A sought after motivational keynote speaker and change and leadership expert, Kim has been featured in national media such as People, SELF, The New York Times, USA Today, Good Morning America and Lifetime Television for her expertise on resilience and thriving in the midst of change.

Using humor and vulnerability, Kim has the ability to connect with her audiences at a deeper level.  Her authentic, engaging, humorous, and empowering messages of extraordinary resilience, conquering change, and creating success regardless of your circumstances have made her a favorite among her audiences.

Kim knows a thing or two about change and challenges through her own experiences in business and life.  As an attorney, serial entrepreneur running 2 successful businesses, communications strategist, and “recovering” political consultant, Kim has conquered the ever-changing tough worlds of business, government, and politics.  She’s also conquered breast cancer.

Kim has boosted communication, collaboration and consensus building capabilities for companies, associations, government, and non-profit organizations.   As a communications strategist, she provides practical tools and strategies for leaders to effectively manage change and deal with difficult people, tough conversations, and hard issues through the art of effective communication.  She’s coached CEO’s and C-Suite leaders, association executives, top level leadership, and elected officials to accelerate their success.

Kim graduated with honors from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and received her Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.  She is a member of the National Speakers Association, the International Association of Business Communicators, the Association of Talent Development and holds a Certificate of Public Participation from the International Association of Public Participation.   She serves on the board and is Past-President of the Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge.

Kim resides in Columbia, Missouri, and delivers programs both virtually and in-person throughout the world for conferences, conventions, and events.