The Future is Shaped by

Those Who See it Early

Kim Lear prepares leaders for the changing workforce and marketplace.

Her work decodes generational perceptions—from work ethic and compensation to spending, sacrifice, and wellbeing.

By seeing the world through another generation’s eyes, leaders can meet friction with curiosity, confusion with clarity, and paralysis with decisive action.

Generational insights go far beyond workplace dynamics or consumer trends. At their core, they offer a roadmap: where we’ve been, how we got here, and where we’re headed. Understanding these forces empowers leaders to make bold, future-focused decisions.

Kim’s work isn’t about out with the old, in with the new. It’s about connection. She helps organizations bring people together, leverage generational strengths, and prepare for what’s next.

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About Kim

Kim Lear is a leading authority on generational research. Her work is dedicated to decoding how generational mindsets and evolving life stages reshape workplace dynamics, consumer behaviors, educational trends, and political landscapes.

For 15 years, Kim has guided some of the world's most influential organizations through the complexities of generational shifts. Her insights have driven corporate strategies, informed product development, and provided leadership clarity during significant cultural transformations. A sought-after keynote speaker, Kim’s dynamic presentations have resonated with global audiences across diverse industries.

Her work has garnered attention from national media outlets such as NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and TIME Magazine.

As a speaker, researcher, and consultant, Kim prides herself on distinguishing between short-term noise and genuine cultural shifts. Through rigorous analysis—combining quantitative data, qualitative insights, and cultural observations—Kim equips her clients with the tools they need to thrive amid constant change.

She is currently in her fifth year of a longitudinal study on leadership, and regularly presents her generational research at speaking engagements around the world.

What people are saying

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Just attended the most amazing keynote from Kim Lear. I want to cancel the rest of my sessions and listen to her all day.”

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“Kim really does her homework. She is not only extremely knowledgeable with her overriding research insights, but then she applied those insights specifically to our company challenges and questions. She makes sure her points are well researched, relevant and eye-opening. Kim also has a great skill of presenting data in an entertaining, fun way that keeps her audience fully engaged.”

Michael J Pengue, President, Nestle Waters Brands

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“No one could stop talking about Kim’s presentation! We received tremendously positive feedback!”

Una Morabito, Senior VP, Client Management, Mass Mutual

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

No one could stop talking about Kim’s presentation! We received tremendously positive feedback!

Una Morabito, Senior VP, Client Management, Mass Mutual

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

No one could stop talking about Kim’s presentation! We received tremendously positive feedback!

Una Morabito, Senior VP, Client Management, Mass Mutual

“Kim was the highest-rated speaker at our event. Our attendees have not stopped raving and we’ve already hired her back.”

Allison Cooper, SVP Events and Experience, Advisor Group

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects

“Kim received a standing ovation. Not only could she connect with the entire audience but her research and insights were fresh and fascinating. People walked away so energized and with clear tactics to better connect with one another.”

Kimberly Dowdell, President, The American Institute of Architects