Karel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources along with numerous designations and certifications--including the “DREI” (Distinguished Real Estate Instructor), and the very prestigious National Speakers Association’s “CSP” (Certified Speaking Professional). Her resume includes experience as a human resources regional executive of a large commercial insurance firm, an award winning sales person, and a manager of a top producing real estate office.

As a professional business trainer and keynote speaker, Karel has had the pleasure of connecting with audiences for 250+ clients throughout the US, Canada, and abroad. She’s the author of Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb, the CPR for Managers Series, and a featured author in Extreme Excellence: Dynamic Interviews with America’s Top 10 Performance Experts. Her monthly newsletter, Think Forward!®, is read by thousands of subscribers and she hosts a weekly podcast series where she interviews industry experts on various topics. She has just published her third book Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work and What Matters.