Caren Osten's presentation was uplifting, motivating and reassuring. In turbulent times and stressors in our daily lives, it was exhilarating to learn that there are ways to infuse our lives with positivity.

Events + Speaking Engagements

Caren Osten is available to speak at events, conferences and retreats around the world and online. Her experience as a writer, certified coach and mindfulness meditation instructor—combined with her warmth, knowledge and expertise in the area of positive psychology, make her an engaging and dynamic speaker.

Caren’s presentations can be tailored to the needs of your audience and organization, and are delivered with authenticity, energy, and inspiration. Please contact Caren for details and scheduling at caren@carenosten.com or 914.362.1996

PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Amplifying the Power of Women through the arts

Sample Speaking Topics

What Makes a Happier, Healthier Life? The Science and Strategies of Well-Being
Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times
Mindful + Positive Communication in Relationships
Everyday Mindfulness: Tools to Learn + Live in the Present Moment
The Power of Expressive Writing: Explore, Nurture and Share Your Stories
Finding the Right Balance: Work, Love + Play In a World of Competing Demands
Renovating the Empty Nest after the Kids Leave Home
Mindful Parenting: Cultivating Compassion + Positivity

RECORDED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Westchester.gov Women’s Empowerment Event

JCC Manhattan: The Power of Awareness

FEEDBACK FROM RECENT PRESENTATIONS

Caren is one of our core teachers at Pause to be Present where she shares her life coaching skills in positive psychology and meditation with our community. Caren is an amazing teacher, offering her insight and expertise in each class with a warm and relatable approach. So many people have benefited from her wisdom!

Cheryl Brause

Co-founder, Pause to be Present

Caren’s session was the highest-rated training for our consultants and it couldn’t have arrived at a better time! We are so grateful for her wisdom and calming, positive presence.

Claudia Kandel

Director of Development, TAP

Caren did two mindfulness workshops at our office , which were insightful and interactive, and covered the science behind mindfulness and how to apply it. She guided the staff in a meditation, and the nearly 80 employees who attended walked away with practical tools and strategies to reduce stress and bring greater calm into both their work and home lives. The workshops were a huge success!

Heather Zuckerman

Chief of Staff, Neuberger Berman

In her fabulous talk on positivity and resilience, Caren did a masterful job of weaving academic study into practical advice. She is powerful in her warmth, calm, and confidence.

Jane Veron

CEO, The Acceleration Project

Caren’s presentation gave our high school faculty a much needed boost of positivity as we ended the year. Her knowledge and passion were impactful for all in the room.

Liz Clain

Principal, Mamaroneck High School

Caren’s workshop was so informative and so actionable and timely. She has such a warm and relatable presentation style and the feedback from the team was terrific!

Nancy Rosenberg

COO, The Acceleration Project

Caren is a real gem. We featured her on a panel about positive psychology and resilience and her advice was stellar. Caren’s expertise and approach really resonated with the participants and the feedback I got from our viewers was exceptional.

Nancy Tepper

Co-founder, MT Nesters

Caren was a guest presenter for our JCC Manhattan Positivity Hour series. In her talk Mindfulness & the Power of Awareness in Positive Psychology, Caren masterfully communicated the science and application of her material. With her signature warmth and clarity, Caren demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of her subject. Each point was illuminated with personal stories and specific examples and participants walked away with an abundance of resources.

Phoebe Atkinson

Curator, JCC Manhattan Positivity Series

Caren’s presentation was uplifting, motivating and reassuring. In these turbulent times, it was exhilarating to learn that there are ways to infuse our lives with positivity. Caren is a terrific presenter, bringing her material to life through meaningful exercises that can be practiced at home.

Susan Solow-Dubin

Managing Director, UJA Federation

Upcoming Events

Pause to be Present – Morning meditation (via Zoom). Every Monday, 8:00 – 8:30 am. Sign up here

Scarsdale Adult School – 11.12.20 at 5:30 pm – Mindful Writing: Connecting with Your Inner Narrative. To register, click here

Pause to be Present – Workshop: Empty Nesting during a Pandemic: When Grown Children Leave + Return to the Nest, Thursday, 11/17, 7:30 – 8:15 pm

Larchmont-Mamaroneck Continuing Education – Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times Date TBD.

S’well Well-being Workshop Series (private) – Self-Care, Positivity, and Your Best Self — 10/22, 11/11 and 12/9

Recent Events

JCC Manhattan – Mindfulness + the Power of Awareness in Positive Psychology

MT Nesters – Featured Panelist, via Zoom
Positivity + Resilience in Challenging Times

UJA Federation Leadership Retreat – Character Strengths + Mindset

WISEWorks Time-Out Series (6 original videos): Mindfulness, Gratitude, Positivity, Social Connections, Character Strengths + Self-Care

New City Library – Renovating the Nest for future Free Birds/Empty Nesters.

Scarsdale Adult School – Mindful Writing: Connecting with Your Inner Narrative.

Larchmont-Mamaroneck Continuing Education – Positive Psychology: The Science + Strategies of Well-being.