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ABOUT KEMI

“Kemi’s dynamic presentation had everybody truly engaged and hanging on every word.”The content was authentic

and meaningful and really

connected with our team of

sales and education staff.

Kemi’s style of delivery coupled

with her fabulous sense of

humour really ensures the

message is remembered long

after the presentation. Many of

the team members commented

to me that they felt Kemi was

speaking directly to them, the

queue for her book-signing

was proof itself! I would highly

recommend Kemi to any

team looking for inspiration,

motivation and powerful

guidance.”

- Dermalogica

Kemi does not look like your average speaker, and she is not your average speaker. She speaks with a unique voice, which balances candour and

compassion. She is dynamic and engaging, a master communicator.

Kemi has motivated many groups and organisations around the world,

speaking in Europe, Africa, USA, Asia and Australia. Kemi has the ability

to communicate her message to people in a way that is attuned to the

cultural context of her audience.

Driven by clarity and connection, Kemi’s desire for every attendee is

that they leave her presentations with confidence, clarity and tools for

action.

“To only inspire an audience feels like a disservice, so the intersection between action and sustainable growth is where I do my best work.”

As an executive and personal coach, building trust is natural to Kemi;

her intuitive way of reading an audience is one of her innate skills, and

it allows her to engage with her audiences in a way that opens up the

potential of the room and deepens the conversation. Her unique gift

is to empower meaningful action and shift an audience to fulfill their

potential.

A professional actor for many years, including working with the Royal

Shakespeare Company and The National Theatre, Kemi is not only a

great storyteller, she knows how to capture and hold the attention of

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Speaking Themes and

Topics2018

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WELL-BEING “If you have no values, you have no compass”

SUSTAINABLE – FOUNDATION – FULFILMENT

3. The power of choiceIn this powerful keynote, Kemi’s story proves that where we

come from does not dictate where we end up. Raised in foster

care in 1970’s England, Kemi went on to work as an actor with the

Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre, as a chef in

a top London restaurant, and finally as an entrepreneur creating

businesses that allow her to bring her life experiences to the

service of others.

Kemi shares the choices that she made along the way that

influence who she is and the work she does, and argues that

no matter where we started, or where we are, we always have

choice and we can always move forwards.

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Share the best way to build resilience in every challenging

circumstance

• Expose why it is important to have the concept of choice in your

toolkit

• Explore how negative experiences in childhood can positively

BODY

JOY

SELF CARE

ELEVATING RELATIONSHIPS

+COMMUNITIES

PURPOSE

CREATIVE

EXPRESSION

LIVING

“Our choices impact our actions, and our actions impact our lives”

2. Your values, your compass, your peopleMany individuals and organisations are unaware that they set goals to meet

someone else’s criteria. The competition. The neighbours. No wonder many

struggle to meet their goals, and miss out on enjoying the process along the way.

Within a team, it is vital that the values of each individual align with the values of

the organisation they are working for. This leads to better engagement, a happier

team, better outcomes and a loyal workforce.

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Guide each team member to recognise and implement their values at work

• Establish how to create an environment of trust and communication

• Share methods that enrich goal creation, and therefore enrich results

1. The 7 Principles of Well-beingThe 7 Principles of Well-being keynote is based on Kemi’s book,

The 7 Principles of Raw Beauty. Kemi invites the audience to look

beyond what is generally considered to be “success”. Are we

successful if we have no sense of purpose? Are we living if we are

disconnected from ourselves and those around us?

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Define the 7 Principles of Well-being and how they influence

the way we work and live

• Explain how each principle works, in a way that makes them

easy and useful to apply

• Illustrate why and how these principles grow with us into all

stages of life

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“Women do not have to settle. We are allowed to ask for more; to ask for

different; to ask for better.”

WOMEN

WOR TH – PERSONAL POWER – VOICE

2. Surviving or thriving?No woman dreamed that she would wake up most days wishing she

were somewhere else or someone else. Many did not believe that

they would feel lost in their own lives: a feeling that life is happening

to them. And they definitely did not think they would feel this tired.

How do women put themselves on their own to-do lists?

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Put women back in change of their own lives

3. Women and worthIn an environment where many companies are pushing for diversity at all levels, potential

female candidates who do not feel worthy enough to step up are a wasted resource.

This is a candid keynote based on women’s struggle to see their own worth, either in

the work or home environment. This affects the jobs they apply for, the wages they ask

for, and how they value themselves in the marketplace, which in turn affects society as

a whole.

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Uncover the internal obstacles that hold women back and provide on-the-spot

solutions to navigate those obstacles

• Explore how women unconsciously sabotage each other and how to use this

as a benefit

• Empower the women in the room to step up and bring other women with them

ASKING MODEL

THRIVE

CONDITIONAL

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DISCONNEC

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ASKERMARTYR DICTATOR

1. The Gift of AskingThe gift of asking keynote is based on Kemi’s latest book,

The Gift of Asking – A woman’s guide to creating personal power.

Building a coaching practice of female clients over the last seven

years has bought to light for Kemi the struggle that many women

face when it comes to asking. Marked as the givers in society, where

do women have the space to be the askers? Our families, workplaces

and communities suffer when women do not know how to ask or

how to receive.

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Break down the cultural myths about asking

• Reveal how asking is a practice that will elevate self-worth and

opportunities

• Explore how women can ask for what they need and want,

without guilt or apology

• Consider what to do when the answer is “no”8 9

FEMALE LEADERSHIPCONTRIBUTION – CONNEC TION – CONVIC TION

1. Nourishing a thriving cultureHow do leaders create a thriving culture, if they are not thriving themselves?

Vibrancy and passion cannot be faked or sustained, when leaders are constantly

giving to the team and not to themselves.

How do we keep our female leaders thriving?

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Demonstrate why understanding the team is the key to understanding the self

• Prove that actions have more power than words

• Explain why the hardest aspect of leadership is the most powerful aspect

of leadership

2. The emerging leaderEmerging leaders of the future are required to empower, not ‘power over’.

Many come in having created conscious and unconscious ideas of what a leader

is, and do not feel that they meet those images. This undermines their confidence

and how they lead. Imposter complex is a well-documented phenomenon when

it comes to female leadership. Recognising it, and then managing it, is one of the

most important tools in the emerging leader’s toolbox.

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Explain what drives the imposter complex and the many ways in which it

undermines female leaders from the emerging to the very top

• Share tools to manage and lessen the imposter complex and to use it to lead

with an advantage

• Explore how leaders can recognise the imposter complex in other women

and empower them to rise through it

3. The 5 barriers to authenticityLeaders can only get work done through their teams, and teams will loyally

follow an authentic leader. For teams to communicate well, to be loyal, and to

deliver promised outcomes, their leaders need to lead with those same qualities.

The title of leader does not mean one has made it, it means that one has just

begun. How do women lead with authentic power?

This keynote session with Kemi will:

• Learn the 5 barriers to authenticity and how they affect leadership

• Consider why female leaders suffer when they adopt the male model

• Explore how to be an effective leader in the workplace and at home, and

why the two are connected

• Learn how to pinpoint and implement actions that result in an

immediate shift in how you lead

“The title of leader does not mean one has made it, it means that one has just begun”

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1. THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF

WELL-BEING

2. YOUR VALUES, YOUR

COMPASS, YOUR PEOPLE

3. THE POWER OF CHOICE

1. THE GIFT OF ASKING

2. SURVIVING OR THRIVING?

3. WOMEN AND WORTH

1. NOURISH A THRIVING

CULTURE

2. THE EMERGING LEADER

3. THE 5 BARRIERS TO

AUTHENTICITY

WELL-BEING WOMEN LEADERSHIP

WORKSHOPS AND MASTERCLASSES

Where the rubber hits the road

Each keynote presentation can be presented as an exclusive masterclass

or a longer workshop. Kemi is well known for providing effective and memorable

facilitation to bring her keynotes to life, working with her clients to deliver

presentations and programs tailored for them, and their organisations.

Add one or more of these workshops to your conference or event to provide a

memorable and effective experience, leading to tangible positive shifts

and changes in the attendees and in your organisation.

1 to 1 coaching programsTo enquire about ongoing group or 1 to 1 coaching programs,

please contact kemi@keminekvapil.com

“From the minute Kemi commenced the workshop the audience was completely captivated with her humility, humorous storytelling and above all her intuitive ability to connect with everyone in the room.” “The day was a huge success with our guests

leaving with a strong sense of confidence

and gratitude - this was strongly expressed

in the heart felt testimonials we received after

the event”

“It was a great day full of inspiration, emotion

and nourishment and encouragement to get

out of the comfort zone and embrace new

things. What an amazing woman Kemi is,

absolutely life changing!”

“Kemi was inspiring, motivational, insightful

and spirited and I personally got so much

from listening and participating.”

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“Kemi spoke at Randstad’s Directions event and has created an inspiring movement amongst our members.Her warm and welcoming approach allowed our audience to open up and face the

challenges in life and aspire to make changes and embrace the freedom of choice for

personal improvement. The audience was overwhelmed with her charisma and impressed

with her engagement involving every audience member in the journey. Kemi was a breath

of fresh air and an amazing presenter who would love to welcome back again in the future.”

- RANSTAD

“We were so honoured to have Kemi as a key-note speaker on the first Big hearted business weekend. Her generosity, integrity and absolute skill with the audience was obvious from the

(literally) hundreds of comments we received from attendees about how much inspiration

they had gleaned from Kemi’s presentation. She was not only warm and hilarious, she was

also a life-changer for many of the women there (myself included).”

- Clare Bowditch

“We engaged Kemi to speak at two educational seminars held for our high end clients. Her presentations truly hit the mark according to our brief, and although our audience

was slightly different on each occasion, (first seminar junior staff, second seminar business

principals), Kemi was careful to adjust her content, ensuring both presentations held

relevance and appeal for both audiences. With overwhelmingly positive feedback from

clients, we couldn’t be happier with how Kemi’s presentations were received. She lit up the

room, kept what can be a tough crowd completely captivated, and was an absolute delight

to work with!”

– Sophie Mettrick Marketing & Communications Manager – Whitbread Insurance

“Kemi’s dynamic presentation had everybody truly engaged and hanging on every word.

The content was authentic and meaningful and really connected with our team of sales

and education staff . Kemi’s style of delivery couple with her fabulous sense of humour

really ensures the message is remembered long after the presentation. Many of the team

members commented to me that they felt Kemi was speaking directly to them, the queue

for her book-signing was proof itself! I would highly recommend Kemi to any team looking

for inspiration, motivation and powerful guidance.”

- Suzette Cassie General Manager - Dermalogica14 15