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Beth Kaplan

Beth Kaplan

    • 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
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How to Fit In at Work. Don't. w/Belonging Expert Dr. Beth Kaplan

How to Fit In at Work. Don't. w/Belonging Expert Dr. Beth Kaplan

Beth Kaplan Speaker Biography


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.

Belonging at Work
Do you want to create a culture of belonging in your workplace and boost your company’s performance? If so, you’re not alone. Belonging is a top priority for 93% of leaders, but only 13% know how to achieve it.

You might wonder: How can I foster a sense of belonging and improve well-being and productivity to impact the bottom line?

That’s where Dr. Beth Kaplan comes in. She is an expert in belonging, work trauma, and leadership development. With over twenty years of experience and a doctoral degree in this field, Beth uses her research and rich storytelling to help hundreds of people like you create a culture of belonging in their organizations where everyone feels valued, respected, and connected. Your attendees walk away understanding they are vital to creating a culture of belonging and how it will impact employee well-being and ultimately benefit the bottom line.

Key Takeaways:

-The steps to create a culture of belonging and thriving
-The interactive nature of belonging in the workplace
-The link between belonging and well-being
-Creating belonging moments and experiences in the workplace

Belonging at Work
Do you want to create a culture of belonging in your workplace and boost your company’s performance? If so, you’re not alone. Belonging is a top priority for 93% of leaders, but only 13% know how to achieve it.

You might wonder: How can I foster a sense of belonging and improve well-being and productivity to impact the bottom line?

That’s where Dr. Beth Kaplan comes in. She is an expert in belonging, work trauma, and leadership development. With over twenty years of experience and a doctoral degree in this field, Beth uses her research and rich storytelling to help hundreds of people like you create a culture of belonging in their organizations where everyone feels valued, respected, and connected. Your attendees walk away understanding they are vital to creating a culture of belonging and how it will impact employee well-being and ultimately benefit the bottom line.

Key Takeaways:

-The steps to create a culture of belonging and thriving
-The interactive nature of belonging in the workplace
-The link between belonging and well-being
-Creating belonging moments and experiences in the workplace

Rewrite Your Story, Reclaim Your Power, and Discover Your True Potential
You have a story that shapes how you see yourself and the world. It’s a story you’ve been telling yourself for a long time, maybe since childhood. It’s a story that influences your decisions, actions, and emotions. But what if that story could serve you better? What if that story keeps you from achieving your goals and dreams? What if that story prevents you from feeling a sense of belonging to yourself and others?

In a journey of self-reflection through this inspiring keynote, Dr. Beth Kaplan will help you change the stories you tell yourself that may be holding you back. Dr. Kaplan is a leading expert on belonging, work trauma, and leadership development. She has spent over twenty years helping people like you rewrite their stories and reclaim their power.

In this keynote, you will learn:

-How to identify the stories that shape your reality and impact your wellbeing
-How to use the lessons from your stories to grow and heal
-How to create new stories that empower you and align with your true potential

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