Karen Bashford is an engaging speaker, author, and creator of the Sloth or Beaver Coaching Toolkit, dedicated to helping women overcome self-sabotage and reclaim their voice.

Drawing on the lived experience of trauma and transformation, Karen equips audiences with insights to shift thoughts, behaviours, and patterns that hold them back. Her talks blend authenticity, humour, and depth, sparking thought-provoking conversations on leadership, resilience, and self-worth.

Through her work on stage, in podcasts, and as an author, Karen empowers women to step into leadership in their own lives and create futures built on strength and possibility.

Karen seeks podcasts, virtual and live events, and speaking opportunities for her talks: 

Stop Hiding: The World is Waiting for the Real You

Key takeaways: What changes when you stop hiding

Be the Disruptor: The Bold Woman's Path to Power

Key takeaway: Unapologetically take up space to be seen and heard

The Power of Choosing You: Reclaiming the Self 

Key takeaways: You are worthy, powerful and whole