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Karen Catlin

Karen Catlin

Keynote Speaker: Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces, Coach, Speaker & Author

Karen Catlin Biography

After spending twenty-five years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. Frustrated but galvanized, she knew it was time to switch gears.

Today, Catlin is a leadership coach and an acclaimed author and speaker on inclusive workplaces. She is a highly sought-after and engaging presenter who has delivered talks at more than a hundred events. In addition to speaking herself, Catlin is determined to bring more diversity to speaker lineups at tech industry events. To support this goal, she coauthored “Present! A Techie's Guide to Public Speaking”.

In 2014, Catlin started the Twitter handle @betterallies to share simple, actionable steps that anyone can take to make their workplace more inclusive. That Twitter handle became the inspiration for books, “Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces” and “The Better Allies Approach to Hiring”.

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Karen Catlin Speaking Topics

Belonging in Healthcare Keynote (1-hour)

In this interactive keynote, Karen covers key strategies from her latest book, Belonging in Healthcare. Attendees will learn how to:

  • Stand up to everyday discrimination
  • Be more inclusive in meetings, rounds, and shift huddles
  • Disrupt glue work
  • Open career doors for coworkers from underrepresented groups

Better Allies Keynote (1-hour)

In this interactive keynote, Karen covers key points from her book, Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces. Attendees will learn steps they can take to:

  • Diversify their network
  • Amplify and advocate for others in meetings
  • Use more inclusive language
  • Open career doors for coworkers from underrepresented groups

A Fireside Chat with Karen Catlin (1-hour)

In this “no holds barred” conversation, a leader from your organization interviews Karen about privilege and the challenges underrepresented employees face at work. Using scenarios of non-inclusive behavior, Karen breaks down how an ally can take action in the moment.

Karen Catlin Videos

Karen Catlin – Everyday actions to create inclusive, engaging workplaces
Karen Catlin Speaker Reel (2021)
How To Be Better Allies | Culture Of Tech

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How much does it cost to book Karen Catlin for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Karen Catlin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karen Catlin are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Catlin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Karen Catlin speak about?

Karen Catlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Diversity, Education, Authors, Leadership, DEI, Future Of Work, Social Activism, Culture, Consulting and Women in Tech.

Where does Karen Catlin travel from?

Karen Catlin generally travels from San Mateo, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Karen Catlin?

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Karen Catlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Innovation and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karen Catlin for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Karen Catlin generally travels from San Mateo, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Claudia Chan and Carin Taylor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen Catlin for an upcoming event.

Karen Catlin Speaking Topics

  • Belonging in Healthcare Keynote (1-hour)

    In this interactive keynote, Karen covers key strategies from her latest book, Belonging in Healthcare. Attendees will learn how to:

    • Stand up to everyday discrimination
    • Be more inclusive in meetings, rounds, and shift huddles
    • Disrupt glue work
    • Open career doors for coworkers from underrepresented groups

  • Better Allies Keynote (1-hour)

    In this interactive keynote, Karen covers key points from her book, Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces. Attendees will learn steps they can take to:

    • Diversify their network
    • Amplify and advocate for others in meetings
    • Use more inclusive language
    • Open career doors for coworkers from underrepresented groups

  • A Fireside Chat with Karen Catlin (1-hour)

    In this “no holds barred” conversation, a leader from your organization interviews Karen about privilege and the challenges underrepresented employees face at work. Using scenarios of non-inclusive behavior, Karen breaks down how an ally can take action in the moment.

Karen Catlin Videos

Karen Catlin – Everyday actions to create inclusive, engaging workplaces
Karen Catlin Speaker Reel (2021)
How To Be Better Allies | Culture Of Tech
How Being An Ally Can Help You Create An Inclusive Workplace » Karen Catlin
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