
Kimberly Lyall
Crisis-Proof Leadership™ Strategist. Smart Strategies. Stronger Teams.
In a post-pandemic world that is weary and confused, Kimberly creates hope and impact to move forward!
After a dysfunctional childhood living in poverty, Kimberly became a CEO and highly regarded community leader by the age of 26 years. Two years later her employee committed major fraud, and then died by suicide. While struggling with PTSD, Kimberly rebuilt the organization into a powerhouse, only to be fired when she stood up to harassment. During the 7-year legal battle that followed, she lead a nationally award-winning project at the same time that her husband became terminally ill. She also made a political run 30 years in the making, only to finish in second place. After working with medical teams across the country to extend her husband’s life another 7 years, he died on November 6, 2021.
2022 was Kimberly’s most successful year in business, at the same time that she was reeling from grief and caregiver burnout, and a little thing called a pandemic! How?
By choosing to live courageously!
Kimberly’s stories and life lessons about finding courage, showing up authentically, and leading to create impact inspire even the toughest critics. Leaders and talent at all levels of organizations report fundamental shifts in their thinking and outcomes after hearing her speak.
Kimberly Lyall is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, and award-winning consultant whose insights about resilience, growth, and purpose inspire people to live to their greatest potential. For more than 25 years Kimberly has enthralled people around the world with her ability to take them on a journey about themselves. Her energy and connection with audiences make Kimberly a powerful presence who captivates listeners and encourages them to live courageously and fully.
She is often the most remembered and talked about speaker at any event!
Kimberly has been featured in media such as Wider Horizons, The Question is Why, and podcasts such as Between Us, Hosting Brilliance, and Chasing Success. In addition to speaking she has consulted for organizations of all sizes supporting strategic planning, organizational development, and leadership. She is a YWCA Woman of Distinction, winner of a Governor General of Canada award, recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal and numerous honours from Lions Clubs International. Kimberly is not Indigenous, yet was honoured recently with the gift of her Blackfoot name Kómmonoi Saamiaki (Blue Paint Headdress Woman).
"If you are looking to hire a high-impact, professional speaker whom your attendees will talk about long after your event, look no further than Kimberly Lyall. Her presentation was engaging, heartfelt and extremely well-received." - Ashley Walker & Whitney Bullock, Pink Tie Events Inc.
"Kimberly is a phenomenal speaker and her keynote for our conference was outstanding! She masterfully encompassed the themes that had been conveyed during the conference while delivering inspirational stories and insights of her own. She was powerful and moving. Our attendees loved her!" - Deb Bateman, Empower International
""Thank you so much for your presentation! People are still talking about it a week later, and those that missed it are looking for the recording. The framework you provided is so actionable and is such a great takeaway for people to implement. Your message certainly struck a chord with many. It was an absolute pleasure to hear you!" - Marnie Hamp, Sr. Marketing Manager, FujiFilm Sonosite Inc.
In a post-pandemic world that is weary and confused, Kimberly creates hope and impact to move forward!
After a dysfunctional childhood living in poverty, Kimberly became a CEO and highly regarded community leader by the age of 26 years. Two years later her employee committed major fraud, and then died by suicide. While struggling with PTSD, Kimberly rebuilt the organization into a powerhouse, only to be fired when she stood up to harassment. During the 7-year legal battle that followed, she lead a nationally award-winning project at the same time that her husband became terminally ill. She also made a political run 30 years in the making, only to finish in second place. After working with medical teams across the country to extend her husband’s life another 7 years, he died on November 6, 2021.
2022 was Kimberly’s most successful year in business, at the same time that she was reeling from grief and caregiver burnout, and a little thing called a pandemic! How?
By choosing to live courageously!
Kimberly’s stories and life lessons about finding courage, showing up authentically, and leading to create impact inspire even the toughest critics. Leaders and talent at all levels of organizations report fundamental shifts in their thinking and outcomes after hearing her speak.
Kimberly Lyall is a dynamic speaker, facilitator, and award-winning consultant whose insights about resilience, growth, and purpose inspire people to live to their greatest potential. For more than 25 years Kimberly has enthralled people around the world with her ability to take them on a journey about themselves. Her energy and connection with audiences make Kimberly a powerful presence who captivates listeners and encourages them to live courageously and fully.
She is often the most remembered and talked about speaker at any event!
Kimberly has been featured in media such as Wider Horizons, The Question is Why, and podcasts such as Between Us, Hosting Brilliance, and Chasing Success. In addition to speaking she has consulted for organizations of all sizes supporting strategic planning, organizational development, and leadership. She is a YWCA Woman of Distinction, winner of a Governor General of Canada award, recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal and numerous honours from Lions Clubs International. Kimberly is not Indigenous, yet was honoured recently with the gift of her Blackfoot name Kómmonoi Saamiaki (Blue Paint Headdress Woman).
"If you are looking to hire a high-impact, professional speaker whom your attendees will talk about long after your event, look no further than Kimberly Lyall. Her presentation was engaging, heartfelt and extremely well-received." - Ashley Walker & Whitney Bullock, Pink Tie Events Inc.
"Kimberly is a phenomenal speaker and her keynote for our conference was outstanding! She masterfully encompassed the themes that had been conveyed during the conference while delivering inspirational stories and insights of her own. She was powerful and moving. Our attendees loved her!" - Deb Bateman, Empower International
""Thank you so much for your presentation! People are still talking about it a week later, and those that missed it are looking for the recording. The framework you provided is so actionable and is such a great takeaway for people to implement. Your message certainly struck a chord with many. It was an absolute pleasure to hear you!" - Marnie Hamp, Sr. Marketing Manager, FujiFilm Sonosite Inc.
Powerfully YOU! Finding the Courage to Break through Barriers
What stops us from living to our potential? There are barriers everywhere, but the most brutal ones are often inside ourselves. In this extremely challenging world right now, Kimberly shares how to face our biggest barriers head on! Through unforgettable stories and examples, audiences learn how to show up and move forward no matter what's facing them.
Audiences learn: The hard questions we all need to ask ourselves - How to use the Word No for Success - Let go of...
Live your Courageous Life! Lessons from a Surviving, Thriving Widow
In late 2021, Kimberly lost her husband of 25 years following 7 years of caregiving and medical interventions. In learning to live with grief, loss, and caregiver burnout, Kimberly developed new perspectives on how we can thrive through pain. In this post pandemic world where everyone has suffered loss and grief, having tools to move forward with purpose and peace is more important than ever! This keynote helps audiences courageously face their future.
Audiences learn:...
From Scarcity to Abundance: The life-changing impact of Asking for Help
A scarcity mindset is usually rooted in fear. While people and organizations operating from this mindset yearn for abundance, their scarcity mindset often reinforces the same conditions that created it in the first place! To create abundance, several shifts have to happen, starting with developing the courage to engage in life differently. Asking for help can be one of the hardest actions to take, but it is also incredibly liberating! In this keynote Kimberly shares strategies on how to...
Setting Healthy Boundaries: The Mindset Breakthrough for courage to live the life YOU want!
Boundaries are critical for productivity and good mental health, yet so many people struggle to set and maintain healthy boundaries. Kimberly has discovered that a mindset shift is the secret to success. In this presentation she shares why boundary setting has not worked in the past, and her simple framework for boundary setting success moving forward.
Audiences learn: How Past Experiences and Patterns derail Boundary setting - Why Boundaries are so important for...


