| Karyn Gordon | CEO & Co-Founder, DK Leadership | DK Leadership | A Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, World’s Top #10 TEDx Talk Speaker (2022), and nominee for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award (2022), Dr. Karyn is the CEO and co-founder of DK Leadership. She has spoken to over half a million people in 17 countries, including Fortune 500 executives, family businesses, entrepreneurs, professional associations, and school boards. Since 2022, she has been honored to be one of five premier coaches for celebrity Jesse Itzler’s global business mastermind. In addition, she collaborated with professors from The Wharton School to develop a leadership EQ curriculum for family businesses, and The Consul General of Canada in New York hosted a private reception honoring her work for organizations and families.
A media personality for over 20 years, Dr. Karyn has consulted for prestigious brands including: LIVE With Kelly & Mark, Good Morning America, New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazines and Cityline. She holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family and certifications in leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and career direction. With 25 years of experience as a professional registered therapist and executive coach, she practices what she preaches – embracing a ‘work smart, play hard’ philosophy. Her hobbies include interior design, tennis, skiing, traveling and cherishing moments with her husband of 22 years, twin teenagers, friends, and two energetic puppies in their home north of Toronto. | |