About Karen
Karen is the author of the new book, Radiant Rebellion, OUT NOW!
She is the author of The Lightmaker’s Manifesto and a lawyer, leadership coach, and activist. In her work, she has helped thousands of people around the world find purpose and meaning in their lives. Karen and her work have been featured on Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us podcast, PBS, Huffington Post, CNN.com, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. A sought-after speaker, Karen is also the author of The Beauty of Different, and her award-winning blog, Chookooloonks, is a lifestyle, inspiration, and photography destination.
Karen and her family reside in Houston, Texas, USA.
SPEAKER
Keynotes and workshops.
Karen speaks on topics that include self-empowerment and self-compassion, creativity and innovation, leadership and ethics, and diversity and belonging. She has spoken at audiences around the country, including conventions, conferences, corporations, universities, professional legal and medical organizations, and many others. Her TEDxHouston talk on the subject of resonance and "looking for the light" has reached over 100,000 viewers, and counting. Audiences value her ability to connect through storytelling and vivid imagery, while providing concrete solutions that individuals and organizations can easily implement in their lives.
Coach & facilitator
One-on-one coaching, consulting, ecourses & retreats.
Karen is the former Chief Counsel of Landmark Graphics Corporation, one of the largest software companies in the oil and gas industry, as well as the former Chief of Staff of Halliburton Energy Services, a Fortune 200 corporation. In addition, Karen is a Certified Daring to Lead™ Facilitator, having been trained in Brené Brown's work on vulnerability, courage, shame-resilience and worthiness. Karen is also trained in positive psychology coaching from the Wholebeing Institute, using the science of well-being and research-based assessments and interventions to bring about greater satisfaction, purpose and fulfillment in life.
In addition, as a self-taught photographer (and journaling evangelist), she uses creativity and self-expression to help clients from all walks of life discover their own gifts and superpowers, develop their leadership skills, and learn how to use them in a way that allows them to thrive.
Contact
Let’s Connect
If you'd like to work with Karen, you can reach her at:
Karen Walrond
Chookooloonks Media LLC
650 W. Bough, Suite 150-108
Houston, Texas 77024
United States of America
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