Karen Boyes is a  leading Australasian speaker and trainer with 21 years experience. She is genuinely passionate about personal success, learning and teaching, peak performance and Habits Of Mind.  Karen was the NZ Business Woman of the Year 2001 and is a popular speaker both nationally and internationally. Karen is the author of Creating An Effective Learning Environment, Study Smart, Successful Woman and Developing the Habits Of Mind in Elementary & Secondary Schools.  

Karen creates an environment where it is fun to learn and it is safe to make mistakes, which is proven to produce outstanding results as it encourages participants to be relaxed and totally involved.  Using a unique blend of presentation skills, she gives participants a mixture of learning tools and an improved self-awareness.

Thousands of participants have benefited from Karen’s presentations. Participant’s come away re-energised and motivated and are able to integrate the information they have learned easily. She will not only educate you but inspire and motivate you.  

Karen is the smart choice as a speaker and workshop leader. She has the rare ability to leave her audience buzzing.  Her practical solutions for learning, teaching, living, working, communicating and growing more effectively are covered in the following topics;

• The Many Ways the Brain Learns and Remembers
• Creating An Effective Learning Environment
• Catering for Reflective and Impulsive Students and other Learner Types.
• Habits of Mind: Discovering and Exploring
• Habits of Mind: Activating and Engaging
• Habits of Mind: Assessing and Reporting
• Creating A Culture Of Mindfulness With The Habits Of Mind
• Enhancing Thoughtful Classroom Dialogue
• Living with Health, Energy and Passion
• Planning & Teaching For Deep Understanding
• Developing 21st Century Learners & Thinkers
• What's happened to creativity - Are you actually making a difference?
• The FISH! Philosophy
• Study Skills for Success

Testimonials

"The ability take in, understand and apply volumes of new information is
a critical success factor in modern business. That's why we use Karen
Boyes to develop the talents of our MBA students. She offers a valuable
repertoire of advanced learning skills in an manner that makes her a
pleasure to listen to and learn from."
Dr Paul McDonald, Victoria MBA Director
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"Karen is like a breath of fresh air'! She has the knowledge, skills,
attitude and presentation style which engenders enthusiasm and a desire
to be involved in more learning from people from all walks of life".
Elizabeth Deuchrass, Education Business Facilitator, Dunedin, New
Zealand

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Karen's personal style is dynamic and vivacious and her use of humour
quickly enables people to connect with her. It is obvious
that the material she presents is more than just input. There is a clear
commitment to the underlying principles and philosophical standpoints
she puts out to participants and that is witnessed in her person. I highly
recommend Karen Boyes as a presenter with a significant
message to people and I urge others to utilize her wisdom and knowledge. "
Mary Sayer, Dean of Students, Downlands College 2005

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"An enthusiasm for life, for education, for educators and for students -
this was the wonderful legacy that Karen left behind after the 2004
Education Conference for the ten schools in the Moe Innovation &
Excellence Cluster.

"With her zest for life and learning she took us on a journey to
discover the 16 Habits of Mind and then proceeded to challenge us to
incorporate them in our lives , learning and our classrooms. Her
presentation style was engaging and included a mix of listening and
doing : even to a mid session massage and an action activity to focus on
'brain foods' .

"Our time together was fast paced, filled with classroom anecdotes,
practical examples and underpinned with subtle references to current
educational theory: just what our Cluster and classroom teachers were
looking for!
"Thanks Karen : you were a great catalyst for the beginning of our
implementation journey with the Habits of Mind."
Jill Martin
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" We arranged a seminar with Karen for my staff and those of other local
schools to look at Whole Brain Learning. Karen spoke to a group of
around 200 people. Despite the large size of the group, Karen managed to
make the seminar personal and pertinent to all involved. She was not
only entertaining but also informative and provocative. Her knowledge of
Learning Styles and Whole Brain Learning made the session time go
quickly - always a good sign for busy teachers. At the end of the
session Karen made herself available for an informal chat, another must
for those who just want a point or two clarified."

" I whole-heartedly endorse Karen's work and look forward to working
with her again soon.”
Rikki Shetterline, Principal, Turaki Primary School, Taurmarunni, New
Zealand

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"Karen is a highly enthusiastic and dynamic presenter who skillfully
presents research to teachers in terms of practical teaching and
learning strategies. She helped us to completely change our school
culture, providing us with keys to create an effective learning
environment taking into account the physical, social and psychological
aspects.

Tools were given to us to engage our students with their learning and to
help them concentrate and remain focused on the task in hand. Karen
sends teachers back to their classrooms inspired and enthusiastic about
improving student outcomes."
Lorraine Stiles, Deputy Principal, Matamata Intermediate School, New
Zealand

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"Mount Aspiring College has employed Karen Boyes for the last six years
to present a day and a half of accelerating learning techniques. Karen
spends a day with up to 70 Level 1 students (15 - 16 year olds) and a
half day with up to 100 Level 3 students (17 - 18 year olds). She has
also offered courses for parents of these students in the evenings.

"Few people could maintain the dynamic presentation that Karen does for
this time to this number. Our students rave about her and parents claim
she has 'turned the light on' for their sons and daughters.

"I recommend Karen and her message very highly. "
Maurie Jackways, Principal, Mount Aspiring College, Wanaka, NZ