KIM HODOUS | KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Happier teams. Better results.
Kim helps teams build happier, healthier work cultures through practical habits that stick — backed by research, brought to life through story, and delivered with the kind of energy that keeps audiences leaning in.
- CSP®
- 1,000+ presentations
- 20+ years on stage
- Customized for your audience
- CSP®
- 1,000+ presentations
- 20+ years on stage
- Customized for your audience
In all my years planning conferences, I’ve never worked with a speaker who puts in the level of research Kim does. By the time she steps on stage, she understands our people, our challenges, and our culture so deeply that it feels like she’s part of our team.
She doesn’t just speak to a room… she speaks for the people in it.
Brandon Monk
Executive Director, Virginia Association of School Business Officials
See the Energy. Feel the Shift.
Watch how audiences respond when research, story, and real interaction come together.
Happier People Feel Better.
And When People Feel Better, They Work Better.
Bringing a conference to life takes more than a good speaker.
It takes Energy. Preparation. Connection. Let’s make your audience feel something — and leave better than they came in.
Be Happy. Work Happy.
Happy people don’t just feel better – they work better.
In this interactive story-driven keynote, Kim shows how energy, habits and connection work together to drive engagement, morale, and measurable results.
Happiness at work isn’t about forced positivity or surface-level perks. It’s about understanding how your energy affects a room, how connection strengthens culture, and how small daily habits create sustainable performance.
Backed by research and brought to life with humor and audience participation, Kim shows how Simple Little Shifts™ can transform how teams show up — without adding more to anyone’s to-do list.
When people learn to manage their energy, build habits that stick and strengthen connections, happiness becomes sustainable and performance follows.
Audiences don’t just leave inspired. They leave equipped.
Audiences learn how to:
Increase personal and team energy without burning out
Build simple happiness habits that actually last
Strengthen connection to improve collaboration and trust
Through relatable storytelling, real-world strategies, and contagious enthusiasm, Kim helps audiences stop waiting for the “right time” to feel better at work — and start creating happier teams now.
The Foundation of Kim’s work
Thriving teams consistently get three things right:
ENERGY
The energy we bring sets the tone for engagement, motivation, and results
HABITS
Small, consistent habits make happiness sustainable, not accidental.
CONNECTION
Authentic connection strengthens trust, communication and performance
Through her Simple Little Shifts™ framework, Kim teaches teams how to make these principles practical, repeatable, and sustainable — without adding more to their already full plates.
Backed by Research. Proven in Practice.
Research consistently shows that happier employees outperform their unhappy counterparts.
59%
Lower turnover
21%
Higher profitability
41%
Less Absenteeism
Sources: Gallup and Harvard Business Review
When people feel better, they work better — and organizations feel the difference.
Kim brings something rare: a message that makes every person feel seen, valued, and supported, no matter their role or title. She reminds professionals why they show up every day, and she gives them tools to keep going with joy, hope, and purpose.
Lyndsey Dumas Gilbert
MBA, Vice President of Education, Arkansas Hospital Association
Meet Kim
Kim Hodous doesn’t believe happiness at work is fluffy. She believes it’s strategic.
Known for her deep preparation, contagious energy, and research-backed insights, Kim customizes every presentation to reflect the unique challenges and goals of the organizations she serves.
With more than 1,000 presentations delivered over two decades, audiences don’t just leave motivated — they leave changed.
Ready to Bring Happier Teams and Better Results to Your Event?
Let’s talk about your audience, your goals, and what would make this event unforgettable.
Or email Kim directly at me@kimhodous.com