Dr. Kimberly McGlonn
Build It Boldly. Lead What Matters.
Speaker. Author. Executive Advisor.
Helping leaders design companies and lives that create enduring impact.
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Kimberly’s work has been featured in leading publications and platforms, and her writing continues to shape how we think about leadership, equity, and impact. She is also the voice behind Dear Kimberly in Philadelphia Magazine—a column offering insight, reflection, and guidance for navigating life and leadership with integrity.
You don’t need another speaker. You need a voice that shifts how people think—and how they lead.
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn speaks at the intersection of leadership, design, and social impact, challenging leaders to move beyond performative success and toward meaningful, measurable change.
Her work invites audiences to confront a deeper question:
What are you building—and who does it serve?
See Kimberly in Action
Whether on stage or in the boardroom, Kimberly delivers talks that are both intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant—leaving audiences with clarity, conviction, and a renewed sense of responsibility.
The Work
Speaking
Keynotes that challenge, reframe, and activate leadership.
Executive Advisory
Strategic clarity for leaders navigating high-stakes decisions.
Build It Boldly: How Daring Business Leaders Can Gain Influence and Create Impact
In Build It Boldly, Kimberly offers a powerful framework for leaders ready to move beyond incremental thinking and into work that is visionary, values-driven, and deeply consequential.
This is not a book about business as usual. It’s a call to lead with conviction in a world that demands more.
Writing & Cultural Commentary
Kimberly is also the voice behind “Dear Kimberly” in Philadelphia Magazine—offering insight on leadership, identity, and navigating complexity with clarity.
What Leaders Are Saying
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"Dr. McGlonn has an extraordinary gift for connecting with students and fellow educators on a profound and intimate level. Her ability to share her story with raw honesty and vulnerability opens doors for others to explore their lives with courage, curiosity, and clarity. Whether in a classroom or on stage, Dr. McGlonn’s storytelling captivates, inspires, and guides us to truth and understanding. Dr. McGlonn’s influence extends far beyond the moment; she plants seeds of inspiration that continue to grow, encouraging us to live a life that makes a difference."
Sharon Ahram
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“Kimberly was an excellent speaker. She was engaging and fluid with her delivery. I felt inspired to think beyond my current situation and find ways to engage the exceptional in my everyday."
JHP Archtiecture | Associate
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"Kimberly is a wealth of knowledge as a business owner, but, more importantly, she knows how to connect and to move people towards reflection and building lives that are meaningful. I would recommend her to anyone looking to build a career and life that is filled with intention and courage"
Dr. Sarah Gulish
The Work Ahead Requires Bold Leadership
If you’re looking for a speaker who will leave your audience thinking differently—and leading differently—or a trusted advisor in moments that matter—this is where the conversation begins.