Samantha Karlin is a visionary leadership development expert, speaker, and trainer on a mission to activate changemakers and create environments where people and organizations flourish.
A TEDx speaker, Samantha is working on a book on 21st-century leadership, for which she received the prestigious Bellagio Fellowship from the Rockefeller Foundation—an honor shared with luminaries like Maya Angelou and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
As the founder and CEO of Empower Global, her firm specializes in designing custom leadership accelerators for global organizations based in neuroscience and the latest cutting edge research.
With a track record of training over 10,000 leaders from 48 countries, Samantha empowers purpose-driven changemakers with groundbreaking leadership strategies. Her work spans sectors, from corporate boardrooms to international NGOs, helping leaders navigate today’s turbulent global landscape.
Samantha is the designer and instructor of the Women’s Leadership Challenge, a year-long program for ambitious women ready to break through glass ceilings and lead as women. The program equips women with the confidence, tools, and strategies to thrive, embodying feminist leadership principles that drive systems change.
Samantha has spoken all over the world.
Known for her dynamic, high-energy approach, Samantha's speaking style keeps audiences engaged and motivated. Her blend of storytelling and personal anecdotes makes key concepts relatable and inspiring.
She has trained and spoken at organizations such as The Wilson Center, AWS, Coldwell Bankers, Hiscox, Monday.com, and the U.S. Department of State. Her work spans geographies, from Bosnia to Peru, India, Chile, the UK, Spain, and beyond.
Samantha holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School, with studies in foreign policy, diplomacy, and gender analysis. She has also studied at the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Education School, and Yale University. She’s contributed to The Washington Post and been quoted by many news publications.
Clients describe her as engaging, energetic, and transformational, bringing a fresh approach to leadership. Formerly a coloratura operatic soprano, Samantha now uses her voice to empower others to reach their leadership potential.
Languages: English
Country: United States
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