Karin Karis

About Karin Karis

It grinds, squeaks, and creaks.

In the world, organizations, and within the individual. Systems are becoming more complex, change is happening faster. Yet we continue to believe that our mind has all the answers. But what if we have more at our disposal?

In addition to our cognitive knowledge, we can also harness the intelligence of our body. This opens up a new world. A world with information to make critical decisions under pressure, collaborate more effectively, and better care for well-being — of yourself and others — in a hectic work environment.

Karin Karis brings unique insights to the world of leadership and personal development with 30 years of experience in aikido, embodiment, and transformation. She bridges the gap between mind and body, Western knowledge and Eastern wisdom. Her motto: change begins with the smallest system: yourself. With sharp analyses, a practical approach, and a human touch, Karin is the ideal speaker for organizations that dare to do things differently. The world demands ownership, to choose what truly matters. Do you dare?

Why Karin?

Karin Karis is an expert in embodiment. She effortlessly guides people in understanding how our social context influences our interaction with ourselves and others. She is the owner of Ki to Change and Body Comes to Mind, author of Je hoofd te lijf, and runs her own aikido dojo.

Years of experience in neurorehabilitation and on the aikido mat, interest in personal leadership, and knowledge of embodiment have given her insight into how our body is indispensable for remaining agile in uncertainty and complexity.

By changing our posture and movement, we change the relationship with ourselves, others, and the world around us.”

With humor, lightness, and vivid examples, Karin offers not dry knowledge, but experiences. She surprises and inspires her audience with new perspectives on leadership, collaboration, and well-being. Karin’s approach goes beyond traditional solutions — she brings movement where you are stuck.