Dr. Karen Bartuch is a leadership and performance speaker who helps professionals develop tactical strength, unshakable confidence, resilience, and decision-making power under pressure. A former Chicago Police Officer, corporate executive, and doctoral-trained behavioral scientist, Karen brings a rare fusion of street-level grit, boardroom strategy, and academic rigor to the stage.

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Over the course of her career, Karen has led in high-stakes environments where clarity, courage, and composure weren’t optional — they were survival skills. She translates those real-world lessons into practical frameworks that help leaders manage stress, strengthen mindset, and perform at their highest level when it matters most.

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Known for her commanding presence, sharp insight, and no-nonsense delivery, Karen equips organizations to develop leaders who think clearly, act decisively, and lead with grounded confidence.