GLOW Speaks: 

Bringing Career Confidence, Clarity, and

Purpose to Your Event.

 

Kim Boyd, The Career Confidence Coach, is available for  presentations and

small group workshops for organizations, universities and colleges,

professional associations, community organizations, and workforce

development programs.

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Every presentation Kim delivers is rooted in one truth: when professionals

understand their value and own their career with intention, everything

changes. Her talks are practical, engaging, and built to move audiences

from inspiration to action.

 

Meet Kim Boyd: 

The Career Confidence Coach  •  Speaker  •  Career Strategist  •  Advocate

 

Kim Boyd is a career strategist, coach, and speaker with more than 35 years of professional experience spanning leadership, operations, talent acquisition, and career development. She is the founder of Career Glow Coaching and is known as The Career Confidence Coach — a title she has earned through decades of helping professionals at every stage take ownership of their careers with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Kim’s speaking style is warm, direct, and deeply practical. She does not just inspire audiences — she equips them. Every keynote and workshop she delivers is grounded in real-world experience, actionable strategy, and a genuine belief that every person in the room has more value than they realize.

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As the creator of the G.L.O.W. Framework — a proprietary career ownership model built around Gaining Confidence & Clarity, Leaning Into Strengths, Opening New Doors, and Winning with Purpose — Kim brings a structured, memorable approach to career development that audiences can apply immediately after leaving the room.

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Beyond career coaching, Kim is also a vitiligo advocate who speaks with authenticity and courage about confidence, identity, and showing up fully in both life and career. Her Vitiligo G.L.O.W.™ talks bring a powerful and unique perspective to wellness events and community conversations.

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Kim is based in the metro Detroit area and is available for local, regional, and virtual engagements.

 

​​What to Expect When You Book Kim

Planning a successful event means knowing exactly what you are getting. Here is what every event planner, HR professional, and organization leader can expect when they partner with Career Glow for a speaking engagement or workshop.

 

✔  A Professional Who Comes Prepared

Kim takes the time to understand your audience, your event goals, and your organizational context before she arrives. She will connect with your planning team in advance to align on expectations, customize content where appropriate, and ensure the presentation lands with your specific audience.

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✔  Content That Is Practical, Not Just Inspirational

Every session Kim delivers is built around actionable takeaways. Audiences do not just leave feeling motivated — they leave with tools, frameworks, and next steps they can apply immediately. This is the Career Glow standard.

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✔  An Engaging, Audience-Centered Presenter

Kim’s presentations are conversational, warm, and interactive. She reads the room, invites participation, and creates an environment where audience members feel seen, valued, and ready to engage.

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✔  Flexibility in Format

Kim is available for presentations, breakout sessions, small group workshops, and virtual engagements. Topics are  delivered as standalone presentations. She will work with your team to find the format that best serves your event and your audience.

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✔  Clear Communication From Start to Finish

From the initial inquiry through post-event follow-up, Kim and the Career Glow team are responsive, professional, and easy to work with. You will know exactly what to expect at every step of the planning process.

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✔  A Presenter Who Invests in Your Audience’s Growth

Kim genuinely cares about the people in the room. Her goal is not just to deliver a great presentation — it is to make sure every person who attends walks away with something meaningful they can use. That commitment shows in every engagement she accepts.

 

Technical & Logistical Requirements

• Presentation slides provided in advance (PowerPoint or PDF format)

• Projector or display screen and HDMI connection (in-person events)

• Lavalier or handheld microphone preferred for groups of 30 or more

• Zoom or Microsoft Teams for virtual engagements (host link provided by client)

• Workshop materials and handouts: Career Glow provides digital versions; printing is the responsibility of the host organization

• Water and a brief sound check prior to the start of the presentation

 

Kim is available for metro Detroit area engagements and regional travel. Virtual presentations are available for organizations and events nationwide. Travel requirements for in-person engagements outside of metro Detroit are discussed during the booking process.

 

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Popular Speaking Topics

Kim offers five signature presentations and workshops, each built around the G.L.O.W. Framework and designed to deliver real, lasting impact for your audience. Topics can be tailored to fit your event format, audience, and time requirements.

 

🎯 Career Ownership: Managing Your Career with Intention

KEYNOTE  •  WORKSHOP  •  ALL AUDIENCES  

 

In today’s rapidly changing workplace — where layoffs are real, roles are evolving, and uncertainty has become the norm — the professionals who thrive are not the ones who wait for someone else to manage their growth. They are the ones who own it.

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This signature keynote introduces the concept of career ownership and challenges audiences to shift from a passive approach to their career to an intentional, strategic one. Kim speaks directly to the reality of what professionals are navigating right now and delivers a message that is both timely and transformational.

 

Audiences Leave With:

• A clear understanding of what career ownership means and why it matters now more than ever

• Practical strategies for taking control of professional growth in any workplace environment

• A renewed sense of agency and confidence in their ability to navigate change

• Immediate action steps to begin managing their career with intention

 

BEST FOR: Corporate employee development • Professional associations • Universities & colleges • Workforce development programs • Community organizations - FORMAT: 45–60 minute keynote or 90-minute workshop

 

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✨ The G.L.O.W. Framework for Career Success

WORKSHOP  •  INTERACTIVE  •  ALL AUDIENCES

 

Career success does not happen by accident. It happens by design. This workshop introduces Kim’s proprietary G.L.O.W. Framework — a proven career ownership model that guides professionals through four powerful stages of career clarity and growth.

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Participants do not just hear about the G.L.O.W. Framework — they work through it. Through guided exercises and real-time reflection, attendees gain deeper insight into their strengths, uncover new opportunities, and leave with a clearer, more confident sense of their career direction.

 

The G.L.O.W. Framework:

• G — Gain Confidence & Clarity: Understand who you are professionally and where you want to go

• L — Lean Into Your Strengths: Identify and leverage the strengths that create momentum

• O — Open New Doors: Discover opportunities and expand your professional reach

• W — WIN (What’s Important Now): Take strategic, intentional action that aligns with your purpose

 

Audiences Leave With:

• A working understanding of their personal G.L.O.W. profile

• Clarity on their top strengths and how to leverage them

• A defined next step in their career ownership journey

• The G.L.O.W. Framework as a tool they can return to again and again

 

BEST FOR: Corporate team development • HR and talent development programs • Universities & colleges • Professional associations • Career development programs - FORMAT: 90-minute workshop or half-day intensive

 

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💥 Show Up & Shine: Strengths and Personal Branding

KEYNOTE  •  WORKSHOP  •  ALL AUDIENCES

 

Every professional has a brand — whether they have intentionally built one or not. The question is whether that brand is working for them or against them. This dynamic session helps participants identify their unique strengths, understand how they show up professionally, and learn to communicate their value with clarity and confidence.

In a competitive job market and a workplace that demands visibility, personal branding is no longer optional. This workshop gives professionals the language, tools, and confidence to position themselves powerfully — in interviews, in the workplace, and in their professional networks.

 

Audiences Leave With:

• A clear articulation of their top professional strengths

• Their personal brand statement — a powerful, memorable way to introduce themselves professionally

• Practical strategies for communicating value in interviews, networking, and the workplace

• Greater confidence in how they show up and how they are perceived professionally

 

BEST FOR: Job seekers • Career changers • Corporate employee resource groups • Universities & colleges • Professional associations • Workforce development - FORMAT: 45–60 minute keynote or 90-minute interactive workshop

 

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🎤 Interview with Confidence

WORKSHOP  •  PRACTICAL & INTERACTIVE  •  JOB SEEKERS & CAREER CHANGERS

 

Getting the interview is only half the battle. Walking in — or logging on — with confidence, preparation, and a compelling professional story is what wins the opportunity. This practical, high-impact workshop is designed to help job seekers and career changers strengthen their interview skills and show up ready to perform.

From crafting responses that clearly communicate experience and value, to mastering presence in both virtual and in-person settings, participants leave this workshop with the tools, practice, and confidence to interview at their very best.

 

Audiences Leave With:

• A framework for preparing and delivering compelling interview responses

• Practice with the most common interview questions — and the ones that trip people up

• Strategies for connecting their experience directly to what employers are looking for

• Confidence and presence tips for both virtual and in-person interview formats

• A personalized preparation approach they can apply to any future interview

 

BEST FOR: Workforce development programs • University career centers • Community organizations • Job readiness programs • Corporate outplacement support - FORMAT: 60–90 minute workshop • Can include live practice rounds

 

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✨ Vitiligo G.L.O.W.: Owning Your Story. Leading With Your Light.

KEYNOTE  •  PANEL  •  COMMUNITY & WELLNESS EVENTS  •  

 

This is not a talk about managing a skin condition. This is a talk about what it means to show up — fully, authentically, and without apology — in a world that does not always make that easy.

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Drawing from her own personal journey living with vitiligo, Kim delivers a powerful and moving keynote about confidence, identity, resilience, and the courage to own your story. She connects the lived experience of vitiligo to the professional strengths it develops — courage, emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and unshakeable self-awareness — and challenges audiences to see their own journey through a lens of strength rather than struggle.

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This talk is equally powerful for general audiences as it is for vitiligo-specific communities. It meets people where they are and leaves them with a new way of seeing themselves.

 

Audiences Leave With:

• A reframe of their personal journey as a story of strength and leadership

• Language to speak about their resilience and confidence in professional and personal settings

• A deeper connection to community and to their own sense of identity

• Inspiration and practical tools to show up more fully in life and career

 

BEST FOR: Vitiligo community events & conferences • Corporate DEI and ERG programming • Wellness and chronic condition support events • Women’s leadership events • Community organizations - FORMAT: 30–60 minute keynote •

Panel participant • Fireside chat format

 

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Who Kim Speaks To

Kim’s presentations and workshops are designed to deliver impact across a wide range of audiences and organizational contexts. She is a strong fit for:

 

• Corporate organizations — employee development, HR programming, leadership teams, and employee resource groups

• Universities and colleges — career centers, student professional development programs, and graduation transition workshops

• Professional associations — annual conferences, chapter meetings, and professional development events

• Workforce development organizations — job readiness programs, career reentry support, and community employment initiatives

• Community organizations — nonprofit career programming, faith community career workshops, and public library career series

• Vitiligo and chronic condition communities — conferences, support groups, awareness events, and advocacy organizations

 

Kim is specializes in small to medium group workshops/audiences. She adapts her content and energy to fit the room every time.

 

Speaking Fees & Availability

Career Glow speaking fees vary based on event type, format, audience size, and location. Kim is committed to making her programs accessible to organizations of all sizes and budgets, and she is happy to discuss options that work for your event.

 

• Local metro Detroit engagements: Available for in-person keynotes and workshops

• Regional and national travel: Available upon request — travel costs covered by the host organization

• Virtual engagements: Available for organizations and events nationwide

• Nonprofit and community organizations: Reduced rates may be available — inquire for details

 

To discuss availability, rates, and how Kim can best serve your audience, reach out directly to begin the conversation.

 

Invite Kim to Your Next Event

If you are ready to bring a speaker who will challenge, equip, and genuinely inspire your audience — let’s start the conversation.

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Kim is available for keynote presentations, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and multi-session programming for  organizations, universities, professional associations, workforce development programs, and community events.

 

To inquire about booking Kim Boyd for your next event, please reach out directly:

• Email: Kim@careercoachkim.com

• Website: www.careerglowcoaching.com

 

→ Send a Speaking Inquiry to Kim at kim@careercoachkim.com

 

When clarity meets confidence, careers begin to glow — and so does every room Kim walks into.

 

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