Karen Keene's guest appearances

Karen Keene

Wintry Mix

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking for Women

Josh Fox

Jen Gurecki

Jason Blevins

Mike Hayes

Jeff Alexander

Eric Fisher

Mike DeBonis

Joel Gratz

Aaron Rice

Bluebird Backcountry

David Ollila

Kristine Keeney

Nate Gardner

Tim Kelley

Alpine Olympian Mihaela Fera

OwlTail

I strongly believe that sharing your story transforms not only your audience, but also yourself. You and your audience discover that you’re not alone and that change is possible. From the consciousness-raising circles of the women’s movement in the 1970s to present-day campaigns for policy and legislative changes, our stories can make a profound difference. My guest today is Karen Keene, who is a pillar of the Orlando, Florida, community. I’ve known Karen since 2016 when I went through one of the women’s leadership programs, Athena NextGen, that she runs. Karen recently graduated from our Thought Leader Academy, where we worked together to create her keynote so she can share her story of courage and resilience to her audiences. In this episode, Karen and I talk about:  The tragic event that happened to Karen in March 2020 Finding her purpose and calling Making the decision to share her story through speaking engagements The framework we developed for her keynote Karen’s experience in the VIP Day and what she learned going through the Thought Leader Academy  About My Guest: Karen Keene’s life was blown apart when she was nearly killed in a home invasion on March 8, 2020. But after 23 life-saving surgeries by Orlando Health’s Dr. Michael Cheatham, who leads the only Level One Trauma Center in Central Florida, Karen is well on her way to recovery, and plans to work to end gun violence in the U.S. Karen’s harrowing experience and the daily struggles she fought to keep moving forward thrust her into finding her true calling. Each of us experiences personal setbacks that can shatter our world and test our endurance. But these tragedies, while agonizing, can be our greatest teachers, the catalysts for transformation. Karen’s professional experience spans more than 28 years as the senior marketing executive and public policy expert for international and regional law firms. She has led multi-faceted teams in client development, strategic planning, branding, external affairs, and media relations. Karen is the Founder and Chief Strategic Advisor of ATHENA Orlando Women’s Leadership, Inc. To date, 400 women are alumni of the ATHENA NextGen masterclass series and they're rising to the top of Orlando's businesses and non-profit organizations. It's changing the course for how women lead.   About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.    Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/337/  Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/ Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/    Connect on LinkedIn:  Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Karen Keene = https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-keene-profile2023/     Related Podcast Episodes:  Episode 297: Integrating Your Story Into Your Talks with Carol Cox, Diane Diaz, and Joy Spencer Episode 263: Finding the Emotional Heart of Your Message with Carol Cox Episode 230: Use Your Story for an Inspirational Talk with Tanea Smith Episode 137: The Missing Ingredients in Your Stories with Carol Cox 

I strongly believe that sharing your story transforms not only your audience, but also yourself. You and your audience discover that you’re not alone and that change is possible. From the consciousness-raising circles of the women’s movement in the 1970s to present-day campaigns for policy and legislative changes, our stories can make a profound difference. My guest today is Karen Keene, who is a pillar of the Orlando, Florida, community. I’ve known Karen since 2016 when I went through one of the women’s leadership programs, Athena NextGen, that she runs. Karen recently graduated from our Thought Leader Academy, where we worked together to create her keynote so she can share her story of courage and resilience to her audiences. In this episode, Karen and I talk about: <ul> <li>The tragic event that happened to Karen in March 2020</li> <li>Finding her purpose and calling</li> <li>Making the decision to share her story through speaking engagements</li> <li>The framework we developed for her keynote</li> <li>Karen’s experience in the VIP Day and what she learned going through the Thought Leader Academy</li> </ul> About My Guest: Karen Keene’s life was blown apart when she was nearly killed in a home invasion on March 8, 2020. But after 23 life-saving surgeries by Orlando Health’s Dr. Michael Cheatham, who leads the only Level One Trauma Center in Central Florida, Karen is well on her way to recovery, and plans to work to end gun violence in the U.S. Karen’s harrowing experience and the daily struggles she fought to keep moving forward thrust her into finding her true calling. Each of us experiences personal setbacks that can shatter our world and test our endurance. But these tragedies, while agonizing, can be our greatest teachers, the catalysts for transformation. Karen’s professional experience spans more than 28 years as the senior marketing executive and public policy expert for international and regional law firms. She has led multi-faceted teams in client development, strategic planning, branding, external affairs, and media relations. Karen is the Founder and Chief Strategic Advisor of ATHENA Orlando Women’s Leadership, Inc. To date, 400 women are alumni of the ATHENA NextGen masterclass series and they're rising to the top of Orlando's businesses and non-profit organizations. It's changing the course for how women lead. About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com</a>.  Links: Show notes at <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/337/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/337/</a> Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/</a> Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: <a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/</a> Connect on LinkedIn: <ul> <li>Carol Cox = <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox</a></li> <li>Karen Keene = <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-keene-profile2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-keene-profile2023/</a> </li> </ul> Related Podcast Episodes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/297/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 297: Integrating Your Story Into Your Talks with Carol Cox, Diane Diaz, and Joy Spencer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/263/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 263: Finding the Emotional Heart of Your Message with Carol Cox</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/230/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 230: Use Your Story for an Inspirational Talk with Tanea Smith</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/137/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 137: The Missing Ingredients in Your Stories with Carol Cox</a></li> </ul>

337: Sharing Your Story as a Catalyst for Transformation with Karen Keene

Happy Halloween. No joke. People get spooked. When they do they call a paranormal investigator to help them get answers. Stowe's Karen Keene is the Assistant Director and Case Manager for Paranormal Investigators of New England.  In the first episode of the locals and visitors format of Wintry Mix I sit down with Karen to learn about her other local pursuits, which are many, as well as what it means to be a ghost hunter. If you want to take one of Karen's (or my wife's) indoor cycling classes check out Ride in Stowe.  The future of Wintry Mix will be all locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.  Another episode is dropping right on top of this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it? Or say anything at all? Email me alex@wintrymixcast.com or leave a voicemail at 802 560 5003.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play or elsewhere. Follow on social @wintrymixcast. Links on the right ya'll.  AK

Happy Halloween. No joke. People get spooked. When they do they call a paranormal investigator to help them get answers. Stowe's Karen Keene is the Assistant Director and Case Manager for <a href="https://www.pi-ne.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paranormal Investigators of New England</a>.  In the first episode of the locals and visitors format of Wintry Mix I sit down with Karen to learn about her other local pursuits, which are many, as well as what it means to be a ghost hunter. If you want to take one of Karen's (or my wife's) indoor cycling classes check out <a href="https://rideindoorcycling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ride in Stowe</a>.  The future of Wintry Mix will be all locals and visitors. Recorded from my office/studio in Waterbury Center.  Another episode is dropping right on top of this one to re-launch the pod for 18/19. Want to be on the pod? Or sponsor it? Or say anything at all? Email me <a href="mailto:alex@wintrymixcast.com">alex@wintrymixcast.com</a> or leave a voicemail at 802 560 5003.  Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wintry-mix-podcast/id1046335973" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> or Google Play or elsewhere. Follow on social @wintrymixcast. Links on the right ya'll.  AK

55 - Spooked? Stowe Snowboarder and Ghost Hunting Mom Karen Keene