Coffee with Kim

Your biggest mistake at work? Assuming everyone knows what work you’re doing and how well you’re doing it. Good news? If you’re mediocre at your job, no one knows. Bad news? If you’re REALLY good at your job, chances are no one knows. If you make it look easy and give credit to the team you might not be standing out to your boss. One of my favorite questions from Tiffany, “If you removed yourself...

In this episode Stacey breaks down the distinction between bias and discrimination, highlighting the need for awareness and action to combat both. Stacey A. Gordon is a rockstar when it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and encourages organizations to “Rework Work” and move toward inclusive and enjoyable workplaces. Her LinkedIn Learning course Unconscious Bias has been a huge success and...

We all want to work with people we like, but don’t make the mistake of choosing hires solely because you vibe with them. (I’m totally guilty of this!) In this Coffee talk we learned there’s four main parts to successful hiring – systems, metrics, clear communication and time. Tianna Tye is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist and team dynamics guru who coaches leaders. Say that 3 times fast,...

This week's episode I’m bringing back one of my favorite coffee sessions with one of my favorite guests, Amberly Lago. This episode originally aired the end of 2021 but I feel it’s just as relevant (if not more!) as we navigate the final stretch of 2023. If you’re looking for that extra push to achieve your goals this year, this is the episode for you. After surviving a life-altering motorcycle ac...

Public speaking isn’t just for keynotes or wedding receptions. Every time you present your idea to the team or ask for a raise you’re tapping into the skill of speaking in public. This week we dove into tips for handling the inevitable nerves and increased heart rate, what to avoid doing day-of and where Kim sees most people fall short when refining this skill. Kim shares tips for on screen presen...

The truth is no one is an “expert” when it comes to AI. At least not yet. But some people, like Martin Waxman, have dove head first into the deep end of Artificial Intelligence and they’re learning as fast as they can so we can copy their homework. In this discussion Martin shared with us the steps he takes to implement new tools in digital marketing, what big mistakes to avoid and we got creative...

Most people will pivot careers 5-7 times in their life! Gone are the days of staying at the same job for 49 years! So how do we make sure we pivot successfully? In this episode the Coffee With Kim crew dove into how to assess if you need a pivot or you’re burnout and need a break. We talked about how to prepare well and what questions to ask before switching career paths and things got a little sp...

In today’s world your online reputation will always proceed you. But what if it’s inaccurate? Patrick Ambron and his cofounder Pete created Brandyourself after Pete kept being confused for a criminal with his same name. He could not figure out why he wasn’t getting called back for job interviews or even dates. Presenting yourself well online is step 1 to landing your dream opportunity. Join Kim an...

Resilience requires self-advocacy. In this episode our guest Tatiana Kolovou, teaches us how to be our own advocates, master the art of “learned optimism” and how to practice rejection. (because that’s key to being resilient!) She shared tips for us to identify our own strengths and how to say no when opportunities don’t align. As our resilience is constantly being tested these reminders were just...

One of the best things I did for my career was defining what mentors I need, want and have. From this came my “4 Mentor Method” that’s been featured in Forbes, Inc Magazine and of course on LinkedIn. In this mini-workshop, I break down what a mentor actually is, how to find mentors for each category, and most importantly how to utilize their knowledge and your relationship as you learn and grow in...

Does saying “no” make your heart race? Does receiving a “no” after a big ask feel like a gut punch? Darrah shared her story about receiving a rejection from Brene Brown and how it completely shifted her relationship with the word “no.” Having started four businesses Darrah Brustein knows firsthand what it means to align and realign your goals and values. She joined the Coffee With Kim crew live la...

If you’re in the market for a new job (or considering it!) This week’s mini-workshop is for you. From prepping your resume for cold outreaches to leveraging your network to find interesting opportunities, we honed in on the ultimate goal: making sure a real human considers you for a role! We dove into how to make sure your LinkedIn gets in front of the right people and I shared my hot take on how...

Get ready to revamp your LinkedIn profile and learn if you’re using LinkedIn the right way. (hint: it’s not just for job seekers and recruiters!) This week’s episode is all about how to start leveraging LinkedIn with Michaela Alexis. She shares her strategies for making meaningful connections and even how to befriend your competition, how to find and stick to your strengths in order to produce qua...

Resilience isn’t a skill that’s easy to learn and it’s even harder to teach. Gemma Leigh-Roberts, Organizational Psychologist and Performance Psychologist joined us to breakdown what resilience really is and how to train our teams on this irreplaceable skill. From developing coping strategies to cultivating a growth mindset, this episode will give you all the tips on how to show up at work with co...

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...