Carolyn Strauss, CSP®
Certified Speaking Professional
Lakewood, CO, United States
CSP since 2017
Expertise
Leadership & Achievement, Moderator/Facilitator, Sales, Women in Leadership
About
Most keynote speakers will tell you they’re “engaging.”
Some will tell you they’re “high energy.”
Carolyn Strauss, CSP, is both… and then some. Because energy without results is just entertainment, and that’s not her business model.
Carolyn is a global keynote speaker and reinvention strategist who helps organizations increase their Dollars Per Minute™ by transforming how they sell, communicate, and execute in a marketplace that refuses to sit still. In a world shaped by AI, shifting customer expectations, and constant disruption, she brings clarity, momentum, and a practical path forward.
Before she was a full-time speaker, Carolyn spent 18 years running her own apparel company while appearing live on national television. On HSN, she generated over $160 million in revenue, including more than $1 million in a single day. She wasn’t just presenting, she was building a business in real time while honing the skills that now make her a standout keynote speaker and business strategist.
Today, she works with CEOs, sales teams, and associations who need to think differently, communicate clearly, and execute faster. Her programs are high-energy, highly interactive, and built around practical frameworks audiences can apply immediately.
Carolyn holds the CSP designation, the speaking industry’s highest earned credential, and is a Certified Reinvention Practitioner who has spoken in 14 countries.
More than a keynote speaker, Carolyn is a strategic partner, supporting events before, during, and after to ensure the entire experience is memorable, impactful, and irresistible.
Because in today’s world, being good isn’t enough. You have to be irresistible.
Listed in the Global CSP® Directory, checked against NSA records October 2026. Back to the directory