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Upcoming

Upcoming Engagements

2026 Appearances

September–October 2026 · Television, conferences, forums, summits, and leadership conversations

A consolidated look at Carolyn’s upcoming appearances across leadership, governance, financial freedom, wellness, and innovation conversations.

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Leadership Southwest Human Connection conference flyer

Upcoming

Leadership Southwest — The Human Connection

Breakout Session Speaker

Bridging The Divide Of Generational Differences

October 8, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville

Carolyn will speak as part of Leadership Southwest’s Human Connection conference.

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Upcoming

Good Soil Forum 2026

Welcome Host Committee Chair

October 8–10, 2026 · Dallas / Irving Convention Center

Carolyn will participate as Welcome Host Committee Chair for GSF26, presented by Wells Fargo.

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Upcoming

Elevate Her Wellness Summit

Special Featured Guest

October 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Sammons Center for the Arts, Dallas, Texas

Carolyn will participate in an inspiring wellness and empowerment experience centered on health, wellness, growth, and personal development.

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Upcoming

Trailblazer Circle — Women’s Perspectives On Leading The Human Side Of Innovation

Featured Subject Matter Expert

October 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Frisco, Texas

Carolyn will join a leadership conversation focused on people, technology, corporate transformation, and the human side of innovation.

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Recognition, Honors
& Enterprise Impact.

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Ongoing Community & Governance

CEO-Founder — Mothers Shut In

Founded to empower women, support families, and strengthen future generations through education, service, and community support.

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2026 Media Features

Global Payroll Magazine — August/September Issue Contributor

Publication Contributor / Article Contributor

Publication Forthcoming

Carolyn's article has been finalized for inclusion in the August/September 2026 issue of Global Payroll.
2026 Awards

Women's Wealth Symposium — Purple Diamond / Purple Heart Award Recipient

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2026 Speaking

PayTalk — Mentoring Women In Global Payroll Leadership

Featured on PayTalk discussing mentoring women in global payroll leadership.

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2026 Speaking

Payroll Leaders Conference — Keynote Speaker
2025 Awards

The Great Conversation — Dallas' Premier Annual Event Honoree

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2025 Community & Governance

O'Dallas featuring Oprah Winfrey — Host Committee
2024 Media Features

Security Current — Leadership Feature

Featured as Carolyn Hayden-Garner, Tesla, Inc., Director of Payroll.

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2024 Awards

Hallmark Mahogany Honoree
2024 Media Features

American Heart & Impact Magazine Featured Contributor & Team Member

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2023 Speaking

PayrollOrg Keynote Speaker — 41st Annual Payroll Congress

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2023 Media Features

Congress Today Blog — 41st Annual Payroll Congress Featured
2023 Media Features

PayTech Magazine — "Dedicated To Her Craft" Featured

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2023 Awards

NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Game Changer Award Recipient
2022 Awards

Utah's 40 Over 40 Winner

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2022 Awards

Nexstar Remarkable Women — Utah Region Finalist

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2021 Awards

Women of Impact Award Recipient

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2021–Current Community & Governance

Black at Tesla Employee Resource Group Executive Sponsor

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2019 Media Features

Global Payroll — "Meet Carolyn Hayden-Garner" Featured
2017 Enterprise Leadership

Northrop Grumman Quality Award Recipient
2015 Media Features

Canadian Payroll Association Dialogue Publication Featured

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2013 Enterprise Leadership

CBRE Management Excellence Award Recipient
2006 Enterprise Leadership

Oracle Innovator of the Year Award Recipient