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High Heels Speaking

Author, Speaker, Coach, Trainer She is responsible for providing oversight to all of the agency’s child welfare and juvenile justice programming.

Karen Locke is the Creator/ Founder of High Heels Speaking, a company founded to help women achieve their highest professional goals. She is a results-oriented leader, an award winning facilitator, speaker, mediator, life-coach and author and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of a 40 year old award winning non-profit agency. She has a proven track record in performance outcomes, employee de

velopment & retention, external relations, and growth & development of services. Karen has over 20 years experience serving in management and leadership positions. She has understands the difficulty women face in the work place. At 26 her successful husband, who worked on wall street died leaving her to raise 17 month old twins with no work history of her own and a GED. With the help of mentors she attended college and obtained her graduate degree. She has spent her professional life mentoring other women and developing tools and trainings to help level the playing field. Her journey has brought her to High Heels Speaking. Over 10 years ago while serving in a middle management position Karen was about to present a strategic plan to several male managers. Her boss introduced her and during the introduction he did not call her by name but instead said, “High Heels Speaking.” At the moment Karen took this as a negative but in time she came to recognize that her boss remark maybe have not been an insult but just ignorance. She eventually came to recognize the “power of highheels. “

Karen’s workshops and keynotes are geared toward the unique challenges of women in the workplace. She believes, the playing field may not be level as yet but with the right tools women can achieve at the same level as men.

12/28/2024

2025

10/03/2024

Burn out is not a requirement to be successful…

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a warning sign. If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or just plain done, it’s time to stop pushing and start prioritizing your well-being. You owe it to yourself to not just survive, but to thrive. Here’s how:

1. Admit You’re Burnt Out – Stop pretending you’re “just tired.” You’re running on empty, and it’s time to face it.

2. Prioritize Sleep – You can’t live on caffeine. Get real rest—your brain needs it.

3. Set Boundaries – Saying “yes” to everything isn’t heroic; it’s draining. Learn to say “no” without guilt.

4. Find What You Enjoy (or Tolerate) – Start small. Focus on the things that don’t make you miserable.

5. Ask for Help – You don’t have to be a one-person show. Delegation isn’t weakness.

6. Move Your Body – Exercise clears your mind. It’s hard to feel stuck when you’re in motion.

7. Eat Better – Fuel your body with real food. Your brain will thank you.

8. Let It Out – Release the pressure. It’s okay to lose it (in private), then move forward.

9. Get Professional Help If Needed – If nothing’s working, talk to a pro. No shame in that.

10. You’re Human, Not a Machine – You can’t do everything, and that’s fine. Take a break and come back stronger.

Final Thought: You’re not just here to survive—you’re here to thrive. Take care of yourself first, and watch how everything else follows.

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09/12/2024

Yes!

This!!!

09/07/2024

Communication is the key.

Leaders,
There's a reason why the word "confrontation" seems soooo negative: Because we, ourselves, have worked up a narrative that the communication needed in a situation will be difficult or combatative; therefore it becomes a "confrontation".
In reality, we have "ASSUMED" that narrative. Just go communicate with people. Communicate with your Team. Communicate the needs of the business.
Stop assuming what MIGHT happen and then the uncomfortable discussion just becomes communication between people.

07/22/2024

Want to move from Boss to Leader:

Value your team members.

Effective team leadership requires genuinely enjoying working with people. Team members are not just subordinates; they are unique individuals with distinct personalities, traits, and talents. As a leader, you should take pleasure in helping them grow and succeed.

07/20/2024

Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Confidence Coaching for Women

Are you a woman in a leadership role struggling with self-doubt and confidence?

Discover the power within you to lead with conviction and inspire those around you. Our specialized confidence coaching program is designed exclusively for women like you, helping you to:

Overcome Self-Doubt: Learn to silence your inner critic and replace self-doubt with unshakeable self-belief.

Enhance Your Leadership Skills: Gain practical tools and strategies to lead effectively and authentically.

Navigate Challenges: Develop resilience and problem-solving skills to tackle any obstacle with confidence.

Elevate Your Presence: Master the art of confident communication to command respect and influence others.

Join a supportive community of like-minded women and receive personalized coaching tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Take the first step toward becoming the confident leader you were meant to be. Book your free consultation today and start your journey to empowered leadership!

Contact Us: 321 305-0571
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Highheelsspeaking.com

Empower Your Leadership. Elevate Your Confidence.

06/23/2024

Patience is not inaction!

06/17/2024

A husband’s phone rang in church by accident during prayers the priest scolded him, the worshipers admonished him after prayer for interrupting the silence. His wife kept on lecturing him until they reached home, you could see the shame, embarrassment and humiliation on his face. He never step foot in the church ever again.

That evening he went to a bar. He was still nervous and trembling. He spilled his drink on the table by accident the waiter apologized, and gave him a napkin to clean himself up, the janitor also mop the floor, the female manager offered him a complimentary drink, she also gave him a huge hug while saying, “don’t worry man who doesn’t make a mistake.” He’s never stopped going to that bar since.

Management lesson:

You can make a difference by how you treat people, especially when they make mistakes.

06/01/2024

Regrets are worst than not trying …

05/02/2024

The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.
Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace

04/08/2024

03/31/2024

Thank you Delores H. McLaughlin for allowing me to help facilitate the Alliance for Neighborhood Restoration of Brevard, Inc. Board Retreat today.

Author, Speaker, Coach, Trainer

03/30/2024

Smile…it always indicates you're in control.

03/21/2024

Start your day by listing three things you’re grateful for. They can be as simple as a warm cup of coffee, planting your flowers, or a hug from your child. This sets a positive tone for the day ahead.

Start a gratitude journal.

03/03/2024

Real leadership is serving…

02/16/2024

In most cases …

02/12/2024

Love me…

01/02/2024

"We are all going to die, all of us, what a circus! That alone should make us love each other but it doesn't. We are terrorized and flattened by trivialities, we are eaten up by nothing."
Charles Bukowski

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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While in Belize working on my own fear of boats and water I took on another fear - the dead. I visited an old cemetery by our guest house. I can speak in front of thousands of people with no fear but until a few days a go I would not go on a boat without remembering as a small child being taught to swim in the sea and almost drowning. I was placed back in the small boat and back to safety but I never liked water after that and never learned to swim. Also, as a child I heard many stories about ghost and feared cemeteries. Early this morning while walking I noticed our guest house had a cemetery in the back yard. The planet is speaking to me - in the front yard was the ocean and the back a real live cemetery. I am wedge between my last two fears. I am done with fear - how about you?

Fear...not

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