AUTHOR
DYNAMIC SPEAKER
COURAGEOUS CONSULTANT
CAREER STRATEGIST
DEI ADVOCATE
ESG CHAMPION
Hi, I’m Kim Jenkins.
Over my decades of learning, serving, and delivering results in various corporate environments, I have developed specialized skills that transform good intentions into great results.
During my career, I've grown through the ranks and hierarchies of leading Fortune 100 companies, gaining knowledge and developing skills while strategically maneuvering through various corporate cultures. My work has received global recognition, and my approach has been labeled 'breakthrough,' 'transformative,' and 'relatable.'
From Audit to Finance to M&A, to Capital Markets, to Technology, to Fintech, and to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the scope and scale of my efforts cross a myriad of functions. The results I have delivered have been worthy of being recognized as CFO of the Year by the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. and CFO of Excellence by the Technology Business Management Council. In addition, I have received numerous global awards and recognition for the results I have delivered in the DEI space.
Most recently, I led the comprehensive reimagination of PayPal’s D&I strategy to launch a global diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging strategy. The breadth and depth of my experiences—as a young girl from an inner-city community, through my education and career—have given me a unique perspective on the seismic impact that courageous, engaged, curious, and caring leaders can have in inclusive talent transformation. I am uniquely poised to assist individuals and organizations in building an equitable foundation for future success while ensuring talented individuals get to follow their dreams and live the lives they aspire to live.
This is hard work, but I believe it is the most meaningful and impactful work that can be done. I also have a passion for working with smart people to tackle hard challenges. There are so many great people with amazing ideas. My work creates the catalyst to build a bridge between where you are and where you aspire to be.
Some of Kim's Engagements and Recognitions
The Author
In Undaunted Aspiration, Kim narrates her life story, sharing her journey from an inner-city neighborhood to a successful corporate career.
She speaks about rising above barriers to find her version of success. It demonstrates how you, too, can unlock your potential and dare to live the life you desire, regardless of the obstacles you may have to overcome. This memoir is about making a commitment to yourself, even when no one understands your "why" and your "what," which is foreign to everyone around you.
Kim chronicles her path, discussing how she sought support and encouragement along the way. She shares how she learned to use disappointment as a catalyst to execute her vision, and how she leveraged negativity as fuel for her passion. Undaunted Aspiration offers a look at how she found allies, mentors, sponsors, and friends who helped pave the way for her—and with her. Kim's story encourages us to be brave and courageous, and to empower ourselves to design our own reality.
UNDAUNTED ASPIRATION IS FOR YOU IF YOU:
Undaunted Aspiration is about you, learning to do you, your unique way, to live the life you aspire to live. It is about igniting your desires to be the person, the professional, or the leader you think of when you envision yourself as your best self. It is for individuals and leaders at all levels to learn how their interactions and intersections create connections that have impacts on the lives of others.
Undaunted Aspiration is not intended to be a plain vanilla, one-size-fits-all checklist for success, which assumes everyone needs the same guidance or wants the same things. It is not intended to be the 5 steps everyone needs to take to advance in their lives or their careers. It is, however, one person's authentic journey, shared in a vulnerable and insightful manner. Kim shares her experiences along her educational and early career journey as she follows her curiosity to live her dreams. The goal is to provide insightful lessons she learned as she navigated through life in an attempt to encourage and inspire others to be curious, courageous, and intentional in developing their unique approach to following their dreams.
Get Undaunted Aspiration and start the journey toward transformation.
The Speaker
Kim is a dynamic speaker with a style of delivery that engages audiences.
She doesn’t present to you; she interacts with groups and individuals in a manner that is relatable, approachable, and captivating. Her deep knowledge across a variety of subjects allows her to make data and analytical connections that resonate with the audience and align with their unique interests. With tailored content to meet your specific needs, Kim ensures you find valuable insights.
As a sought-after thought leader across a variety of subjects, Kim can address a myriad of topics across personal and professional development, corporate culture, inclusive leadership, and DEI. Her past speaking subjects have included (but are not limited to) the following:
Ivo E. Philbert
Vice President, Community Engagement, Partnerships, and Communication Jackie Robinson Foundation
"The Kim Jenkins Experience was absolutely amazing! We were fortunate to have Kim spend time with our graduating seniors, sharing great tips and career insights. She challenged our students to be the best version of themselves that they could be. A true testament to the impact Kim had, her session got some of the highest marks of our conference, and many of our scholars asked for her mentorship. I highly endorse the Kim Jenkins experience."
Eileen Wade
TBM Council | Technology Business Management (TBM)
"Kim Jenkins is a powerhouse of intelligence, experience, personality, compassion, honesty, humor, and integrity. Kim brings all of this and more to her speaking engagements, ensuring her audience walks away feeling like they just took the ride of their lives—and, greatest of all, hugging themselves because they know they are so much better for what Kim just taught them. Kim has the incredible ability to take her audience on a journey where they learn how to make awkward conversations fun and insightful and to not apologize for seeking to be more—more curious, more vocal, more confident, more inspired, more determined, and more successful—whether that is in your career, in your marriage, in your friendships, or all the above."
Ways to Work With Kim
Engage Kim for Inclusive Business Consulting
If you are looking to enhance your work culture and embrace inclusion, Kim’s consulting services and global expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are just what you need.
Kim’s unique style and methodology have evolved from her vast experiences across a variety of roles and functions at various levels in Fortune 100 companies.
In addition, her results-focused and data-driven technique ensures everyone feels a sense of belonging in the process, without the punitive and judgmental approach that often seems to underlie those who are working to transform and evolve toward a more equitable culture.
Connect With Kim for Career Advancement and Mentoring
Kim's experiences over the years have taught her how significant it is to have a clearly defined career aspiration, to build a resourceful network, and to do the work that matters.
Connect with Kim...
- If you feel uncertain about the next step forward for your career
- If you are wondering how to position yourself for success,
- If you are working hard but seem to be stuck or paused with no clear path forward,
Coaching can make you feel like you are broken and need to be fixed. That's not my approach. My goal is to meet you where you are and understand where you want to be. That starts with a clear vision and an intentional plan. I can help you imagine, design, and execute a career strategy to bring to life that big, bright tomorrow you aspire to achieve. All you need is the willingness and commitment to evolve.
Learn and Grow With Kim's Developmental Workshops
- Are you developing a leadership offsite?
- Designing your development programs?
- Have an upcoming seminar or workshop?
Kim delivers engaging, interactive sessions for businesses and organizations of all sizes and at all levels. The content is structured and tailored to meet your specific needs.
Some of her prior topics include:
- Inclusive Leadership
- Career Development
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
- The Power of Partnerships and Relationships
- Building High Performing Teams
Kim's sessions are designed to ensure a goal is met, and the impact extends beyond the time spent in the workshop.
If you are interested in learning more, schedule a time to speak with the team.
I believe every successful business model should be based on the desire to account for the powerful catalyst of inclusion, with an intentional focus on cultivating an energized, empowered workforce reflective of our diverse and vibrant communities. To accomplish this, I can help you ideate, create, and navigate a path forward for your most ambitious visions. If you feel uncertain about the next step forward for your company or your career, or if you are wondering how to position yourself for success, I can help you imagine and bring to life that big, bright tomorrow you envision.
If you are looking to develop customized in-company leadership and executive development programs, are seeking executive coaching services, or are looking for someone to deliver a dynamic keynote presentation to business leaders or other audiences, let's discuss how Kim can assist you.
If you are seeking one-on-one mentoring in the fields of personal growth, relationship management, and building proactive partnerships, let's discuss how Kim can assist you.
Want to do something amazing? Let The Kim Jenkins Experience be your beacon.
Zameer Upadhya
CEO, Premier Global Equity
If there is one word to describe the Kim Jenkins experience, it would be transformational. As our company grew, we did not spend much time focused on our internal culture. We just assumed that it worked because we were gaining success. However, we were not working at our optimum levels. This is where Kim and her magic sauce came in to transform our company and each of us as leaders. She led my team of executives and me on a journey that helped us explore our leadership, communication, and personality styles and how best we could leverage our individual strengths for team-wide success. Once we understood each other's strengths and how best we could work together, she helped us bring it all together by leading us in creating a new vision and mission that we were all united in driving forward. Since this time with Kim, our company has grown exponentially, and I feel confident that it was the Kim Jenkins Experience that transformed our company and our leadership team and enabled us to get to the next level of performance. I strongly recommend the Kim Jenkins Experience.
Billy
Finance Executive
"Courageous, boundless, energetic, inspiring, hardworking, confident, strategic, risk-taking, altruistic, and genuine."
"I met Kim during the summer of 2006. Kim was a senior leader and spearheaded finance recruiting efforts for a global corporation at a conference in Fort Lauderdale. In typical Kim fashion, she was front and center at the recruiting booth and was the first person I saw walking into the venue. I was met with a dynamic personality. During our brief interaction, I told myself, 'I want to work for her!' She hired me. I began my career at the corporation. I was on her team for only a brief period, as she was quickly promoted to another role. Although my tenure on her team was short, Kim has had a profound impact on me personally and professionally.
"From day one, she took me in and treated me like family. She was like that big sister I never had. Kim has high expectations of not only her work peers but also of her friends. She sets the bar high and has a very low tolerance, if any, for mediocrity. If she believes you can do better, you will be made aware. While we currently live in different cities, she continually inspires us from afar. She often challenges those in her circle to do better by indirectly saying, 'I did this; I know you can too.'
"She pushes the envelope and sees no limit as to what she can achieve. She possesses a unique aura of confidence. When Kim puts her mind to doing something, it gets done regardless of the obstacles encountered. She is a terrific leader—leading by example, encouraging, praising, and being very candid with constructive feedback. She takes calculated risks and is very strategic in her approach. Most importantly, Kim is an even better friend."
Amanda
Vice President of Client Success
"Kim operates with integrity, hustle, and respect."
She puts aside the social norms of the generation and focuses on the individual or task at hand. My first job out of college was at a bank where Kim was sitting in the C suite. I went to a Women in Finance meeting to try and get more involved, and I remember Kim walking up to me (in sparkly, high pumps) and introducing herself to me, as she did not recognize my face.
"She then began to ask me as many things as she could—where I was from, my educational background, hobbies, and my goals for the role I had just accepted, including my career. She treated me respectfully and as her equal, even though I was far below her and did not work on her team. She values your character, work ethic, and the way you treat others around you, and that is part of what makes her so special.
"The most influential thing that Kim has taught me is to understand my value, and she always makes me feel valued. She has shown me the importance of being your authentic self and having the courage to stand up for what you believe in. Kim is the living definition of the phrase 'Do no harm, but take no shit.' She is kind, genuine, passionate, charismatic, hardworking, and humble. She will respectfully speak up and challenge decisions that she does not agree with.
"She listens to understand and forms her own opinions; she does not let anyone influence her opinions, regardless of who they may be. What makes her different as a leader is that she consistently puts the greater good first and does not let her feelings, ego, or setbacks influence her decisions. She has always made the decision she feels is best for the task at hand, and she encourages outside opinions to try and change her mind. There is no ego getting in the way of the work that she does, and I have yet to see that constant, humble work ethic with any other executive I have been fortunate to work with.
"As a friend and a mentor, Kim is the most supportive, encouraging, and honest friend. She genuinely cares that I am my authentic self and stresses the importance of holding myself accountable and disciplined. Her actions have taught me that no matter what situation I am in if you are betting on yourself and willing to put in the work, you are not taking a risk.
"She has stressed the belief that any challenge that we may face is teaching us a lesson. Even though it may be hard, it is opening our eyes, and we should be grateful for the opportunity to grow and become a better version of ourselves—to believe in me and the value that I brought to the table even when I didn't even know what value it had.
"She puts my best interests as a top priority and is always there to push me to be a better person because she believes in me. I have questioned her about why she takes the time to mentor and support me and every time, she gives me the same answer, 'I am a leader. It is my responsibility to lift as I climb.' Whether it is in my personal life or career, when I am in a tough spot or need some guidance, I always ask myself what Kim would do in this situation. When I am unsure of what she would do, I just pick up the phone, and she is always there.
"To put it simply, Kim is the most inspirational individual there is, and I am blessed to know her."