Keynotes
Inspiring, practical talks that leave your audience energized and equipped.
Coaching
Personalized support to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Courses – Coming Soon
Self-paced learning for leaders ready to grow on their own terms.
Meet Kimberly Wirtz
Your No-Nonsense Leadership Guide
With decades of experience in communications, leadership, and crisis management, Kimberly Wirtz helps modern leaders navigate disruption with clarity, confidence, and purpose. A dynamic speaker and trusted coach, she’s known for her no-nonsense insight, dry wit, and ability to turn real-world experience into practical tools. Kimberly draws from both her professional background and lived experience to help audiences and clients lead through change—without losing their voice, vision, or values.
Keynote Topics
Choose an existing keynote or one of the many other topics Kim can customize for your audience.
MOTHERHOOD IS A LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS
Turning invisible labor into undeniable leadership.
Raising kids demands resilience, strategy, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence—core leadership skills by any name. In this relatable and empowering talk, Kimberly Wirtz reframes motherhood as high-stakes executive training. With humor and hard-won insight, she helps audiences see the leadership lessons hiding in plain sight—and gives them the language to own that experience with confidence.
CTRL+ALT+DEL YOUR FEAR OF BOTS: Because you can’t automate good judgment
AI isn’t coming—it’s here.
But fear doesn’t lead; judgment does. In this smart, accessible keynote, Kimberly Wirtz demystifies artificial intelligence and empowers audiences to lead through disruption. With clarity and wit, she breaks down why AI is an increasingly critical tool at home and in the workplace, and why human insight still matters most—especially as the bots get smarter.
HOT FLASHES & HARD TRUTHS: OWN THE ROOM AT ANY AGE
Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a crossroads.
In this candid and empowering talk, Kimberly Wirtz challenges the outdated narrative that midlife marks a slowdown. Instead, she reveals it as a strategic inflection point—where life experience, emotional clarity, and shifting priorities create the perfect conditions for reinvention. Lead louder, live bolder and align with purpose on your own terms.
Additional topics
In addition to prepared keynotes, Kimberly can tailor to your event a speech, panel or other presentation on a variety of other topics. If you have a different topic in mind, email Kimberly to inquire.
*Political communications and messaging strategy
*Public speaking for all audience sizes
*Public policy and conservative leadership
*Navigating media in the age of misinformation
*Practical use of AI for professionals
*Parenting, blended families, and caregiving
*Reinvention at midlife
*Crisis communication and decision-making under pressure
*Self-care and sustainability for leaders
Ready to book Kim to speak at your event? Check out her speaking rates below and contact her to discuss your interest.
Let’s Talk Numbers:
No Surprises, No Nonsense
Hiring a speaker shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. My rates reflect the preparation, professionalism, and practical value I bring to every audience — whether I’m showing up on stage or on screen. I offer clear pricing for both virtual and in-person events, with options to fit a variety of formats and budgets. Travel and custom materials are additional, but the straight talk?
That’s always included.
Private leadership coaching
LEADERSHIP COACHING THAT CUTS THROUGH THE NOISE
Turn your experience into confidence, your voice into strategy, and your challenges into growth.
Whether you’re reinventing your path, stepping into new leadership, or leveling up where you are, Kimberly offers practical, personalized coaching designed for leaders who want clarity—not clichés. It’s real talk for people ready to lead with purpose.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
*Greater clarity about your goals and strengths
*Tools to communicate with confidence and authority
*Strategies for leading through uncertainty or change
*Support for navigating high-stakes challenges
*Accountability, insight, and space to think out loud
Clarity, confidence, and coaching that meets you where you are
Coaching with me isn’t about hype or hustle — it’s about real talk, real strategy, and results that stick. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, rediscovering your voice, or stepping into leadership, I offer practical guidance with a personal touch. All coaching packages are customized to your goals, timeline, and preferences. Review the general pricing guide to help you get started.
Who I Coach:
- Professionals navigating leadership, burnout, or big transitions
- Women reclaiming their voice or purpose
- Communicators and creatives who need clarity
- Executives seeking confidential, practical support
Practical guidance, powerful connection — at a price that works for your people
Whether you’re gathering a circle of working moms, midlife professionals, or emerging leaders, group coaching brings the energy of shared experience and the focus of structured support. Each cohort is capped to allow for personal attention and real conversation — not just passive listening.
Testimonials
Hear what people are saying about working with Kimberly Wirtz.
Kim is a master at navigating Washington’s political landscape and ensuring that voices of the people are heard loud and clear. When good ideas are brought to the table with urgency and clarity, everyone benefits – no matter the political party. That’s where Kim shines, and Washington state is better for it.
Brandi Kruse
Independent Journalist/Podcaster
Kim blends wit, compassion, and in-depth knowledge into a delivery that audiences find engaging and credible. She changes minds and hearts. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Greg Becker
High School Teacher
I highly recommend Kimberly as a leadership coach. Her insights and guidance have been invaluable for me and my team.
Rep. Michael Baumgartner
U.S. Congressman
Kim doesn’t sugarcoat leadership—it’s messy, personal, and often thankless. But her straight-shooting wisdom and earned insight remind us that resilience is built in the trenches.
Amy Harris
Fundraising Consultant
“Kim made me feel seen, heard, and capable. Her talk didn’t just inspire me—it reframed how I see myself. I walked away thinking, ‘I’ve been leading this whole time—I just didn’t know it.’ She has a way of naming what we’ve lived and turning it into power.”
Courtney Wicker
Artist
Without a doubt Kimberly is a top-notch communications professional. Composed, whip-smart, and savvy about media, I worked with Kimberly through my work with the Tacoma Museum District. Always ready to take on a challenge, her work was key in concepting, troubleshooting and launching the museum pass. I would cherish the opportunity to work with her again in any capacity.
Hillary Ryan
Communications & Marketing Expert
Free Downloads
Grab & Go Wisdom
Steal these. Seriously.
Need a quick hit of clarity or a confidence boost on the go? These freebies are designed to fit in your bag, your binder, or your brain. Leadership looks better when you’re supported—take what helps and pass it on.
validating and inspiring Leadership affirmation cards
More than 100 little reminders that you are inspiring others while fearlessly developing your own leadership skills.
leadership clarity worksheet
A worksheet that walks you through simple, reflective prompts to help define your core values, leadership strengths, and blind spots. Whether you’re leading a team or leading your life, clarity starts here.
the decision filter
A simple 3-step decision-making framework for those who are overwhelmed. Pause, Prioritize, Proceed—and move forward with intention. Includes reflection questions and examples to help you stay clear-headed and confident.
confidence quickstart checklist
A quick-hit checklist to help you reset your mindset and prepare for high-stakes moments—interviews, tough conversations, presentations, or just showing up for yourself. No fluff. Just action.
women in leadership expansion pack
32 extra cards just for women either leading now or aspiring to lead. You got this!
Inspiring quotes expansion pack
32 extra cards with inspiring quotes from leaders through history — because who doesn’t feel empowered by Churchill and Socrates?