When change accelerates, incremental thinking becomes obsolete—only bold actions win.
Kim Seeling Smith is a Business Futurist who helps organizations thrive through the rapidly changing world of AI and the Polycrisis (where multiple crises intersect and affect each other).
Kim has literally held a seat at the table with Sir Richard Branson for her innovative work around the Future of Work. She was named a Top 101 Global Influencer on Employee Engagement, wrote THE how-to guide on 1:1 employee 1:1s: Mind Reading for Managers, and co-wrote a Career Development Guide with mega author Brian Tracy.
You will frequently see Kim on The Today Show, in Forbes, Fast Company, SmartCompany, CEO Magazine, CNBC Online, the Australian Financial Review, the Sydney Morning Herald and many other print and radio media outlets.
Originally trained as a CPA with KPMG, Kim is a rare individual who seamlessly straddles the worlds of commerce and people, blending her commercial acumen with cutting-edge Future of Work practices.
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Future-Proof 2035: Business, Innovation & Leadership Strategies For the Age of AI and the Polycrisis
We are standing on the threshold of a decade unlike any other—a time of extraordinary speed, transformation, and innovation set against a backdrop of a global polycrisis marked by simultaneous economic, environmental, and social challenges.Future-Proof 2035: Business, Innovation & Leadership Strategies For the Age of AI and the Polycrisis
At the same time, we see the rise of the empowered workforce - employees who seek purpose, flexibility, and greater autonomy in an increasingly talent short market, reshaping organizational dynamics and leadership.
To thrive, we must reimagine:
- Business - From Tweaks to Transformation: In the face of simultaneous disruptions, incremental improvements won’t cut it. It’s time to reimagine your business - boldly and holistically.
- Workforce - From Human Resources to Human Empowerment: The goal – to build a workforce that is agile, skilled for the future, diverse, and deeply engaged.
- Leadership - From Command to Connect: We must deeply rethink what effective leadership looks like in an era defined by AI, The Polycrisis, and empowered employees.
Available as a 60-minute inspirational keynote, a 90-minute interactive experience, or 1 - 3 half-day workshops.
Why Attend?
- Insights: Discover transformative ideas and innovations reshaping business, leadership, and talent in the age of AI and the Polycrisis.
- Strategies: Acquire actionable strategies to proactively transform your organization, empower your workforce, and strengthen resilience for future disruptions.
- Leadership: Redefine your leadership approach from command to connect, equipping yourself to inspire agility, autonomy, and continuous innovation in your teams.
Everyday AI: From Fear to Confidence – Your Essential Guide to Thriving with AI
Unlock the power of AI with AI Keynote Speaker Kim Seeling Smith in this transformative keynote, designed to turn fear and uncertainty into confidence and practical action. This session combines essential AI fundamentals with engaging customised demonstrations, empowering you to understand, discuss, and effectively use AI tools.Everyday AI: From Fear to Confidence – Your Essential Guide to Thriving with AI
In This Keynote, You’ll Discover:
- AI Fundamentals: Master essential concepts to discuss AI intelligently in any conversation.
- Practical Tool Demonstrations: Go beyond ChatGPT with hands-on AI demonstrations tailored to your industry, helping you choose AI tools that enhance your performance.
- Confidence Over Fear: Learn strategies to embrace AI as a strategic advantage, improving productivity and leadership effectiveness.
Available as a 60-minute inspirational keynote, a 90-minute interactive experience, or customised half-day workshops - ideal for AI newcomers and leaders aiming to future-proof their skills.
Why Attend?
- Insights: Identify AI tools that genuinely improve your role.
- Strategies: Transition from basic AI knowledge to actionable expertise.
- Confidence: Lead confidently in an AI-driven world, replacing fear with empowered decision-making.
Join Kim to Demystify AI and Boost Your Potential
This isn't just another keynote—it's your essential guide to navigating AI clearly, competently, and confidently. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your career and leadership.
9 Keys to keep your best people from walking out the door: Based on over 5,000 exit interviews!
This practical, ‘choose your own adventure’ program is perfect for:9 Keys to keep your best people from walking out the door: Based on over 5,000 exit interviews!
Anyone who manages a team that yearns for a simple, practical way to increase
employee engagement, wellbeing, and profitability.
The audience will leave with:
- A practical model, based on over 5,000 exit interviews and updated to include the latest international research to increase employee motivation and wellbeing.
- An understanding of how you, the leader, directly impact your team’s performance and engagement and what you can do about it
- A proven framework to help inspire, measure and manage high performance (especially with a remote or hybrid workforce)
We take the guesswork out of employee motivation and engagement.
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The research is clear. Your ability to keep your best people from walking out the door is a direct result of their manager's ability to connect with them and to understand what they need to be fully motivated and engaged.
Connection begins with conversation, but most managers don't talk to their people enough or about the right things because they are confused and frustrated about what their people really want.
Luckily, reverse engineering over 5,000 exit interviews gives us significant clues as to what workers really want and what employers need to deliver to keep their teams together during this time of immense change.
This is a choose-your-own-adventure keynote where every presentation turns into a unique conversation with the audience.
If your success depends on your ability to inspire and retain a great team this session is not to be missed.
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Kim Seeling Smith | Speaker Reel | Saxton Speakers Bureau
We’re entering an unprecedented decade of rapid innovation and transformation amid a global polycrisis of simultaneous economic, environmental, and social challenges—paired with the rise of an empowered workforce demanding purpose, flexibility, and autonomy in a fiercely competitive talent market. Thriving in this environment means proactively embracing change, championing adaptability, and nurturing continuous learning and resilience to convert disruption into powerful opportunities for growth and success.Kim Seeling Smith | MC & Event Host | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Kim was born to MC. Highly engaging and energetic, naturally curious, with exceptional pattern recognition skills, she is extremely adept at creating a flow and managing the energy of the audience throughout your event whether it lasts 4 hours or 2 days. Kim's work as an MC runs the gamut. She can simply show up on the day to introduce speakers, provide the glue between sessions and manage the energy of the audience. Or she can take a much more active approach in helping you develop a theme, shape the event and strategise on speakers.Kim Seeling Smith | Today Extra | Bad Workplace Behaviors
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Kim has been such a breath of fresh air to work with. Her wealth of knowledge and ability to bring concepts to life are absolutely awesome. We love working with Kim and look forward to colla ... keep reading Origin Energy
I recently saw Kim at the Gold Coast Business Week, and her presentation on the future of AI was exceptional. It was one of five AI keynotes I've seen recently, and this one definitely carried the most weight with me. There were many practical nuggets of gold that I took away, and I generally found it a fascinating and highly engaging discussion. Her plethora of knowledge would be highly beneficial to any professional not looking to be left behind in the AI era.
The Best digital speaker session I've been a part of. Kim managed to get the same level of engagement as she would standing in front of us.
With an engaging and dynamic presence, Kim captivated the audience with insightful perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future workforce. The 350 young professionals in the room were so engaged, you could have heard a pin drop.
Thank you Kim Seeling Smith! It was such an inspiring and insightful session! Wella Red customers have now a great toolbox that they can implement in their salons!"
Kim Seeling Smith delivered an unforgettable session at BoldHaus Groove, leaving our global audience of thought leaders and entrepreneurs inspired and energized. Her talk on the future of AI was a masterclass in combining humor, insight, and actionable strategies. She challenged conventional thinking while making a complex topic both relatable and engaging. Our attendees walked away with not only a deeper understanding of AI — but also practical tools and mindsets to future-proof their businesses. Kim is a powerhouse speaker who comes 1000% prepared and sets the bar incredibly high. We’re all still buzzing with ideas and inspiration from her session!
Kim delivered the opening keynote at our Industry Leadership Forum in November. We gave her a brief to challenge the audience to think differently and she delivered. We were impressed by her industry knowledge, ability to tailor her content to the level of leader and her ability to engage from the stage. Kim was also very easy to work with and got great feedback from the participants. I highly recommend Kim to speak at your conference.
