Dr. Beth Kaplan is the author of Braving the Workplace and is recognized as a pioneering voice in leadership development.
As a Female Speaker, she addresses how belonging impacts our work lives and how we can create more inclusive and supportive workplaces. With 15 years of experience in learning and leadership strategies, she assists companies in enhancing employee retention and workplace culture. Beth Kaplan has inspired countless individuals to reach their full potential through her innovative blend of neuroscience and leadership strategies, fostering self-awareness, resilience, and the confidence to overcome obstacles and achieve exceptional success.
Drawing on her own experiences in overcoming adversity, Beth Kaplan is a recognized expert and researcher in the field of post-traumatic growth and learning strategies. Her unique approach integrates the latest research in human behavior with practical frameworks for leadership development, positioning her as a trailblazer at the intersection of leadership and human connection.
Beth Kaplan’s Speaking Topics
- Belonging in the Workplace – How to create a culture of belonging in the workplace and boost your company’s performance. Details about the talk.
- Leading with Belonging – Leaders want to build a culture of belonging. Research shows that while 93% of leaders view belonging as a priority, only 13% achieve it. Dr. Beth Kaplan shows how it’s done. More about the talk.
- The Future of Work – How to create a workplace that enhances employee well-being and performance. Details about the talk.
- Rewrite your Story – How to reclaim your power and recognize your true potential. More about the talk.
Beth Kaplan’s expertise has had a significant impact on major institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Salesforce, Global Connections for Women (GC4W), the Human Resources Standards Institute, and the Carnegie Foundation. Her work, frequently featured in leading publications like HRD Connect, is considered a gold standard in human resources, with the University of Pennsylvania counting Beth Kaplan among the world’s foremost experts on belonging.
Dr. Kaplan’s work continues to push the boundaries of leadership development and organizational culture. She is currently collaborating with the University of Pennsylvania to develop a groundbreaking tool that measures belonging and predicts a person’s propensity for growth. Dr. Kaplan holds an M.S.Ed and an Ed.D in Learning and Leadership Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania.
When she’s not engaged in research, coaching leaders, or speaking as a diverse Keynote Speaker, Beth enjoys traveling the world with her family. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and their two sons.