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The 5 C's of Successful Communication
Presidential and executive communications leader KAREN HUGHES shares her expertise on the five most crucial elements of communications, cultivated from her time as a reporter to her time in the White House to her current job as a counselor for corporate and political leaders, to help every audience member communicate more effectively.
Crisis Communication: Say the Right Thing When It Matters Most
From 9/11 to the first US hospital to diagnose a patient with Ebola, KAREN HUGHES shares insights gained from a career dealing with some of the biggest crises to face our country. Regardless of the stakes, Huges coaches audiences on navigating the delicate nuances of language, ensuring impactful messaging in critical moments.
From the White House to Fortune 500 Boardrooms: Peak Executive Leadership
Drawing from her years of advising top executives in both government and corporate spheres, KAREN HUGHES offers invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of leadership at the highest levels. Hughes’ strategic acumen, coupled with a keen understanding of organizational dynamics, empowers leaders to inspire, innovate, and excel in today’s ever-shifting landscape.
A Bipartisan Analysis: Where in the World are We?
With a nuanced understanding of both domestic and international affairs cultivated through years of bipartisan engagement, KAREN HUGHES provides a comprehensive analysis of where we stand in today’s world. Hughes’ balanced perspective bridges political divides, offering clarity and insights crucial for navigating the complexities of our global landscape.
For Women Audiences
In this presentation geared towards empowering women, KAREN HUGHES emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and the importance of self-advocacy. Sharing personal anecdotes and lessons from her own journey as a leader, Hughes encourages women to embrace their strengths, pursue their ambitions, and overcome obstacles with confidence. She also highlights the value of mentorship, networking, and supporting one another in achieving collective success, inspiring women to strive for excellence in all aspects of life. Wisconsin Women in Government said, “So many people have commented that Karen Hughes was the best speaker we've ever had. I wholeheartedly agree!”
PR Hall of Famer Karen Hughes’ compelling and actionable remarks shed light on communicating through crisis, leadership, and women's empowerment
KAREN HUGHES is one of the world's foremost communication strategists with a brilliance that has shaped Presidential politics and policy for years. The current Worldwide Vice Chair at esteemed communications agency Burson Cohn & Wolfe, Hughes also served as counselor to President George W. Bush and Under Secretary of the State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Her strategic messaging, crisis communications, and executive positioning with clients range from politicians and officials to governmental bodies and global corporations to Fortune 500 companies and their CEOs. Hughes' compelling and actionable remarks shed light on issues such as communicating through crisis, keys to successful communication, leadership, and women's empowerment.
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Global communications expert Karen Hughes receives rave reviews for her sold-out events
One of the world's foremost communication strategists KAREN HUGHES specializes in strategic messaging, crisis communications and executive positioning with clients ranging from global corporations to Fortune 500 CEOs. For her work in Washington D.C., she has been described as "the most powerful woman ever to serve in the White House" (Dallas Morning News) and "the most powerful public diplomacy czar in decades" (The Boston Globe). Her hosts say:
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Ambassador Karen Hughes
Karen Hughes is a leading communications strategist, specializing in strategic messaging, crisis communications and executive communications.
Karen has provided strategic communications counsel to many high-profile clients. Karen helped develop the strategy to differentiate Ford in the aftermath of the auto bailout; she advised a global healthcare company as it managed recalls of some of its most iconic consumer products; she guided a major Texas retailer as it managed a complex data breach; she was the senior strategist on the team advising the first U.S. hospital to diagnose a patient with Ebola; and she helped Blue Bell Ice Cream manage the largest food safety recall of 2015 after listeria was found in several of its products. She has led numerous communications workshops and media trainings, and works directly with several CEOs and senior executives on their messaging and communications strategies.
Karen has more than 40 years of public policy, communications and political experience, from helping lead winning presidential campaigns to serving at the highest levels of government. Karen served as Counselor to the President for President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2002. In this role she acted as strategic advisor to the president on policy and communications and led the White House Offices of Communications, Media Affairs, Speechwriting and Press Secretary. Karen also served as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs where she led the U.S. government’s efforts to communicate America’s values abroad.
She serves on the Board of Directors for Parsley Energy and the National Football Foundation. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the U.S. Afghan Women’s Council, an organization created to foster ties between the women of America and Afghanistan. Karen also serves on the Women’s Initiative Policy Advisory Council at the Bush Institute in Dallas.
Karen is the best-selling author of Ten Minutes from Normal, a book about working for President Bush and her decision to leave the White House to return with her family to Texas in 2002. She was selected to serve as a Resident Fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics for the Spring 2013 semester where she led a study group on communications.
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