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Dr. Kim Hires
Global Leadership Burnout Expert, Strategist, Author and host of the Leadership Antidote Podcast
- Equips leaders and organizations with the tools they need to create burnout proof spaces that support wellness, innovation, and optimal performance
- Author of The Leadership Innovation Manifesto where she lays out the mindset needed for every leader to create a culture of innovation
- Dr. Kim uses interdisciplinary strategies to move leaders and organizations out of "survival mode" so they can thrive in business and life
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Dr. Kim Hires is an international Keynote Speaker, Strategic Consultant, and Coach who is dedicated to leadership development and helping leaders achieve their highest potential. Her work focuses on burnout prevention and cultivating cultures of well-being which she has been doing for over a decade.
In 2014, after surviving her own experience with burnout, Dr. Kim founded The Nightingale Firm with the mission to ignite regenerative innovation in people and organizations. She has since developed a client portfolio that includes individuals and organizations across a variety of industries and sectors that generate over $1 billion in annual revenue. Dr. Hires works closely with leaders and teams to co-create cultures that improve well-being, shift paradigms, and ignite innovation from within.
As Kimberly A. Hires, PhD, RN, her professional career includes degrees and experiences from some of the top institutions in the US including Johns Hopkins University, the National Institutes of Health, and the University of Miami. She maintains an honorary faculty appointment with the Durban University of Technology in Durban, South Africa. She is the author of the highly rated book, The Leadership Innovation Manifesto. Dr. Kim is also the host of the Leadership Antidote Podcast where she interviews leaders about their strategies for thriving in times of turbulence and transformation. When not working with leaders, Dr. Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and son in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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HARNESSING BURNOUT: TRANSFORMING ADVERSITY INTO INNOVATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE. In this thought-provoking keynote, attendees will embark on a transformative journey with Dr. Kim as they explore the untapped potential of burnout as a catalyst for innovation and organizational renewal. With a fresh perspective on burnout, Dr. Kim challenges conventional wisdom, illustrating how this seemingly negative phenomenon can serve as a powerful signal for change and an opportunity for growth. Drawing from a rich tapestry of real-world examples and a decade of insights, Dr. Kim reframes burnout as a valuable indicator of underlying issues within organizations and individuals. Rather than viewing burnout as a personal failing, attendees will learn to recognize it as a symptom of broader systemic dysfunctions that require attention and action. Through this lens, burnout becomes a clarion call for transformation, signaling the need to create regenerative, burnout-proof spaces where all employees can thrive. THRIVING IN THE NEW WORLD OF WORK: UNVEILING
THE WELLNESS BLUEPRINT FOR MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z. In this compelling and enlightening keynote, Dr. Kim delves into the evolving landscape of workplace wellness, offering invaluable insights into the six wellness languages crucial for thriving in the future of work. Drawing from extensive research and practical experience, Dr. Kim explores how the factors traditionally associated with burnout, as studied by Maslach and Leiter, are undergoing profound transformations in the context of contemporary workforce dynamics. As our understanding of burnout evolves, so too must our approach to addressing it. Dr. Kim guides the audience through an exploration of the six key dimensions that shape wellness in the workplace, shedding light on how each factor interacts with the others to influence overall well-being and resilience. Through illuminating anecdotes, data-driven analysis, and actionable strategies, Dr. Kim equips attendees with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of modern work environments and cultivate a culture of sustained wellness.
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