Kimberly Lyall

Kimberly Lyall

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Leadership & Resilience | Purpose, Overcoming Adversity & Creating Transformative Change

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Leadership
  • Resilience & Change
  • Transformation
  • Purposeful Work
  • Teamwork

KIMBERLY LYALL BIOGRAPHY

Kimberly Lyall ‘Lights up Leaders’! Audiences say they feel full of hope, light, and like they can overcome any obstacle after hearing her speak.

For over 25 years Kimberly has inspired audiences with her intoxicating blend of energy and insights. As a dynamic speaker, facilitator, college instructor, and award-winning consultant, Kimberly has worked with hundreds of organizations and government bodies across multiple sectors, inspiring positive impact in a challenging world. An expert in transformational leadership and resilience, Kimberly shares real-world strategies that shift mindsets, fuel action, and create results!

After a childhood of divorce and poverty, Kimberly became a respected community leader and CEO at the age of 26 years. However, two years later an employee committed major fraud that bankrupted her nonprofit organization, and then died by suicide. While battling PTSD from this trauma, Kimberly rebuilt the organization into a powerhouse, increasing operating revenues by 213%, expanding services through new profit centers that attracted millions of dollars in contracts, and developing ground-breaking, award-winning approaches that innovated her industry.

Four years after the fraud, at the height of her career, Kimberly experienced harassment by a new member of her Board of Directors. When she stood up against the harassment, she was fired. This triggered a return of her PTSD, leaving her unable to work for over a year.

Kimberly fought back, launching a wrongful dismissal lawsuit that took 7 years to win. During those years Kimberly started her consulting practice, providing strategic planning, project management, fund development, organizational training, leadership mentoring, facilitation, and more. Always looking to innovate, for her second client Kimberly developed and led a project that won a Governor General Award for revolutionizing best practice in community Oral History research.

Kimberly also joined the instructional team at Lethbridge Polytechnic and for 6 years taught leadership, change management, and organizational development courses to corporate clients and in Indigenous communities.

During this time Kimberly’s husband Emil started suffering severe medical issues. Hospitals and clinics became a regular part of their lives, and eventually they traveled across Canada for medical tests and life-saving surgeries, with Kimberly in the role of Caregiver.

In 2018, after Emil had recovered from major lung and heart surgeries, Kimberly ran for political office. By this point she’d had over 25 years of political volunteerism and campaign experience, believing that government had the responsibility to make life better for people. It was a very polarizing time. Kimberly insisted on integrity in all her campaign activities and communications, which cost her many votes, and resulted in a second-place finish. This outcome became a win however, as Emil’s health continued to decline, and in late 2021 at the height of the pandemic, he died. Kimberly, like many people around the globe, waited almost 10 months for restrictions to fully lift before hosting a Celebration of his life.

Today Kimberly shares her hard-won insights about purpose, leadership, and resilience with audiences around the world, replacing their overwhelm with optimism! She continues to challenge the status quo, helping clients in a wide diversity of industries, including hospitality, medical equipment, mental health, food insecurity, housing, seniors’ services, research, career development, tourism, community wellbeing, and more. Her expertise in strategic evolution and organizational development supports the structural needs of many companies and municipalities, while her experiences overcoming adversity, PTSD, and burnout align with the challenges that so many leaders are facing today. In a weary world, Kimberly provides hope.

Kimberly has extensive volunteer experience locally and internationally with the YWCA, Lions Clubs, Celebrate Canada, and many more. She is a Woman of Distinction, Governor General Award winner, and Alberta Centennial Medal recipient. Kimberly is a collaborative author of the book “Trailblazer Secrets”. She is proud to be a non-Indigenous recipient of the prestigious Blackfoot name “Kómmonoi Saamiaki”, Blue Paint Headdress Woman.

Kimberly Lyall Related Media

Media Interview

Canada's History

SBC

Coyote Flats Pioneer Village: 2015 Governor General's History Awards
View

Podcast

Discover Fresh Perspectives

Play

David Gouthro

Igniting Individuals and Communities to Initiate Positive Change with Kimberly Lyall

Podcast

Between Us

Play

Karissa Schlaht & Sherise Schlaht

On The Trail of the Buffalo - Kimberly Lyall

Podcast

Under The Bridge - Tha Podcast

Play

SBC

Life Is An Adventure | Under The Bridge Tha Podcast | Ep.09

Kimberly Lyall Related Content

Book

Dynamic Women® Trailblazer Secrets
Dynamic Women® Trailblazer Secrets
In this collection of stories by thought leaders and experts, Kimberly Lyall shares with readers how a choice she made to take back her internal power resulted in a life-changing experience.

Kimberly Lyall Topic Presentations

Unstoppable! Three Unshakeable Truths for Powerful Leadership

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • This transformative presentation reveals three unshakable truths that empower leaders to break through personal and professional barriers. Your audience will be shocked by the challenges Kimberly has overcome, then inspired when she shares how those experiences created resilience and incredible transformation!

    Key Takeaways:

    • Purpose is key. Knowing your mission, both personally and professionally, provides the guiding light for decisions, impactful change, and delivering outcomes that matter.
    • The biggest barrier to success is when you tell yourself no. We have been conditioned to fit in rather than stand out. The solution? Fearlessly channeling your inner teenager to make things happen!
    • Being unstoppable is a choice. Potential is unleashed when you choose to fiercely believe in yourself, honour your unique experiences, and embrace opportunities!

    This presentation is designed for both aspiring and seasoned leaders eager to enhance their leadership skills, cultivate courage, and drive positive change in their organizations and communities.

Remarkable Resilience: Getting the Edge To Thrive Through Adversity

Lit Up & Aligned! Engaging Your Team and Boosting Productivity

Guilt-free Boundaries: Regaining Time, Health, and Happiness

Kimberly Lyall Speaking Testimonials

People are still talking about your presentation a week later, and those that missed it are looking for the recording. The framework you provided is so actionable and is such a great takeaway for people to implement. Your message certainly struck a chord with many!

Marnie Hamp

Sr. Marketing Manager
FujiFilm Sonosite

What truly stood out was Kimberly’s skill in forming immediate and genuine connections with each member of our diverse audience. She made every individual feel as if she was speaking directly to them. Throughout her speech, the room was so captivated that you could hear a pin drop. One attendee even remarked, “I could have listened to Kimberly talk all day.” The feedback we received from our event evaluations was overwhelmingly positive, and we credit Kimberly’s keynote as a significant contributor to our success.

Cyndi Bester

Executive Director
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Kimberly Lyall Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Kimberly Lyall Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

You May Also Like

Related Speakers

Benoit Huot

Benoit Huot

Olympic Gold Medalist | Leadership | Adversity | Teamwork And Disability Inclusion Expert

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Disability
  • Health & Wellness
  • Burnout Prevention
Although born with a disability, Paralympic keynote speaker Benoit Huot is ranked third in Canada overall in medal count, winning over 20 medals at...
Beth Hanishewski

Beth Hanishewski

Relationships Expert | Resilience Wellness Trust & Relationships In The Workplace

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement
  • Leadership and Change
  • Mental Health
Beth Hanishewski is an engaging keynote speaker, trainer & coach on leadership, resilience, teamwork, handling pressure and managing workplace...
Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Productivity | Leadership & Accountability Expert | Teamwork | Employee Engagement

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Personal Growth
Bruce Lee keynote speaker helps build trust within teams to manage relationships at work. His talent management solutions improve teamwork &...
Charmaine Hammond

Charmaine Hammond

Conflict Management | Communication | Collaboration & Resilience Expert

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
Charmaine Hammond is a highly sought-after business keynote speaker and former correctional officer with extensive experience of over 25 years....
Dan Comiskey

Dan Comiskey

Safety And Overcoming Adversity Expert

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Mindset & Attitude
Dan Comiskey is a much sought-after public speaker and philanthropist who offers keynotes on leadership, accountability, and team coaching to...
Denise Wozniak

Denise Wozniak

TEDx Speaker | Certified World Class Speaking Coach | Resilience | Overcoming Adversity & Trauma

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Accessibility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
A Canadian-UK citizen, Denise Wozniak is a TEDx speaker, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, and is trained in Positive Psychology, Mental...
Deri Latimer

Deri Latimer

Neuroscience | Leadership & Change | Positive Psychology & Mindfulness | Resilience

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
Deri Latimer is a TEDx speaker, author, and organizational consultant who combines positive psychology, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence to...
Devon Clunis

Devon Clunis

Former Winnipeg Chief of Police | Leadership | Workplace Culture Diversity & Inclusion Expert

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Cultural Diversity
Devon Clunis is an international business and leadership consultant with extensive Executive Leadership experience. He was Chief of Police for the...
Eddie LeMoine

Eddie LeMoine

Leadership | Future of Work | Employee Engagement & Talent Management Expert

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
Eddie LeMoine is a Canadian-born international author, speaker and corporate trainer who specializes in leadership & the psychology of success. Eddie...
Elaine Allison

Elaine Allison

Leadership | Customer Service and Sales | Customer loyalty And Sales Expert

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Bullying At Work
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
Elaine Allison is a Certified Speaking Professional who specializes in customer service strategies and training. She is the author of the bestselling...
Joanna Barclay

Joanna Barclay

Corporate Culture Change Expert And Mindful Conscious Leadership Consultant

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Employee Retention
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Excellence & Success
Joanna Barclay is a global speaker and author on cultural transformation, building high performing workplace cultures, & conscious values-based...
Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns

Safety In The Workplace | Safety Leadership | Injury Prevention & Safety Culture Expert

Featured

Speaker Topics

  • Personal Leadership
  • Motivation
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Process & Systems
  • Privacy
Kevin Burns is a Workplace Safety Expert, a highly sought-after speaker worldwide, and a bestselling author on human performance and safety in the...

FAQ

How to book Kimberly Lyall for an event?

Kimberly Lyall keynote speaker is an expert presenter and has a wide range of experience speaking to a wide variety of audiences and organizations. Kimberly Lyall delivers keynotes, workshops & training sessions. They may also host or emcee events. Hire Kimberly Lyall from Calgary, Alberta for your event to inspire the audience to take action and make change in their work and their lives. Your workplace will benefit from our keynote speaker and their keynote talks and speeches will shift the mindsets or behaviours for the audience members in Canada. 

Interested in booking Kimberly Lyall for an event?

Are you looking to hire Kimberly Lyall for your event? Kimberly Lyall Calgary, Alberta is a dynamic and engaging speaker that offers audiences researched content paired with expertise and a dynamic speaking ability. Kimberly Lyall is also a Canadian corporate consultant and coach and facilitates workshops and training sessions for a corporate audience. Kimberly Lyall is an expert keynote presenter and speaks on wide variety of topics. Hiring a great speaker for your event is important and working with a thought leader like Kimberly Lyall from Speakers Canada's roster will engage audiences into the content of the presentation to bring awareness and a fresh perspective for their approach to their work and their lives. Book Kimberly Lyall to educate, motivate and activate the audience through an interactive and entertaining presentation at corporate meetings and gatherings.

Known as a popular key note speaker in Canada, Kimberly Lyall creates life changing experiences for the participants with practical insights and strategic advice they can implement right after the session. Working with one of our leading expert speaker like Kimberly Lyall from Calgary, Alberta offers organizations a fresh perspective to assist the people of the organization. No matter if it is a government, association, or business crowd, Kimberly Lyall is a perfect speaker for your event. Through unique practical insights for trending topics and years experience speaking to different organizations, Kimberly Lyall focuses on changing individuals to make better decisions at work and their lives. No matter if you are holding an in person or virtual event, having an influential speaker such as Kimberly Lyall will engage, motivate, and activate the audience to make a change in their lives and inspire action for results to meet organizational goals. Your workforce will benefit from Kimberly Lyall's presentations and speeches, with measurable results set to shift the people of the organization and core direction of the company. Book Kimberly Lyall speaker for your annual general meeting, conference, summit, or convention in Canada.

How much does it cost to hire Kimberly Lyall for a keynote presentation or virtual event?

Kimberly Lyall is an expert professional key note speaker with a lot of experience speaking and delivering engaging talks to organizations and audiences in Canada. Each of Speaker Bureau Canada's talent have different ways to assess their fees, and Kimberly Lyall speaker fee ranges depending on the size of the audience, event format (in person or virtual), event location, and if the organization booking them is a non profit, association, government department/government agency or business/corporation. The speakers we work with are flexible with their fees, and it is important for us to learn more about your event before we approach them, as it is our role to work for you, and to help you find a speaker within budget. 

Please contact Speakers Bureau of Canada and provide us with your event details so that we can contact Kimberly Lyall to check availability or confirm the pricing and associated costs to hire a great speaker like Kimberly Lyall for your event. As Kimberly Lyall's agent and as a Canadian top speaker bureau and talent agency for speakers, we are able to propose each event opportunity from each host organization's behalf to try to help you get in touch with Kimberly Lyall and confirm them for your in person or online meeting/event. We can also provide and advise on the booking process and potentially negotiate their fee. Speakers Canada is a client focused speaker agency, and we work for you in finding good speakers for your team meetings and booking processes.

Kimberly Lyall Disclaimer

Speakers Bureau Canada assists companies and event planning teams seeking to hire talent like Kimberly Lyall for speaking engagements, virtual meetings, conference appearances, training sessions and workshops facilitations. Our Canadian speakers bureau does not claim to exclusively represent Kimberly Lyall, however they are represented by Speakers Canada, and we work with them closely for their Canadian speaking opportunities and bookings. As Canada's top speaker bureau, we represent Canadian motivational keynote speakers and professional guest speakers that will be available on your upcoming events date and location that are withing the budget. Our talented bureau speaker booking agency can help find business speakers or celebrity speakers that aligns with each organization, audience, event theme and the topic themes you hope for the speaker to address in their presentation. 

When SBC receives a request to book Kimberly Lyall we provide you with their speaker fees, travel costs and check their schedules. We work closely with the host organization's event planning team and the speaker to handle the logistics and to relay or negotiate associated costs. Our talented team members then will work with our talent directly or their agent/manager/assistant to confirm the Canadian speaker fee and travel expenses, so that event planning teams can receive an official quote for the speaker appearing at the event. Speaker fees and travel costs vary per speaker and our role is to contact Kimberly Lyall about your event, after we have connected with the event organizers to learn all the event details and/or conference program. Each booking request is unique since session durations and audience sizes can vary which may affect the speaker's fees. If you are looking to hire Kimberly Lyall, we recommend filling out the booking request form so a booking agent from Speakers Bureau Canada can get in touch with our talent to help you coordinate with your team to engage the speaker for a successful event.