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High Heels Speaking guides you through the obstacles of your professional career. We provide resources to you while you are juggling many hats (heels). Women working in management positions often find themselves with conflicting demands. We focus on issues that women face when they are put in these unique positions by understanding what is meant when we speak of leadership and defining one’s own style of leadership.


About the author
Karen Locke-LETO
Karen Locke-Leto is the Creator/ Founder of High Heels Speaking, a company founded to help women achieve their highest professional goals. She is a results-oriented leader, an award winning facilitator, speaker, mediator, life-coach and author and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of a 40 year old award winning non-profit agency. She is responsible for providing oversight to all of the agency’s child welfare and juvenile justice programming. She has a proven track record in performance outcomes, employee development & retention, external relations, and growth & development of services. Karen has over 20 years experience serving in management and leadership positions.
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We help provide the skills to raise your professional profile, improve your management image, and perfect how you lead others with our workshops, keynote speeches, training, consulting, and career coaching.

High Heels Speaking
We help provide the skills to raise your professional profile, improve your management image, and perfect how you lead others with our workshops, keynote speeches, training, consulting, and career coaching.

About the Book
LEADERSHIP LESSONS FOR THOSE WHO LEAD IN HIGH HEELS
“Leadership Lessons for Those Who Lead in High Heels” by Karen Locke is an authorizing book that redefines leadership as a skill available to all rather than a characteristic kept for a select few. The author shares her journey of endurance and overcoming personal hardships while structuring a fruitful career by integrating personal memoirs and realistic insights. The representation of high heels—which represents confidence, stability, and influence, underlines the unique traits women can carry to leadership roles.


SPEAKING TOPICS
1) Negotiation for those who negotiate in high heels
2) Leadership for those who lead in high heels
3) Create your personal mission statement
4) Take your place at the table
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LEADERSHIP LESSONS FOR THOSE WHO LEAD IN HIGH HEELS
Discover your strength with “Leadership Lessons for Those Who Lead in High Heels.” Explore powerful stories of endurance and empowerment that inspire you to embrace your unique strengths. Learn to conquer self-doubt, establish boundaries, and foster a supportive community of women. Step into your strength and lead with confidence. Join the journey of authentic leadership now with just a click!
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Transforming Your Life One Step at a Time
The book “Leadership Lessons for Those Who Lead in High Heels” provides a worthwhile point of view for those who want to improve their leadership skills. The author’s convincing personal tales demonstrate endurance and development, keeping the book relevant and encouraging. This book authorizes women to adopt their exclusive strengths, challenge self-doubt, and nurture confidence. It also focuses on the significance of community and support among women, nurturing teamwork over competition.
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I was able to move forward with my career after only 3 coaching sessions with Karen.
She taught me to stop fearing and step boldly into my next move.
I did not think coaching would help. But after several sessions my choices became clear and my business is growing.
This book changed my point of view on leadership. The author’s tales connected with me deeply, representing how vulnerability can be a potential. I found pragmatic insights that assisted me in adopting my exclusive qualities, enhancing my confidence. It is an essential read for any woman looking to forge her journey in the corporate world.
As a new manager, I struggled with self-doubt. This book offered the tools I required to identify my strengths and proclaim myself in meetings. The focus on community among women was particularly empowering. I now feel empowered to lead with legitimacy and purpose. I highly recommend it to those who are stepping into leadership roles!
The lessons on setting limits and preferring self-care have transformed how I approach my work-life balance. The author’s path is both relevant and inspirational. I left feeling inspired to ask for what I deserve in my career. This is a worthwhile resource!
This book provides profound and pragmatic insights. I specifically admired the emphasis on mentorship among women. The author’s storytelling made the lessons unforgettable, and I found myself sparkly in my leadership way. This reading is essential for anyone intending to lead with assurance and passion.
It challenges the conventional ideas of leadership and inspires women to lean into their potential. The pragmatic advice on dealing with self-doubt and the significance of assistance was eye-opening. I feel authorized to go through my career with transformed potency and meaning.
This book is motivational, inspiring, and realistic. The author’s genuine experiences show how chaos can shape effective leaders. I increased worthy strategies for cultivating confidence and collaboration. This book is a vibrant tool for any woman to lift her leadership career!
“Karen Locke-Leto’s ‘Leadership Lessons for Those Who Lead in High Heels’ is a transformative guide for any woman aspiring to lead. Her personal anecdotes and practical strategies empower readers to embrace their unique strengths. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to cultivate confidence and resilience in their leadership journey.”
The author’s ideas on dealing with workplace challenges connect profoundly, particularly for women. Her focus on self-awareness and the potential of saying ‘no’ has transformed how I approach my professional bonds. The exercises throughout encourage reflection and personal growth. An invaluable resource for aspiring leaders!
• Karen Locke’s story is both inspirational and relevant. The book offers pragmatic suggestions that surpass the conventional leadership paradigms. Integrating personal stories and realistic tools allows readers to deal with self-doubt and adopt their leadership potential. It’s an influential read that leaves you interested in acting.
Karen’s unique aspect of leadership, specifically through the eyes of gender dynamics, provides deep ideas. Her pragmatic strategies for setting boundaries and fostering connections have empowered me to take control of my career path. This book is essential for anyone ready to lead with authenticity and purpose.