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“Karel’s common sense approach, real lifeexamples and enthusiasm allowed her toengage with our management teamimmediately. Our time together flew by and wehave the foundation of knowledge that willcompel us to be successful in the future.”Gary Pile, Director, Principal Financial Group

Building a Better You…One Story at a Time

To view videos or hear audios of Karel in action, access www.karel.comTo hire Karel Murray for your next engagement, contact Karel Murray [email protected] 816-400-7120

Personal Message from Karel MurrayOur world has evolved, parameters have changed, and the work environment now offers unlimitedpossibilities. Through the power of storytelling I connect audience members by providing a glimpse intoa how a purposeful life filled with grace, fortitude, and tenacity can be achieved through collaboration.Simply put, my job is to do everything I can to make your event a success and help you receive a greatreturn on your event investment.

I specialize in general session motivational keynotes with follow up breakout sessions that reinforce mymessage of personal accountability. The programs specifically identify ways to create a cohesive,ethical, business culture through building communication, leadership and managerial skills.

My extensive professional and speaking backgrounds combine for an incredible attendee experience. Iam the author of• The Language of Intent: How Self Talk Transforms Outcomes• Straight Talk: Getting Off the Curb• Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work and What Matters• Conquering the Witch Within: Intergenerational Work Place Strategies that Create Real Results.• CPR for Managers Series• Multiple articles I have written are featured in regional and national publications.

I combine my human resource management background with my business, community andassociation leadership experiences to deliver content that not only informs and educates, but providespractical suggestions mixed with a healthy dose of humor.

Whether as a keynote speaker, a business content provider at your next event, I ensure my sessions willnot only increase the energy of individuals and teams, but will provide them with applicable tools andprocesses to positively impact their professional life.

“What an enjoyable day we had! And your presentation was a big part of it. Yourhumor brought the audience to the points you wanted to make. I believe your messagewill stay with them for a long time.”Nancy Potter, Griswold Community Schools

“Karel has a unique gift in her approach, sharing life stories and reminding us all thatwe take life’s situations too seriously. She gave us the insight to value our‘circumstances’ rather than perceiving ourselves as victims. Great speaker, excellentpresentation.”Christie Milligan, Skiff Medical Center

Client List1st Rate RealtyAE Institute – National Association ofREALTORS®

Alabama Real Estate CommissionAlaska Association of REALTORS®

Albuquerque Metropolitan Board of REALTORS®

Allen HospitalAllen Tate CompanyAmerican Business Women’s AssociationAmerican Legion Iowa Girls StateAmerican Public WorksAmerican Society of Trainers & DevelopersArea Residential CareArizona Association of REALTORS®

Arkansas REALTORS® AssociationAurora Colorado Board of REALTORS®

Awesome Females in Real EstateBay East Association of REALTORS®

Bergan Paulson AccountingBoy Scouts – Vermont ConclaveBrookfield Real Estate ServicesBrooklyn Board of REALTORS®

Buena Vista Medical CenterCarbon County Association of REALTORS®

Cedar Falls Community SchoolsCedar Rapids Bank and TrustCedar Rapids Home Builders AssociationCentral Iowa Tourism RegionCentral Oregon Board of REALTORS®

Central Vermont Economic DevelopmentCentury 21 Affiliated - WisconsinCharleston Trident Assoc. of REALTORS®

Clayton County Development GroupClinical Lab Management AssociationColdwell Banker – MidAmerica GroupColdwell Banker / Realogy CorporationColdwell Banker – YukonColdwell Banker Real Estate CorporationCollins Community Credit UnionColorado Association of REALTORS®

Community National BankConnecticut Association of REALTORS®

Control-O-FaxCovenant Medical CenterDenver Metro Board of REALTORS®

Department of Public Health and SafetyDuluth Area Association of REALTORS®

DuPont Agricultural ProductsFirst Security BankFlorida Association of REALTORSGallatin Association of REALTORS®

Genesis Health SystemGMAC Global Relocation ServicesGMAC Home ServicesGreat Falls Association of REALTORS®

Greater Binghamton Association of REALTORS®

Greater Sioux City Board of REALTORS®

Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS®

Grimm Brothers PlasticsHastings Minnesota ChamberHawkeye Community CollegeHawkeye Real Estate

Head StartHeartland Midwest ManagementHunterdom/Somerset Association of REALTORS®

Idaho Association of REALTORS®

Idaho Real Estate CommissionIllinois Association of REALTORS®

Illinois Hospitality AssociationIMT InsuranceIndian Hills Community CollegeIowa Association of REALTORS®

Iowa Bankers AssociationIowa City Area Association Board of REALTORS®

Iowa College of Business / Human ResourceProfessionals

Iowa Nurses AssociationIowa State FoundationJefferson-Lewis Board of REALTORS®

KCRG-TVKansas Association of REALTORS®

Kirkwood Community CollegeLaramie Board of REALTORS®

Linn CountyLockard RealtyMaine Association of REALTORS®

Manufactured Housing Association of IowaMarion County Board of REALTORS®

Mary Kay CosmeticsRSM McGladrey, IncMeeting Professionals International –Heartland Chapter

Mel Foster Real EstateMemphis Area Association of REALTORS®

Metro Consolidated Association of REALTORS®

Midd-Shore Association of REALTORS®

Midwest Free Community PapersMidwestern Claims AssociationMinnesota Commercial Real Estate WomenMinnesota Probation Officers AssociationMinnesota State Court AdministrationMississippi Association of REALTORS®

Missouri Association of REALTORS®

Montana Association of REALTORS®

Montgomery City Association of REALTORS®

Mount Vernon BankNational Association of Business Women –Illinois

National Association of Insurance andFinancial Advisors – IowaNational Association of REALTORS®

National Speakers Association –Columbus Chapter

National Speakers Association –Minnesota Chapter

Nebraskaland BankNew Hampshire Association of REALTORS®

New Jersey Real Estate CommissionNew Ulm Minnesota Chamber of CommerceNorth Iowa Area Community CollegeNortheast Tennessee Association of REALTORS® Inc.Northern Black Hills Association of REALTORS®

Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®

Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®

Oklahoma Real Estate CommissionO’Neill Community Center

Orange County Association of REALTORS®

Oregon Association of REALTORS®

Patterson Real EstatePella Chamber of CommercePennsylvania Association of REALTORS®

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS®

Pocono Mountain Association of REALTORS®

PRESAPrincipal Financial GroupProfessional Photographer’s AssociationProfessional Women's Resource GroupPrudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.Quad City Advertising FederationRE/MAX Home GroupReal Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC)Real Estate Educators Association (REEA)REALTORS® Association of LincolnREALTORS® Association of the Sioux EmpireRegion V Parent RetreatReno Sparks Association of REALTORS®

Richmond Association of REALTORS®

Roc Management (Godfather’s Pizza)Royal LePage CanadaSacramento Association of REALTORS®

Sioux City Medical CenterSociety of Clinical Lab ScienceSociety of Human Resource Professionals –Iowa

South Carolina Association of REALTORS®

South Dakota Association of REALTORS®

Southwestern Community CollegeSpeaking of Women's HealthSpenser Community TheatreStaten Island Board of REALTORS®

Tallahassee Board of REALTORS®

Texas Association of REALTORS®

Tennessee Association of REALTORS®

Teton Board of REALTORS®

Tippie School of ManagementTriple Play Convention (NJ, NY, PA)Ulster County Board of REALTORS®

Union Planters BankUnited Fire & Casualty Insurance CoUniversity of IowaUniversity of Northern IowaUrbandale Chamber of CommerceVermont Association of REALTORS®

Virginia Association of REALTORS®

Wartburg CollegeWaterloo Rotary ClubWaverly Chamber of CommerceWeichert Real EstateWestchester County Board of REALTORS®

Westside Business AssociationWichita Area Association of REALTORS®

Wisconsin Bankers AssociationWisconsin REALTORS® AssociationWomen in Leadership OrganizationWorkers' Compensation Claims ProfessionalsWyoming Association of REALTORS®

YMCA of the USAYoung Professionals of Cedar ValleyZurich North America Commercial


“Being an ‘ex’ executive with the Ritz Carlton Hotel Co., I was exposed to awesome speakers from HorstSheltz, President and CEO of Ritz Carlton, to Stephen Covey . . . She is right up there!”Julie Naberhues

KEYNOTES/GENERAL SESSIONSKeynote lengths range from forty-five minutes to two hours. Customization occurs when finalizing yourprogram selection.

Straight Talk: Getting off the CurbWhat lessons about life can a big ballerina, a Fabio fantasy gone awry, and amasseuse armed with hot rocks possibly convey? Find out with some Straight Talk,Karel’s most requested keynote.

Laugh till it hurts and smile with recognition as Karel brings the ordinary to life inextraordinary ways. From trusting your gut reaction to ceasing to be a victim ofcircumstance, rediscover the intrinsic value of you and your experiences through themagic of laughter. Based on her book Straight Talk: Getting off the Curb (co-authored with K.C.Lundberg, Arnica Publishing) Karel delivers witty, straight-forward advice in stories that will captivate youand give your inner ballerina a boost!

“Karel is a great presenter with lots of compassion and very sincere in her presentation. She makes heraudiences feel involved, inspired and sets an excellent role model. She has a way of bringing peopletogether from age 20 to 75. Karel is terrific and awesome.”Janice Nielsen, Head Start

The Great and Powerful ÂAhÊThink Forward and Get RemarkableRegain perspective and forego fear with Karel as your guide. Rapidly shifting attitudes, loyalties, andexpectations have made clarity of purpose more important than ever.

Gather memorable insights from stories of the world of bagel shops, reality TV, and “living large.” It’sabout finding the The Great and Powerful ‘Ah’ moment in your life and acting on it.

There’s never been a better time to:• Feel Good about yourself and the work you do• Think Forward about your ability to meet new business realities• Laugh until your face hurts

“I have been searching. You showed me my path.”Gail West

“Karel gave me the motivation to stop feeling sorry and stressed about the difficulties in my life andmove on and step out of my comfort zone to accomplish something remarkable!”Deanne Ubben, UNI


The Language of IntentHow Self Talk Transforms Outcome

“If you don’t know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.” Yogi Bara

Are you one of those people who feels that their life has been shaped byunforeseen events or subjected to the actions of people who surround you? Doyou constantly replay a helpless litany of negative thoughts hoping thatsomehow your life will improve? Join Karel Murray, CSP as she explores how, ashuman beings, we want something deeper and now is the time to discover thatyou do have the ability to shape your life and control your outcomes byembracing the Language of Intent.

Take the journey and learn about the languages of...• Self Created Barriers • Denial• No More! • Reality• Belief • Intentional Contentment• Listening and Responding • Action

Session Length: 1 Hour

"Karel Murray is the true master of storytelling and her keynote The Language of Intent is a masterpiece.She doesn’t just take the audience on her personal journey, but on a meaningful personal journey foreach audience member that contains valuable life lessons. It’s truly an amazing experience thatprovides personal growth on a deeper level. Karel has a true gift for connecting with people whethershe is giving a keynote or teaching a CE course."Cindi Ferguson, Professional Development Director, REALTORS® of South Central Kansas

Get a Grip!Finding Your Balance Without Losing ItStop pleading insanity and Get a Grip! This fast paced, content packed presentation identifies theinternal and external influences that create chaos and stress in our daily lives. Get real life suggestionson establishing balance. Examine change, motivation, personal accountability, stress survival, timemanagement, and how to diagnose your “stumbling blocks.”

“Karel’s ability to use real life experiences to encapsulate the situations we see in the workplace, madethese situations easier to understand and more in our span of control.”Amanda Young, Community State Bank


BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Apply ICEBuild Your Business with the Incredible Customer ExperienceRapidly shifting attitudes, loyalties, and expectations need to be met with solid service: online AND face-to-face.

You need ICE! Make your customer service remarkable; provide the Incredible Client Experience thattoday’s marketplace demands.

This interactive session shows you how to evaluate your business processes and then plan a surefooted path to consumer confidence, trust, and enthusiasm about the “cool” services you offer.

You’ll learn how to• Survive and thrive amidst constant change.• Harness technology to enhance communication and the client connection.• List the steps to generate a genuinely interactive and consumer-centric business model.• Use the most effective service practices and tools to create great moments of magic in the

relationship.• Work closely with clients to problem solve and complete tasks in a way that meets their

expectations.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Join Karel Murray, CSP, and find out how ICE can heat upyour business.

Session Length Options: 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours

Character Counts . . . DoesnÊt It?Not your typical ethics course, this highly interactive program dives headfirst into pre-conceived notionsregarding ethics and how it relates to the business environment. Peer pressure, personal values, andthe practical application of principles that ultimately define what we know as “ethics” creates an excitingand impactful experience. Participants will actively explore ethical dilemmas and apply various decisionmaking models to arrive at a conclusion that fits their value system based upon situations that arespecific to your industry.

Session Length Options: 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours

Does Your Business Have Bounce?Connecting and Closing in a Changing MarketA business with “bounce” is planned, branded, and marketed with your core values and profitability inmind. In this information-packed session you will:• Find out what future trends are going to impact how you market and how you grow.• Get a step-by-step roadmap to creating a solid marketing identity and strategic action plan.• Take away top tips for maximizing your marketing design and approach in each media.• Discover what works and what doesn’t (plus a few new tricks) in branding a market identity.




Evolution of the TeamKnowing yourself and how you connect with others is one of the most effective ways of connecting withother business professionals.

This highly interactive session will focus on exploring different ways to gain insight into the attendee’sgoals and aspirations as well as learn about the other members of the team. Enhance your interactivestyle and ability to decode signals by attending this fun and fascinating session. After all the goal is tocommunicate and collaborate.

Session Length Options: 2 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours

Mind the GapMinimizing Generational ConflictIn Europe, stepping on to a subway is preceded by a recorded warning “Mind the Gap”. Now, morethan ever, business professionals are working with a highly diverse group of consumers. You no longercan expect to achieve measurable results in your marketing efforts by operating in an informationvacuum and not acknowledging the impact of generational influences. Bridge the gap betweengenerations by developing a targeted prospecting campaign with the intent of making YOU theinformation resource. Get specific in designing your approach to the different generations and uncoveryour overall effectiveness by initiating a personal procedural audit process that will help ensure yourcareer stays aligned with a changing marketplace. Targeting communication to the needs of differentgenerations will help create powerful, meaningful connections with the consumer and will build yourreferral base. When you “mind the gap”, everyone wins.

Session Length Options: 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours

“I have a college degree in education and I learned more today about presentation techniques than inall of my formal education. Plus, she was funny!”Don Blazey

Negotiate with Confidence:Get Results When Interests CollideWhenever you want something, you begin the negotiation process. Often, a genuine fear develops ofeven entering into the simplest of negotiation situations. With this session, your confidence will receive aboost when you understand the fundamentals of the negotiation process and apply a new approach.Gear up for a highly interactive presentation and gain new ways to identify behavior styles, options,interests, leverage, and communication methods that can make or break a negotiation. Get new skillsso that why you say what you mean and get the results you want.


“Karel is absolutely the best. Tremendous energy, solid information plus so entertaining. The time flewby! I want more!”Jolene Horn


ThereÊs No Such Thing as a One Person TangoThe Art of Effective Communication

Effectively connecting with others (and preventing “stepping on toes”) is the single best communicationskill you can develop! What does your handshake say about you? What elements affect that allimportant first impression? Enhance your interactive style and ability to decode signals by attendingthis fun and fascinating session. After all, it takes two to tango . . . or to communicate and collaborate.

Session Length Options: 1 Hours 2 Hours 3 Hours

“Karel’s presentation was very informative. I could see comprehension and acceptance mirrored in thefaces of our participants. Her illustrative stories were a delight to hear . . . very funny and always on point!”Grace Newby, University of Iowa College of Law


How Successful Business Managers Prepare, Plan and Prosper

CPR for Managers isn’t about management . . . It’s about how to be that exceptionalleader, coach, strategist, and business person who is willing to be the heart of anorganization and truly move it to the next level.

This series focuses on the core practices critical to surviving and thriving as a manager.Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, the CPR Series is readyto meet your organization’s need for solutions, systems, and efficiency.

Don’t expect a lot of theory . . . Karel is known for her “nothing but the truth” approachand delivery of specifics! CPR for Managers can be offered as a single, customizedcourse or ala carte from the Series.

A ManagerÊs Dozen: 13 Productive Culture TrendsAre you caught in an endless cycle of putting out fires, quelling arguments, dealing with difficultemployees, and financial survival every month? Karel has distilled years of consultation work withcompanies into one solution-finding, interactive session for managers like you who want to increaseproductivity and decrease stress. If you’re looking for a chance to simply vent frustrations, this isn’t it: Inthis session you’ll get real world answers and chances to interact with your colleagues on everythingfrom hiring, profitability to community involvement.

Length of program will be customized.

The Cohesive Leadership PlaybookAre you leading from the huddle or directing from the sidelines? Would your team agree with youranswer? You can adapt your leadership style to a changing economy and to a workforce that wants towork with you, not just for you. In the Cohesive Leadership Playbook, you will

• Unflinching evaluate your business using the concept of “Auto Focus• Find out how to empower your team to happily embrace new technologies• Compare where you’re at now with where you need to be to lead the group• Identify how the “us” in a business plan can create buy-in and long term benefits• Map out a decision-making process that’s both flexible and rational

This is a session ready to re-inspire you with leadership’s possibilities – and a Playbook to show you theways.

Session Lengths: 1 Hour, 2 Hours

Creating Your Business Strategy PlanRapidly shifting attitudes, loyalties, and expectations need to be met with a solid business plan. In thisinteractive session, you will identify your service delivery issues and opportunities and design strategicaction steps to take your business to the next level.


Doughnuts on Fridays ArenÊt EnoughHow Good Bosses Become Great Managers

This seminar takes a hard look at how efficiently managing the processes of recruiting, interviewing,hiring, retention, and motivation of associates and staff can make all the difference. Find out how youcan most effectively provide encouragement and direction to your workforce, provide support systemsfor your new hires, and still hold every individual accountable.


“Filled with pragmatic and energizing techniques for staying on managerial track.”Lewis Arlt, Houlihan Lawrence



ItÊs About LeadershipWhatÊs Your Style?

Grow your business by understanding specifically how different types of interaction, motivation, andmanagement styles impact employee performance and a company’s public image. Now, more thanever, employee motivation directly relates to a manager’s conduct and relying on a corporate code ofethics really does matter. Interact, learn, discuss, absorb—and refine your style.


“Too often we lose sight of our associates needs. This is a great way to find out what they need!”Annette Copeland, Jones-Healy, Inc.

Meet with Meaning: How to Run Efficient CommitteesRun meetings that are effective and don’t drone-on-forever! Learn how to get to the point quickly,provide attendees with a common purpose, and breathe energy into assigned tasks. Soundimpossible? Not when you can control time, technology, and expert techniques that will make achievingyour team’s goals possible. It’s time to Mast the Meeting Table! Find out how in this intense, fast-pacedsession!

Session Length: 1 Hour

Motivation through ManagementAre You Pro-Active or Reactive?Fine tune employee performance and effectively manage situations in this informative, humorousprogram. Explore delegating, building a team, managing career cycles, evaluating performance, andcoaching in a positive environment—it's about real management tools for the real work-a-day world!Find the motivation and perspective to establish a long term, reputable management career by utilizingcommunication techniques to control rumors, build consensus, and solve problems.


“Loved this session…I just had a phone call about a situation back at my office and she actuallytouched on this exact problem! I guess I was meant to be here!”Laurie Omans, Prudential 1st Properties

Policy Matters!Designing Your Office Policy Manual

An office policy and procedures manual can be the most dynamic document you have in yourmanagement arsenal. Employees and Independent Contractors affiliated with a company look tomanagement for guidance in determining how they will respond to specific work related situations thatmay or may not be covered by law or part of a corporate culture. Reduce your vicarious liability foremployee performance and build a firm foundation for your company mission and vision by attendingthis vital course on building your office policies.



Setting Your Business Strategy Foundation:Recognizing and Incorporating ChangeEmbracing change as a way of life creates a thriving business. For longevity in any industry, it’s critical tomaintain your core values – even during market upheaval. In this session, you will engage withconcepts from today’s top thought leaders about how to embrace the new technologies andcommunication avenues that will keep you relevant without feeling overwhelmed by new technologiesand communication avenues. You’ll gain the confidence you need to maximize your customer serviceconnections using the tools of today.


Straight Talk for the ManagersHave you ever shaken your head after a transaction closed and wondered What Happened? Did theinternal training and relationships you have in place help this situation..or create it? During this highlyinteractive course, Managing Brokers will get in-depth information about:

• The essential elements needed to creating a positive corporate culture• Creating an efficient new agent on-boarding system• Effectively coaching sales associates• Establishing a high level of retention through attention to detail• Fine-tuning employee performance• Smoothly managing situations

Don’t expect a lot theory! Karel’s content will be direct, applicable and specific: giving you the direction,skills, and motivation you need to thrive in a changing market.

Session Lengths: 1 Hour Keynote, 2 Hours, 3 Hours, 4 Hours

The Three „Cs‰ of Leadership: Credibility, Commitment,Common SenseWhat does it take to build credibility as a leader and establish a positive workplace culture? Theprevailing climate of economic change and technological advances create an environment where boththe leader and subordinates can either be crippled by worry or thrive through new opportunities. Livelydiscussions between attendees and plenty of interactivity help participants walk away from thisinformative program with a crystal clear understanding of how they, as a leader, define theirorganization’s culture through credibility, commitment and common sense.



“Our agents have utilized Karel to the max and appreciate the company for making the effort to investin them. Karel’s communication, organization skills, education and knowledge of the nationwide trendshas made her an outstanding asset to RE/MAX Home Group.”Karen Kayser, Owner, RE/MAX Home Group®

WebinarsIf you are seeking ways to connect with your clients or organizational members through webinars,finding the right match of content and presentation style is critical. Karel Murray offers programmingthat ranges from one to four hours in length. All programs can be edited in length and content to fityour needs.

The Webinar Booking Process• Customize of all webinars to ensure the

Association/Company brand is prevalentthroughout the webinar and related materials.

• Provide different webinar programminglengths as best fits the need of theAssociation/Company.

• Provide hands on applicable tools that can beutilized in a licensee’s business right away.

• Work with the Association/Company toincorporate state specific language andprocesses into the webinar to ensurecompliance to state law requirements

• Utilize Association webinar platform• Association handles marketing and

registration of the webinar and will be the host• Association/Company may record all webinars

conducted for the Association and reutilizethem as they wish for as long as they wish.The Association/Company will have full rightsto market and reuse the webinar contentwithout further compensation due to KarelMurray as long as the Our Branch, Inc.copyright is honored.

• The Association/Company agrees to provide a copy of the webinar to Karel Murray and grants herpermission to remove the customized beginning and end of the program that is Association specificand repurpose/ upload that content to her Our Branch, Inc. platform at Digital Chalk.com

• Association/Company needs, budget and other requirements will be considered when finalizingpricing and content.

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“Karel Murray prepared a custom program and the delivery was awesome! Content and message wereclear, appropriate for every level of every department of 13 offices and the presentation contained theperfect mix to influence serious contemplation and tears of laughter. Karel has chosen her perfectprofession. Highly recommend!”Connie Hudson, HR & Security Officer, People’s State Bank

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