Karen Litzinger
Karen Litzinger wants people to be successful and happy in their careers. Karen has spoken on many subjects within the business etiquette and career development topics to a wide range of businesses, associations, and educational institutions.
Her business etiquette focus is on respect and professionalism transorming a perceived dry topic through humor and audience activity. Karen successfully engages clients from diverse industries through tailoring to specific needs. Some past clients include Westinghouse, PNC Financial Services, CVS Pharmacy, Construction Owners Association of America, Hospital and Palliative Nurses Association and dozens of universities.
On the topic of career and educational planning, Karen has a passion to help high school students so everyone can save time, money and heartache. This mission emerged as a result of seeing so many people unhappy in their careers through her private career counseling practice. Programs can be geared to students, parents, counselors or administrators. And she values and supports all paths, including good careers without a bachelor's degree. Karen also speaks about making career choices for success and satisfaction to wider audiences which is a win-win for both the individual and employer.
"Engaging, articulate, and energetic" is how Karen's past clients describe her speaking style that blends entertainment with education.
Karen was previously Director of Career Services at Chatham College and Career Center Associate Director at Carnegie Mellon University. Karen has an M.A. from Michigan State University in Higher Education Administration and a B.A. in Business Administration from Duquesne University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been recognized by the National Career Development Association with the special status of Master Career Specialist, Karen has attained professional member status in the National Speakers Association and served as President of the Pittsburgh Chapter.
Karen Litzinger wants people to be successful and happy in their careers. Karen has spoken on many subjects within the business etiquette and career development topics to a wide range of businesses, associations, and educational institutions.
Her business etiquette focus is on respect and professionalism transorming a perceived dry topic through humor and audience activity. Karen successfully engages clients from diverse industries through tailoring to specific needs. Some past clients include Westinghouse, PNC Financial Services, CVS Pharmacy, Construction Owners Association of America, Hospital and Palliative Nurses Association and dozens of universities.
On the topic of career and educational planning, Karen has a passion to help high school students so everyone can save time, money and heartache. This mission emerged as a result of seeing so many people unhappy in their careers through her private career counseling practice. Programs can be geared to students, parents, counselors or administrators. And she values and supports all paths, including good careers without a bachelor's degree. Karen also speaks about making career choices for success and satisfaction to wider audiences which is a win-win for both the individual and employer.
"Engaging, articulate, and energetic" is how Karen's past clients describe her speaking style that blends entertainment with education.
Karen was previously Director of Career Services at Chatham College and Career Center Associate Director at Carnegie Mellon University. Karen has an M.A. from Michigan State University in Higher Education Administration and a B.A. in Business Administration from Duquesne University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been recognized by the National Career Development Association with the special status of Master Career Specialist, Karen has attained professional member status in the National Speakers Association and served as President of the Pittsburgh Chapter.
Power Mingling: Network with Ease and Effectiveness
Dining Etiquette: Command New Confidence at Your Next Business Lunch
Have you ever been not sure which bread plate is yours? Is some of your anxiety taking your energy away from the business at hand? Could you be making etiquette faux pas and not even know it?
Whether employees are dining with customers or colleagues, dining etiquette can make a lasting impression. Through course by course business meal etiquette instruction and fun etiquette awkwardness quizzes, participants will be more knowledgeable and confident at their next...
Business Etiquette: Avoid Mistakes and Advance Your Image
Business etiquette isn't about a bunch of rules. It's about awareness and decisions to support respect for customers, colleagues, the organization....and oneself. In this crash course keynote, Karen Litzinger takes what is perceived as a dry topic and has the audience laughing and learning. The keynote touches on main points of dining, networking, juggling dishes and small talk, smart phones and social media, and more....
You Did What? Cultural Social Graces for International Travel
Digital Etiquette: Power Up Your Professionalism
When, if ever, is it OK to text during a meeting? What do you do besides cringe when the "all caps junkie" or the "CC: monster" send you something?
With ever increasing dependence on technology, we sometimes lose sight of common courtesy. Karen will transform this seemingly dry and controversial topic in an entertaining way to help increase your professionalism and advance your career.
Topics include best practices on email, texting, phone calls and more...
