engaging keynote I have heard in a very long time.”

“You cannot go wrong by giving Karen the opportunity to speak to your group. Her support at our conference was unmatched. She showed such genuine care for our efforts and objectives that she attended the first day of our conference to become intimately familiar with our audience. She then delivered the most engaging keynote I have heard in a very long time. She captivated the audience, made learning fun and helped the HR Oil & Gas community uncover solutions for bridging generations in today’s environment. We can’t wait to have her return!”

LaDonna Pettit - Director of Events | Stone Fort Group
LaDonna Pettit
Director of Events | Stone Fort Group

“Karen set the tone for the entire week.”

“Your opening session ranked the highest in our evaluations. The energy and message of your emerging leadership program set the tone for the entire week. Many parts of your presentation were quoted throughout the rest of the conference. You are so entertaining, and your message was spot-on!”

Scott Joslove - President and CEO | Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
Scott Joslove
President and CEO | Texas Hotel & Lodging Association

“Karen’s program made a lasting impact and reinforced the power of inclusion.”

“Everybody at Southwest is still talking about Karen and the marvelous job she did! Her Generations program created such an impact here and helped reinforce the power of inclusion. It mirrored our strong culture, which has People at its core. Thanks again for a job well done, Karen!”

Liji Thomas
Liji Thomas
Senior Manager, Diversity & Inclusion | Southwest Airlines

“Karen captures the room—and inspires conversations that continue long afterward.”

“Karen’s speaking style relates to every person in the audience, whether they are younger or older, female or male. She is extremely funny, but she is also very informative, knowledgeable and inspiring. When speaking, she captures the room and not only gets people excited to hear what she has to say, but also encourages them to continue the conversation.”

Christine No
Christine No
Speaker Events | KPMG

“An impactful presentation our members won’t soon forget.”

“It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Karen McCullough as a keynote speaker. Karen’s energy is the perfect way to motivate and inspire attendees to take action! She took the time to learn what our organization was all about and molded it into an impactful presentation that our members are not likely to forget!”

Jeff Brady - Executive Director, University at Buffalo | President, SASA
Jeff Brady
Executive Director, University at Buffalo | President, SASA

“People came out of that talk with high energy and valuable tools.”

“Thank you so much for being an amazing speaker at our ACDIS conference. You were fantastic, and the audience loved you. I appreciated how much practical information you gave them.”

Rebecca Hendren
Rebecca Hendren
Director of Programming, ACDIS

“Energetic, humorous and relatable—with tangible solutions for her audience.”

“Karen McCullough is an energetic, humorous and relatable speaker! She is highly engaging and dynamic, and her real-life topics offer tangible solutions to her audience. The Business Women’s Forum guests loved her presentation, particularly the interactive portion. Attendees were eager to meet Karen and discuss her presentation. I would recommend Karen to anyone looking to pump up their audience, especially women.”

Jordan Sallada
Jordan Sallada
BRP Entertainment

“I have worked with a variety of speakers over the course of my career. Karen is a standout!”

“It’s weeks later, and people are still calling and texting us, all with high praise for our keynote speaker, Karen McCullough! Call Karen to elevate your next event and engage your audience!”

Dawn Aprin
VP Operations, Rhode Island Manufacturers Association

“A virtual event with the same amazing engagement and excitement as if we were in the same room!”

“Karen did the closing keynote for one of the larger events the North Dakota CPA Society plans. Our attendees loved her high energy for our closing keynote session for day one of the conference. She was very easy to work with and went out of her way to make sure she could relate to the audience with her material but also get her message across to them. The interactive portions of the session were also a hit and I have been listening to the playlist since the event!”

KaSaundra Peterson, North Dakota CPA Society
KaSaundra Peterson
Education Director, North Dakota CPA Society

“She always connects—and always shakes things up in a really good way.”

“I’ve been working with Karen for over 15 years, and she has spoken to my team six times. Her ‘Change Is Good’ presentation is serious business delivered with humor and energy. She always connects! And she always shakes things up—in a really good way. Her sessions with our managers have been educational, motivational and eye-opening. I can count on her to leave my leaders engaged and enthusiastic, with a clear vision of what needs to be done.”

Mary Ann McKenzie
Mary Ann McKenzie
President | McKenzie Compressed Air Solutions

“Karen's ability to connect, entertain, and hold an audience's attention is truly unique.”

“Karen has spoken to our clients on two different occasions and both times we received excellent feedback. Her energy is infectious, and her authentic style really resonates with her audience. Karen is absolutely someone we’d welcome back any time to speak to our group!”

Marsha Murray
Marsha Murray, CEO Murray Resources

“Easily one of the top three keynote speakers we have ever had.”

“From the start—our initial call six months before the event—Karen was phenomenal: easy to work with, friendly, open-minded and professional. Booking her and setting up the keynote program was low-maintenance, which I truly appreciated since I was dealing with 30 other outside speakers. And she delivered. She opened the event, wowed our audience and created a buzz that continued throughout our three-day program. A VP in our organization with 25 years of experience labeled her ‘easily one of the top three keynote speakers we have ever had.’ Well done, Karen! I would hire her again in a heartbeat.”

Craig Tew - Director of Events | National Notary Association
Craig Tew
Director of Events | National Notary Association

“Engaging, informative and fun—with instant relevance for our attendees.”

“Karen was fantastic—a great fit for our audience! She communicated the importance of understanding the different generations in the workplace in an engaging, informative and fun way. I would highly recommend Karen to any company or association looking to bring instant relevance to its attendees.”

Catherine Kuber - Education & Training | Global Cold Chain Alliance
Catherine Kuber
Education & Training | Global Cold Chain Alliance

“Karen brought life and humor to our event—and people loved the conversation.”

“Thank you for breathing life and humor into our Generations event at Prudential. We couldn’t have pulled it off without you. People are LOVING the conversation around the event theme. Thank you for doing what you do!”

Audrey Foster Polonitza
Audrey Foster Polonitza
Senior Associate | Prudential Financial

“One of our highest-rated speakers—and right on target.”

“Thank you, Karen, for a terrific presentation at Nationwide Marketing Group’s PrimeTime. ‘Generations Today: New Rules, New Tools’ was right on target. Yours was one of the highest-rated among the nearly 30 offered to our members. Attendees loved your enthusiasm and your ‘change the angle’ message.”

Elly Valas - Director of Member Services | Nationwide Marketing Group
Elly Valas
Director of Member Services | Nationwide Marketing Group

“Every generation left with relevant ideas they could put into action.”

“Karen not only provided important information but was also very engaging and, most importantly, relatable! The Texas Executive Officers Council of the Texas Association of Builders consists of leaders ranging in age from their mid-20s to almost 70—much like our membership—and every individual came away from Karen’s presentation with new and relevant information and ideas to take back to their local association chapters. This was an entertaining and informative two hours. Thanks, Karen!”

Lorraine Urey - Director of Member Services | Texas Association of Builders
Lorraine Urey
Director of Member Services | Texas Association of Builders

“Karen is a wonderful blend of entertaining content and pertinent, actionable advice”

“Managing four generations, I saw how embracing their differences (not expecting everyone to share my perspective) makes for a stronger organization. What stood out most was how Karen wove her own story into the research, making the insights personal and compelling. She delivers a wonderful blend of entertainment and practical, actionable advice. I highly recommend her!”

Glenn Loughridge Auburn University
Glenn Loughridge
Director Dining Services, Auburn University

“Karen tailored the program perfectly—and the group loved her.”

“Karen was engaging and entertaining! She knows how to tailor her presentation to fit the needs of the audience. She delivered a program with a great message in a highly entertaining format, and the group loved her!”

Angela Abbott - Director, College of Health & Human Sciences | Purdue University
Angela Abbott
Director, College of Health & Human Sciences | Purdue University

“Karen rocked it! Hands down, my favorite session”

“I want to acknowledge the fabulous session Karen led on multi-generations in the workforce at our Fresh Perspective Conference. Karen rocked it! Hands down, my favorite session was filled with inspiration and insights. Her commitment to the conference impressed me- arriving early enough to understand the audience and tailoring your content to ‘meet them where they were.’ It was very noticeable. Karen is a speaker who is in rare air. We were blessed to have her.”

Cathy Burns, Fresh Produce
Cathy Burns
CEO International Fresh Produce

“Timely, relevant and intentionally customized to our leaders’ needs.”

“Our healthcare leaders had great reviews about Karen! She was an excellent presenter to our leadership team of more than 100 members. We loved her energy, content and interactions. Karen was intentional about customizing her topic to our needs. The leadership team shared that the session was timely and relevant. They appreciated the concepts around setting boundaries, taking time to recharge and ensuring that self-care is a priority. Thank you, Karen!”

Qiara Suggs
Qiara Suggs
Director, HR Business Partner | Memorial Hermann

“Karen took our general session from credible to incredible.”

“It was truly a pleasure to work with Karen as a general session keynote speaker for our conference. The time she took to get to know our organization in advance and customize her presentation was evidenced by the tremendous engagement in the room. The audience response was immediate. Even our most hesitant stakeholders made a point of sharing their elation with me after the session. Most importantly, everyone left the room with tangible takeaways. Thank you, Karen, for helping us take our general session from credible to INCREDIBLE!”

Sam Bhandarkar, CMP, CASE - Director of Events | American Culinary Federation, Inc.
Sam Bhandarkar, CMP, CASE
Director of Events | American Culinary Federation, Inc.

“Karen's virtual presentation, style, collaboration, and commitment was invaluable.”

“With Intergenerational Month behind us, we wanted to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to Karen. She created meaningful experiences and opportunities for people of all ages to come together, learn from one another, and build stronger bonds.”

Jeff Lyall
Jeff Lyall
IGM Co-Lead Humana

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