Practical Insights for Smart People Who Feel Stuck.
Science-based talks that untangle the hidden barriers to performance, clarity, and well-being.
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You want someone to untangle the knots that hold your people back.
Stacy S. Kim, Ph.D. delivers keynotes and workshops that help high-achievers untangle internal blocks – and move through them with clarity, confidence, and sustainable momentum.
Whether speaking to corporate leaders, rising professionals, caregivers, or students, Stacy equips audiences with:
- Real-life stories and examples to engage and help grasp concepts
- Evidence-based strategies delivered in an empathetic tone
- Practical tools they are energized to use right away
Most Requested Talks
Whether on stage, over Zoom, or in a quiet room, Stacy meets audiences where they are – with grounded warmth, intellectual rigor, and actionable insights that stays with them long after the event ends.
The Untapped Power of Envy at Work
Everyone feels envy. It’s a universal and natural emotion. Yet because envy is misunderstood and stigmatized as a character flaw or even a “deadly sin,” most of us hide or deny feeling it. But buried envy can do damage, quietly shaping our decisions, our relationships, and our careers. Learn evidence-based, client-tested tools and strategies to help you understand envy and use it to build the career and life you want.
The Hidden Forces Behind Procrastination
Procrastination isn’t laziness. Depending on the cause, there are different strategies to fix it. Stacy helps audiences decode the real reasons behind why capable people drag their feet and implement evidence-based tactics to overcome their specific circumstances.
Why Smart People Get Stuck (and How to Get Unstuck)
Even high-functioning people hit invisible roadblocks. This talk explains the unexpected traps that keep smart, motivated people stuck – and how to regain clarity and forward movement.
How High-Achievers Struggle with Self-Confidence
Success doesn’t always equal confidence. This talk unpacks why capable professionals experience imposter feelings and how conventional advice doesn’t help. Learn how to build more authentic confidence.
The Lighthouse Method® – Finding Direction When You Feel Stuck
Even high-achievers can feel lost about what’s next. As featured in Real Simple, Stacy’s Lighthouse Method® offers a clear, actionable framework for navigating life’s big transitions, especially when the next step isn’t obvious. This keynote equips audiences with practical tools to reconnect with their goals and move forward with renewed clarity.
Previous clients include:
- Women’s leadership networks and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Universities, alumni associations, and career centers
- Organizational teams, HR departments, and professional development cohorts
- Parenting and caregiving conferences, mental health summits, and wellness events
- Intimate events and executive offsites seeking meaningful reflection and reset
Wise, Compassionate, Empowering
It was a fabulous session…over 120 people signed up. I received comments from several participants at the end thanking you for a great session.
Wendy Satin
85 Broads
Stacy is one of those presenters that you KNOW will knock it out of the park for you.
Lucie Sandie
Stacy’s workshop surpassed expectations, providing valuable insights on overcoming procrastination and imposter syndrome. Participants left empowered with actionable techniques.
Marc Boothe
Creative Director, B3 Media
Stacy was the featured speaker for Merrill Lynch’s GWIM Women’s Exchange. She set the perfect tone for our conference. She guided us through her powerful ‘Four Myths,’ which are common misconceptions that hold you back in work and personal lives… [She showed us] how to switch these out of your brain for their more productive counterparts. Stacy inspired a group of smart and powerful women leaders through relevant, research and strategies that made us reflect on our own thinking and misconceptions. People were engaged throughout. They left the conference uplifted and inspired.
Marion Schloemer
Merrill Lynch Women’s Exchange
Stacy was wonderful and connected seamlessly with attendees. She had tangible steps and used strong examples to make her presentation more relatable!
Anonymous
Stacy brought such value to our webinar series. Her presentation was compassionate and practical, grounded in science and life experience. Participants offered high praise.
Alyssa D’Alconzo Thomas
Director of Penn Alumni Lifelong Learning, University of Pennsylvania
Stacy led a terrific workshop. She connected well, delivered practical insight and strategies, and was a strong orator and asset to the event. Stacy is a very good listener.
Andrea Calabrese
Director of Alumni Engagement, Northwestern University
The participants appreciated the guidance provided by her curated virtual presentation. Stacy uses her expertise and experience to teach her audience in an engaging dialog.
Eugena Krug
Stacy brought thought-provoking research and tips. She gets to the point with useful tools for successful and smart parents and professionals in a warm and inviting setting.
Gilbert Liu
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Working Parents Affinity Group
Her advice was equally applicable to professional and family life. She helped prioritize where to put my energy and when I could step back.
Hannah Yang
New York Times