Karyn Jensen
Karyn Jensen founded HRC, Ltd. (The Human Resource Connection) 20 years ago to tackle the complex “people issues” facing her industry. To date, she’s helped more than 400 organizations navigate their way through recruitment, employee relations, leadership, and legal compliance.Armed with a Master’s of Science Degree in Human Resource Management, two bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Communications from Chapman University, and SHRM – SCP and SPHR certified, Karyn is well equipped to deal with the monumental and ever-changing workforce shifts when it comes to leading our humans.
Karyn’s true passion is public speaking and training, having spoken to more than 5,000 people. In her career, she believes, “when it comes to leading your humans, you don’t have time to not have time.” We all know working with employees is hard (and our biggest asset)—Karyn makes the road easier by delivering workshops, keynotes, and trainings around management, employee retention, communication/engagement, and harassment. She asks the tough questions, so you walk away ready to motivate, retain, and manage your organization at an exceptional level.
Most Requested Programs
NAVIGATING THE PATH TO LEADERSHIP
From exposing your #1 job as a leader to demonstrating the keys to quit ‘going up the ladder’, Karyn uncovers the tricks and tips to elevate your leadership to new heights!
NO EXCUSES! HOW TO GET OVER IT, AROUND IT, AND GET IT DONE
In this soul-saving, clutter-busting, hands-on session, Karyn shares specific strategies to jumpstart productivity, end procrastination, and stop making excuses for not getting stuff done!
WHAT BUSINESS LEADERS GET WRONG ABOUT THEIR HR PRACTICES: 10 STEPS TO CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS
This two-hour workshop is about how to create an amazing human resource foundation. Shares top 10 steps businesses can make to improve their HR function. These steps are the nuts and bolts of human resources. From recruitment to termination and orientation to immigration, participants will walk away with the knowledge and the steps to take to avoid complications, regulatory issues, and perhaps lawsuits.
CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATION: HOW TO BE MINDFUL AND INTENTIONAL WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS
A workshop on how to be present, actively listen, and respond to behaviors and feelings through both verbal and bodily language. Using different tools, participants will walk away with the knowledge on how to decipher between what they “hear” versus what is being “substantially said”. Goes through various exercises, including The Shapes Assessment (personality analysis), to better prepare people for those necessary conversations they need to have with their employees, colleagues, and even their friends and family!
Testimonials
"Karyn's engaging style and real-life examples created a class atmosphere that encouraged sharing and brought our team closer together. Our team is better equipped to communicate across our company and to support our employees." - Hon. Benes Aldana, President & CEO, The National Judicial College
"Karyn's energy, passion and authenticity has people on the edge of their seats! The audience was not just feeling her words, they were hearing her message." - Johnny Skowronek, VP, SquareOne Solutions
"Karyn Jensen is a dynamic & energetic trainer who offers unique and very quality training for the employees of the companies she works with. She brings an amazing energy and relatable experiences to each training she does." - Meghan Ochs, Owner, Skiing is Believing
"Karyn is a great listener. She is able to take what is happening within a conversation and come up with something inspiring on the spot." - Marie Baxter, CEO, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
"Karyn's infectious energy was a driving force behind getting the class involved and willing to participate." - participant from University of Nevada, Reno's HR National Prep Course