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Kimberly Brown          

Career & Leadership Development Expert

Kimberly Brown is a highly sought after international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and career and leadership expert. Her leadership development company, Brown Leadership™, provides organizations with tailor-made solutions to engage, develop, and advance their workforce. Brown's bestselling book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" was released in June 2021. She is also the host of the Your Next Move podcast. As a career and leadership expert, she empowers professionals to navigate the world of work, make more money and position themselves as industry leaders.

Leveraging her experience as a career development adviser in some of the nation’s top universities and global human resources director in a Fortune 100 company, Brown has learned that there is so much more to career and leadership development besides having a high paying job; it's about creating actionable strategies that enable professionals to advocate for themselves, build a career strategy, and position themselves for career acceleration. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Forbes, ABC, Harvard Business Review, Blavity, MONEY Magazine, Essence Magazine, Business Insider, CNBC, Fox 5, and more.

When she is not conducting training at Fortune 500 companies and technology startups, Brown serves on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization helping to inspire and educate the next generation of leaders.

Speech Topics


Next Move, Best Move: A Strategic Approach to Lasting Career Decisions

  • Reprioritize Your Career Goals: Understand the shift in professionals' priorities and how it impacts career decisions.

  • Build Strong Relationships: Learn techniques for networking and building meaningful connections that can support your career growth.

  • Short and Long-Term Planning: Gain insights into creating a career strategy that aligns with your immediate and future goals.

  • Regain Control: Develop the confidence to take control of your career path and make proactive decisions.

  • Develop Your Personal Brand: Discover how to craft a compelling personal brand that reflects your unique strengths and expertise.

Brand Mastery: Building + Promoting Your Personal and Professional Brand

  • Develop Your Personal Brand: Discover how to craft a compelling personal brand that reflects your unique strengths and expertise.

  • Self-Assessment: Identify any developmental, behavioral, or experiential gaps that may be hindering your career progression.

  • Build Strong Relationships: Learn techniques for networking and building meaningful connections that can support your career growth.

  • Regain Control: Craft a personal mission statement that effectively summarizes your contributions to the world of work.

Career Advancement Blueprint: Positioning Yourself for Career Acceleration

  • Performance Review: Conduct a comprehensive self-assessment of your year-end performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Goal Setting: Define clear and ambitious career goals, aligning your aspirations with your organization's mission and vision.

  • Growth Opportunities: Identify strategic opportunities for skill development, networking, and leadership roles that will fuel your career acceleration.

  • Career Roadmap: Develop a step-by-step action plan for the upcoming year, including timelines, milestones, and key performance indicators.

Elevate Your Influence: Refining Your Leadership Style + Executive Presence

  • Understanding Executive Presence: Gain a deep understanding of key components of executive presence.

  • Effective Workplace Communication: Develop advanced verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to express ideas clearly and persuasively.

  • Crafting Your Professional Brand: Identify and showcase your unique strengths and qualities, establishing a compelling professional identity.

  • Mastering Appearance: Explore the role of appearance in shaping perceptions and projecting authority in professional environments.

  • Cultivating Influence: Learn strategies for building influence and gaining recognition as a leader in your field.

News


Christine vs. Work: How to Ask for a Raise
Asking for a raise can feel tempting, but also daunting. How do you bring it up with your manager? Are there things you should (or shouldn’t) say when negotiating pay? What’s the best way to articulate a desired salary increase? Innovation Editor Christine Liu talks with Kimberly B. Cummings, career and leadership expert, founder of Manifest Yourself, and author of Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love. Cummings breaks down all the steps to build your pitch, lead the conversation, and frame your ask in an objective way.

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