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Work with Us! Book WOHASU® Founder Karen Guggenheim for Advisory, Training, and Keynotes that Empower, Enlighten, and Transform.

KAREN GUGGENHEIM

Karen Guggenheim is a global transformation expert, leading entrepreneur in the wellbeing space, and co-founder of the World Happiness Summit®, named in Forbes as one of the Top 5 Leadership Conferences to attend in 2025. As the founder of WOHASU®, the international wellbeing ecosystem, Karen is changing the way the world works through events, advisory, and education.

Karen is an inspirational bilingual speaker (Spanish and English) who has captivated audiences worldwide, including at TEDx and SXSW. Her expertise lies in helping individuals and organizations positively navigate change, cultivate resilience, and build a foundation of happiness and purpose.

Whether addressing corporate leaders, educators, or women’s groups, Karen delivers compelling, research-backed keynotes that motivate and inspire.

Why Choose Karen Guggenheim?

  • Global Leader in Wellbeing: Co-founder of World Happiness Summit® and founder of WOHASU®, a leading platform in the wellbeing space.
  • Forbes Recognition: World Happiness Summit® was named one of the Top 5 Leadership Conferences to Attend in 2025.
  • Transformational Storytelling: Karen shares her own journey of resilience, offering actionable insights for turning adversity into growth.
  • Entrepreneurial Visionary: A recognized leader in promoting wellbeing as a cornerstone for leadership, innovation, and success.
  • Bilingual Speaker: Delivers impactful keynotes in both English and Spanish, making her accessible to diverse audiences.
  • Women’s Wellbeing Advocate: A champion for women’s wellbeing in the workplace through the WOHASU Women’s Initiative. 

Keynote Topics

  • Transforming Adversity into Opportunity: Insights and strategies from her book Cultivating Happiness: Overcome Trauma and Positively Transform Your Life, which explores how individuals and organizations can positively navigate change, develop resilience, and thrive through uncertainty.
  • Human-Centric Leadership: How integrating wellbeing in leadership drives innovation, retention, and organizational success.
  • Women’s Wellbeing at Work: Insights from the WOHASU Women’s Initiative on supporting women in achieving balance, resilience, and success in the workplace.
  • Finding Purpose and Meaning: The critical role of purpose in creating a happier life and thriving teams.
  • Wellbeing Intelligence™: Practical skills, frameworks and policies for managers to cultivate positive organizational culture at work.

About Karen

Karen Guggenheim is a global entrepreneur, transformation expert, and co-founder of the World Happiness Summit®, a Forbes-recognized top leadership conference. She is also the founder of WOHASU®, a leading wellbeing platform that inspires individuals and organizations to prioritize happiness. As the author of Cultivating Happiness and an international speaker and wellbeing strategist, Karen combines personal storytelling with evidence-based science to help audiences create lasting, meaningful change.

Karen’s mission is to inspire and coach leaders, educators, and individuals to embrace resilience, purpose, and happiness in every aspect of life. Her work has been featured in leading media outlets including NBC, Forbes, The Telegraph, Financial Times, FastCompany, CNN, CNN Espanol, and BBC. Through her efforts with the WOHASU Women’s Initiative, Karen is also a powerful advocate for women’s well-being and success in the workplace.

The Bridge to Happiness – TEDx Miami

Cultivating Happiness Keynote – World Happiness Summit

Fireside Chat with US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy – World Happiness Summit

Karen Guggenheim on Dr. Laurie Santos’ The Happiness Lab Podcast

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