Kim Lear is a writer and researcher who explores how emerging trends impact the future of our workforce and marketplace. As the founder and content director of Inlay Insights, Kim is at the forefront of cutting edge research to uncover cultural shifts that revolutionize how organizations engage employees and consumers. She is known for her ability to use a mix of data, storytelling, humor, and actionable takeaways to discuss the trends that most impact the bottom line of organizations.
Previously, Kim was the content director at a research firm dedicated to generational and Millennials trends. Her undergrad research is around Baby Boomers and longevity. Her post-grad work is around Millennials and social media networks. Kim has keynoted for some of the most renowned companies in the world. She has received rave reviews from clients such as American Express, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Disney, General Mills, Linked In, Mastercard, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Wells Fargo, and more. In addition to speaking, Kim has written whitepapers on the topics of generational wealth transfer in the finance sector, retirement trends in the hospitality industry, and the impacts of mindfulness practices on healthcare costs.
A researcher to the very core, Kim employs eye-opening statistics to accentuate her points and mixes them with stories and case studies to make her message come alive. She is a sought-after expert and has been featured on NPR as well as national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, TIME Magazine and more. She is currently the head of research on a new book published by Harper Collins about Gen Z, the teenage demographic.
Kim is is an advisor to The Tuesday Company, a political tech startup focused on the Millennial and Gen Z vote and she is a volunteer for The 78 Cents Project where she helps young women develop strong presentation skills.
When not delving into the minutia of human behavior, you can find Kim paddle boarding, planning an overseas adventure or reading Game of Thrones fan theories on Reddit.
Kim lives in Minneapolis with her husband and daughter.
Kim Lear is a writer and researcher who explores how emerging trends impact the future of our workforce and marketplace. As the founder and content director of Inlay Insights, Kim is at the forefront of cutting edge research to uncover cultural shifts that revolutionize how organizations engage employees and consumers. She is known for her ability to use a mix of data, storytelling, humor, and actionable takeaways to discuss the trends that most impact the bottom line of organizations.
Previously, Kim was the content director at a research firm dedicated to generational and Millennials trends. Her undergrad research is around Baby Boomers and longevity. Her post-grad work is around Millennials and social media networks. Kim has keynoted for some of the most renowned companies in the world. She has received rave reviews from clients such as American Express, Cisco Systems, Deloitte, Disney, General Mills, Linked In, Mastercard, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Wells Fargo, and more. In addition to speaking, Kim has written whitepapers on the topics of generational wealth transfer in the finance sector, retirement trends in the hospitality industry, and the impacts of mindfulness practices on healthcare costs.
A researcher to the very core, Kim employs eye-opening statistics to accentuate her points and mixes them with stories and case studies to make her message come alive. She is a sought-after expert and has been featured on NPR as well as national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, TIME Magazine and more. She is currently the head of research on a new book published by Harper Collins about Gen Z, the teenage demographic.
Kim is is an advisor to The Tuesday Company, a political tech startup focused on the Millennial and Gen Z vote and she is a volunteer for The 78 Cents Project where she helps young women develop strong presentation skills.
When not delving into the minutia of human behavior, you can find Kim paddle boarding, planning an overseas adventure or reading Game of Thrones fan theories on Reddit.
Kim lives in Minneapolis with her husband and daughter.
The Age of The Multigenerational Workforce
Building Standout Experiences for Every Generation
Our clients and customers are changing. Baby Boomers are redefining retirement and what it means to age in this country, Gen Xers are stepping into their prime earning years, Millennials are buying homes and having children and Generation Z is controlling an increasing amount of money in the marketplace. As each generation goes through new life stages, it's crucial for salespeople and relationship builders to see the world through their eyes and meet each customer where they're...
Customization
Kim is known for delivering dynamic, fun and savvy presentations. She uses clips from commercials and TV shows, websites, anecdotes, data from extensive research, and best practices to make her concepts come alive.
Kim is also known for her ability to tailor content to your organization's specific issues and hot buttons. She takes the time to work with the planning committee to understand the industry jargon and corporate nuances of your organization. She interviews attendees before...
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S.S.
I have worked with Kim many times and she is able to "wow" every audience. Each presentation is well researched and takeaway-driven but it's also her style of presenting that stands out. Hilarious. Relevant. Surprising.
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA
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M.K., VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA
Kim is one of the best presenters I have seen! She is poised, engaging, funny and the material is fascinating!
MASS MUTUAL
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U.M., SENIOR VP CLIENT MANAGEMENT, MASS MUTUAL
No one could stop talking about Kim's presentation! We received tremendously positive feedback!
