Karen E. Purves, M.A., International Speaker
The CHOICE is YOURS!
Want your meeting attendees to say “I didn’t want the session to end” and “Karen was one of the best speakers” at your event? Does your audience think they’ve seen and heard it all?
How is Karen Different?
The destination (topic) is set by the meeting planner; the attendees choose the route (content – among set options)!
“The CHOICE is YOURS!” has two meanings. First, Karen uses improv skills to create interactive, customized programs based on audience voting during the keynote or workshop. So, shortly after Karen begins the presentation, the audience chooses which content to cover among set options; the session is tailored FOR THAT AUDIENCE - BY THAT AUDIENCE! Second, while each of her five topics is unique, each has the universal theme "The CHOICE is YOURS!" for attendees to apply the inspiration and information in their lives.
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Programs
Communicate with Strength: 17 Words that Undermine Your Effectiveness - Are you unintentionally turning away new business and revenue? Do you have unresponsive or difficult coworkers? Are people holding up the information you need to do your job? Simply changing some of the words you use will affect your success with others. Your choice of words has the power to enhance relationships, open lines of communication, improve your credibility and convey integrity – or do just the opposite! Karen shares 17 words to remove or reduce in your vocabulary to help increase your influence with business associates, family, friends – and yourself. This is Karen's most requested and highest rated program. (60 -120 minutes.)
It's a Jungle In Here - Thriving in Uncertain Times - Are you feeling inspired, confident and comfortable in building positive business relationships? Could you use specific steps to gain trust, improve service, and lead effectively so you have satisfied staff and clients that want to give you repeat business? Do you know how to adjust your communication techniques to make it easier for others to understand and cooperate with you? Karen provides real world examples in an enthusiastic setting of 18 proven communication tactics that can be put to immediate use for success in your career. This humorous, fresh, and effective program weaves vivid stories with practical take home tools to engage participants and supercharge your event! (60-90 minutes)
Formula for Email Success – Unveiling 35 Indispensable Tips that get a Reply - Do you struggle to get the information you request from others? Do you have a 90% or better response rate to your email inquiries? Do you dread "cold" calls? This program shows you how to send effective emails that get clients and colleagues to read your messages, reply to your requests and make your life easier! You'll learn proven techniques on how to sell and market more effectively through emails. Particularly effective for people in sales, this program will give you the edge to increase sales without picking up the phone to make "cold" calls. Attend this session and learn proven tips that work! (75 - 90 minutes)
Gender Matters – How to Sell to Men - Whether you are a man or a woman, this groundbreaking program can help you increase sales! New brain research reveals four key differences in the brains of males and females. These differences directly affect whether a man will choose to buy your product or service. Attend this program and receive 12 tips specifically designed to help you sell to men more effectively based on the unique characteristics of the male brain. This talk is based on original research by the presenter and is the only known study of its kind. Because many decision-making criteria are not conscious, this program is valuable for both men and women. If you’re making an assumption about what you’ll hear, you might be surprised --this is not another program on “sex sells”. Want something new and different? Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level! (75 - 90 minutes)
Green Your Meetings - 122 Proven Tips to Save Money and the Environment - Green is in! Whether you are a planner or supplier, learn how embracing green practices makes business and environmental sense. Karen's background of a Master's Degree in Environmental Public Policy combined with her personal passion and commitment to this issue, shines through in a jam-packed program described as "inspiring". This program offers a whopping 122 tips for you to choose from for your next meeting, covering the topics of: printed materials, food and beverage, meeting facilities, accommodations, transportation, exhibit hall, onsite office procedures, and educating attendees. You'll be hard pressed to find a more thorough "arsenal" of green tips in any live presentation! See how going green can boost your bottom line! (Approx. 60-90 minutes)
How to "Green" Your Organization - 81 Tips to Save Money and the Environment - During this session described as "clear, empowering, practical and very thoroughly researched," the audience learns how environmental business choices also make financial sense. Karen's background of a Master's Degree in Environmental Public Policy combined with her personal passion and commitment to this issue, shines through as someone who not only is qualified to speak to the subject but also walks the walk. Attendees discover ways to get started right away, leaving equipped with 81 practical tips to use immediately! Topics include: paper, water, energy, supplies, packaging, equipment, transportation, and practical recycling options. See how going green can boost your bottom line! (60-90 minutes)
Navigating the Tropical Storm - Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace - In this program, explore 14 different ways people express negativity and learn a tip for dealing with each one. Also, gain 40 tools for improved handling of workplace negativity. After participating in this program attendees, on average, said their ability to handle negative situations in the workplace improved 28%. (60-90 minutes)
Fees
I offer a range of fees to meet most budgets. Please contact Karen at 702-260-6842 or karen@innovativeimpact.com for more information. I look forward to the opportunity to bring value to your event!