Hello everyone,
Welcome back to my newsletter, Insights and Inspiration. I have so many exciting things to share with you!
But first…
If you are asking yourself, “Who is this Knutson lady, how does she pronounce her name, and when did I sign up for a newsletter?”
I am Kari Knutson (pronounced carry canoe-t-son) from Knutson Speaks. I have your email from an event where, at some point, you signed up to be on my mailing list. You may have been inspired to Get Big, JDY (Just Do You), Break for Tights, or Get Your Rocky On! Does any of that ring a bell? If so, great! If not or if you don’t want to be on this list any longer, simply click the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of this email and it will be taken care of by the magic of the internet. No hard feelings.
If you are wondering why you haven’t gotten Insights and Inspiration for a while, it’s because I haven’t sent it out since March 2022. I took a break from doing the newsletter to revamp some things in my business and now I’m ready to go!
Since I last wrote, I have spoken to amazing groups from all over the country both in person and virtually! I’ve had the time of my life being part of conferences, retreats, trainings, meetings, and breakout sessions. Taking psychology “off the couch” and bringing it to the people is work that I truly love. If you want to see what I’m up to, I share information about my speaking gigs on Facebook and Instagram (@KnutsonSpeaks).
Over the last two years, I have added many new topics to my training catalog including presentations that focus on authentic leadership, building resilience, reducing stress, thriving through change, effective communication, and developing high-performing teams. To see the current list of training topics click here: knutsonspeaks.com/programs/
There are now 45 episodes of my podcast, Get Big Out Loud! The podcast is where I talk about how we can use applied psychology to improve our lives. Every month I cover a different topic in-depth. You can see the list of topics and give it a listen here: knutsonspeaks.com/podcast/
My coaching practice has expanded from working with individuals to also facilitating small groups. In groups, we utilize content from various presentations to specific issues in the work environment. Coaching individuals and groups accelerates the learning process and deepens connections in an insightful, intentional way.
I’ve also been coaching more and more people on how to improve their public speaking skills. Public speaking is a lifelong adventure for me and I love sharing what I’m learning with others. From people who want help feeling more effective speaking at a meeting, to those presenting at a conference, or giving their TED talk, my clients have been amazing! It’s been pure joy to see them shine on their various stages.
My one-woman show, Ain’t Never Met a Stranger, has been performed virtually and in-person to audiences in Canada, Denver, and Philadelphia. I look forward to more performances this year! I am excited to try my hand at getting the show booked at different events and venues looking for humor and storytelling entertainment. You can find out more about the show here: knutsonspeaks.com/one-woman-show/
My biggest news is that I will finally offer in-person and virtual trainings that are open to the public! The first of the public seminars will be on Wednesday, May 15th in Broomfield, Colorado. The topic is Authentic Leadership. If you are in the metro Denver area and want to be a part of this inaugural effort, you can get more information and sign up here: dtglearning.com/authentic-leadership-in-person-workshop-may-15-2024/
In collaboration with the Denver Training Group, I will host more public seminars throughout the year and so will other trainers who cover many different topics. You can take a look at all the exciting events coming up and access the training calendar here: DTGLearning.com.
A big thanks to the Denver Training Group (DTG) for making these public seminars possible! I feel fortunate to be on the incredible team of trainers at DTG while also doing work as Knutson Speaks. It is the best of both worlds!
Last but not least, I’ve got a beautiful new website with information on all my training topics, podcast episodes, coaching opportunities, one-woman show, and events. It’s also a place where you can get in touch with me to ask questions, give feedback, or send love notes.
I am incredibly excited to reconnect with all of you! While this email was more informational, you can expect more Insights and Inspiration next month!
