Karl Schoemer

Karl G. Schoemer is the President and Founder of VisionQuest, a multidimensional training and consulting firm. He specializes in organizational culture, change, and leadership. Schoemer has delivered keynote speeches, facilitated training, and consulted with hundreds of companies, groups, and associations worldwide. His global engagements have included audiences in South America, Australia, and Singapore. Schoemer's client list features prominent entities such as Intel, IBM, AT&T, Chase Manhattan Bank, Ford Motor Company, The Stanford Medical Center, State Farm Insurance, and the National Security Agency. He has also worked extensively with various government agencies, departments, and groups, enhancing their capacity to manage change and increase productivity.

Schoemer employs a unique approach to speaking and training, which he describes as "edu-tainment," combining education with entertainment to engage his audiences effectively. He helps his clients navigate the complexities of change and improve productivity by addressing their specific business needs. Through these sessions, he imparts essential skills and behaviors necessary for long-term success. His diverse experience across different sectors and his deep understanding of organizational change lend him credibility with various audiences, from senior executives to large employee groups.

Schoemer holds a Master's Degree in Business and has amassed valuable insights into organizational culture through his roles at Baxter Healthcare International and Dale Carnegie Training. His expertise is further showcased in his keynotes such as "Change Is Your Competitive Advantage," "Accelerating Organizational Change," and "Creating High Performance Leadership Teams." These presentations focus on building trust, accountability, and engaging in productive dialogue within teams, and emphasize the importance of adaptability and direct communication in achieving organizational objectives. Schoemer is also the author of a book that underscores the permanence and challenges of change, and the accountability required to navigate it. His ongoing learning and adaptation to the evolving needs of his clients position him as a continual source of relevant and impactful insights.