Always Lead with Love to Infuse Heart and Humanity into Leadership.
Originally from Cleveland, OH, and grounded in love and faith, Karen transitioned from 30 years in the legal field, 21 with the same attorney, to a career in Human Resources. She is passionate about promoting leadership through love to maximize human potential.
Inspired by Maya Angelou's wisdom on the lasting impact of how we make others feel, Karen wrote
Lead with Love: 10 Heart-Centered Strategies to Build a More Profitable Business. She is eager to inspire the conference's leaders and teams on self-leadership, self-awareness, and cultivating a positive growth mindset.
Karen Shepherd, is the author of Lead with Love and the dynamic force behind HR by Karen, LLC, transforms businesses in Naples, Florida, with strategic HR solutions that align with their goals, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering exceptional employee relations. Her comprehensive services include HR consulting, Employee Handbooks, Professional Recruitment, Leadership Development, and motivational and impactful presentations.
A dedicated volunteer, Karen contributes to Southwest Florida’s workforce development through resume assistance and mock interviews, alongside hosting workshops on common small business pitfalls. Recognized for her contributions, HR by Karen, LLC was named Business of the Month by the Greater Naples Chamber in September 2022 and voted BEST Human Resources company in 2023 by The Official Community Choice Awards - Naples.
Karen’s expertise is backed by 15 years in HR, certifications from John C. Maxwell and DISC, SHRM-CP credentials, and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development, making her a leader in her field and a pivotal figure in professional community engagement.
Drum to Your Own
Heart B-E-A-T
Imagine a world where every individual dances to the rhythm of their own heart's B-E-A-T, creating a symphony of success, resilience, and transformation. This isn't just a dream—it's a reality waiting to be unlocked. In this empowering session, we dive deep into the essence of human potential, exploring how Beliefs, Emotions, Actions, and Thoughts harmonize to shape our destinies.
Beliefs form the foundation, guiding us through life's maze with a sense of purpose. Emotions add color and depth, connecting us deeply with those around us. Actions are our steps towards making dreams tangible, and Thoughts, the powerful forces that can construct or constrain our realities.
Together, we'll discover how this B-E-A-T can revolutionize not just our work culture, but every aspect of our lives.
6 Steps to Turn
Obstacles Into Opportunities
Dive into a dynamic presentation that equips leaders to navigate the unpredictable with strategic acumen and emotional intelligence. Uncover six essential strategies to overcome organizational challenges, transforming them into opportunities for strategic advancement, culture enrichment, and financial growth. Learn how to apply these insights practically across various scenarios—growth, restructuring, and change management—enhancing resilience and adaptability.
This session goes beyond conventional leadership, emphasizing the critical role of emotional intelligence and the ability to handle surprises with empathy. It’s a call to action for leaders ready to blend strategic insight with emotional depth, creating an environment where challenges are met with courage and teams are led to collective success. Step into a new era of leadership, where strategy and humanity converge to drive unparalleled organizational achievement.
10 Principles of the
Heart-Centered Approach
"Being HUMAN: Uniting Hearts and Minds in Leadership" takes you to the heart of successful leadership, emphasizing the critical role of seeing and treating team members as the invaluable individuals they are, not just numbers. This talk highlights the power of collective effort and shared goals in creating an environment that nurtures growth, fulfillment, and well-being.
Discover how understanding and prioritizing your people above all transforms the way you lead, fostering a culture of engagement, productivity, and loyalty. Dive into a leadership philosophy that champions empathy and humanity, ensuring every team member feels valued and integral to the organization's success.
Karen Shepherd's Book
LEAD WITH LOVE: 10 HEART-CENTERED STRATEGIES TO BUILD A MORE PROFITABLE BUSINESS
Are you seeking more effective strategies to enhance productivity and boost team morale? Would it be beneficial to foster long-term employee retention and cultivate a stronger sense of loyalty within your organization? If you answered “Yes,” then you’re in the right place!
While businesses are driven by profit and productivity, they are ultimately powered by people. Successful businesses lead with compassion, empathy, and heart when they align the goals of individuals with those of the organization. Lead with Love will show you how to adopt a Heart-Centered Approach to leadership. It is an exploration of how business owners, managers, and supervisors can create workplaces where employees not only excel professionally but also feel a profound sense of belonging and well-being.
This philosophy can be applied and adapted to organizations of all sizes and industries. This book serves as a guiding light on the journey toward creating a workplace where hearts flourish, employees thrive, and organizations prosper!