Beth Kaplan - Biography
Dr. Beth Kaplan is the author of Braving the Workplace and is considered a pioneer in leadership development.
As a speaker, she highlights how belonging shapes our working lives and how organisations can create more inclusive and supportive work environments. With over 15 years of experience in learning and leadership strategies, she helps companies strengthen employee retention and corporate culture in a sustainable way. By combining neuroscience with modern leadership approaches, Beth Kaplan inspires countless people to realise their potential – by instilling self-confidence, resilience and the confidence to overcome challenges and achieve extraordinary success.
Based on her own experiences in dealing with adversity, Beth Kaplan has also made a name for herself as an expert and researcher in post-traumatic growth and learning strategies. Her distinctive approach combines the latest findings in behavioural research with practical concepts for managers. This makes her a pioneer at the interface between leadership and human connection.
Beth Kaplan Lecture topics
- Belonging in the workplace – How to create a culture of belonging in the workplace and boost your company’s performance. Detailed information about the lecture.
- Leading with belonging – Leaders want to build a culture of belonging. Research shows that 93% of leaders see belonging as a priority, but only 13% achieve it. Dr. Beth Kaplan shows you how. More about the lecture.
- The future of work – How to create a workplace that increases employee well-being and performance. Details about the lecture.
- Rewrite your story – How to regain your power and realise your true potential. More about the lecture.
Beth Kaplan’s expertise has significantly influenced major institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Salesforce, Global Connections for Women (GC4W), the Human Resources Standards Institute and the Carnegie Foundation. Her work, which is often featured in leading publications such as HRD Connect, is considered a benchmark in the field of human resources. The University of Pennsylvania ranks Beth Kaplan among the world’s leading experts in the field of belonging.
Dr. Kaplan’s work continues to push the boundaries of leadership development and organisational culture. She is currently working with the University of Pennsylvania to develop a groundbreaking tool for measuring belonging that can predict a person’s propensity for personal growth. Dr. Kaplan holds an M.S.Ed and an Ed.D in Learning and Leadership Strategies from the University of Pennsylvania.
When she is not engaged in research, executive coaching or keynote speaking, Beth enjoys travelling the world with her family. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons.