Kimberly Poremski
CST
SC, USKim Poremski helps leaders close the gap between effort and results. Through humor and real-world stories, her keynote The Leadership Trap reveals the patterns holding smart leaders back and the techniques to fix them Monday morning.
Organizations today are full of activity…meetings, projects, initiatives, deadlines. People are working hard. And yet leaders keep asking the same question: "With all this effort, why aren't we getting better results?"
That question is what drives Kim Poremski's work. The founder of Agile Prowess, Kim is a speaker, trainer, and organizational change expert with 30+ years of experience across banking, finance, healthcare, insurance, and retail. She has worked with teams and leaders at every level, from frontline teams to large-scale organizational transformations.
Kim is one of a select group of Certified Scrum Trainers® (CSTs) worldwide — a designation that represents deep expertise in organizational agility, team effectiveness, and leading change. She has delivered keynotes and workshops at regional and national events, served as emcee for the 2023 Global Scrum Gatherings in Portland and Amsterdam, and delivered the closing keynote at the 2025 Scrum Gathering in Banff, Canada.
Beyond the stage, Kim also designs and facilitates leadership meetings, offsites, and retreats, helping organizations make their most important gatherings purposeful, productive, and memorable.
Kim's talks are known for being engaging, practical, and relatable — blending real tools, humor, and memorable stories that stick long after the session ends.
Kim lives in Charleston, SC with her husband, two daughters, and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. When she's not on stage or working with leadership teams, you'll find her at the beach, on the golf course, or volunteering with the local sea turtle rescue team.
Organizations today are full of activity…meetings, projects, initiatives, deadlines. People are working hard. And yet leaders keep asking the same question: "With all this effort, why aren't we getting better results?"
That question is what drives Kim Poremski's work. The founder of Agile Prowess, Kim is a speaker, trainer, and organizational change expert with 30+ years of experience across banking, finance, healthcare, insurance, and retail. She has worked with teams and leaders at every level, from frontline teams to large-scale organizational transformations.
Kim is one of a select group of Certified Scrum Trainers® (CSTs) worldwide — a designation that represents deep expertise in organizational agility, team effectiveness, and leading change. She has delivered keynotes and workshops at regional and national events, served as emcee for the 2023 Global Scrum Gatherings in Portland and Amsterdam, and delivered the closing keynote at the 2025 Scrum Gathering in Banff, Canada.
Beyond the stage, Kim also designs and facilitates leadership meetings, offsites, and retreats, helping organizations make their most important gatherings purposeful, productive, and memorable.
Kim's talks are known for being engaging, practical, and relatable — blending real tools, humor, and memorable stories that stick long after the session ends.
Kim lives in Charleston, SC with her husband, two daughters, and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. When she's not on stage or working with leadership teams, you'll find her at the beach, on the golf course, or volunteering with the local sea turtle rescue team.
The Leadership Trap: Good Intentions That Hold Smart Leaders Back
Format: 45-90 minute keynote or breakout session
This program is perfect for:
Aspiring, new, and mid-level managers
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