Karen Hough

Karen Hough, Founder & CEO of ImprovEdge, is a #1 Amazon bestselling author, contributor to the Huffington Post and recipient of the Stevie International Award for Most Innovative Company of the Year. She also received the NAWBO Athena PowerLink Award for Outstanding Woman-Owned Business and the Inspiring Woman Award from the WNBA. Her new, and third book, "Go With It: Embrace the Unexpected to Drive Change," will be published in 2017 by ATD: http://a.co/g9te6s1

Karen’s first life was as a professional improviser and actor. She trained with Chicago’s legendary Second City, did over 100 theatrical productions, and was featured in radio, TV and film. She lived a second life as a successful executive in network engineering. Finally, she became an entrepreneur. She is a sought-after Certified Speaking Professional and has presented to audiences of thousands both in the US and internationally.

Her firm helps companies transform behavior through interactive training, has a presence in five cities and a client list including ESPN, Coach, Nationwide Insurance, and JPMorgan Chase to name a few. Karen is a graduate of Yale University.