Kim Hodous

Women in Business Leadership Women's Health Motivation Communication Life Balance

Expert on

  • Women in Business
  • Leadership
  • Women’s Health
  • Motivation
  • Communication
  • Life Balance

Fee Range

$5,000–$7,500

Travels from

AZ, US

Biography

“I’m on a mission! A mission to create a work environment full of happy people who are more engaged, satisfied, productive, optimistic and kind. Because when people get happy they serve better, have deeper connections with co-workers and clients and increase the company bottom line. And isn’t that what we all want out of life and our work? Happiness and Success. Couple those two and you’ve got a formula that makes good things happen – for your people and your business!”

Kim Hodous is an acclaimed keynote speaker and author of the award-winning book Show UP, Be BOLD, Play BIG: 33 Strategies for Outrageous Success and Lasting Happiness. She provides high-energy and inter-active experiences for corporate and conference audiences across the country.

THE FACTS 

  • HAPPY employees are 12% more productive.
  • HAPPY salespeople produce 37% higher sales. 
  • Employees who report being happier at work, take 10% fewer sick days.
  • HAPPY people are 25% more satisfied.…and less likely to leave.
  • Companies with HAPPY employees outperform the competition by 20%.

THE SOLUTION 

With Kim, learn to shift the ethos from ‘how much can we get out of you’ to prioritizing happiness and the various characteristics and experiences that are important for a happy work environment. Because data can now confirm that happiness positively impacts innovation, performance quality, employee retention and efficiency!

 

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

CONNECTION Kim is renowned for connecting directly to each and every member of the audience. When the audience size allows, she’s even been known to call each member by name! People leave feeling like they know Kim personally and her message sticks!

ENGAGEMENT Kim’s keynotes are inter-active and full of energy. People are on stage, on their feet, laughing, crying and 100% involved!

PRE-EVENT PERFECTION Kim wants to make your job easy and your event successful. She’s easy to work with and can handle any last-minute changes in your program.

CUSTOM CONTENT JUST FOR YOU Kim does her homework! She studies your culture and mission and then crafts her presentation to the interests, needs and goals of your organization.

PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT Contact Kim’s office for information on pre-event promotional videos and interviews. Kim is also available for advance media appearances to contribute to the success of your event.

CONTENT ENRICHMENT Want to take Kim’s message even deeper? Significant discounts make it easy for you to provide books to everyone at your event and she also offers a 12-month Happy Life Enrichment Program to keep your people focused and engaged with happiness for a full year.

FUN! Kim will take your audience on an adventure full of laughter, chock-full of a-ha moments and loaded with life-changing content. Her passion fills the room as she opens minds and creates happy hearts.

 

RAVES

“Kim really succeeded on all fronts. What really made her special was that she engaged with us up front to develop a presentation that was precisely fitting to our team. The speech she gave was just amazing and was so tailored down to specific details we had given her about experiences, about numbers. The team walked away feeling energized & inspired.” -Sally Welborn, SVP, Walmart

“Kim delivered on every front. Feedback from the audience members was extremely positive. Many commented Kim was the best they had ever heard!” –Mary Dandurand, Executive Director, Arkansas Society of Association Executives

“Kim kept it fun and light, while also delivering great content that people could use immediately in their jobs. After Kim spoke, one of my members said to me, “Ann, you really hit it out of the park this year. “If you want to put on an event where you “hit it out of the park,” I recommend Kim Hodous.” –Ann Gilbert, Executive Director, Arkansas Transit Association

“Kim connected to everyone in the room. She led both the mid-morning keynote and the last presentation of the day with high energy interactions, genuineness, and shared examples participants can use in their own lives.” –Debbie Raison, University of Oklahoma, Center for Public Management

“You were so energetic and dynamic. Everyone loved you!” -Carmin Brown, Director of Diversity, Toyota

“Kim’s energy, laughter, and encouragement were exactly what we needed to inspire us to keep pushing forward to accomplish another award-winning year.” –Donna Harris, CEO, Healthsouth of Jonesboro

“Even though it was a large audience, her presentation was still interactive and she had people involved in activities, up on the stage and interacting with each other. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and many women took the time to thank me personally for bringing in such a dynamic speaker to kick off the event.” –Susie Marks, Sr. Vice President of Programs, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce

“The day you spent with us at BRMH was much more than a day of having an individual, professional speaker; you connected with us because you became a part of who we are with an understanding of what we do.” -Leah Johnson, Organizational Development Manager, Black River Memorial Hospital

“I was amazed at the number of emails, texts, and personal comments I received the morning Kim spoke to our teachers and administrators. She truly made a positive impact on our culture. Unlike many keynote speakers, she demonstrated a real and transparent message while showcasing to us all how to be intentionally happy in a world that pushes back on that hope.” –Dr. Mark Gotcher, Superintendent, Russellville Public Schools

 

 

Speaker Videos

BE HAPPY. WORK HAPPY. BECAUSE HAPPY PEOPLE MAKE GOOD THINGS HAPPEN

Research has proven that happy people come up with the best ideas, are up to 28% more productive, miss less work and are half as likely to leave their jobs. Bottom line – happy people are more successful and happy people make good things happen. So how do we get happier? It’s really quite simple – and all backed by science.

There are now actual steps you can take to become happier – and they’re not dependent on your family, your boss, your co-workers or the alignment of the stars. They’re all up to you! In this fun, funny, interactive and empowering keynote, your audience will discover the secrets to a happier, healthier life and workplace. People will be on stage, on their feet and ON FIRE (not literally, of course!) This is an ideal opening keynote to kick-start any event with laughter and enthusiasm or the perfect closing keynote to end your conference on a high, happy note!

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the personal, inter-personal and external factors that affect your happiness.
  • Explore how the start of our day impacts how happy we feel throughout the day.
  • Learn how to build relationships that increase your happiness.
  • Identify the areas where you personally need some happiness help!
  • Experience first-hand the impact mindset plays on happiness and productivity.
  • Learn how to focus your attention on the things that will bring you happiness.
  • Learn why you, and only you, are in charge of your happiness.

Why this Program?

  • Because happy people do make good things happen! And when good things happen in your organization, people stay with you, you attract more customers, and everyone is lifted to a higher level.
  • Research has verified that success is determined more by human behavior (mindset) than technical skill (skill set). This program will adjust your mindset for success and happiness, regardless of your position with the company.

BE HAPPY. LEAD HAPPY. WHY HAPPY LEADERS GET RESULTS, NOT RESISTANCE

A leader doesn’t always carry the title of President or CEO. Leaders don’t always have a corner office and twelve, or 12,000, direct reports. Leaders come in all shapes and guises and show up at every level of an organization. And the best leaders, that get the best results – are those who can live, love, laugh and lead with a happy heart.

Research has proven that positive environments produce positive benefits in the areas of engagement, relationships, health and the bottom line. And the best way to create a positive environment is when leaders – at all levels – play fair, show appreciation, are willing to grow personally and believe in the work of the company.

This motivational experience offers proven practices for leading yourself and those around you in a way that fosters kindness, caring, optimism and action. You will be inspired to up your personal leadership so your co-workers and clients will: Co-operate with you. Believe in you. Recommend you.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the one thing leaders must do to develop a thriving team.
  • Learn why fun at work and happy workers lead to increased engagement.
  • Explore the power of gratitude and appreciation in producing results.
  • Identify the key areas where you can up your personal leadership.
  • Experience first-hand the power of positive feedback.
  • Learn the one thing that will undermine your leadership ability.
  • Learn how to focus on those things that bring results, not resistance.

Why this Program?

  • Whether you’re leading a conglomerate, heading up a division or managing an intern, effective leadership is no easy task. Kim’s simple strategies will share how today’s best leaders align mind, body and spirit so anyone can be a happy leader with heart.
  • Talent begets talent. Talented employees want talented leaders who appreciate their efforts, encourage them to grow and believe in the work of the company. This keynote shows leaders at every level how to do just that!

SPEAK UP! USE POSITIVE COMMUNICATION TO CREATE HAPPY TEAMS

In a workplace filled with ever growing diversity, and even greater distractions, a workplace where multiple forms of communication are utilized all day long – the chances of miscommunication are high.  Communication mistakes today have greater stakes, with devastating effects, that can negatively impact the company image, team engagement, collaboration and focus.  Kim delivers the latest research on how positive communication can be a tool to strengthen connections, build trust and create happy teams.  If you want to deliver your message in a way it will be well received, you’ll want to SPEAK UP, because talk is cheap, but communication is priceless.

 Learning Objectives:

  • Learn a simple, four step process to positively communicate ANY message.
  • Discover how to use gender differences in communication, instead of having them work against you.
  • Identify the best body language for positive communication.
  • Experience first-hand the alarming impact of negative communication.
  • Explore which words positively impact each generation – from traditionalists to millennials.
  • Understand the 3 ways you can respond in a situation and which one makes people feel happy and heard!
  • Learn two magic words that allow people to feel validated.

 

Why this Program?

  • Employees are more engaged and happier when there is clear communication and sincere connection in the workplace.  Your organization will benefit from all team members having these communication tools in common.
  • Your audience will be implementing this information before they leave their seats!  There’s no learning curve here – these strategies are immediately applicable!

LESS STRESS + MORE FUN: FINDING BALANCE & STAYING HAPPY IN A HIGH DEMAND WORLD

Today’s culture of ‘do more with less’ can leave you feeling un-fulfilled, un-motivated and exhausted.   In this program, you’ll learn the high cost of work without ceasing and the big payoff of health + happiness. You’ll learn proven practices for balancing all the priorities in your life, dealing with stress and staying motivated so you can feel fulfilled in all the nooks and crannies of your life.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the 5 key ingredients of a balanced and happy life for YOU.
  • Experience first-hand the alarming impact of negativity.
  • Learn 7 daily essentials to win the morning, so you can win the day!
  • Discover why sleep is critical to your well-being and how to get better rest.
  • Explore how our energy is affected by our environment.
  • Understand the science between fun and health and how to use it to improve your wellness.
  • Learn the restorative power of forgiveness, gratitude and celebrating the successes of those around you.

 

Why this Program?

  • It shows your people you care about them!  It’s beneficial for morale, wellness, absenteeism and most importantly, helps them achieve their FULL OUT potential.
  • Being out of balance causes stress.  Stress costs your organization money.  Employees who know how to find balance and happiness increase your profitability.