Client Testimonials

Here’s what Karyn’s clients and “fans” are saying about Karyn’s programs.

Speakers of your caliber are hard to find! Some might consider a roomful of CPAs and IT folks to be a tough crowd–yet you had them in the palm of your hand. Your weaving of stories and applicable content left the audience raving and wanting more! Your ability to be thorough yet flexible is a meeting planner’s dream!

JoAnn Benzer
Executive Director, Information Technology Alliance

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Karyn is an incredibly entertaining and FUNNY speaker who had all four hundred women at our event alternately in tears and in stitches, then on their feet for a standing ovation. She is tops in her field and well worth the $50,000 fee.

Kelly Hurtado
VP/Associate Publisher 225 Magazine at Baton Rouge Business Report

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“Our organization hired Karyn this past summer for our Training Academy that we offer to our employees. We hire anywhere from four to five external speakers a year and Karyn by far is one of the best we’ve had in the six years I’ve worked here. We received an amazing response from our staff at each of the locations Karyn spoke at. If you or your company are looking for a motivational speaker that is humorous yet has a great message, Karyn’s it!”

Leah Wood, Marketing Specialist
First PREMIER Bank

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“I had the opportunity to see Karyn at the CSAE conference. It was one of the highlights of the conference. The audience could identify with her real life stories and couldn’t help but laugh. Most people were in tears they were laughing so hard, including me. I would absolutely recommend hiring Karyn for any corporate or conference event. She is both fascinating and entertaining.”

Soni Fink , Account Executive
The Publishing Group

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Karyn is a person that will really draw you into the message at hand. She not only is a master of helping you to open your mind and perspective about life and stress, but helps you to find humor in everyday. I would encourage all to take the time to invite Karyn to speak with you or your company.”

Jeremy Sherwood, Strategic Account Manager
Opus Interactive

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“I recently listened to Karyn speak at the Executive Officers Club. She made us think about serious business issues in a light-hearted and funny way. Her material is very “now”. She’s definitely worth hiring!”

Julia Marrocco, Executive Performance Coach
Mental Iron Coaching

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“Karyn is one of those truly amazing people that you never forget. She is a gifted speaker that combines humor with fact to enable your company and staff to grow, learn and work better. She is incredibly creative, both as an overall idea person and as a writer. Hire her. You won’t regret it.”

Sally Poole, President/CEO
Poole Advertising

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“I’ve seen Karyn speak three times and she keeps getting better! She’s not only fall-out-of-your-chair funny, but brilliantly insightful as well. She understands how to use humor as a tool and helps her audiences use it effectively too. An excellent choice to open or close your next meeting!”

Don Cooper, Owner
The Sales Heretic™

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“I saw Karyn speak in Denver at a big nursing conference in 2007 and was hooked. She was absolutely hilarious and right on the money. Underlying her zany humor is always good-natured jabs at how medical folks sometimes make each other crazy. The nurses in the audience loved it! I liked her approach so much I invited her to write about humor in nursing for the peer-reviewed AORN Journal (the voice of PeriOperative Nursing). She did, the peer reviewers loved it, and you can read it in the July 2008 issue of AORN Journal. HIRE her for your medical conference!!!!! You will not be disappointed.”

Linda Delia, Writer/Editor
Sundance Research

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“Karyn presented for us in the Fall of 2007. Her presentation was not only very funny but was filled with messages about work and life philosophies. She was able to intertwine the values and mission of our organization into her talk, which was wonderful. Karyn was great to work with through the entire process from booking through the presentation.”

Julie Ohl, Risk/Legal Consultant
Clarian Health Partners

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“Heard Karyn as keynote speaker at National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) conference. Left thinking about tactical use of humor to facilitate and motivate change”

Danny van Leeuwen, Project Manager
Children’s Hospital Boston

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“I highly recommend Karyn Buxman as a presenter for your organization. I have had both the pleasure of hearing Karyn speak, as well as working closely with her on projects. She is perhaps the best communicator I have ever met. Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you need additional information. Sincerely, Patricia A. Vanderpool, LPC, CEAP, SAP Owner/President of EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC”

Patty Vanderpool, President
EAP Lifestyle Management, LLC

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“I recently had the privilege of being in the audience for one of Karyn’s hilarious and thought-provoking keynotes. She had the audience so engaged that in the midst of their laughter, they were unaware of how masterfully she was able to get them to think differently. At the end of my session later that day someone paid me my biggest compliment – “You were awesome. Almost as good as Karyn Buxman!””

Gary Rifkin, Owner
ENCORE! ENCORE!

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“I had the pleasure of recently hiring Karyn to be the keynote speaker at one of our national conferences. She took the time to visit our office, meet with our staff and integrate real people and stories into her masterful keynote. Karyn has the wonderful ability to connect with her audience, make them laugh and bring relevant insight and a new perspective on humor and stress management. The feedback from the attendees was through the roof and her presentation was off the chart! Karyn is truly an amazing speaker and person.”

Blake Bjordahl, Sr. VP, Director of Operations
First Allied Securities

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“Karyn brings a special blend of intelligence, humanity and humor to involve her audience in a way not often seen on the speaker / author circuit. She makes you laugh, gives you a hug and sends you away with a lesson that, in the end, makes you a little better than before you met her. A solid pick for your next keynote.”

Kevin Popovic, Director of Communications / President
Ideahaus, LLC

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“Having seen Karyn in action in front of a group, I can tell you that attendees quickly come to like and trust her comfortable and congenial nature. Karyn just comes across warmly and everyone is with her. Then comes the fun of hearing her material. She’s bright, upbeat, and humorously self-deprecating. Friendly and easy to work with as well.”

Milo Shapiro, CEO (Creative Energy Officer)
IMPROVentures

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“Karyn is a great speaker with relevant insights into how to effectively use humor to manage stress, deal with people, and experience greater business success. I’ve worked with her on multiple speaking engagements in the past and my clients were always very satisfied with her work.”

Shawn Ellis, Owner
The Speakers Group

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“Karyn is a highly talented speaker with exceptional communication skills. An excellent business professional and an absolute joy to be around.”

Mitch Thrower, CEO
Active Europe Network, Ltd

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“The response we’ve received from our conference attendees has been overwhelming! Karyn Buxman’s background in nursing was truly an asset in working with our group—she understands what they go through on a daily basis, and that was brilliantly conveyed to them throughout her presentation. The high energy delivery of her keynote really kicked the meeting off right—Karyn was a tough act to follow for (our next speaker) to follow!”

Heather Sampson, CMP
Infusion Nurses Society

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“Thanks you again for being a part of our CKE Team Event in Vegas this year. I very much appreciated everything you did to make our event such a GREAT SUCCESS and BIGGER, BETTER & BOLDER!! Thank you for the GREAT presentation and your wonderful presence at our event. Its an honor and pleasure meeting you and… You were FABULOUS!  PS: I’m still using my magic wand. It hasn’t lost its power yet! LOL!!!

Paul Whitebread
CKE Restaurants, INC

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“You are a joy, Karyn Buxman.  Thank you for being a part of our little event.  Everyone had great comments afterwards and were as happy as monkeys in a banana tree at the end of the day.  You were great!  Let’s do it again sometime soon!”

Steve Carroll, Creative Director
W5Creative

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“It’s been said that it’s always worth it to save the best for last, and in your case, you proved that to be true. On behalf of our 256 guests who you absolutely captivated, we thank you for showering us with the magic of your wand! As a participant of our first Women’s Leadership Conference, you contributed to the overwhelming success of our event with your knack for entertaining, bringing humor to the workplace, and inspiring us all to go forward with a smile on our face. Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time to be under your dynamic spell.”

Cherié Myers, Director
Safeway Inc., Seattle Division

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“OMG!!! You are the BEST speaker we have ever had!!! My friends told me if you were talking again, they would fly to hear you! They had tears in their eyes from laughing so much. My cheeks were aching, too. I would be happy to talk or email anyone who wants to know about you. You have a talent and thanks for sharing it with us!”

Miki Patterson, President
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses

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“As you well know, there are many keynote speakers to choose from and it can be a very daunting task narrowing down a personality that is the right fit for one’s organization. I cannot begin to tell you how overwhelmingly positive the response to your presentation was and we are so pleased that you were able to provide our attendees with so much insight and advice. Your message was perfect and you impact immeasurable.”

Susan Pletcher, RN, MPA, CHAM
Conference Program Chair
National Association of Healthcare Access Management

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“Once again you proved to be the “Queen of Humor.” Our goal was to provide our attendees with helpful information, new insights on managing their stress and an opportunity to laugh. You more than fulfilled that goal. You left a lasting impression on many of the attendees and gave them a wonderful experience—they left happy and feeling good. Thank you for making our event a success.”

Kathy Hefton, Marketing Director
Midwest Regional Medical Center