Coffee with Kim

After quitting her corporate job, Laurie Ruettiman made it her mission to help others put themselves first and take control of their careers – she even wrote a book about it,  Betting on You . She teaches us how to apply her four pillars of success – self leadership, wellbeing, continuous learning, and risk taking – to be the change you wish to see in your personal and professional life. Our conve...

There’s a common misconception that you have to have “leader” in your title in order to lead. The truth is, most influential leadership starts way before the promotion or official title. Join me for this mini-workshop as I breakdown what great leaders do and don’t do, what small simple shifts you can make to be sure you’re top of mind when promotions come around and how to ask questions in a way t...

The secret to good leadership? I’ll give you a hint: you were given two ears and one mouth. Our guest, Stephen Shedletzky, or “Shed” shares how great leaders learn to listen, instead of learning to lead. From choosing new leaders in your organization, supporting your team effectively, and navigating the delicate balance between compassion and empathy, Shed shares the importance of treating people...

Ready to leave $1,000 work behind for $10,000 work? Because we’re all about extra zeroes over here! Ellen Yin, the trailblazer behind the growing media company Cubicle to CEO, waved goodbye to her 9-to-5 job in 2017 and soared to six-figure success within a year of her entrepreneurial journey. How?! Glad you asked…  In this interview, Ellen spills on how to woo clients, three things to consider wh...

Trying to communicate your brand or personality through visuals can be tricky. Today, I’m sharing a conversation I had with my fabulous business partner, Abby Moffitt where we spilled the beans on visual branding! With 15 years of design wizardry under her belt, she and I have worked hand in hand as she’s brought her magic to life for rock stars, nonprofits, and even yours truly, Kim Kaupe! From b...

What does peeing in the grass, getting slapped in the face, or coming to class late have in common? They are all subliminal marketing tactics used by celebrities and brands from Netflix to Jessica Simpson to Bumble. Join me as I dive into current creative marketing strategies from the first 6 months of 2023. We walk through what’s really going on behind the scenes, what the outcome was and most im...

Have you ever thought about how much money repeat customers bring to a business? It’s estimated that a repeat customer will spend 10x the amount they originally spent when they’re happy! (not to mention the referrals they bring!) This week we're joined by customer service expert David Brownlee, who shared his insights on how to create these types of loyal customers we’re all after. In this episode...

Feel overwhelmed by your to do list? Like your work tasks and personal tasks are exploding and you don’t know how to handle them all?! I was there too and I hated it! Learning to delegate changed the way I showed up at work and in my personal life. In this mini-workshop I open up the playbook to help you identify the right tasks to delegate & who you should be delegating to. We also cover common m...

How can you take a platform people in business use every day (LinkedIn) and turn it into a sales driver? Jake Dunlap has done just that, taking the sales industry by storm as CEO of Skaled Consulting. As a go-to Sales Expert for Forbes and Huffington Post, we sat down to dig into how he’s using LinkedIn to get ahead in the sales cycle and convert new customers. He shared tips on building a buyer p...

Anxiety can be a crutch that holds us back or a propel that drives us forward. What determines if it’s a hinder or a useable asset? I sat down with Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever, who shared actionable tips with us on how to navigate new and exciting experiences at work, despite the fear that may come with them. Her techniques, featured in The Wall St Journal and Oprah Magazine,...

Do your palms sweat during a networking event? Have trouble approaching executives who are deep in conversation at the office? Worried about confronting your boss? Consultant and viral confidence coach Selena Rezvani joined us to share strategies to improve our executive presence. From recreating her brilliant “smile file” to her “Dog Code” method for greeting others I’ve already started implement...

If you’re like me you know ChatGPT is game changing but actually figuring out HOW to use it is something else entirely! To help other 101 beginners, I brought LinkedIn Learning Instructor and AI expert, Dave Birss on to discuss how to use this new technology properly, what mistakes we might be making, and how we can improve our prompts so we get the results we’re looking for. He shared some inside...

On this episode of Coffee With Kim, Jena Viviano Dunay, Founder and CEO of Recruit the Employer, explains how to become an irresistible hire and set clear work and life boundaries from Day 1 with a new employer. Jena’s 5-step system, called the Recruit the Employer methodology, takes leaders from being stuck to gaining clarity and ultimately landing their next job. Jena emphasizes the importance o...

As a leader the balance between being liked and being respected is blurred? Do I get down in the trenches with my team (so they will like me) or do I forge a path for us solo (potentially alienating others). In this conversation with former green beret Jan Rutherford we discussed the importance of trust, communication, and creating a culture of accountability within a team. Jan highlighted the sig...

Standing out in sales is hard. How do you sell yourself, your business, your ideas or your software? Kevin Dorsey, voted one of LinkedIn’s Top Sales Voice’s believes the secret is in building an audience. Once you have a group of people who know, like and trust you it becomes less about sales and more about offering resources. From sending something memorable to potential clients (KD once sent a p...

Let’s dive into the world of thought leadership on LinkedIn and why it's a must-have. As someone with millions of views on the platform I walk through step by step how to discover your area of expertise, create content people will stop scrolling for, AND create better relationships online. We want people to think you’re smart, capable and someone they need to have in their corner! Let’s get you se...

I’m sharing one of my favorite episode’s we recorded back in 2020 with Kate Rosenow, who is widely known as the "Marie Kondo of Business". Kate shared her proven organizational methods with us including what she calls “CEO days” and how outsourcing can unlock new opportunities for your business (and life!). In our conversation, she elaborated on how you can streamline operations and programs she u...

The only constant in sales? Hearing the word NO. “No thanks”, “not right now”, and “I’ll think on it, maybe later” are always on repeat. So, how do you handle these objections? Dean joined us for a mini-workshop focusing on how to tackle the inevitable “no” in sales, what skills every salesperson should be working on in 2023, and how to lean into change and new technology. If you find yourself pit...

Strong communication is a must-have skill that won’t be replaced by automation or ChatGPT anytime soon. A recent LinkedIn poll listed communication as one of the most in-demand skills in today's work environment. The good news? It’s a skill you can easily improve on with baby steps! Whether you're crafting a quick email or handling unhappy customers, it's essential to improve your cross-media comm...

Does your LinkedIn profile reflect what you've been working on lately? Our aim is for your profile to not only rank high on Google’s search results but to wow others from the first glance. Whether you're job hunting, aiming for a promotion, or simply showcasing your business, LinkedIn is a great way to get exposure - particularly if you're taking advantage of all their new tools and features! This...

Want to improve your project management but don’t know where to start? We brought in expert Bonnie Biafore to discuss what it takes to go from good to great as a superstar project manager. Whether you are a founder of a startup, lead manager at a Fortune 500 or CEO of your household your goal is to get everyone on your team to be working towards the same goal - and enjoying it!   Notes: 05:50 Defi...

Matt Higgins joined us previously on Coffee With Kim and with his new book, Burn The Boats, being released we thought it was a great time to revisit our conversation. Matt is the definition of a hero’s journey from dropping out of high school to scoring a recurring guest role as a Shark on ABC’s hit primetime show, Shark Tank. Matt joins us to spill his best kept secrets to pitching, investing and...

Are you determined to get promoted this year? Is the plan to work so hard someone is bound to notice?! Rest assured there is a better way! Hope is not a strategy! Join Maya and me as we dive into what’s holding people back from working their way into upper management and how you can get there without burning out.   Notes:  13:00 Steps to switching careers  17:10 How to follow up on a promotion  22...

For every to-do you cross off, 5 more get added. The emails don’t stop & your phone is constantly pinging…and it’s only Tuesday. Sound familiar? Your good friend, Burnout is just around the corner, ready to come and pay you a visit! Join us as we discuss how to tackle burnout, go to methods I use to prevent it and how to delegate to others while you’re drowning.   Notes: 08:50 Symptoms of Burnout...

The art of negotiation is about understanding what each party considers a win & knowing the value you bring to the table. Chris shared that every person needs what he calls “a walk away point” and how we can use this strategy in our everyday life. We also touched on high stress negotiations and how to handle hard conversations with someone you may not know that well. Not to mention his fantastic h...