Karen Schmidt
CSP, BEd (Adult Ed)
QLD, AUSTRALIAKaren Schmidt CSP is the Frontline Leadership expert.
Having authored 4 books and worked with over 20 industries in 8 countries, the senior leaders she meets tell her that most leadership development programs they've tried don't work. She has a process that does.
Karen believes that being a great leader is like being a great gardener. Her unique Workplace Gardening Philosophy offers your delegates a down to earth approach to leading that will have them blooming in no time!
The seeds for her role as a speaker, workshop leader, facilitator and coach were planted early in her career when she encountered disengaging managers and colleagues who were performing below their capabilities.
Originally a Human Resources practitioner, Karen has been nurturing frontline leaders for more than 20 years. Her experience comes from working with organisations of all shapes and sizes. Along the way she has led teams of permanent, temporary and volunteer workers.
To add to her practical experience she holds a degree in Adult Education and formal qualifications in Human Resource Management and Facilitation and she is the author of 4 books.
Today she works with current and future leaders across Australia, New Zealand and Asia in a diverse range of industries to help them create more engaging workplaces. Her clients include corporates, government departments, SMEs, professional associations, educational institutions and community groups.
She has been recognised by the International Federation for Professional Speakers as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest level of accreditation for speaker's internationally and held by only 10% of members.
Karen Schmidt CSP is the Frontline Leadership expert.
Having authored 4 books and worked with over 20 industries in 8 countries, the senior leaders she meets tell her that most leadership development programs they've tried don't work. She has a process that does.
Karen believes that being a great leader is like being a great gardener. Her unique Workplace Gardening Philosophy offers your delegates a down to earth approach to leading that will have them blooming in no time!
The seeds for her role as a speaker, workshop leader, facilitator and coach were planted early in her career when she encountered disengaging managers and colleagues who were performing below their capabilities.
Originally a Human Resources practitioner, Karen has been nurturing frontline leaders for more than 20 years. Her experience comes from working with organisations of all shapes and sizes. Along the way she has led teams of permanent, temporary and volunteer workers.
To add to her practical experience she holds a degree in Adult Education and formal qualifications in Human Resource Management and Facilitation and she is the author of 4 books.
Today she works with current and future leaders across Australia, New Zealand and Asia in a diverse range of industries to help them create more engaging workplaces. Her clients include corporates, government departments, SMEs, professional associations, educational institutions and community groups.
She has been recognised by the International Federation for Professional Speakers as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest level of accreditation for speaker's internationally and held by only 10% of members.
The leadership greenhouse
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I believe that...
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