
Kim Meninger
MBA, PCC
MA, USI help professionals become more confident, visible and influential leaders by making it easier to be human at work.
As a leadership coach, consultant and TEDx speaker, Kim Meninger is on a mission to make it easier to be human at work. She believes that the greatest challenges we face in the workplace are not a function of our competence levels but of our confidence levels. She strives to reveal the messy human side of the workplace, including impostor syndrome, self-doubt, fear of conflict, etc., and provide actionable strategies to help professionals more confidently navigate their work environments. Because when professionals are more confident, they are more innovative, collaborative and inclusive -- and that's better for everyone!
Kim is a sought after speaker because of her expertise, engaging style and relatability. She is appreciated for her ability to provide actionable strategies that participants can immediately put into practice. Kim's topics include: Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Advance Your Career, Cultivating Psychological Safety, Navigating Difficult Conversations, Raising Our Self-Awareness to Maximize Inclusion, Build Your Influence without Authority, and many more. She has spoken to hundreds of audiences, including: Amazon, Salesforce, VMware, Dell, Pfizer, Novartis, Fidelity Investments, Citizens, Bain Capital, National Grid Renewables, Hitachi Energy and many more.
Kim previously held leadership positions managing strategic relationships at EMC and Monster where she experienced first-hand the challenges and opportunities she discusses. She holds a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach. Kim hosts the Impostor Syndrome Files podcast and leads a weekly Leading Humans discussion forum, which is free and open to all.
Testimonials:
“Thank you for the session today. I found it to be one of the most insightful and thoughtful sessions on impostor syndrome that I've had in my career.”
“This was one of the most helpful and empowering programs that I have attended. Thank you for your expertise and guidance.”
“Everything was top-notch -- Kim as the speaker, the subject matter, her down-to-earth pragmatic insights and advice.”
As a leadership coach, consultant and TEDx speaker, Kim Meninger is on a mission to make it easier to be human at work. She believes that the greatest challenges we face in the workplace are not a function of our competence levels but of our confidence levels. She strives to reveal the messy human side of the workplace, including impostor syndrome, self-doubt, fear of conflict, etc., and provide actionable strategies to help professionals more confidently navigate their work environments. Because when professionals are more confident, they are more innovative, collaborative and inclusive -- and that's better for everyone!
Kim is a sought after speaker because of her expertise, engaging style and relatability. She is appreciated for her ability to provide actionable strategies that participants can immediately put into practice. Kim's topics include: Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Advance Your Career, Cultivating Psychological Safety, Navigating Difficult Conversations, Raising Our Self-Awareness to Maximize Inclusion, Build Your Influence without Authority, and many more. She has spoken to hundreds of audiences, including: Amazon, Salesforce, VMware, Dell, Pfizer, Novartis, Fidelity Investments, Citizens, Bain Capital, National Grid Renewables, Hitachi Energy and many more.
Kim previously held leadership positions managing strategic relationships at EMC and Monster where she experienced first-hand the challenges and opportunities she discusses. She holds a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach. Kim hosts the Impostor Syndrome Files podcast and leads a weekly Leading Humans discussion forum, which is free and open to all.
Testimonials:
“Thank you for the session today. I found it to be one of the most insightful and thoughtful sessions on impostor syndrome that I've had in my career.”
“This was one of the most helpful and empowering programs that I have attended. Thank you for your expertise and guidance.”
“Everything was top-notch -- Kim as the speaker, the subject matter, her down-to-earth pragmatic insights and advice.”
Conquer Impostor Syndrome to Advance Your Career
Format: 60 minute keynote or webinar
This program is perfect for:
- New leaders
- Members of underrepresented groups
- Professionals in transition
- Professionals in highly competitive environments
- Leaders interested in building stronger teams
The audience will leave with:
- A deeper understanding of impostor syndrome, including its root...
Cultivating Psychological Safety: Empowering Your Team’s Success
Format: 60-90 minutes
This program is perfect for:
- Teams who want to build trust and collaboration
- Leaders who want to build stronger teams
- Professionals who want to better manage their own psychological safety
The audience will leave with:
- A clear definition of psychological safety and what it is not
- An understanding of factors that...
Raising Our Self-Awareness to Maximize Inclusion
Format: 60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders who want to foster higher levels of inclusion and belonging
- Professionals who want to build their self-awareness and manage their own inclusion
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of why self-awareness is critical to inclusion and belonging and what individuals and organizations...
Using Self-Promotion Strategies to Advance Your Career
Format: 60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Professionals who want to more confidently raise their visibility
- Leaders who want to support their teams in building their visibility
The audience will leave with:
- A new definition of self-promotion that allows them to authentically and confidently engage in these behaviors
- An understanding of...
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Format: 60-90 minute presentation
This program is perfect for:
- Professionals who struggle with conflict management
- Professionals who work on cross-functional teams
- Professionals who want to communicate more confidently
The audience will leave with:
- A better understanding of the challenges associated with difficult conversations
- An...
Leading Ourselves & Others through Change
Format: 60 minute presentation
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders who want to support their teams through change
- Professionals who lead change
- Professional who want to more effectively manage change
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of the human response to change and how to manage it
- Strategies to help professionals see...
Giving & Receiving Feedback with Confidence
Format: 60-90 minute presentation or workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders who want to more effectively deliver feedback
- Professionals who want to better receive feedback
The audience will leave with:
- A clearer definition of feedback and its importance
- An understanding of the challenges associated with feedback
- Practical,...
Walking the Tightrope: Mastering the Balance between Likability & Respect
Format: 60-90 minute presentation
This program is perfect for:
- Women professionals who want to better navigate gender stereotypes at work
- Leaders who want to be more inclusive
- Any professional who feels held back by stereotypes at work
The audience will leave with:
- A deeper understanding of gender stereotypes in the...




