• Relationship Expert for Families & Organizations
   (Specializing in Youth /Gen Y)
• Relationship Expert for CityLine (City TV)
• Relationship Expert for Chatelaine Magazine (Fall 2011)
• Motivational Speaker to More Than ¼ Million People
• Author of “Dr, Karyn’s Guide to the Teen Years”
• Co-Founder of “dkb Coaching & Wellness Studio”
• Contributor to “The HR Professional” Magazine
• Co-Founder of the “High Schools for Haiti” Initiative
• Doctorate in Marriage and Family
• Extensive Studies in Generational Differences, Personalities,
   Leadership & EQ (Including Organization, Time
   Management, Motivation, Confidence and Career Direction)
   

Dr. Karyn Gordon is one of North America’s leading relationship experts, and her mission is to inspire people to develop exceptional relationships at work and at home. She is a motivational speaker & trainer who has given over 1000 keynotes, a national media contributor, an author and a private consultant.  She has worked with 100’s of organizations (Fortune 500 Companies, Non Profits & Government) and families, bridging the gap between work and family cultures while educating about the EQ skills (motivation, communication, career direction, confidence, emotion & time management etc) that improve all types of relationships:

For 14 years she has provided her expertise through national media. Currently she is the relationship expert on the national talk-show “CityLine” (CityTV) and the upcoming relationship expert for Chatelaine Magazine (Fall 2011). For 5 years she was the relationship resident on the TV show “The Mom Show” (Slice Network) and for 2 years hosted her own radio talk-show in Toronto (CFRB Newstalk 1010). She has also written various articles for magazines including the HR Professional Magazine and is a go-to expert for current events for The Globe & Mail, National Post, CBC, Entertainment Tonight Canada (Global) & ETalk (CTV).

A dynamic and inspiring motivational speaker and trainer to more than ¼ million people – her gift is communicating playfully, passionately & pragmatically. Dr. Karyn’s expertise is sought by leaders who want to build exceptional relationships (Presidents, HR managers, lawyers, judges, doctors, parents & husbands / wives). Recently she has provided keynotes to Credit Union, Pepsi, Young Presidents Organization, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Canadian Tax Foundation, Ontario Family Judges, University of Alberta and Government of Alberta etc. Her speaking tours have been sponsored for 8 years by Maple Leaf Foods.

Along with her busy speaking schedule and regular media appearances, Dr. Karyn has maintained her thriving consulting practice for families for the last 15 years called ‘dkb Coaching & Wellness Studio’ in Toronto (with a satellite office in Newmarket). Recently she launched a New York City office to serve organizations and families in Queens and Manhattan.

Author of 4 practical resources for teens and parents, her latest book published by Harper Collins is called Dr. Karyn’s Guide to the Teen Years. Her other books include: “Analyse Yourself” (a book for teens on building self-esteem), “Analyse Your Teen” (a 4 part CD series + workbook for parents on building self-esteem, communication & setting boundaries) and “Raising Healthy Teens In An Age of Overindulgence” (a 4 part CD series + workbook for parents on teaching time & money management skills).

Inspired by her Gen Y clients, Dr. Karyn partnered with World Vision & Maple Leaf Foods 2 years ago to build a school in Haiti. This initiative, called “High Schools for Haiti” raised nearly $50,000 in its first year by engaging schools across the country to fundraise.

She has a Bachelor in Psychology, a Masters in Counseling and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family. She has also done extensive studies in organizational systems, personality, emotional intelligence, generational differences & leadership in the workplace. It is her passion to understand what makes people tick and to help them reach their greatest potential!

Dr. Karyn lives in Toronto with her adoring husband of 10 years and high energy and playful twin 4 year olds.

* Dr. Karyn is not a psychologist. She holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family which is a different educational stream.