Future of Work expert Kim Seeling Smith is a master storyteller, trend translator, frequent media commentator and author that helps business leaders build and retain the right team to achieve their business goals – one of the biggest challenges in the Post Covid world.
Future of Work expert Kim Seeling Smith is a master storyteller, trend translator, frequent media commentator and author that helps business leaders build and retain the right team to achieve their business goals – one of the biggest challenges in the Post Covid world.
''The best digital speaker. Kim managed to get the same level of engagement as she would standing in front of us.''
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Future of Work expert, Kim Seeling Smith helps organizations build and retain a future fit workforce to reach their commercial goals, create thriving cultures, and overcome challenges and seize opportunities presented by the post-pandemic world. She engages audiences as a master storyteller, passionate educator and trend translator.
Kim Seeling Smith and Sir Richard Branson pictured together in Ulusaba, South Africa.
Kim has literally had a seat at the table with Sir Richard Branson for the innovative work she does around the Future of Work, was named a Top 101 Global Influencer on Employee Engagement, wrote THE how to guide on 1:1 employee check-ins, Mind Reading for Managers, and co-wrote a Career Development Guide with mega author Brian Tracy.
You will frequently see Kim on Sunrise, The Today Show, in Forbes, Fast Company, SmartCompany, CEO Magazine, CNBC Online, the Australian Financial Review, the Sydney Morning Herald and many other print and radio media outlets.
A recovering, KPMG trained CPA, Kim has run an international, award-winning consulting firm since 2009. Prior to that she managed globally ranked recruitment teams and has personally conducted over 5,000 exit interviews.
Kim is a highly engaging, thought provoking and inspiring speaker who leaves her audience with clarity, optimism — and at least 3 actionable steps to make an immediate difference in their business.
She is a founding member of Virgin Unite’s 100% Human at Work Initiative in Australia and the Chief Inspiration Officer for Inspire Sydney.
Kim is a Certified Speaking Professional and a Certified Virtual Presenter and has been presenting virtually since 2012.
Sought After Media Commentator
Kim Seeling Smith’s audiences include:
SXSWAtlassian SummitAsian HR (4,000 delegate) SummitMLC Risk RetreatEdutech International CongressWorld Employment Forum
Kim has been presenting virtually since 2012.
Kim Seeling Smith's participants' testimonials: ''Without a doubt, the best hour I've spent since the pandemic started.''''Fabulous! I'm usually one to be multitasking in the background however I was hooked.''''Slides with a little bubble of Kim presenting is the best idea I've seen yet.''''Keep up the amazing work. I look forward to many more presentations to come.''''Packed with so much information but Kim delivered it in a really engaging way.''''Never a dull moment with Kim Seeling Smith.''''I loved the stats used and how Kim tied them to the stories she told.'
MC/Host/Conference Shaper Testimonials
“Kim was one of only a handful of non-technical speakers we asked to move from our live to virtual Summit at the onset of COVID.”
“We could not be more delighted with the impact Kim has made with our business and with our clients.”
Mark Smith, Group Managing Director, people2people“The Best digital speaker session I’ve been a part of. Kim managed to get the same level of engagement as she would standing in front of us.”
Bob Nordlinger, Chair & Leadership Mentor, TEC – The Executive Connection“By far the strongest results of our entire series of business summits.”
Philip Price, Director of Tax & Business Advisory, RSM AustraliaFun Facts
70%
Managers impact employee engagement scores by up to 70%
85%
Up to 85% of your workforce could be disengaged according to global statistics
72-80%
72-80% of individuals want to continue remote work for a significant part of their workweek
50-200%
It costs between 50-200% of someone’s annual salary to replace them
33%
You lose up to 1/3 of a disengaged employee’s annual salary through low productivity
44%
44% of hiring managers are unhappy with their last hire