Karen Craggs · Keynote Speaker on Workplace Culture, Change and Performance
Best in Class™
The go-to expert for organizations who want to be best in class in their sector.
25+ years of leadership experience
150+ organizations advised
Obama White House Gender Equality Changemaker
Business Insider Top 25 HR Innovator
Trusted by 150+ governments, corporations and NGOs
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"When our teams and our people feel seen, heard, valued, and respected, we don't just deliver better results for the organization. We walk our talk."
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All three are built on Karen's Best in Class™ framework, and each one also runs as a workshop. See the framework →
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Best in Class™ Organizations
What exceptional organizations do differently.
21% of Canadian employees are engaged at work
For executive teams and leadership conferences
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Best in Class™ Leadership
The mindsets and behaviours that bring out the best in people.
70% of team engagement comes down to the manager
For people leaders and manager programs
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Best in Class™ Culture
The power of purpose, connection, contribution and impact.
39% of employed Canadians report burnout
For staff conferences and team retreats
Read what clients say →"Karen Craggs is in a class of her own."
Daniel Abubu, Chair, Black Student Association, Northeastern University Toronto, Black History Month Keynote 2026
Meet Karen
Kenyan-born Canadian, former tech executive, founder of Conscious Equality™ Inc.
"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of people who are in our charge."
25+years of leadership
150+organizations advised
$200M+in successful funding proposals led
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Give your audience more than a moment of inspiration.
Every booking starts with a planning call to fit the talk to your audience.
Keynotes 30 / 45 / 60 min
Workshops half-day / full-day
Fireside chats & panels
In person, virtual or hybrid