Kim Brainard

Kim Brainard is known as the trainer who is “unconventional in the best way,” a coach who turns complex ideas into meaningful experiences and makes learning feel energizing, personal, and surprisingly fun. Colleagues often call her the “People Whisperer” because she has a rare gift for reading the room, cutting through the noise, and helping people grow in ways they didn’t expect.

Kim has spent more than a decade helping teams and leaders rethink how they work. Her consulting and training experience spans global organizations like Microsoft, Amazon, Merck, and Spotify as well as federal government agencies, healthcare systems, and marketing organizations. She brings a blend of brain science, facilitation mastery, and real-world storytelling that connects instantly with learners from every background.

What sets Kim apart is her belief that people don’t learn by being talked at. They learn by doing, exploring, questioning, and discovering their own insights. Her classes replace long lectures with hands-on activities, deep conversation, and techniques that make learning feel alive and memorable. Participants often say her workshops feel less like training and more like a spark—something that changes how they think, work, and lead.

Kim’s approach is rooted in a simple philosophy: you are not your circumstances, you are your possibilities. She brings this mindset into every room, helping people see where they’re stuck, uncover their strengths, and step into new ways of working that create real outcomes—not just theoretical ones.

Why take a class with Kim?
Because you won’t just earn a certification; you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and practical tools you can use the very next day. You’ll understand Agile in a human way—without jargon, without overwhelm, and without feeling like you sat through another corporate seminar. Her goal is to make you better at your work and more empowered in your role, no matter where you’re starting from.

When Kim isn’t transforming teams, she’s traveling as often as she can, whether it’s exploring a new country or wandering a quiet beach with her fur babies, Jada and Twiggy. She’s a passionate animal advocate, a devoted national parks explorer, and someone who always puts family first. 

If you’re looking for a class that’s engaging, real, and designed for genuine results, Kim is the trainer you want guiding your journey.