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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

2-Hour Virtual Seminar on The Communication Advantage: Adapting to Di ...

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $199.00
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The Age-Inclusive Workplace: How to Lead and Work Across Generations

  • Friday, January 23, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Building Trust and Engagement in ...

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

4-Hour Virtual Seminar on Earn the Gift of Discretionary Effort: How ...

  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $445.00
  •  Details

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

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
  • 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

4-Hour Virtual Seminar on Microsoft Outlook on Steroids

  • Friday, December 12, 2025
  • 08:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $445.00
  •  Details

Outlook Inbox Overhaul

  • Friday, December 12, 2025
  • 08:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details

ChatGPT for HR in 2026: What Can ChatGPT Do?

  • Friday, December 12, 2025
  • 10:00 AM PST | 01:00 PM EST
  • 60 Minutes
  • $149.00
  •  Details