Speaker

Speaker Information

  • Name: Karen Holliday
  • Title: Architect of Shared Happiness
  • Topic title : Common Ground in Uncommon TimesSocial Fences
  • LinkedIn Account: linkedin
  • Beayond the Stage Podcast Interview : podcast
  • TEDx Officia Talk : TEDx talk

Name and Background

Karen Holliday is an advocate for building inclusive, transformative networks, leveraging her experiences bridging cultural and social divides. Originally from the United States, she immersed herself in a diverse, multicultural environment. Overcoming personal and professional challenges, Karen has ascended from entry-level positions to leadership roles, championing the power of human connection to drive success. Her work emphasizes the importance of mentorship, empathy, and curiosity in fostering strong, collaborative communities.

Idea Introduction

Karen’s TEDx Talk, “Common Ground in Uncommon Times: Building Inclusive Networks Across Social Fences,” explores the idea of Connection Capital—the potential for every interaction to bridge cultural, educational, and social divides. By focusing on the universal tools of listening, kindness, and shared curiosity, Karen demonstrates how we can transform misunderstandings and divisions into opportunities for deeper connection, collaboration, and global unity.

What is TEDx?

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

Our event is called TEDxJumeirahBeachPark, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxJumeirahBeachPark event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.

TEDx program