Amelie Karam combines her generation specialist expertise with her musical theatre performance background to inform, educate and entertain her audiences.
Amelie studied at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, studied abroad at Richmond University in London, then graduated with a degree in Performance and Film Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans. Following graduation, Amelie recognized that people in her Generation Y age group, known as “Millennials,” view the world differently than do previous generations. The great divide between Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y and later, Generation Z, piqued Amelie’s curiosity and she realized her call.
Now, with over 10 years of expertise, Amelie is a sought-out leader in the field. She brings her unique and entertaining approach to Healthcare Plus Solutions Group (HPSG) to help organizations and industries navigate and bridge generational gaps. She speaks and consults both nationally and internationally about how organizations and industries can better work together to attract, retain and ultimately, bring together the different generations. Through her work, Amelie helps industries and organizations improve their culture, employee satisfaction, staff retention, and overall, elevate their organizations.
Through her Millennial perspective, rich research, 10 plus year experience, and real-life interaction with over a hundred organizations and industries in all sectors of business, Amelie brings an entertaining and informative voice to this important and highly sought-after topic.
Amelie Karam combines her generation specialist expertise with her musical theatre performance background to inform, educate and entertain her audiences.
Sample Presentation Topics
Content customized based on event and organization.
Program 1: Working as One: Bridging and Minding Generational Gaps
There is a “changing of the guard” in the workplace. Boomers are retiring at an accelerated rate and Generation Z and Millennials filling the voids. This talk helps attendees clearly understand and think about how different generations respond in the workplace and how to use those generational differences to create more favorable work environments. The audience will leave this presentation with a broader understanding of all generations and how critical it is that different generations be respected for their unique contributions, as well as their differences.
Program 2: Please Understand Us: Attracting and Retaining Millennials
With Millennials making up a larger portion of the workforce in the US, successful organizations will need to understand the nuances of Millennials in order to appeal to their largest demographic. This presentation defines the various generations, describes and explains who Millennials are, and addresses their strengths and weaknesses. Also explained is how organizations can best attract and retain this generation. The audience leaves with clear takeaways and ideas to use at work and in their interactions with Millennials.
Program 3: We All Have a Story
Through time, different generations have experienced traumatic national events as well as personal stories that shaped them. Today is no different. This talk enlightens the audience on how these unique stories, both those experienced publicly as well as privately, shape individuals of all generations. This knowledge and understanding helps individuals in the organization gain sympathy and empathy for each other, which helps create a healthier culture, a greater sense of teamwork, and ultimately a more successful and resilient organization.
Program 4: IMPROVing Your Public Speaking
Crawling out of the COVID, remote work ear, it’s no wonder some of the social graces and interpersonal skills of your workforce have become rusty. Remote work helped in so many ways, but not with one’s interpersonal skills. Yet, in a highly competitive world, excuses are not always tolerated when your staff is not on their “A” game. This talk breaks down the basics of improvisation to help become a more engaging public speaker.
Program 5: Reducing Burnout and Boosting Morale
Post pandemic, organizations struggle to retain their top talent in the midst of taxing workloads, nonstop workplace demands, and redefined workdays. As a result, some leaders are facing employees feeling “burned out” and producing lackluster work. This presentation will help leaders better understand burnout and how they can best serve their employees to create a workplace where people feel excited and eager to do their best work.
Program 6: Executive Presence: How to Walk, Talk, and Act Like a Leader
Workplace leadership has a new look. It’s now a mix of seasoned leaders and younger employees vying for their spot as their organization’s next executive. This talk helps attendees identify and better understand what they need to focus on to best serve their team and stand out as a leader in their organization.
