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Karel Murray    

Author, Humorist, Real Estate & Management Expert

Karel Murray engages her audiences with a mix of attitude, perspective, humor and relevant, timely content that inspires accountability for achieving results. She opens and closes conferences nationally and internationally with a memorable energy and impactful insight about personal accountability through her “nothing but the truth” delivery style.

Karel holds a BA in Human Resources and has earned numerous designations and certifications, including the prestigious National Speakers Association CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and the Real Estate Educators Association DREI (Distinguished Real Estate Instructor). Her resume includes experience as a human resources regional executive of a large commercial insurance firm, as an award-winning sales person, as a manager of a top producing real estate office, and now as owner of Our Branch, Inc., a national and international speaking and training company.

She has received several awards for her community service, including the Blue Springs Missouri Chamber of Commerce Award, and once taught a pig named Nelson to jump rope . . . but that's another story.

She is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Minnesota NSA Chapter, Meeting Professionals International and has served as a Board of Director member and officer for the National Real Estate Educators Association. As a professional keynote speaker, Karel has had the pleasure of connecting with hundreds of audiences throughout the US and abroad.

Karel is a featured author in Extreme Excellence: Dynamic Interviews with America's Top 10 Performance Experts, Ovations: How to Present Like a Pro: The Re-Invention of Adult Education, Crystalline Moments, Your Glasses Are on Top of Your Head: Tales of Life, Longevity, and Laughter.

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There's No Such Thing as a One Person Tango: The Art of Effective Communication

Effectively connecting with others (and prevent “stepping on toes”) is the single best communication skill you can develop! What does your handshake say about you? What elements affect that all important first impression? Learn about the truth in how men and women communicate as well as enhance your interactive style and ability to decode signals by attending this fun and fascinating session. After all, it takes two to tango . . . or to communicate and collaborate.

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