HIGH-IMPACT, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS
Delivered Virtually and In-Person by Best-Selling Author Karen Valencic
One of the greatest rewards of what I do is watching resistance melt away — and seeing the “ahhh…yes!” happen. My approach is unique in that it doesn't just tell—it shows. Participants get out of their seats and experience firsthand
how to deliver power with grace,
leading to tangible results.
One of the greatest rewards of what I do is watching resistance melt away — and seeing the “ahhh…yes!” happen. My approach is unique in that it doesn't just tell—it shows. Participants get out of their seats and experience firsthand
how to deliver power with grace, leading to tangible results.
My programs are designed flexibly to scale for large events or small internal groups who are seeking ways to work more productively and creatively with differing perspectives, competing priorities, and diverse personalities!
Engaging Keynotes - Interactive Workshops - Tailored Speaking Engagements
My programs are designed flexibly to scale for large events or small internal groups who are seeking ways to work more productively and creatively with differing perspectives, competing priorities, and diverse personalities!
Engaging Keynotes - Interactive Workshops - Tailored Speaking Engagements
Karen's Most Requested Topics:
- Conflict Mastery from A Black Belt Perspective
- Lead with Power and Grace
- Master Mindful Leadership with the Aikido Edge
- In Power Together - Unstoppable Teams
- In Power Together - Unstoppable Teams
- Momentum at the Corner of Change, Innovation & Conflict
- The Science of Collaboration
Karen is charismatic and insightful in an unassuming way that frames discussions about conflict in a refreshing light. Working with Karen is as easy as spiraling your organization into the future with the help of a friend.
Dalene Paull, 2022 President, Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards.
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Karen is charismatic and insightful in an unassuming way that frames discussions about conflict in a refreshing light. Working with Karen is as easy as spiraling your organization into the future with the help of a friend.
Dalene Paull, 2022 President, Federation of Associations of Regulatory Boards.”
“I don’t usually write speaker fan mail, but the high quality of Karen’s presentation content, combined with her platform skills made her presentation one of the high points of a very high quality program.”
Indiana State SHRM Conference
Karen Valencic has been a tremendous resource as a keynote speaker, a seminar leader, and workshop facilitator. What I appreciate the most about working with Karen is she is passionate about helping people and organizations get unstuck and deal with real issues. We invited Karen in for a women’s conference and we had an awesome learning experience. She is also respected as a coach of leaders because she doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations and helps people discover their own next steps to move a situation forward."
Jane Green
Blue & Co.
“I loved the ways Karen challenged my assumptions. I learned that within assumptions lies a prison that keeps me focused on what I assume to be right without allowing a more fluid approach to consider other possibilities. I’m grateful for our year-long engagement. Her coaching was transforming.”
Karen captivates audiences with her engaging hands-on demonstrations. She left employees attending an exclusive TED-style event at Eli Lilly and Company energized and inspired with her Spiral Impact approach. Highly recommend Karen as a consultant, coach or guest speaker!
Celeste Stanley, Program Designer, Eli Lilly Corporation
Karen captivates audiences with her engaging hands-on demonstrations. She left employees attending an exclusive TED-style event at Eli Lilly and Company energized and inspired with her Spiral Impact approach. Highly recommend Karen as a consultant, coach or guest speaker!
Celeste Stanley, Program Designer, Eli Lilly Corporation
“Throughout our Momentum in Times of Disruption series, Karen let her expertise shine as she transformed a virtual setting into an engaging learning environment – everything from sharing experiences to standing up for movement exercises. Karen’s unique and effective methodology reinforces her as a leader in the field, and absolutely makes her a top choice for speaking & coaching needs!”
HealthCare BusinessWomen Association, Central Region
“Throughout our Momentum in Times of Disruption series, Karen let her expertise shine as she transformed a virtual setting into an engaging learning environment – everything from sharing experiences to standing up for movement exercises. Karen’s unique and effective methodology reinforces her as a leader in the field, and absolutely makes her a top choice for speaking & coaching needs!”
HealthCare BusinessWomen Association, Central Region
Karen provided a number of tools and techniques for how to manage competing priorities within the workplace, creating alignment while remaining calm and balanced. Thank you, Karen and Spiral Impact for these practical and powerful tools.”
“There are many presentations on conflict out there but this one was much different — it was outstanding and made the evening meeting a great deal of fun. It was lively with attendee participation… Karen is a presenter with flare and the ability to get the point across.”
Western Ohio ATD
“There are many presentations on conflict out there but this one was much different — it was outstanding and made the evening meeting a great deal of fun. It was lively with attendee participation… Karen is a presenter with flare and the ability to get the point across.”
Western Ohio ATD
In a mere 90 minutes, Karen Valencic, entertained, engaged, and taught us how to collaborate and influence. For city planners these are essential skills. The way she demonstrates her skills physically is very impactful and makes her points easy to grasp. American Planning Association Indiana Chapter hired her twice, once to help our large board of directors make a difficult transition, a second time to keynote our statewide conference. I highly recommend her for an enlivening and practical experience.
Shane Burkhardt
American Planning Association Indiana Chapter
In a mere 90 minutes, Karen Valencic, entertained, engaged, and taught us how to collaborate and influence. For city planners these are essential skills. The way she demonstrates her skills physically is very impactful and makes her points easy to grasp. American Planning Association Indiana Chapter hired her twice, once to help our large board of directors make a difficult transition, a second time to keynote our statewide conference. I highly recommend her for an enlivening and practical experience.
Shane Burkhardt
American Planning Association Indiana Chapter
Karen’s keynote roused a room full of people in just the right way after a very full week. We so appreciated her light yet upbeat style and the hands-on ways she illustrated her points. The principles, concise process, and examples were easily applied to our work.”
Roger Frick, United Way Great River’s Conference
About Karen Valencic:
Karen Valencic is a best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and the visionary founder of Spiral Impact, a company dedicated to transforming leadership and team dynamics. With a unique approach that blends martial arts principles and physics, Karen delivers unforgettable sessions that inspire and empower.
Drawing from three decades of experience in developing high-performing teams, Karen's content is both practical and innovative. Her engineering background provides a solid foundation for problem-solving, while her 30-year journey in martial arts infuses her presentations with an artistic flair and deep wisdom.
Karen's best-selling book, "The Black Belt Edition of Spiral Impact: The Power to Get It Done with Grace," has garnered acclaim for its fresh perspective on leadership. Her methods have been independently validated to significantly enhance team performance, making her a sought-after expert for diverse audiences nationwide.
As a respected thought leader, Karen has served as adjunct faculty at prestigious institutions including the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, Butler University, IU Health, and Roche Diagnostics. Her commitment to professional development is further exemplified by her six-year tenure on the CIASTD (CITDA) board and three years with the HealthCare BusinessWomen Association, where she spearheaded the creation of their mentoring program.
Karen's unique blend of technical expertise, martial arts mastery, and leadership insight positions her as a transformative force in personal and organizational development.
On a personal note, Karen is the mom of two fantastic daughters! She was a Girl Scout leader for 12 years. She also trained a hospice volunteer, which she found very fulfilling. More recently she has served on the Holliday Park Foundation Board of Directors as Secretary. She loves the outdoors, cooking, and staying active. She also continues to teach and study aikido.
