Karen Allen
When life throws a curve ball, STOP & SHIFT. Keynotes and programs designed to help build a growth mindset and experience more JOY!
Hi, I'm Karen! PROUD TO BE A...
- Super-mom and totally figuring it out as I go,
- Keynote speaker who still gets bubbly butterflies (learn my trick to turn those anxious nerves into uplifting excitement),
- Healthy eater who also loves pizza and greasy burgers,
- Super organized person who can almost never find her Airpods,
- Amateur musician who sings off-key sometimes while cooking, cleaning and driving.
I'M PROUDLY 100% HUMAN™️
That means I’m full of quirks and imperfections, just like you. I'M ALSO NO STRANGER TO LIFE'S PAINFUL CURVE BALLS.
When my husband was suddenly and tragically killed, I set off on a downward spiral that almost consumed me for good. My life was a mess, I was a mess, and I was in so much pain that I was living on autopilot. I lost my house, my car, my job, and so much more.
At just 29 years old, I felt completely and utterly stuck and, honestly, ready to give up. But my 2 year-old son needed me to do more than just hang in there —he needed me to thrive.
SO I MADE AN INTENTIONAL CHOICE...
I rebuilt my life by letting go of perfectionism and surrendering to the flawed, human messiness that is life.
I opened my mind, my heart, and my arms to let the light in; I stopped overthinking and started living.
IN THE PROCESS, I created a life I love.
I stopped wishing for things to be “just right” and started embracing my WHOLE life - tragedy, imperfections, challenges and all. And while it might sound too good to be true, once I realized the power of mindful choices the switch was instant.
- I started making better decisions,
- I learned to manage my anxiety,
- I stopped feeling sorry for myself,
- I rebuilt my confidence,
- I started my business,
- I got healthier, and became a better mom,
- I gave a TEDx talk,
- I reclaimed my life.
AND THEN, I CREATED A MOVEMENT...
Now I help people all over the world get out of a rut and wholeheartedly pursue their biggest goals; because I know first hand that when you choose to be better, you make the people and the world around you better, too.
I turned my epiphany into a clear, actionable mindset that provides a “get out of perfection free” card for all of the beautiful, imperfect humans out there .
It’s my big, bold mission to help people get unstuck and let go of that problem-free life they’ve been taught to expect.
100% Human™ is about developing the mindset and tools to stop feeling tossed around by life and start focusing on the joy and abundance that is actually under your control.
STOP & SHIFT
A MENTAL EXERCISE TO RESET YOUR MINDSET
We all know that life is full of ups and downs. And not only is it hard to stay positive when the pressures of work and life are so demanding, it's easy to get caught up in negative thoughts and emotions that swirl around in our minds. This can lead to poor decision-making and a general feeling of being out of control.
What if you could train your brain to respond thoughtfully with care? Spoiler alert: you can.
Stress and setbacks make it tough to keep your head in the game. When the pressure is on, you need a go-to tool that can help you rise to all of life’s challenges.
Stop & Shift is that tool. This mental training technique provides a new map for your mind so that you can make decisions from a place of strength instead of stress.
Audiences and teams will learn how to:
- Build resilience and use hardships as launching pads for growth.
- Create space from negative thoughts and emotions so they can approach challenges with confidence and make productive decisions from a place of composure and clarity.
- Cultivate joy, inner peace, grit, and other mindful behaviors to prevent burnout.
100% HUMAN
3 GUIDEPOSTS FOR A HUMAN-CENTRIC CULTURE
You're probably familiar with the expression "people are your most important asset." But what does that mean in practice? How do you create a workplace that supports employees' well-being and growth?
100% Human is here to help. This keynote offers a roadmap for how to create a thriving workplace culture where your people flourish. Audiences and teams will learn how to build an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and excited to contribute to a mission bigger than themselves.
Learn how to:
- Cultivate a growth mindset to improve your communication, develop other members of your team, and build a culture of trust.
- Integrate wellness into your operating strategy without breaking the bank or sacrificing productivity.
- Empower your team so they feel valued as individuals and also deeply connected to the company mission.