Samantha Karlin is a leadership strategist who transforms how organizations navigate complexity and change. As founder of Empower Global, she develops inclusive, emotionally intelligent leaders equipped to thrive amid uncertainty and volatility.
Through her leadership accelerators and global workshops, Samantha has influenced over 10,000 leaders across 48 countries. She created the Women's Leadership Challenge for women in male-dominated industries and is a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Fellow for her forthcoming book on feminist leadership. Her insights appear in ABC13 Houston, SABC South Africa, and The Washington Post.
Samantha's cross-disciplinary approach combines neuroscience, cross-cultural intelligence, and gender equity frameworks to help organizations address critical challenges. Her methodologies enable leaders to shift from transactional management to transformational leadership, resulting in more resilient teams, improved decision-making during uncertainty, and workplaces where diverse talent can thrive.
Audiences leave Samantha's presentations with practical strategies for authentic leadership, actionable techniques for building inclusive environments, and frameworks for balancing performance with purpose in high-pressure situations. Her interactive, story-driven approach ensures concepts translate into immediate workplace application.
Book Samantha when your organization needs a catalyst for meaningful leadership transformation that drives both cultural change and bottom-line results.
How can I book Samantha Karlin for my next event?
Email samantha.karlin@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Samantha directly.
What topics does Samantha Karlin specialise in?
Samantha Karlin specialises in discussing leadership development, inclusive leadership, women's empowerment and more.
What is Samantha Karlin's speaking style like?
Samantha delivers engaging, insightful sessions with infectious energy. She creates a safe, collaborative space, inspires action, and tailors content to audience needs, empowering diverse groups to communicate and lead effectively.
Does Samantha Karlin offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Samantha Karlin offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Samantha Karlin, a leadership strategist who has influenced over 10,000 leaders across 48 countries, transforms organizations through her cross-disciplinary approach combining neuroscience, cross-cultural intelligence, and gender equity frameworks. Book Samantha when your team needs practical strategies for authentic leadership that drives both cultural change and bottom-line results.
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