KIM HODOUS | KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Happier teams. Better results.
Kim helps teams build happier, healthier work cultures by changing how people manage their energy, connect with one another, and show up every day – 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.
The happiest workplaces aren’t built by chance. They’re built by people who choose the energy they
bring every day.
Happiness at work isn’t about forced positivity or surface-level perks. It’s about understanding how the energy we bring affects a room, how meaningful connection strengthens culture, and how daily habits shape the way people feel, work, and perform.
In this high-energy, interactive keynote, Kim brings these ideas to life through unforgettable stories, humor, audience participation, and practical strategies people can use immediately. She shows how Energy, Connection, and Habits work together to create happier people, stronger teams, and better results.
Because when people feel energized, valued, and connected, they don’t just enjoy work more. They communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and contribute more fully.
Audiences don’t just leave inspired. They leave equipped.
Audiences learn how to:
Bring Better Energy Understand how personal energy and attitude influence morale, culture, and results.
Strengthen Connection Help people feel seen, valued, and connected in ways that build trust and collaboration.
Build Habits That Last
Use small, practical habits to increase happiness and resilience without adding more to an already full plate.
Happiness isn't just good for people. It's good for performance.
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
Kim brings these principles to life with practical, research-backed strategies people can use immediately – helping teams turn better energy, stronger habits, and meaningful connection into lasting change without adding more to an already full plate.
Backed by Research. Proven in Practice.
The research is clear: when people feel better and are more engaged at work, both people and performance benefit.
13%
More Productive When Happy
23%
Higher profitability
78%
Less Absenteeism
Sources: University of Oxford, Saïd Business School – Employee Happiness and Productivity Study; Gallup Q12® Meta-Analysis, 11th Edition (2024).
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