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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 ...

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

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

  • Tuesday, July 07, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

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

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

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

  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

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

  • Friday, June 12, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
  • 60 Minutes
  • $299.00
  •  Details