Kimberly Poremski
CST
SC, USPositively Disruptive Leadership: Unleash Innovation and Change in Work and Life
Rethink what it means to be a disruptor. Rethink what it means to be a leader.
Kim reveals how her B.B.O.L.D. framework empowers you to shape your organization’s future and your own path to success and fulfillment.
Most people know Kim Poremski as a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) and founder of Agile Prowess. But before all that, she was a working mom in a traditional IT role—a head-down, get-it-done rule-follower who prided herself on checking every box and staying out of the spotlight.
She didn’t set out to be a “change agent.” In fact, she stumbled into it.
When introduced to agile ways of working, Kim realized that doing your job isn’t always what drives meaningful progress. Speaking up, challenging outdated norms, and stepping into leadership even when it was uncomfortable, opened the door to something bigger: a passion for helping others lead with courage and purpose.
Her journey has taken her from cubicles to C-suites, from skeptical teams to inspired ones. With more than 15 years of experience leading organizational transformation, Kim has partnered with companies to align strategy with execution, build empowered teams, and instill sustainable business agility.
Today, Kim is known for her B.B.O.L.D.™ framework for Positively Disruptive Leadership, which empowers leaders and teams to blend practical agility with bold, human-centered leadership. Through her work as a trainer, consultant, and keynote speaker, she helps people unlock their potential and turn disruption into a force for innovation and growth.
A dynamic and engaging presence on stage, Kim has spoken at regional, national, and global events, including serving as emcee for the Global Scrum Gatherings in Portland and Amsterdam and delivering the closing keynote at the 2025 Regional Scrum Gathering in Banff, Canada. What sets her apart is her passion for making change feel doable, leadership feel personal, and boldness feel contagious.
She holds a Master’s in Advanced Information Technology and a Bachelor’s in Business Information Systems from Stevenson University. Kim lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, two daughters, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. When she’s not speaking or coaching, you’ll find her enjoying Charleston’s beaches, volunteering with the sea turtle rescue team, or savoring local cuisine.
Most people know Kim Poremski as a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST) and founder of Agile Prowess. But before all that, she was a working mom in a traditional IT role—a head-down, get-it-done rule-follower who prided herself on checking every box and staying out of the spotlight.
She didn’t set out to be a “change agent.” In fact, she stumbled into it.
When introduced to agile ways of working, Kim realized that doing your job isn’t always what drives meaningful progress. Speaking up, challenging outdated norms, and stepping into leadership even when it was uncomfortable, opened the door to something bigger: a passion for helping others lead with courage and purpose.
Her journey has taken her from cubicles to C-suites, from skeptical teams to inspired ones. With more than 15 years of experience leading organizational transformation, Kim has partnered with companies to align strategy with execution, build empowered teams, and instill sustainable business agility.
Today, Kim is known for her B.B.O.L.D.™ framework for Positively Disruptive Leadership, which empowers leaders and teams to blend practical agility with bold, human-centered leadership. Through her work as a trainer, consultant, and keynote speaker, she helps people unlock their potential and turn disruption into a force for innovation and growth.
A dynamic and engaging presence on stage, Kim has spoken at regional, national, and global events, including serving as emcee for the Global Scrum Gatherings in Portland and Amsterdam and delivering the closing keynote at the 2025 Regional Scrum Gathering in Banff, Canada. What sets her apart is her passion for making change feel doable, leadership feel personal, and boldness feel contagious.
She holds a Master’s in Advanced Information Technology and a Bachelor’s in Business Information Systems from Stevenson University. Kim lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, two daughters, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. When she’s not speaking or coaching, you’ll find her enjoying Charleston’s beaches, volunteering with the sea turtle rescue team, or savoring local cuisine.
Positively Disruptive Leadership: Unleash Innovation and Change in Work and Life
Format: 45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Associations
- Leadership conferences
- Women's conferences
- Corporate events: conferences, retreats
The audience will leave with the following takeaways
- Disruption as a Catalyst for Growth: Positive disruption isn’t about chaos; it’s about thoughtfully challenging the...
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