What makes a woman the ideal leader? Is it strength and resilience? Or compassion? Learn about it all from Dr. Karen Hills Pruden.
Meet Dr. Karen Hills Pruden
Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is the acclaimed founder of Pruden Global Business Solutions Consulting (PGBSC) and the Sister Leaders Community. As an executive coach and business strategist and a graduate of Yale University’s Women’s Leadership Program, she empowers leaders and positions them for senior leadership. She outlines the pathways to take when feeling stuck and burdened under untapped potential, along with the strategies and skills required to do so. Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is an award-winning, multi-faceted strategist who was honored with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award signed by Joseph R. Biden, among others.
As an executive coach, Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is with her clients every step of the way. She guides, supports, gives feedback, and even crafts the blueprints that are required to propel the client towards their dream roles. Through her “Amplify Your Value” framework, Dr. Karen Hills Pruden offers leaders a practical, results-driven process to get started and get going. This framework consists of five steps, including: examining experience, determining the next level, closing gaps, building a blueprint, and planning pivots. This approach is designed to work on both personal and professional growth, helping leaders seize and utilize opportunities with confidence.
Books and Keynote Speeches
Dr. Karen Hills Pruden has authored and co-authored more than thirty books, many of which have made the bestsellers list. She is the author of titles such as “Amplify Your Value: A Playbook to Business Domination & Sustainability” and “Pruden Principles: 10 Strategies to Propel Women to the C-Suite.” She is also active as a motivational speaker and has shared the stage with personalities like Les Brown, Dr. Cheryl Wood, Lisa Nichols, and more. From international conventions to business forums, she continues inspiring women of all ages and career paths to overcome adversity and move on to leadership. She is also the recipient of the 2023 Excellence In Professional Speaking from NAPSAC as a speaker and the 2019 ACHI Magazine Author of the Year Award as a writer of abundant skill.
Grit And Grace: Women Redefining Leadership, An Anthology
Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is the visionary author of the Amazon bestseller “Grit And Grace: Women Redefining Leadership, An Anthology“ along with co-authors Dr. Adebola Ajao, Dr. Jonathan Haynes, Carol Muleta, Katrina Tasby, Cynthia Beckles, Modesta Fogg, Coach Ashley Blanshaw, Brandy Hubbard, and Dr. Felicia Young. The anthology brings about a cohesive approach to embodying grit—the resilience and unwavering perseverance, and grace—the empathy and support required in leadership roles.
Women leaders often find themselves leaning towards one—either they are too “damn tough,” or they are “not much of a competition.” Dr. Karen Hills Pruden and the team of writers define true leadership as the incorporation of both.
Sister Leaders Conference
This community, as founded by Dr. Karen Hills Pruden, is about cooperation and development. Here, she assists women in acquiring leadership roles and sustaining the leading mind with perseverance and dedication.
As the recipient of multiple awards and recognized worldwide for her services, Dr. Karen Hills Pruden’s expertise and professionalism are undoubtedly some of the best out there. With her, you don’t just aim for the stars, you reach them, too.
Published By: Aize Perez
