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SAMANTHA KARLIN
Leadership Expert | TEDx Speaker | Change Catalyst
Samantha helps drive impactful leadership by empowering leaders to thrive in a volatile, ever-changing world through immersive, customized leadership programs that blend AI-driven insights with cultural intelligence and dynamic, interactive training.
Here's the truth...
Leadership
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Changed
The leadership training of the past is stuck in 1990s corporate America, but the world we lead in today is vastly different. We’re navigating a turbulent, ever-changing environment with remote teams, heightened political divides, a significant burden of care, climate change, and a global pandemic that has altered how we work and live.
At Empower Global, we teach leaders how to thrive in this complex environment, adapt to constant change, and make an impact.
Our highly customized training is interactive, engaging, and cutting edge. We don’t do boring.
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Discover Your Intrinsic Power
Uncover your unique strengths and authentic leadership style through our proprietary Intrinsic Power Mapping process. You’ll learn about your innate talents, values, and superpowers to lead with confidence and impact. This pillar includes personalized coaching sessions, strength assessments, and workshops on topics like overcoming imposter syndrome and building unshakeable self-confidence.
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Master the Art of Feminist Leadership
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Build Your Global Change-maker Network
Connect with an elite community of women leaders from around the world. Through our carefully curated networking events, collaborative projects, and peer mentoring opportunities, you’ll build relationships that will support and amplify your impact for years to come. This pillar includes access to our alumni network, matchmaking services, and exclusive events with influential feminist leaders.
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The Movement
The empower global movement
We’re not just a leadership development company – we’re catalysts for global change. The Empower Global movement is about creating a world where leaders at all levels are equipped to navigate complexity, embrace diversity, and drive positive impact. We envision organizations where empathy, cultural intelligence, and innovative thinking are the norm, not the exception.
By joining our movement, you’re not just investing in your leaders; you’re contributing to a ripple effect of positive change across industries and borders. Together, we’re building a global community of forward-thinking leaders who are ready to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges with courage, compassion, and creativity.
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Speaking
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Women's Leadership Challenge
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Samantha's Movement
Join a community of global elite women change-makers
- Gain access to 100+ powerful alumni from 36 countries.
- Receive job referrals, client connections, and support for business ventures.
- Build lasting relationships with accomplished women in similar roles.
- Get help with interviews, resumes, SES or USA jobs responses.
- Connect with movement builders to amplify your impact.
- Engage beta testers for your ventures and get valuable feedback.
Why Samantha
Why Choose Empower Global as Your Leadership Development Provider
At Empower Global, we are not just another leadership development firm – we are your partners in creating bold, compassionate, and high-performing leaders. Here’s why organizations from Fortune 500 companies to global NGOs and government agencies trust us:
Bespoke, Customized Solutions
No cookie-cutter programs here. We collaborate closely with your team to design tailored leadership development programs that address the specific challenges and goals of your organization. Our process starts with in-depth discovery, allowing us to understand your unique context, industry, and needs. From there, we co-create solutions that drive lasting impact
Expertise and Engagement
Our facilitators and coaches are highly knowledgeable, with educational backgrounds from top-tier institutions like Yale, Harvard, and McGill. But more than that, they bring warmth, energy, and an engaging approach to every session. They understand how to connect with leaders at every level, making complex concepts accessible and providing tools that are immediately actionable
AI-Enhanced Leadership
We integrate artificial intelligence into our leadership programs, setting us apart from traditional development providers. Our AI tools help leaders streamline decision-making, enhance productivity, and gain deeper insights into their performance and impact. Whether it’s automating time-consuming tasks or providing real-time feedback, AI gives your leaders a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced world.
Cultural Intelligence and Global Reach
In today’s interconnected world, leading diverse teams requires more than just a one-size-fits-all approach. We are experts in cultural intelligence, ensuring our programs resonate across global teams with different backgrounds, experiences, and industries. Whether your team operates in multiple countries or works across cultural divides, we provide the tools and training to build stronger, more cohesive teams.
Certified Small Women-Owned Business
By choosing Empower Global, you’re not only investing in world-class leadership training – you’re also contributing to gender equity. As a certified Small Women-Owned Business, we are committed to breaking down barriers in the marketplace. With only 2% of global procurement going to women-owned businesses, working with us means you’re playing a part in creating systemic change.
Interactive and Fun Learning
We believe leadership development should be engaging and enjoyable. Our workshops incorporate interactive activities like improv games, creative problem-solving, and team challenges. These experiences push participants outside their comfort zones, sparking meaningful conversations and fostering deeper connections that go beyond the classroom.
Proven Track Record with Diverse Clients
We’re proud to have worked with a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies like AWS and TPG to government agencies, nonprofits, and global NGOs. Our diverse client base reflects our ability to deliver high-impact leadership development programs across industries, roles, and cultures.
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Testimonials
"I was able to leave my job and get a promotion in another field."
Dayna Bowen
Senior Advisor, US Digital Service
"This journey with Samantha has been incredibly edifying."
Nomsa Michelle
Nuclear Nonproliferation Expert, Former Zimbabwean diplomat
"I highly recommend the Women's Leadership Challenge."
Lakysha LLaing
Director, Cox Communications
"The Challenge helped me get out of my own way! Sam is incredible."
Kelsey Semrod
Senior Scientist - Water Resilience | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
"I had the breakthrough that gave me the confidence to ask for - and get - what I wanted."
Kate Byrne
Senior Strategic Advisor - Batten Institute of Innovation
"The Women's Leadership Challenge was life-changing for me."
Omelara Adewumi
Attorney
About Us
Meet Samantha Karlin
- Education: Harvard, Tufts, Yale, Korn Ferry, Neuroleadership Institute
Samantha Karlin is a visionary leadership development expert, speaker, and changemaker on a mission to transform how leadership is practiced to create environments where people and organizations can truly flourish. As the founder and CEO of Empower Global, she and her team specialize in designing customized leadership accelerators, cross-cultural training, and workshops that prepare leaders to thrive in a VUCA world—one that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. With a global track record of training over 10,000 leaders from 48 countries, Samantha is passionate about activating purpose-driven changemakers and teaching strategies for sustainable leadership. She has worked across sectors, from corporate boardrooms to international NGOs, helping leaders navigate the challenges of today’s turbulent global landscape.
Samantha is the designer and lead instructor of the Women’s Leadership Challenge, an exclusive year-long program for ambitious women who are ready to break through glass ceilings and lead authentically in male-dominated industries. The program equips women with the confidence, tools, and strategies they need to thrive in today’s world while embracing feminist leadership principles that drive gender equity and system change. Known for her dynamic, high-energy approach, Samantha’s interactive training style keeps her audiences engaged and motivated, whether she’s facilitating a workshop or giving a keynote address. Her unique blend of storytelling, humor, and personal anecdotes makes key concepts relatable, while her ability to foster inclusive, welcoming environments ensures everyone feels heard and valued.
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Results
Fitore Pula
Fito went from a co-founder breakup to finally achieving her dream of opening up a restaurant staffed by refugees in Geneva. Fito is herself a refugee from Kosovo.
“When I started, I was at the lowest point of my career. I had left my previous job after 20 years of working as a humanitarian worker in the field, and went to another sector, food and hospitality. After intensive volunteering for a private foundation, where I gave all my networks, my energy, my time, and most importantly, my desire to change the world, in order to open a restaurant staffed by refugees in Geneva- guess what? I was dismissed and told to keep quiet. According to my male partner, “I needed to show more leadership.” Even after #Metoo and all the changes we’re pushing forward, it happens today. And here comes Samantha and her wonderful group of women. And you know what?
I found all my senses through this class, my leadership soul, and my affirmations. I gained confidence and got the confirmation of my values I still hold daily. It provided me with the stamina that everything is possible. I became one of them while surrounded by wonderful, powerful, and fantastic women. There are no more doubts about my presence in this world and how I perform my leadership as a woman.
Since then? I’m a board member of two critical Associations in Geneva. And we finally opened our restaurant, Cuisine Lab this year. My dream has come true.
This class is the way to go. I have tremendous gratitude to Samantha and also all the other ladies that I miss daily.”
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Kyle wanted to chart down a whole new path – consulting on ESG. In the WLC, she formulated a future business vertical consulting on ESG, wrote and got her first book published, “Sustainable Investing for Individuals.”
“The Women’s Leadership Challenge was a really great experience. I joined right at the time when I was starting a new initiative for my business. It was a significant change of pace from what I had been doing. I wanted the input of a lot of other people, ideas, and coaching to help me get past my own discomfort at starting something new.
During the course, I was able to work with my business partner to write a book, put together a promotional plan for that book, get a publisher, and do the research necessary to make a go of this new initiative.
I don’t think any of that would have been possible without the ideas, the thoughts, the creative input, and the support of all the women in the class. Samantha really knows what she’s doing in terms of providing excellent support, as well as positive motivation to keep moving forward. I highly recommend it to any professional woman or someone who just has a very specific wish, something that you want to accomplish, and is looking for support to make it happen.”
Christina Pascucci
Christina always wanted to run for office. After the Women’s Leadership Challenge, she threw her hat in for the Senate Democratic Primary in California – and 30,000+ people chose her as their pick for US Senator.
“It will be an extraordinary time when every woman feels she can fully step into her power, and celebrate herself, leaving that negative self-talk and imposter syndrome in the rearview mirror!!
I’ve been working on this, and reading about it, and just finishing a course I loved and want to share with you!
It was a weekly women’s group comprised of 8 incredible women from around the world and we created our vision and mission statements for initiatives we are each creating to lift other women higher in some capacity.
I think part of what the group reinforced most for me is the immeasurable value of a close group of inspiring women who cheer one another on and believe in one another’s dreams. So grateful to this group of women who made me feel seen and empowered, love you!
From @forbes and the Harvard Business Review:
“While both men and women benefit from having a network of well-connected peers across different groups, women who also have an inner circle of close female contacts are more likely to land executive positions with greater authority and higher pay.”
I highly recommend checking out for any women wanting to invest in upping their game ❤️”
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