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Corporate Testimonials
"Karyn was phenomenal from the moment I sat down….she had me fully engaged..."
Elementary Teachers Federation Conference
"Dr. Karyn’s keynote was dynamic, entertaining and practical! Thank you!"
Judges' Chambers, Ontario Court of Justice
"Dr. Karyn’s keynote (Motivating Generation X & Y) was the highlight of our 3 day business conference! Understanding generational insight is both incredibly difficult and powerfully important. It's often easy for us to become judgmental about what we like or don't like about those insights, but the essence of Dr. Karyn’s presentation is how we must move outside those judgments to simply understand the reality of relating to these progressive generations in optimal ways - as employers and marketers!”
Michael H. McCain, Chief Executive Officer, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
“Dr. Karyn’s presentation is amazing. Her genuine and unpretentious demeanour comes across clearly as she shares realistic and ‘doable’ concepts to assist adults to work successfully with youth to help them become healthy, well-adjusted individuals. The key concepts identified by Dr. Karyn make perfect sense both in an adult world, and in the mysterious world of adolescence. Although she spoke for 2 hours- it felt like 5 minutes- one could listen to her for a full day easily. Everyone is still buzzing about it. Bravo!”
Laurie Columbus, Manager, Niagara Region Public Health Department
"Dr. Karyn presented some very interesting and new information in a way I could clearly understand it. I'm amazed at her ability to narrow it down to some key issues for consideration as I reflect on this dynamic presentation".
Richard Lan, Chief Operating Officer, Meats Group
“Dr. Karyn provided our group with a thoughtful and thorough presentation on understanding today’s youth. She was both knowledgeable and entertaining. The feedback we received from our managers was overwhelming.”
Debbie Jenings, Regional Manager, ARAMARK Campus Services
"Dr. Karyn's work hit very close to home. The message about Generations X and Y is spot on for my department, IT, where many of the younger generation has pursued career opportunities. This will go a long way in helping me motivate them going forward".
Patrick Ressa, Chief Information Office, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
“Dr. Karyn is a special individual…she understands the needs of marketers. Every time we have engaged her services, she has over-delivered.”
Tony Chapman, President, Capital C
“As a business leader this was a great presentation! For me the big insight was that the strategies identified to motivate X & Y’s - Communicate, Challenge and Cultivate an appropriate culture are what we all crave. The upside on delivering has never been greater – as is the risk of not.”
Rick Young, President, Maple Leaf Consumer Foods
“The feedback on your keynote was overwhelmingly positive … it was not only informative but inspiring. Since that day, I personally have put to use the advice you offered and have found it works incredibly well.”
Patricia Kwasnik, Event Coordinator, Ministry of Community and Social Services
"I loved this presentation (Motivating Generations X &Y). It is something I think companies need to get ready for. Our group had great fun with the subject! Though it was a light hearted there were some excellent key messages for us to consider".
Annalisa King, Sr. VP, Transformation, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
“Dr. Karyn is recognized as an expert in her field… she knows what makes youth tick.”
Kathryn Dorrell, Family Life Editor, Canadian Living
“Dr. Karyn is dynamic, cutting edge and relates well to both teens and parents! She is creative in how she brings parents and their teenage kids together in understanding!”
John McAuley, CEO, Muskoka Woods Sports Resort
School
Testimonials
"Along with our grade 4 to 8 faculty, I was so impressed by Dr. Karyn's parent presentation and student workshops. Dr. Karyn was warm, engaging, humorous and right on point. She really does know today's youth. Numerous parents commented to me that they wished her talk was longer, as they were so eager for her thoughts and advice. Through her exercises, Dr. Karyn really helped our students better understand themselves."
Patrick Lanigan, Assistant Head of Rotherglen Private School, Oakville
“Dr. Karyn's presentation encourages teachers to assist students in over-coming the many challenges young people experience in identifying a career path. Her message is both inspiring and realistic. Her style is dynamic and down-to-earth.”
Sandra Steele, Instructional Leader Toronto District School Board
“Dr. Karyn’s riveting presentation for our students…the fact that dk was ‘mobbed’ by our students wanting to talk to her after her presentation is a testament to her ability to connect with young people at a very crucial age.”
Maria Radford, Vice Principal, Bishop Strachan Private School, Toronto
"Dr. Karyn captivated and inspired our students, parents and faculty through her genuine, dynamic and expert presentations. She offered innovative perspectives on teen development and concerns as well as practical tools to create greater mutual understanding, fluid communication and enhanced self-efficacy."
Monica Kovacs, Department Head, Crofton House Private School, Vancouver
“Dr. Karyn was the best motivational speaker I have heard in our school in the past 18 years.”
The Study Private School, Montreal
“Dr. Karyn brought a breath of fresh air. It doesn’t matter if you have a pre-teen or teen; her no nonsense approach is spoken from the heart… It is extremely inspirational listening to her.”
Bridlewood Public School, Toronto
“We are so thankful for Dr. Karyn’s events. What impacted parents and students alike was her passion for what she had to share coupled with her practical application. We were left hopeful knowing how teens and adults could interact effectively.”
John DeBoer, VP, King's Christian Collegiate Private School, Oakville
“Dr. Karyn’s Spill Your Guts workshop definitely ranks as one of the most successful presentations West Humber has enjoyed in a long time.”
Janice Chappen-Traimer, West Humber College Institute,
Toronto
“Dr. Karyn's workshop for parents has been our most successful event we've ever had at our school. I would highly recommend the Bridging the Gap workshop to all parents of teens or pre-teens."
Jan Woods, Bayview Glen Private School, Toronto
Youth Testimonials
"dk, your message touched a nerve in everyone’s soul! Keep spreading the word."
Female, Age 17
“I loved how dk talked to me, not at me. She makes all the teenage stuff so easy to understand.”
Female, Age 17
"(dk’s) comments about different friends and the way they treat you really hit home. I’m going through my own dilemmas with a group of friends. I’m working on it and, hopefully, taking your advice, something positive will happen."
Male, Age 15
“dk - you spoke at my school today at 2:30. Yours was the single most relevant presentation I have ever heard at our school. Usually speakers talk from the parent’s point of view or will give scientific reasons or statistics for the way we are. You truly identified with probably each and every single person in that room.”
Female, Age 17
“I just want to let you know that what you are doing is amazing and totally inspirational to, not only me, but many others. You rock DK! Keep it up forever! I hope to see you soon again!”
Female, Age 15
“I really like what you have and still are doing for teens my age… “
Female, Age 13
“You came to my school today and I was amazed with your speech about the three chairs. I realized that it's so true but we just ignore it. And it really got me thinking. But now I know how to become a confident person and I'm going to take advantage of that. So I wanted to say thank you for coming to our school…”
Male, Age 13
Lifeboat Testimonials
“Lifeboat was a great meaning-making event for our family. It was one of our most bonding experiences we had this year.”
Lorna Dueck, Producer / Host of Listen Up, Global Canwest; Journalist, Globe & Mail
“I loved the way dk associated games with real life situations (at the Lifeboat Event). Amazing experience! Run well and dk was an excellent leader."
Female, Age 17
"I thought it (Lifeboat Event) was great, the experiences, the games, everything… I had fun and I learned a lot about my parents."
Male, Age 14
Product Testimonials
“Analyse Your Teen is a definite must listen to series for parents of teens.”
Dr. Peter Schreck, Psychologist
“Every parent should listen to Dr. Karyn’s CD’s (Analyse Your Teen). Our relationships have greatly improved thanks to her coaching.”
Lorna Dueck, Host / Producer of Listen Up,Global Canwest; Journalist, Globe & Mail
“This CD program (Analyse Your Teen) was exactly what our agency was looking for to educate and train parents in the development of communication skills with their adolescents. We found the program to be very inspiring, comprehensive yet easy to apply. The parents in our group indicated that they had excellent results in the application of the exercises. I would highly recommend this innovative package and do so regularly to my clients.”
Pam Santon, President, Ontario Association for Marriage & Family Therapists
“I find this CD set (Raising Healthy Teens In An Age of Overindulgence) so helpful and practical! As a single mother of four kids I struggle to provide my family with balance. Everything you talk about in this set makes so much sense. My kids are overscheduled, they overeat and they have no concept of money. But thanks to your CD set I’m starting to set some boundaries and beginning to see the rewards.”
Single Mother of 4 Teens
"I brought (Analyse Yourself) to camp but didn't touch it until later on. I couldn't stop reading it. It really spoke to me. It was helpful, informative and funny. Your book has completely changed my life."
Female, Age 15
"I couldn't put it down! I read (Analyse Yourself) in like four days... By the time I put the book down I was on page 114, it was dark outside and I had 6 missed calls on my cell phone... I have told all my friends about your book and they are very excited to borrow it but I told them to buy their own.”
Male, Age 17
"When I first read (Analyse Yourself) I threw it against the wall. The way (dk) describes the attitudes felt like someone was holding up a mirror to my face. I couldn't handle it. But a few weeks later I picked it up again when I was ready. It totally describes who I am."
Female, Age 15
"I've been bullied since I was seven. My dad gave me this book (Analyse Yourself) on Friday and I finished it by Saturday. I loved it! I feel so much better about myself. dk helped me understand bullies and what I can do different."
Male, Age 13
Family Consulting / Coaching Testimonials
“Dr. Karyn has the gift of being able to relate to youth exceptionally well, better than most adults. She has treated many of them in our family practice… all have given excellent, positive and grateful feedback on her help and expertise.”
Dr. Sam Henein, MD for 25 years; Father of 2 teens
“I was anti-counseling until I met dk. She was very down to earth. I had a lot of anger problems - I was freaking out on everyone in my life. She really helped me learn how to deal with things.”
Male, Age 18
“Dr. Karyn taught my husband and me to set boundaries and really teach responsibilities to our children. We were losing our minds before we started coaching. I would recommend coaching to anyone who has children.”
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