Karen Walrond

Karen Walrond is a versatile professional with a background in leadership consulting, law, speaking, writing, and photography.

Currently serving as the Senior Director of Global Engagement at the Brené Brown Education and Research Group, she has held key roles in major companies such as Landmark Graphics Corporation and Halliburton Energy Services, providing expertise in strategy development, change management, and corporate ethics.

As a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, Karen combines her experience with positive psychology coaching to help clients unlock their potential, enhance leadership skills, and make a positive impact on the world.

Karen is also an accomplished author, known for her bestselling book 'The Beauty of Different,' which explores authenticity and the beauty found in diversity.

She is the creator of Chookooloonks.com, an award-winning platform promoting intentional living, creativity, and adventure.

Karen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.

Active in the State Bar of Texas, Karen Walrond's work has been featured in major publications like CNN.com, USA Today, and Good Housekeeping.