Karim Abouelnaga

Karim Abouelnaga

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of PRACTICE Benefit Corp.

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Karim Abouelnaga Biography

Karim Abouelnaga, SHRM-SCP, is a vanguard and catalyst for change in urban education. He is the founder and CEO of PRACTICE Benefit Corp. (PRACTICE), a mission-driven B-Corp that believes in the power of public schools to build the next generation of urban-educated leaders.

Karim was raised by a single mother on government aid and went through some of NYC’s most struggling public schools. He received over a quarter million dollars in scholarships to make his education possible.

He is a TED Fellow, Echoing Green Fellow, and the author of two books: "Breaking Through From Rough to Ready" and "The Purpose-Driven Social Entrepreneur." At 23, Karim was named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list in Education, and at 24, he was named to Magic Johnson’s 32 under 32 list. His TED Talk was named one of the 9 Most Inspiring Talks of 2017, and his Forbes day-in-the-life feature is Forbes’ most viewed video of all time, garnering 4.5 million views.

Karim serves on the board of Harrington Housing, the leading co-living provider across North America and the UK. He earned a Bachelor’s in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a Master’s in Education Policy from Columbia University.

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Karim Abouelnaga Speaking Topics

Shattering Limiting Beliefs to Unlock Your Leadership Potential

Limiting beliefs impede our ability to fulfill our full potential. Our beliefs drive our behaviors, shaping our outcomes. As leaders, our behaviors are the primary means by which others around us learn. Oftentimes, our limiting beliefs are the result of a limiting label.

Key Takeaways:

  • Reframe your self-talk and language to boost productivity and empowerment
  • Master a simple, effective process to remove limiting labels and teach others to do the same
  • Understand the psychological and scientific roots of limiting beliefs and develop strategies to overcome them

Optional Workshop: Transforming Limiting Labels Into Liberating Ones

The Power of Purpose To Drive Outcomes, Impact & Fulfillment

Mark Twain famously said, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Knowing our purpose has the power to transform our leadership and make even the most difficult decisions easier. By infusing our lives with a strong sense of meaning, we can achieve significant measurable outcomes in both our personal and professional lives.

Key Takeaways:

  • Distinguish between passion and purpose, and understand the crucial role purpose plays in driving outcomes
  • Discover three powerful questions to help yourself and others infuse deeper meaning in your work
  • Learn how to harness the power of your personal narrative to create urgency, inspire action, and drive impact

Optional Workshops: 1) Big Money for Your Mission: Building A Grassroots Fundraising Campaign 2) Marry Impact Not Ideas: Shifting Perspectives to Solve Your Biggest Challenge

Optional Book and/or Signing: "The Purpose-Driven Social Entrepreneur"

Navigating the Hype to Achieve Success in a Fast-Paced World

In today's fast-paced world, achieving success can feel increasingly challenging. Social media and 'influencers' peddling get-rich-quick schemes profit off views and misinformation. While achieving success requires hard work, it doesn't have to be complicated.

Key Takeaways

  • Discover how to achieve success that is fulfilling and sustainable
  • Master a simple framework for achieving success and identifying key areas for improvement
  • Identify the roadblocks that hinder massive success and learn strategies to overcome them

Optional Workshop: Values-aligned Goal Setting

Optional Book and/or Signing: "Breaking Through: From Rough to Ready"

Karim Abouelnaga Videos

Redesigning Public Education with Karim Abouelnaga
Karim Abouelnaga: I Wake Up Every Day At 4:30 - Relentless | Forbes
A summer school kids actually want to attend | Karim Abouelnaga

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How much does it cost to book Karim Abouelnaga for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Karim Abouelnaga, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karim Abouelnaga are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karim Abouelnaga, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Karim Abouelnaga speak about?

Karim Abouelnaga is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Education, Education Reform and Entrepreneurship.

Where does Karim Abouelnaga travel from?

Karim Abouelnaga generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Karim Abouelnaga?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karim Abouelnaga for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karim Abouelnaga for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Karim Abouelnaga is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Education and Education Reform. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karim Abouelnaga for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Karim Abouelnaga generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Claudia Espinosa, Jessica Ochoa Hendrix and Bryanne Leeming. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karim Abouelnaga for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/08/2024.

Karim Abouelnaga Speaking Topics

  • Shattering Limiting Beliefs to Unlock Your Leadership Potential

    Limiting beliefs impede our ability to fulfill our full potential. Our beliefs drive our behaviors, shaping our outcomes. As leaders, our behaviors are the primary means by which others around us learn. Oftentimes, our limiting beliefs are the result of a limiting label.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Reframe your self-talk and language to boost productivity and empowerment
    • Master a simple, effective process to remove limiting labels and teach others to do the same
    • Understand the psychological and scientific roots of limiting beliefs and develop strategies to overcome them

    Optional Workshop: Transforming Limiting Labels Into Liberating Ones

  • The Power of Purpose To Drive Outcomes, Impact & Fulfillment

    Mark Twain famously said, "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." Knowing our purpose has the power to transform our leadership and make even the most difficult decisions easier. By infusing our lives with a strong sense of meaning, we can achieve significant measurable outcomes in both our personal and professional lives.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Distinguish between passion and purpose, and understand the crucial role purpose plays in driving outcomes
    • Discover three powerful questions to help yourself and others infuse deeper meaning in your work
    • Learn how to harness the power of your personal narrative to create urgency, inspire action, and drive impact

    Optional Workshops: 1) Big Money for Your Mission: Building A Grassroots Fundraising Campaign 2) Marry Impact Not Ideas: Shifting Perspectives to Solve Your Biggest Challenge

    Optional Book and/or Signing: "The Purpose-Driven Social Entrepreneur"

  • Navigating the Hype to Achieve Success in a Fast-Paced World

    In today's fast-paced world, achieving success can feel increasingly challenging. Social media and 'influencers' peddling get-rich-quick schemes profit off views and misinformation. While achieving success requires hard work, it doesn't have to be complicated.

    Key Takeaways

    • Discover how to achieve success that is fulfilling and sustainable
    • Master a simple framework for achieving success and identifying key areas for improvement
    • Identify the roadblocks that hinder massive success and learn strategies to overcome them

    Optional Workshop: Values-aligned Goal Setting

    Optional Book and/or Signing: "Breaking Through: From Rough to Ready"

Karim Abouelnaga Videos

Redesigning Public Education with Karim Abouelnaga
Karim Abouelnaga: I Wake Up Every Day At 4:30 - Relentless | Forbes
A summer school kids actually want to attend | Karim Abouelnaga
  • How do I book Karim Abouelnaga to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karim Abouelnaga for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Karim Abouelnaga, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Karim Abouelnaga or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Karim Abouelnaga for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Karim Abouelnaga, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karim Abouelnaga are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karim Abouelnaga, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Karim Abouelnaga speak about?

    Karim Abouelnaga is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Education, Education Reform and Entrepreneurship.
  • Where does Karim Abouelnaga travel from?

    Karim Abouelnaga generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Karim Abouelnaga?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karim Abouelnaga for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karim Abouelnaga for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karim Abouelnaga or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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