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Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is a dynamic speaker whose expertise spans a wide range of contemporary challenges. She offers a powerful voice and unique insights to discussions of justice, sustainability, and design. Uniquely poised to see the intersections, her career has positioned her to offer invaluable guidance as to how to develop leadership, community engagement, and personal empowerment.

Whether addressing the importance of intentional living, the complexities of ethical business practices, or the transformative power of education, Dr. McGlonn’s presentations are tailored to challenge audiences to think critically and to inspire them to act with purpose.

SPEAKS ABOUT

“Exceptional Design: 10 Conventions of Daring Leadership”

“Building Meaningfully Inclusive Organizations”

“Black Woman Led: The Barriers & The Beauty”

“Ethical Entrepreneurship: Balancing Profit & Purpose”

“Social Impact: A Moral Imperative”

“Fashion As Activism: Redefining Sustainability”

Exceptional Design

In her signature keynote, “Exceptional Design: 10 Conventions of Daring Leadership,” Kimberly McGlonn delivers a powerful call to action for leaders, brands, and creators to reimagine design as a healing force in a world on fire. Through personal storytelling and visionary framing, she introduces 10 conventions of exceptional design that elevate leadership beyond aesthetics toward care, equity, and community.

Framed by the metaphor of yarrow, a plant that thrives after fire, Kimberly positions exceptional design as bold, resilient, and restorative—a necessary response to our social, emotional, and environmental crises.

Her 10 conventions include principles like artful iteration, emotional transparency, climate agency, and cultivating stillness, grounded in real-life examples and deeply human values. Kimberly argues that greatness is not a destination but a daily choice accessible to anyone willing to lead with courage and intention.

Ultimately, the keynote offers a new design philosophy—one that empowers organizations to transcend crises, connect with communities, and build with soul.

  • "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

  • “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 | Executive

  • "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

“This moment requires a new class of daring leaders able to use business design as a tool for recalibration. My passion is to offer experience-earned guidance which fast tracks their success.”

- Dr. Kimberly McGlonn