Themes

Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb

The Reality of Remarkable

Get a Grip! Finding Balance Without Losing It

Motivation Through Management: Are You Pro-Active or Reactive?

There's No Such Thing as a One Person Tango: The Art of Effective Communication

About

Reality Has Never Been So Funny!
Experience energy and straight talk from a master storyteller who uses her hilarious perspective to bring memorable, meaningful insights to your world! Visit www.karel.com to see video samples.

Need straight-talk training with a motivational humor twist? Karel specializes in working with personal accountability (via planning & skills) and management (HR skill sets, leadership, coaching skills).

Karel's presented in more than 25 states and for numerous major companies such as Zurich International, the National Association of REALTORS®, GMAC, to name a few.

Assets

What Does Karel Bring to Your Organization and Event?

•The experience of a human resources executive and skilled manager.
•The skills and walk-the-talk of a top producing salesperson.

•The credibility and prestige of a published author. Karel is the author of Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb (a book co-authored with KC Lundberg), Think Forward!® (a monthly e-newsletter with over 4,200+ subscribers), The Profitability Blueprint Series: Career Building Concepts for the Real Estate Licensee and numerous articles in local, regional, and national publications.

•The insights and strategies of a recognized community and business leader.

•Up-to-date information from an educated, knowledgeable presenter.

•An authentic appreciation for how day-to-day business—and the world—actually work.

She has been a commercial insurance regional human resources manager, an award-winning multimillion dollar sales agent, and a successful real estate office broker-manager. Karel has authored Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb, Think Forward!® (4,500+ subscriber e-newsletter), The Profitability Blueprint Series® and many regional and national articles. Karel speaks nationally, delighting and engaging audiences with her candid, straight forward approach to training and life.

Rave Reviews

“Karel is an outstanding speaker. She made us laugh, brought us to tears and back to laughter. She made us feel good about ourselves and the jobs we do.”
Vickie McVey, School Nutrition Association

“Karel has the unique ability to 1) listen to what the client wants, 2) structure a program to meet those needs in an informative and fun way, and 3) engage her participants. Our group was a combination of personalities, skill sets and willingness to learn – Karel ensured the program incorporated something for everyone, yet stayed true to the core program desires. Karel Murray is excellent and I would recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their organization.”
Susan Kubiesa, Vice President, Zurich Commercial, Chicago


“Clear, straight and to the point; Karel’s a delight and inspiration to all who are lucky enough to hear her!” - Sharon Ehlert

“Karel Murray is a delightful, amazing and educational speaker. I enjoyed her as a speaker and gained much from her sharing with our group. I highly recommend her to any group!”- Irene Werner

“Karel’s energy is infectious! She is a fabulous storyteller and will leave you laughing. Her life lessons are memorable.” - Barb Culpepper-Sheel

“Wow! She is so moving and inspiring and has made me laugh for hours! Karel you truly do have a great talent! Thank you.” - Lori Knapp, Heartland Midwest Management

“Karel gave us an hour of reflecting to solid laughs. Everybody was laughing,.and we still see ourselves riding that 'magnificent horse.' Karel, you are 'all and more' you profess to be in your literature. Many of us lost our mascara that night!” - Betty Carlson, Mended Hearts, Inc.

“Karel is absolutely the best. Tremendous energy, solid information plus so entertaining. The time flew by! I want more!” - Jolene Horn