Dr. Karyn Gordon (Kunst)

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Dr. Karyn Gordon is one of North America’s leading relationship experts, and her mission is to inspire people to develop exceptional relationships at work and at home. She is a motivational speaker & trainer who has given over 1000 keynotes, a national media contributor, an author and a private consultant. She has worked with 100’s of organizations (Fortune 500 Companies, Non Profits & Government) and families, bridging the gap between work and family cultures while educating about the EQ skills (motivation, communication, career direction, confidence, emotion & time management etc) that improve all types of relationships (husband / wives; parents / teens; Gen Y & managers; managers / employees).

For 14 years she has provided her expertise through national media. Currently she is the relationship expert for “CityLine” (CityTV) and the upcoming relationship expert for Chatelaine Magazine (Fall 2011). For 5 years she was the resident relationship expert on the TV show “The Mom Show” (Slice Network) and for 3 years hosted her own radio talk-show in Toronto (CFRB Newstalk 1010).

A dynamic and inspiring motivational speaker and trainer to more than a quarter-million people – her gift is communicating playfully, passionately & pragmatically. Dr. Karyn’s expertise is sought by leaders who want to build exceptional relationships (parents, teachers as well as HR managers & presidents). Recently she has provided keynotes to Credit Union, Pepsi, Young Presidents Organization, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Canadian Tax Foundation, Ontario Family Judges, University of Alberta and Government of Alberta etc. Her speaking tours have been sponsored for 8 years by Maple Leaf Foods.

Along with her busy speaking schedule and regular media appearances, Dr. Karyn has maintained her thriving consulting practice for families for the last 15 years called ‘dkb Coaching & Wellness Studio’ in Toronto (with a satellite office in Newmarket).

She has authored four practical resources for teens and parents, her latest book (published by Harper Collins) is called Dr. Karyn’s Guide to the Teen Years.

Inspired by her Gen Y clients, Dr. Karyn partnered with World Vision & Maple Leaf Foods 2 years ago to build a school in Haiti. This initiative, called “High Schools for Haiti” raised nearly $50,000 in its first year by engaging youth to fundraise.

She has a Bachelor in Psychology, a Masters in Counseling and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family. It is her passion to understand what makes people tick and to help them reach their greatest potential!

karyn@drkaryn.com
www.drkaryn.com