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Karla Brandau

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Karla Brandau is a thought leader in management and team building techniques. She trains managers to improve their relationship with the employees to earn their gift of discretionary effort. She specializes in personalities, communication skills, leadership principles. She is the CEO of Workplace Power Institute and has educated mangers with her proven leadership principles in companies such as Motorola, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Panasonic, and BYD America.

She has a degree in education and is a Certified Speaking Professional, an earned designation given by National Speakers Association. Karla’s book, How to Earn the Gift of Discretionary Effort, teaches managers how to be the leader people CHOOSE to follow, not have to follow because of their position on the organizational chart.

Live Webinars

From Boss to Coach: How to Lead, Empower, and Retain the Modern Workf ...

  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

The Age-Inclusive Workplace: How to Lead and Work Across Generations

  • Tuesday, September 08, 2026
  • 09:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

2-Hour Virtual Seminar on 2026: The Art of Planning and Executing Bus ...

  • Friday, September 04, 2026
  • 09:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $199.00
  •  Details

Mastering the Art of Storytelling: A Key Skill for Business Leaders

  • Wednesday, September 02, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

2-Hour Virtual Seminar on The Science of Trust: How to Create Psychol ...

  • Tuesday, September 01, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $199.00
  •  Details

6-Hour Virtual Seminar on Microsoft Outlook on Steroids

  • Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • 08:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $545.00
  •  Details

3-Hour Virtual Seminar on Communicate Like a Leader: Influence, Inspi ...

  • Tuesday, August 11, 2026
  • 09:00 AM PDT | 12:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $299.00
  •  Details

2-Hour Virtual Seminar on The Communication Advantage: Adapting to Di ...

  • Friday, August 07, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $199.00
  •  Details

The Age-Inclusive Workplace: How to Lead and Work Across Generations

  • Wednesday, August 05, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Building Trust and Engagement in ...

  • Monday, August 03, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

From Boss to Coach: How to Lead, Empower, and Retain the Modern Workf ...

  • Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

6-Hour Virtual Seminar on Microsoft Outlook on Steroids

  • Monday, July 20, 2026
  • 08:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $545.00
  •  Details

3-Hour Virtual Seminar on Communicate Like a Leader: Influence, Inspi ...

  • Friday, July 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $299.00
  •  Details

The Age-Inclusive Workplace: How to Lead and Work Across Generations

  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

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