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BETH’S SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Beth Kaplan, author of Braving the Workplace, is a visionary in belonging and leadership development. She is a researcher, writer, and thought leader who helps individuals and business leaders achieve their potential and overcome obstacles. She draws on her studies in human connection, learning and leadership development, and post-traumatic growth, as well as her personal journey of triumph over adversity. She is developing a groundbreaking belonging tool with the University of Pennsylvania that measures belonging and predicts propensity to thrive. Dr. Kaplan’s impact extends far and wide, with an impressive client roster that includes esteemed organizations such as Salesforce, the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, and the Carnegie Foundation, among others. She has an M.S.Ed and Ed.D in Learning and Leadership Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania.
BETH’S LONG BIOGRAPHY
Author | Researcher | Executive Coach | Keynote Speaker
Dr. Beth Kaplan, author of Braving the Workplace, is a pioneering voice in leadership development, known for transforming how we approach belonging and personal growth. Beth has empowered countless individuals to reach their full potential through her innovative blend of neuroscience and leadership strategies, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and the confidence to overcome obstacles and achieve extraordinary success.
Drawing on her experiences of overcoming adversity, Beth has become a recognized leader in post-traumatic growth and learning strategies. Her unique approach integrates the latest research in human behavior with practical leadership development frameworks, making her a trailblazer at the intersection of leadership and human connection.
Beth’s expertise has significantly impacted world-class institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Salesforce, Global Connections for Women (GC4W), the Human Resources Standards Institute, and the Carnegie Foundation. Her work, frequently featured in leading publications like HRD Connect, is regarded as the gold standard in human resources, and the University of Pennsylvania recognizes her as one of the world’s foremost experts on belonging.
Dr. Kaplan’s work continues to push the boundaries of leadership development and organizational culture. She is currently developing a groundbreaking tool with the University of Pennsylvania that measures belonging and predicts a person’s propensity to thrive. Dr. Kaplan holds an M.S.Ed and an Ed.D in Learning and Leadership Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania. When she’s not engaged in research, coaching leaders, and delivering keynote presentations, Beth enjoys traveling the world with her family. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and their two sons.
BETH’S BULLETED BIOGRAPHY
- Belonging and leadership development expert
- Author of Braving the Workplace
- The University of Pennsylvania declared Dr. Kaplan one of the world’s leading experts on belonging
- Powerful storyteller and dynamic speaker
- Transformer of organizations and cultures
- Client roster includes Carnegie Foundation, The Human Resources Standards Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University
- Featured in HRD Connect
- Holds an M.S.Ed and Ed.D in Learning and Leadership Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania
- LCD projector with sound out.Projection Screen(s)
- A wireless lavaliere microphone &handheld mic
- Sound from the laptop to the sound system or speakers large enough for the room.
- Beth runs her presentation from a Macbook and will bring the unique connectors.
- Please provide a bottle of water and small table for Beth’s giveaways.
Dr. Beth Kaplan is a belonging, work trauma, and leadership expert who can help you create a culture of belonging in your workplace. She will teach you how to make everyone feel valued, respected, and connected and how this will improve well-being and productivity. You will learn the key elements that drive a sense of belonging in the workplace.
Dr. Beth Kaplan is a belonging, work trauma, and leadership expert who can help you create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. She will teach you how to be intentional, lead by example, and use stories to connect with your team. She will show you how belonging leads to higher productivity, engagement, and retention. You will learn how to build a culture of thriving and belonging in your workplace.
The Future of Work: Create a Workplace that Boosts Employee Well-Being & Performance
Dr. Beth Kaplan will show you how to create a trauma-informed workplace by promoting resilience, building positive relationships, and providing opportunities for healing and growth to boost employee well-being and performance. She will teach you what a trauma-informed workplace is, how to understand employee needs and challenges, and how to be a caring leader in the new era of work.
Rewrite Your Story, Reclaim Your Power, and Discover Your True Potential
The story we tell ourselves profoundly impacts how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. Often, these narratives have been ingrained since childhood and influence our decisions, actions, and emotions. But what if those stories no longer serve us? What if they hinder our ability to achieve our goals and sense of belonging? Embark on a transformative journey of self-reflection with Dr. Beth Kaplan in this inspiring keynote. As a leading expert in belonging, work trauma, and leadership development, Dr. Kaplan has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals like you rewrite their stories and reclaim their power.
Taking the stage today is an inspirational figure who stands at the cutting edge of belonging and leadership development, the highly esteemed Dr. Beth Kaplan, who is celebrated for her visionary approach and trailblazing work.
Beth’s innovative approach has transformed lives and organizations, bridging human connection, learning, and leadership development. With personal resilience at her core, she’s collaborating with the University of Pennsylvania to develop a groundbreaking tool to measure belonging, guiding us toward our potential to thrive.
Her personal journey, a testament triumph over adversity, has fueled her profound insights and paved the way for our understanding of belonging. Highly regarded by esteemed institutions and recognized as a world-leading expert on belonging by the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kaplan is not just empowering—she’s revolutionizing how we understand our capacity for growth.
Let’s dive into an exhilarating journey of self-discovery. Please join me in welcoming the incomparable, the inspirational, Dr. Beth Kaplan.
If applicable, Beth’s Walk up song is Brave by Sara Bareilles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4 (from .39 second mark)
