Karyn Gordon
Dr. Karyn is one of North America’s leading relationship / parenting experts, a best-selling author, a media personality, motivational speaker and founder of dk Leadership. Her mission is to inspire people to dream their best life, learn the tools and do it! She is passionate about teaching EQ Leadership Skills (Motivation, Time Management, Organization, Decision-Making, Confidence, Communication & Career Direction) to help develop thriving relationships at home (with ourselves; parents & kids/teens; husbands & wives) and at work (intergenerations: gen Y, gen X, boomers, traditionalists; mentors & mentees; teachers & students).
Best-Selling Author & Education
She is the best-selling author of Dr. Karyn’s Guide To The Teen Years (Harper Collins) and has written 3 additional resources for parents, teachers & counselors. She has a Bachelor in Psychology, a Masters in Counseling, a Doctorate in Marriage & Family and has done extensive studies in generational differences, personalities, leadership & EQ (Emotional Intelligence).
Media Personality
Dr. Karyn is media savvy with over 15 years of national experience. She is a regular expert for the USA’s #1 morning show Good Morning America (ABC), Canada’s #1 talk-show Cityline (City) and Toronto’s #1 morning show Breakfast Television (City). In addition – she writes a regular column for New York Parenting and Chatelaine Magazines. Previously, she was the resident expert for The Mom Show (Slice), hosted a radio talk-show (CFRB), and produced her own music talk-show, Spill Your Guts (Global), interviewing celebrities to share lessons they learned as teenagers.
Media Spokesperson & Corporate Sponsors
Over the years, Dr. Karyn has developed outstanding corporate relationships, and has served as the media spokesperson for Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, UNICEF, Maple Leaf Foods, Teen Midol, Dairy Farmers, M&M Meat Shops and Canadian Tire. Her speaking tours have been sponsored by Pepsi, Loblaws, Maple Leaf Foods, Pizza Pizza, Motorola and Muskoka Woods.
Motivational Speaker
A dynamic motivational speaker to more than ¼ million people, Dr. Karyn's gift is communicating playfully, passionately & pragmatically. Her expertise is sought by leaders who want to build exceptional relationships at work and home (Presidents, employers, HR managers, judges, doctors, educators, parents and students). She has given over 1000 keynotes to many diverse audiences including Fortune 500 companies, government, educational / parenting conferences and schools K-12. Recent engagements include speaking at The New York Times, Young Presidents Organization, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ontario Family Judges, University of Alberta, Sudbury Regional Hospital, Government of Alberta, Utlility Contractors Association Of Ontario, BC Trucking Association as well as dozens of schools.
Founder Of dk Leadership: An Inspirational Leadership & Coaching Center
For 17 years Dr. Karyn, along with her associates, built a thriving coaching practice for families in Toronto. In 2011 she expanded her work to New York City and in 2013, John Prato, The Consul General of Canada in New York, hosted a reception at his Manhattan residence honoring the work she has done for New York families and organizations. This year, she is thrilled to launch with her team, the wildly creative dk Leadership. Designed as a New York loft, this space includes The Leadership Studio, offering inspirational all-day events for teens & adults (teaching EQ Leadership Skills) and The Coaching Studio, offering individual coaching for clients from all over North America.
Client Testimonials:
“Dr. Karyn provides honest insight …and results oriented approaches…”
Desiree Dancy, Vice President, Corporate Human Resources
The New York Times
“Dr. Karyn’s keynote was the highlight of our 3-day business conference!”
Michael McCain, CEO Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
“I am so thrilled we found Dr. Karyn for our event. She was absolutely the perfect keynote speaker. Right from the get-go she had everyone’s attention and kept it all the way through. She was energizing, full of knowledge...75 minutes went by way too quickly!
Stacey Prokopetz, Event Coordinator
IBEW (International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers)
“Thank you for your session at our update meeting… I thought it was an excellent session and I received excellent feedback from the participants as well…”
John Delucchi, Managing Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
“You are truly a shining star! We have received tons of emails and phone calls from our annual conference on your keynote. Thank you!”
Karen Williams, Associate Director
National Speaking Conference Of Women’s Health (USA)
“Dr. Karyn's passion and energy is nothing short of contagious and inspiring. Her vast knowledge of all generations, specifically Gen Y, is evident in her ability to engage an audience of all ages… 100% of our staff have provided wonderful feedback…”
Danielle Pardoe, Staff Training Coordinator Region Of Niagara Community Services
“Dr. Karyn was both knowledgeable and entertaining. The feedback we received from our managers was overwhelming.”
Debbie Jenings, Regional Manager Aramark Campus Food Services
“Dr. Karyn’s talk was fabulous and informative!”
Hiju Song, Director Of Operations Consulting Engineers Of Alberta
Dr. Karyn is one of North America’s leading relationship / parenting experts, a best-selling author, a media personality, motivational speaker and founder of dk Leadership. Her mission is to inspire people to dream their best life, learn the tools and do it! She is passionate about teaching EQ Leadership Skills (Motivation, Time Management, Organization, Decision-Making, Confidence, Communication & Career Direction) to help develop thriving relationships at home (with ourselves; parents & kids/teens; husbands & wives) and at work (intergenerations: gen Y, gen X, boomers, traditionalists; mentors & mentees; teachers & students).
Best-Selling Author & Education
She is the best-selling author of Dr. Karyn’s Guide To The Teen Years (Harper Collins) and has written 3 additional resources for parents, teachers & counselors. She has a Bachelor in Psychology, a Masters in Counseling, a Doctorate in Marriage & Family and has done extensive studies in generational differences, personalities, leadership & EQ (Emotional Intelligence).
Media Personality
Dr. Karyn is media savvy with over 15 years of national experience. She is a regular expert for the USA’s #1 morning show Good Morning America (ABC), Canada’s #1 talk-show Cityline (City) and Toronto’s #1 morning show Breakfast Television (City). In addition – she writes a regular column for New York Parenting and Chatelaine Magazines. Previously, she was the resident expert for The Mom Show (Slice), hosted a radio talk-show (CFRB), and produced her own music talk-show, Spill Your Guts (Global), interviewing celebrities to share lessons they learned as teenagers.
Media Spokesperson & Corporate Sponsors
Over the years, Dr. Karyn has developed outstanding corporate relationships, and has served as the media spokesperson for Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, UNICEF, Maple Leaf Foods, Teen Midol, Dairy Farmers, M&M Meat Shops and Canadian Tire. Her speaking tours have been sponsored by Pepsi, Loblaws, Maple Leaf Foods, Pizza Pizza, Motorola and Muskoka Woods.
Motivational Speaker
A dynamic motivational speaker to more than ¼ million people, Dr. Karyn's gift is communicating playfully, passionately & pragmatically. Her expertise is sought by leaders who want to build exceptional relationships at work and home (Presidents, employers, HR managers, judges, doctors, educators, parents and students). She has given over 1000 keynotes to many diverse audiences including Fortune 500 companies, government, educational / parenting conferences and schools K-12. Recent engagements include speaking at The New York Times, Young Presidents Organization, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ontario Family Judges, University of Alberta, Sudbury Regional Hospital, Government of Alberta, Utlility Contractors Association Of Ontario, BC Trucking Association as well as dozens of schools.
Founder Of dk Leadership: An Inspirational Leadership & Coaching Center
For 17 years Dr. Karyn, along with her associates, built a thriving coaching practice for families in Toronto. In 2011 she expanded her work to New York City and in 2013, John Prato, The Consul General of Canada in New York, hosted a reception at his Manhattan residence honoring the work she has done for New York families and organizations. This year, she is thrilled to launch with her team, the wildly creative dk Leadership. Designed as a New York loft, this space includes The Leadership Studio, offering inspirational all-day events for teens & adults (teaching EQ Leadership Skills) and The Coaching Studio, offering individual coaching for clients from all over North America.
Client Testimonials:
“Dr. Karyn provides honest insight …and results oriented approaches…”
Desiree Dancy, Vice President, Corporate Human Resources
The New York Times
“Dr. Karyn’s keynote was the highlight of our 3-day business conference!”
Michael McCain, CEO Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
“I am so thrilled we found Dr. Karyn for our event. She was absolutely the perfect keynote speaker. Right from the get-go she had everyone’s attention and kept it all the way through. She was energizing, full of knowledge...75 minutes went by way too quickly!
Stacey Prokopetz, Event Coordinator
IBEW (International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers)
“Thank you for your session at our update meeting… I thought it was an excellent session and I received excellent feedback from the participants as well…”
John Delucchi, Managing Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
“You are truly a shining star! We have received tons of emails and phone calls from our annual conference on your keynote. Thank you!”
Karen Williams, Associate Director
National Speaking Conference Of Women’s Health (USA)
“Dr. Karyn's passion and energy is nothing short of contagious and inspiring. Her vast knowledge of all generations, specifically Gen Y, is evident in her ability to engage an audience of all ages… 100% of our staff have provided wonderful feedback…”
Danielle Pardoe, Staff Training Coordinator Region Of Niagara Community Services
“Dr. Karyn was both knowledgeable and entertaining. The feedback we received from our managers was overwhelming.”
Debbie Jenings, Regional Manager Aramark Campus Food Services
“Dr. Karyn’s talk was fabulous and informative!”
Hiju Song, Director Of Operations Consulting Engineers Of Alberta
