119. How I Built a Multi-Six-Figure Business By Learning to Speak: My Journey from Behind-the-Scenes to Center Stage
Release Date: 02/11/2026
119. How I Built a Multi-Six-Figure Business By Learning to Speak: My Journey from Behind-the-Scenes to Center Stage
Your Next Move Podcast
In this deeply personal episode, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her journey from a career counselor making under $50,000 a year to building a multi-six-figure business that's maintained that level for five consecutive years. The vehicle that made it all possible? Speaking. Not keynote speaking at first—but strategic visibility through professional associations, conferences, and leveraging every speaking opportunity to build relationships and open doors. But here's what makes this story different: Kimberly wasn't a "natural speaker." She didn't have a dramatic transformation story or...
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118: Behind the Scenes: Is The Visibility Shift Right for You?
Your Next Move Podcast
In this episode, Kimberly is pulling back the curtain on The Visibility Shift—her signature 6-month program for professionals who want to build visibility through speaking. If you've been curious about what's actually inside the program, who it's for, and whether it's the right fit for you, this is the episode. Ready to join The Visibility Shift? Enroll now or book a sales call at www.kimberlybonline.com/tvs Program begins February 23, 2026. Investment: $3,000 (or 6 monthly payments of $500). NOTE: 5 Types of Speakers breakdown is episode 115 of the podcast. Stay In Touch → Connect...
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117. Virtual Stage Presence: How to Command Attention When Speaking Online
Your Next Move Podcast
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: In this episode, Kimberly tackles the reality that most professionals aren't prepared for: virtual speaking is now the norm, not the exception. With 86% of job interviews conducted virtually and 90% of hiring managers expecting remote presentations to continue, your ability to command attention through a screen is just as important as your ability to command a room. But here's the problem: most people treat virtual speaking like it's easier than in-person...
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116. Why Every Professional Needs Public Speaking Skills: 7 Unexpected Benefits That Changed My Career
Your Next Move Podcast
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: In this episode, Kimberly breaks down seven unexpected benefits that came from developing her public speaking skills—and she's not talking about the obvious stuff like "getting less nervous during presentations." From developing executive presence without an executive title to commanding multi-five-figure keynote fees, these ripple effects went far beyond what she imagined when she first started saying yes to speaking opportunities. This isn't theory. Kimberly shares real...
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115. The 5 Types of Speakers: Which One Are You? (Plus How to Find Your Unique Speaking Style)
Your Next Move Podcast
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: In this episode, Kimberly introduces the 5 Types of Speakers framework—a game-changing lens for identifying your natural speaking style instead of trying to copy someone else's. She shares a vulnerable story about feeling intimidated at a speaker event, seeing other speakers with detailed stage charts and technical prep, only to realize that her authentic, in-the-moment style was exactly what made her powerful on stage. This framework isn't about putting you in a...
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114. How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking in 12 Weeks (Even If You're Not a "Natural")
Your Next Move Podcast
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: In this episode, Kimberly tackles the fear that holds 75% of people back from career-defining opportunities: public speaking. She breaks down exactly how to overcome this fear in 12 weeks—not by becoming a "natural" speaker, but by proving to yourself, day after day, that you can speak without dying. This isn't about perfection or transforming into someone you're not. It's about daily practice in everyday moments—opening meetings, giving toasts, asking...
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113: My 2026 Personal Development Curriculum - And how to make your own annual curriculum
Your Next Move Podcast
In the final episode of 2026, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her personal development strategy for 2026. She shares the frameworks, investments, and vulnerable truths about what it takes to build big while grieving, scared, and not feeling "ready." This isn't theory. It's a real-time roadmap for anyone ready to stop incrementally improving and start thinking 10x. Kimberly breaks down the difference between 2x thinking (doing more) and 10x thinking (doing less but better), and reveals why her biggest business launch is happening while she's still in grief, still carrying debt, and...
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112: My Top Business, Leadership, and Personal Lessons in 2025
Your Next Move Podcast
As the year comes to a close, Kimberly takes a more personal turn on the podcast. In this Christmas Eve episode, she shares live reflections on 2025—a year marked by maintenance, hard leadership decisions, deep love, and profound loss. Breaking her lessons into three core areas—business, leadership, and personal—Kimberly offers an honest look at what it really means to keep going, trust yourself, and allow life to change you. This episode is about redefining success during a slower year, reclaiming leadership authority instead of outsourcing it, and navigating profound joy and...
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111: Visibility Isn’t the Goal. Influence Is.
Your Next Move Podcast
If you’ve been chasing visibility—posting more, showing up more, saying yes to every panel and networking invite—but you’re still not seeing the kind of traction you want in your career, this episode is for you. Kimberly breaks down the difference between being visible and being influential—and why one will move your career forward while the other might leave you stuck. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: The key differences between visibility and influence Why visibility alone won’t lead to promotions or stretch opportunities What strategic visibility looks like in action How to...
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110: How to Know You’re Ready To Get Visible in Your Leadership Role
Your Next Move Podcast
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ll finally start putting myself out there once I get one more certification… one more promotion… one more credential”? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down why that belief is one of the biggest visibility blockers for high-achieving professionals. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to share your expertise, speak on panels, show up more boldly at work, or build your public platform—this episode reframes what readiness actually looks like. Spoiler: it’s not about perfection. It’s about...
info_outlineIn this deeply personal episode, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her journey from a career counselor making under $50,000 a year to building a multi-six-figure business that's maintained that level for five consecutive years. The vehicle that made it all possible? Speaking. Not keynote speaking at first—but strategic visibility through professional associations, conferences, and leveraging every speaking opportunity to build relationships and open doors.
But here's what makes this story different: Kimberly wasn't a "natural speaker." She didn't have a dramatic transformation story or overcome massive tragedy. She was someone who loved working behind the scenes in higher education and corporate HR—until a promotion conversation that felt like a slap in the face changed her entire strategy.
In this episode, she shares the real progression: from her first terrified speaking engagement (with a coworker by her side for moral support) to commanding a multi-five-figure keynote fee, and why "teaching her behind off" on stage is exactly what grew her business even when coaches told her not to give so much away.
What You'll Learn in this Episode:
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The promotion conversation that changed Kimberly's career strategy and why she realized good work alone wouldn't get her where she wanted to go
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How speaking at professional associations led to salary bumps, job offers, and opportunities Kimberly never even applied for
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The truth about speaking for free: when Kimberly still does it (rarely) and when it's worth it vs. when to command your fee
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The salary progression that speaking made possible: $50k → just under $100k → $150k+ → multi-six-figure business owner
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Kimberly's philosophy on pairing your expertise with what the audience needs (instead of just talking about what you want to talk about)
Stay In Touch → Connect with the community:
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Enroll or Book a Sales call for The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs
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Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline
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Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com
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