YOU are a STAR! And STELLAR Success is in your future! Check out my newest article in Aspire Magazine to learn more here: https://aspiremag.net/3-keys-to-stellar-success/
I’M DELIGHTED that my 2023 podcast with Beth Lawrence was named the Top Episode of the Year on The Type A+ Podcast! Thank you Beth, for the invitation. And thank you to anyone who listened and/or shared it with others. You can find that podcast episode here: On Getting Off the Seesaw of Perfectionism to Find Joy with Karen Lemke – The Type A+ Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
I’M EXCITED to be speaking in 2024 at: A-Mazing Events (January); Fox Valley SHRM Expo and Conference (February); EA 13 (March); Women at Foth (March); Immel Construction (March); FEI DIG (May); WLC Ambassador’s Networking Event (August); Fox Communities Credit Union (October); ChangeMakers Collective Year-End Celebration (December). Contact me today about opportunities to speak with YOUR team!
THANK YOU to the Wisconsin retailers who are selling my recently published journal. (Please see the Books and Journals page for more info.) WELCOME Hometown Pharmacy, which will be selling my journal in 15 of their stores beginning in September 2024.
SPECIALTIES (Each topic may be customized for inspirational speaking engagements, training/consulting and coaching.)
- Mental Fitness / Positive Intelligence (The Power of Positivity)
- 3 Keys to STELLAR Success: Shine Like the Star You Are (Find Your Fit, Dim Your Dark, Show How You SHINE)
- Recalibrate Your Resilience (6-Step Process that helps you to THRIVE, not just survive)
- 4 Powerful Steps to Expand Your Influence and Impact (It’s Your Time to Shine)
- STARS for Sustained Success; STARS for Students
- Imposter Syndrome: Honoring the Magnificence behind the Mask
- Adapting to a Changed and Changing World
- How to Handle Feedback Without Losing Your Head and Your Heart
- Powerful Executive Presence
- Holistic Leadership: Leading from the Head, Gut and Heart
- Coaching for High Performance
- Collaborative Leadership (includes DISC assessment and team development)
- Defining YOUR Leadership Style
- Leadership Foundations: Communications / EQ / Conflict Resolution
- Leading and Managing the Poor Performer
- The Power of Words
- Creating Sustainable and Motivating Culture
- Strategic Visioning for Organizations and Individuals
- Executive coaching / Leadership coaching / Personal Development coaching
- Customized consulting, speaking, workshops and retreats
Personal Biography
Karen Lemke is a popular and respected coach, consultant, speaker and author with specialties in leadership, mental fitness, energy mastery and quantum success. Additionally, her focus includes strategic cultural growth for individuals and organizations. She is co-author of the book, “101 Ways to Enrich Your Life,” which is published internationally. She is the creator of “STARS” programs and the “Show How You Shine” journal. She is a contributor to Aspire Magazine, and she speaks on a wide range of inspirational topics.
Karen is President of Lemke Leadership, Inc., and a frequent presenter at leadership development programs and conferences. She was a coach/instructor/leader at the Center for Exceptional Leadership at St. Norbert College for the program’s entirety. She has also served as Chairman of two Executive Agenda (EA) professional peer groups in Northeast Wisconsin. She brings over 30 years of executive-level experience in Human Resources leadership for manufacturing and service organizations, with additional expertise in Organizational Development and Marketing. Although she can be a tough-minded business executive at the C-Suite level, she also recognizes that culture and relationships rule, in all aspects of life.
Karen is a Master Certified Coach by the QSCA with emphasis in energy mastery and quantum success. She is licensed to provide Positive Intelligence instruction/coaching. She is certified in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and multiple assessment types (including Hogan, DISC, Hogan 360 and CEL 360). She integrates professional coaching practices with her custom-crafted programs and tools.
Karen lives with her husband, Bob, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She is the mother of two adult daughters, the step-mother of three daughters, and the step-grandmother of seven grandchildren. She enjoys life-long learning, connecting with family and friends, shopping, fishing and motorcycle riding. She is joyfully pursuing her mission to enrich, encourage and inspire.
Current Leadership Roles and Honors
President and Owner of Lemke Leadership, Inc.
Providing executive coaching, consulting, speaking and training. Specializing in Mental Fitness (PQ) coaching, Quantum Success coaching, energy mastery, customized leadership development, and Strategic Cultural Development. Karen’s 2023 podcast interview was named the Top Episode of the Year on The Type A+ Podcast. She was a top-rated featured speaker at the Women’s Leadership Conference in both 2021 and 2023. She is honored to be nominated as a Woman of Influence in the New North Region for 2022.
Former Coach, Instructor and Cohort Lead at the Center for Exceptional Leadership, in the Schneider School of Business at St. Norbert College.
Worked with leaders at all levels, to enhance their skills and provide a holistic behavioral approach for personal/professional development.
Retired Group Chair of two Executive Agenda (EA) professional peer groups in Northeast Wisconsin.