CARA KLAER
20 Years
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS LEADERSHIP
40 + Executives
C-SUITE LEADERS ADVISED
Newsroom → Boardroom
A PERSPECTIVE SHAPED BY BOTH
MEET CARA
Stories that connect.
Insights that stay.
From television news anchor and reporter to trusted advisor to global executives, Cara Klaer has spent her career telling stories that connect with audiences, and helping people communicate when it matters most.
Today, she brings that experience to the stage, blending relatable stories, executive-level insight and practical strategies that audiences can put into action.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
The Authentic Edge
The Power to Adapt. The Confidence to Be Yourself. The Courage To Use Your Voice
What if the qualities that make you different are the very ones that make you most influential?
We learn to adapt to expectations, situations, personalities and workplace dynamics. Adaptability is a leadership strength. But when does adapting become conforming?
Through personal stories and her four-step Authentic Leadership Framework, Cara helps audiences recognize the moments they begin to blend in, reconnect with what makes them distinctive and choose how to show up with confidence in the moments that matter most.
Recognize the patterns
Understand when healthy adaptation begins to diminish your presence and perspective.
Distinguish what makes you distinctive
Discover how individuality strengthens credibility, trust and influence.
Lead with intention
Use a practical four-step framework to choose how you respond and communicate.
Own your voice when it matters
Read the room and adapt without losing yourself in the process.
MORE WAYS To inspire
Keynotes for the moments
that shape leaders.
01 / PRESENCE
Executive Presence: The Power of How You Show up
Build trust, credibility and influence through intentional communication and leadership presence.
02 / AUTHENTICITY
Authentic Leadership & Owning Your Voice
Lead from your values and strengths while navigating the expectations around you.
03 / CHANGE
Leading with Confidence Through Uncertainty
Communicate clearly, build trust and help others navigate change when the path ahead is unclear.
04 / TECHNOLOGY
Human Advantage In An AI-Driven World
Unleash the hidden power of human connection and authentic communication.
THE EXPERIENCE
More than a message.
A moment of possibility.
Through relatable storytelling, real-world leadership exepriences and actionable insights, Cara inspires audiences to lead with greater authenticity, intention and influence - and to confidently use their unique voice when it matters most.
Beyond THE KEYNOTE
Turn inspiration
into lasting growth.
Executive Presence & Influence
DiSC® Assessments & Team Workshops
Strengthen confidence and communication impact.
Build self-awareness and collaboration.
Continue the conversation through interactive training and leadership development designed for your team.
Leadership & Communication Masterminds
Media Training & Executive Preparation
Deepen learning through discussion and accountability.
Prepare for presentations and high-stakes moments.
BRING CARA TO YOUR NEXT EVENT
Give your audience the
confidence to lead differently.
From leadership conferences and women's summits to corporate events and professional development experiences, let's create something meaningful and memorable together.