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Speaking Topics:
Communication, Couples, Behavioral Change, Body Image, Inspirational Messaging, Mental Health, Millennials, Mindfulness, Lifestyles, Positive Change, PreMarital Relationships, Self Care, Stress, Social Media,
Sucess, Suicide Prevention.

Corporate Topics

  • How Great Leaders Inspire Action 
  • It's Not Easy, But
    Worth It
  • How To Build Trust
  • Why Communication Matters
  • Building a Future With Your Vision


Website:
karlaivankovich.com

Travels From:
Chicago, IL

Fee: $2500 - $10000 plus expenses
Notes on Fees: BMG Speaker's actual fee falls within the range noted. Speaker fees are subject to change without notice. For an exact quote, please contact Danielle Lynn at 855-352-9347 ext. 703


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Dr. Karla Ivankovich

Dr. Karla Ivankovich is an Award-Winning Counselor, Educator, Author, Media Personality, and sought after Public Speaker

Dr. Karla delights and educates audiences worldwide with her signature style combining personal experiences, case study scenarios, and humor. Dr. Karla is a seasoned professional at the podium making lasting impressions that are not only powerful, but relevant. She is an accomplished educator at both the college and university level. She has been asked to lead, and participates in focus groups, to speak at National Summits, conferences, and to small and large groups alike. With her extensive background as an industry leader, her expertise is often called upon by the media to address issues relevant to today's topics affecting mental health, social work, and medical communities. She does all this in a manner that is not beholden to a political agenda, or at the behest of any funding entity.

What you get is a straighforward presentation that ignites, inspires, and influences whatever group she is speaking to...all with a laugh and a smile!

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Corporate Speaking Bio


headshotFor the last 10 yers, Dr. Karla Ivankovich has been the CEO of OnePatient Global Health Initative, a non-for-profit she co-founded with her husband, Dr. Daniel Ivankovich. OnePatient Global Health Initiative is dedicated to treating the mental and physical health needs of Chicago's underserved, regardless of ability to pay. In addition, Dr. Karla saw the need to address the mental health of medical providers from students to physicans. To do so, she created a parallel program providing similar confidential services. As CEO, her primary role is to provide executive oversight through the strategic planning, supervision, development, operations, and clinical compliance.

With a PhD in Psychology, Dr. Karla Ivankovich is board certified as a clinical counselor and a tele-mental health provider in Chicago. She holds undergraduate degrees in both Business Administration and Psychology. Further, she received Master's Degrees in Human Development and INO-Disability Studies. To round out her knowledge, Dr. Karla continued her graduate education with significant coursework in Educational Leadership.

Like most, Dr. Karla wears many hats. She is a prolific public speaker who addresses a wide variety of topics from Corporate Culture, Physician Burnout, Millennials, Relationships, to how Social Media affects Self and Body Esteem and more. She is board certified as a clinical counselor and a tele-mental health provider. She has a private practice, acts a a clinical internship supervisor, and teaches undergraduate psychology for North Park University. She has co-authored a textbook chapter, published scholarly journal articles and is often called upon to provide expert opinion for national media sources, authors, and organizations including The Atlantic, Aljazeera Television, Britt & Co., Chicago Tribune, Dr. Oz - The Good Life, Elle Magazine, Fitbit, Glamour, Health Magazine, Health Technology Magazine, Huffington Post, Men's Health Magazine, New Parent, Reddit, The Science of Relationships, Self Magazine, Springfield's Own Magazine, Teen Vogue, Women's Day, Yahoo and Psychology Today. Most recently, Dr. Karla has began writing a popular blog for Psychology Today, dealing with relationships and sex.

With a laugh, she says, "I literally have my hands full with everything trying to help people, but I wouldn't have it any other way."

AUDIO/VIDEO

WGN RADIO - Dr. Karla interview with Matt Bubala

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