Karen Manthey
Boise, United States
Karen Manthey is the speaker you call when you want your audience fully engaged, stretched in a good way, and laughing harder than they ever expected at a leadership event. A leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and expert in applied improvisation, Karen has spent over 20 years helping leaders and teams navigate change without losing their humanity, or their sense of humor. Her work blends communication science, real-world strategy, and interactive improv to create experiences that don’t just inspire…they stick. As co-founder of the Motivational Leadership Center, Karen partners with organizations to build resilient, high-performing teams rooted in trust, adaptability, and psychological safety. But don’t expect a sit-and-get session, Karen turns audiences into participants, using improv, storytelling, and quick-witted facilitation to get people thinking on their feet, listening deeply, and showing up as better leaders in real time. Whether she’s keynoting, emceeing, or breaking the ice for people at a room full of 1000+strangers, Karen is known for one thing: making people feel comfortable enough to take risks, and brave enough to grow.
Speaking topics
- Connection
- Leadership
- Improvisation
- Team Building
- Networking
- Public Speaking
- Human Resources
- Team Dynamics
- Ideation
- Creativity
- Teaching
- Sales
- Failure
- Overcoming
Speaking fee: Contact for fee