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"After I founded Women of Color in Pharma, a global professional society, I knew the women would benefit from Carol’s expertise. I repeatedly hire her as a consultant to train, coach and present to the leaders and members. She’s impacted the lives and careers of over 600+ women through her executive coaching, leadership skills, branding expertise, knowledge of organizational diversity and culture, and motivational, highly informative keynote addresses. Carol empowers us, women of color, to courageously step into leadership and executive roles and not just survive, but thrive in our careers!"
Charlotte Jones-Burton, MD - Founder WOCIP
Meet Dr. Carol Parker Walsh
I help leaders, professionals, and organizations navigate the ever-changing landscape of work through innovative thinking and vision-based approaches.
Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is the founder and owner of Carol Parker Walsh Consulting Group, a boutique strategic advisory, coaching, and training and development firm specializing in helping organizations and leaders unlock their innovation potential. They provide services in executive coaching, training, and leadership development.
Dr. Parker Walsh is an award-winning master-certified executive coach, personal brand strategist, TEDx speaker, and 3x Amazon best-selling author. A sought-after international keynote, Carol is a Fellow of the Harvard Institute of Coaching and a published member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Newsweek Expert Forum, Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, and Entrepreneur’s Leadership Network, the resident career and leadership expert on ABC’s AM Northwest Morning Show.
A catalyst for transformational growth and development, Carol leverages her J.D., Ph.D., and multiple certifications, along with her almost 30 years of experience as an attorney, executive leader, associate professor and dean, and social scientist, to help driven professionals and organizations amplify their excellence and increase engagement, productivity, and profitability while driving innovation and supporting the co-creation of an inclusive culture. She's the creator of The Fearless Career Accelerator for high-achieving professional women seeking career reinvention and has a training catalog of must-have and need-to-know leadership development skills.
Dr. Parker Walsh is a 2025 Portland Business Journal Women of Influence Award winner, and her firm was awarded the prestigious Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Bronze Award. In addition, her podcast, The Midlife Career Rebel, was named one of Mac’s List Top Career Podcasts for 2022 and 2023.
Carol is a mesmerizing, intelligent, and dynamic speaker who provides inspirational support and actionable steps to achieve desired results!Â
"Wow! I recently had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, who was a featured speaker for our Black Speakers Network virtual community of over 9,000 members. During this keynote presentation, Carol educated us on the topic of: S.H.I.F.T. Your Thinking and Ignite Your Calling. From our member engagement, I could see that our members found great value in this presentation. I am proud to have Carol as a member of Black Speakers Network and look forward to working together in the future."
Brian J. Olds - Founder, Black Speaker's Network
Carol's previous appearances include
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"Carol is a mesmerizing, engaging, intelligent, and dynamic speaker providing inspirational support and actionable steps to achieve desired results!"
Carmel Synder, AARP Oregon
"It’s not possible for you to do the work you were meant to do in the world when you’ve become a lesser version of yourself."
- Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, TEDx Portland
"It's imperative that you step into your own narrative to avoid living a life of regret."
- Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, Dent (the Future)
What Did You Leave Behind?:
The Challenge of Fitting vs. Belonging
In this TEDx Talk, hear from Dr. Carol Parker Walsh about the benefits of choosing individual thought and actions and stepping away from the need to conform. Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is a career and business coach who helps women who’ve climbed the wrong ladder of success find their life’s work.
Avoiding Regrets:
How to Take Control of Your Narrative
Carol Parker Walsh, who has a JD as well as a PhD in human development and social systems, has spent years helping young professionals harness their own narratives and make bold changes in their lives and work. At Dent, Carol shared some of the most important lessons in making difficult changes that are sometimes at odds with what other people expect, and why you should take control of your own narrative.
Racism, Diversity & Equity:
Steps You Can Take to Build an Anti-Racist Society
Carol Parker Walsh, who has a JD as well as a PhD in human development and social systems, has spent years helping young professionals harness their own narratives and make bold changes in their lives and work. At Dent, Carol shared some of the most important lessons in making difficult changes that are sometimes at odds with what other people expect, and why you should take control of your own narrative.
“Carol was the keynote speaker for our annual Women in Business Conference. She's an inspiring and entertaining speaker and provided thought provoking content that the audience soaked up."
Marci Miller - Vice President Columbia Bank
Some of Carol's favorite corporate training clients
“Carol did an amazing job speaking to staff and leadership at our company and was able to keep the energy up in a room of over 300 people. We received high praise and exceptional feedback from the crowd afterwards and are looking forward to having her back at Daimler Trucks North America.”
~Alex Martin-Banzer, Senior Specialist
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“Carol's work with our executive leadership and staff made a powerful difference and an impact on our organization. Period.”
~Chantay Reid, Vice President Human Resources, CareOregon
