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Recognition
Recognition, Honors
& Enterprise Impact.
A timeline of leadership, service, and industry recognition earned across three decades of global executive work.
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Recognition in Motion
A Visual Record Of Leadership And Impact.
Carolyn's work has been recognized across enterprise leadership, keynote speaking, media features, and community impact.
Media Feature
PayTech Magazine
Featured in “Dedicated To Her Craft” for mentorship, leadership, and payroll excellence.
Leadership Feature
Security Current
Featured as Carolyn Hayden-Garner, Tesla, Inc., Director of Payroll.
Award
NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Game Changer Award
Recognized as a 2023 Game Changer Award recipient.
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Utah's 40 Over 40
Recognized among Utah's 40 Over 40 leaders.
Award
Women's Wealth Symposium
Purple Diamond / Purple Heart Award recognition.
Timeline
Full Recognition Timeline
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OngoingCommunity & GovernanceCEO-Founder — Mothers Shut InFounded to empower women, support families, and strengthen future generations through education, service, and community support.
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2026Media FeaturesGlobal Payroll Magazine — August/September Issue ContributorPublication Contributor / Article ContributorPublication ForthcomingCarolyn's article has been finalized for inclusion in the August/September 2026 issue of Global Payroll.
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2026AwardsWomen's Wealth Symposium — Purple Diamond / Purple Heart Award Recipient
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2026SpeakingPayTalk — Mentoring Women In Global Payroll LeadershipFeatured on PayTalk discussing mentoring women in global payroll leadership.
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2026SpeakingPayroll Leaders Conference — Keynote Speaker
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2025AwardsThe Great Conversation — Dallas' Premier Annual Event Honoree
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2025Community & GovernanceO'Dallas featuring Oprah Winfrey — Host Committee
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2024Media FeaturesSecurity Current — Leadership FeatureFeatured as Carolyn Hayden-Garner, Tesla, Inc., Director of Payroll.
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2024AwardsHallmark Mahogany Honoree
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2024Media FeaturesAmerican Heart & Impact Magazine Featured Contributor & Team Member
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2023Media FeaturesCongress Today Blog — 41st Annual Payroll Congress Featured
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2023AwardsNBA All-Star Slam Dunk Game Changer Award Recipient
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2021–CurrentCommunity & GovernanceBlack at Tesla Employee Resource Group Executive Sponsor
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2019Media FeaturesGlobal Payroll — "Meet Carolyn Hayden-Garner" Featured
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2017Enterprise LeadershipNorthrop Grumman Quality Award Recipient
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2015Media FeaturesCanadian Payroll Association Dialogue Publication Featured
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2013Enterprise LeadershipCBRE Management Excellence Award Recipient
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2006Enterprise LeadershipOracle Innovator of the Year Award Recipient
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What Leaders Say
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Carolyn is a powerhouse in business, in life, and on stage. She combines real-world experience, practical wisdom, and an engaging personality to deliver presentations that captivate audiences and inspire action. She is a speaker audiences enjoy listening to—and event planners are delighted they booked.
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Carolyn Hayden-Garner doesn't just talk about authentic leadership—you experience it. She combines extraordinary executive depth with an ease, clarity and real-world wisdom that stays with you. Bring her to your conference or leadership summit. Your audience will remember her—and use what she taught them.
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