Master storyteller, passionate educator and trend translator, Kim Seeling Smith helps organizations move from disruptable to indestructible in the post-pandemic world.
Master storyteller, passionate educator and trend translator, Kim Seeling Smith helps organizations move from disruptable to indestructible in the post-pandemic 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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World-class influence and experience.
Kim has literally had a seat at the table with Sir Richard Branson, launched her book, Mind Reading for Managers at SXSW, co-wrote a book with mega author Brian Tracy, was named one of the Top 101 Global Influencers on Employee Engagement and was one of the few non-technical presenters to be included in the 2020 Atlassian Summit as COVID forced it to move from live to online.
Kim Seeling Smith and Sir Richard Branson pictured together in Ulusaba, South Africa.
A recovering, KPMG trained CPA, Kim has run an internationally recognized consulting firm since 2009. Prior to that she managed globally ranked recruitment teams and has personally conducted over 5,000 exit interviews.
You will frequently see Kim on The Today Show, in Forbes, CNBC Online, the Australian Financial Review, the Sydney Morning Herald and many other print and radio media outlets.
All of this experience adds up to 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.
Kim is a sought after after live and virtual MC, she splits her time between the US and Australia and charges for domestic travel only.
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.”
“By far the strongest results of our entire series of business summits.”
Philip Price, Director of Tax & Business Advisory, RSM Australia“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“We could not be more delighted with the impact Kim has made with our business and with our clients.”
Mark Smith, Group Managing Director, people2peopleFun 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