Kim Meninger

Kim Meninger Making it easier to be human at work. I help them to define and achieve their career goals through greater influence, confidence and visibility.

As an ICF-certified executive coach, I serve as a trusted advisor to emerging and veteran leaders who are committed to reaching their full career and leadership potential. Most leaders are so busy managing their daily responsibilities that they neglect to strategically manage their overall careers. As the founder of Your Career Success, I provide the following types of coaching:

►Women’s Leadersh

ip Coaching
Focused on helping women to develop the skills and confidence they need to maximize their leadership potential.

►Executive Coaching
Focused on helping leaders at all levels and across all industries and functional roles to develop the leadership skills and strategies they need to maximize their impact and achieve their professional goals.

►Career Coaching
Designed to help professionals accelerate their career growth through proactive career management strategies, including internal or external career transitions. I offer complimentary strategy sessions to professionals interested in learning more about how coaching can help them achieve their career goals. Visit YourCareerSuccess.com or contact me at [email protected].

09/01/2026

Have you ever talked yourself out of taking action because the timing didn’t feel right? If so, you’re not alone.

This week, I talk with Niki Lazaridou, who has held a number of entrepreneurial and strategic leadership roles across countries, cultures and industries. Here Niki shares her career journey and the diverse twists and turns she has taken.

We talk specifically about:
➤ The pressure “sweet spot” that motivates us without pushing us into survival mode
➤ Why experimenting with new possibilities can help us discover interests we didn’t know we had
➤ How our core values can help us distinguish impostor syndrome from an environment that genuinely isn’t right for us.

Niki shares what she has learned from repeatedly starting over, navigating difficult work environments and giving herself permission to change direction. We also explore why waiting for the right time can keep us stuck, how saying our fears out loud can reduce their power and why getting to know ourselves creates greater clarity about what comes next.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/the-right-time-is-now/

08/25/2026

Have you ever considered what it might be costing you to stay where you are?

This week, I talk with Juliana Pereira, community builder and co-author of Pivot Quest, about the uncertainty, self-doubt and possibility that come with career pivots. Drawing from her own 8 pivots, Juliana shares what she’s learned about becoming a beginner again and moving forward without having everything figured out.

Here we talk about:
➤ Why career pivots can trigger imposter feelings
➤ How curiosity can help quiet self-doubt
➤ What your energy may be telling you about what to do next

Juliana also shares why it’s so important to recognize the common threads across our experiences, understand the value of our transferable skills and give ourselves permission to explore something new. We talk about taking small steps toward change and why the cost of staying may be greater than we realize.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/whats-the-cost-of-not-pivoting/

08/18/2026

Have you ever wondered why reaching your goals doesn't always leave you feeling fulfilled?

Many of us spend our careers chasing performance metrics, promotions and recognition without stopping to ask whether those measures actually reflect what matters most to us.

This week, I talk with M. Nora Bouchard, an executive coach and author of Hidden Metrics. After nearly 30 years of coaching leaders, Nora has seen first-hand that the metrics organizations use to measure success often miss the things that keep people engaged, motivated and connected to a sense of purpose.

In this conversation, we talk about:
➤ Why traditional performance metrics don't always lead to meaningful success
➤ How your values and strengths can become a personal guidance system for your career
➤ Why defining your own leadership is one of the most important things you can do

Nora shares a practical framework for creating what she calls hidden metrics, personal measures of success that help you lead with greater intentionality while still achieving the results that matter.

We also explore why so many leaders never take the time to define who they want to be, how sharing your leadership values builds trust and accountability and why asking for help is often the first step toward meaningful change.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/hidden-metrics/

08/11/2026

Have you ever been so focused on proving yourself that you forgot to think about where you're actually headed?

My guest this week is Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer (), executive coach, leadership advisor and co-author of Now Near Next.

Cynthia spent decades building a successful executive career before an unexpected job loss forced her to make a choice. She could go back to corporate America or she could finally pursue the business she'd been planning for years. That experience reinforced something she now teaches others: don't wait until change is forced on you to start thinking about what's next.

In our conversation, we talk about:
➤ Why so many professionals drift through their careers instead of shaping them intentionally
➤ How to recognize the strengths that come so naturally you probably don't even realize they're your superpowers
➤ Why waiting for someone else to notice your potential can keep you stuck

We also talk about expanding your current role instead of waiting for the perfect opportunity, reframing self-promotion as solving business problems and paying attention to the signals your body sends when fear starts driving your decisions.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/being-more-intentional-about-your-career/

08/04/2026

Do you tend to think before you speak? If so, you've probably noticed that today's workplaces don't always make that easy.

This week, I'm talking with Salvatore Manzi, communications coach and author of the forthcoming book Clear and Compelling.

Salvatore shares his own experience of struggling with public speaking and how that led him to study what gets in the way of effective communication. We talk about why introverts and analytical thinkers often have a harder time speaking up in fast-moving conversations and what you can do to communicate more effectively in those moments.

We also discuss practical strategies for speaking up in meetings, organizing your thoughts under pressure and making sure your ideas don't get lost.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/communicating-more-effectively-under-pressure/

07/28/2026

How comfortable are you asking for help?

My guest this week is Josh Block, author of People Matter at Work.

Josh shares the story of unexpectedly becoming president of his family's business at age 29 and how unprepared he felt for that role.

He explains how curiosity, humility and a willingness to rely on others helped him navigate uncertainty and grow into the role. He also shares why some of the strongest leaders aren't the ones who know the most, but the ones who create the conditions for other people to succeed.

In our conversation, we discuss:
➤ Why leadership requires a different mindset than individual achievement
➤ The difference between treating people as gardens versus gold mines
➤ The importance of maintaining a non-anxious presence during uncertainty

Finally, we explore why different perspectives strengthen teams and how shifting from a "me" mindset to a "we" mindset can transform workplace culture.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/gardens-vs-gold-mines/

07/21/2026

What if the moments that shape us most aren’t the big milestones or defining achievements, but the ordinary moments we barely notice while they’re happening?

This week, I’m talking with Kurt Bush, leadership coach and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group.

Here, Kurt shares his nonlinear journey from manufacturing to ministry to leadership coaching and why he believes so much of leadership growth comes from learning to navigate uncertainty more intentionally.

We talk about the pressure leaders feel to always appear strong and capable, especially at a time when rapid change, AI acceleration and constant demands are making it harder than ever to feel grounded.

We also explore the connection between self-awareness and authentic leadership, including how moments of regret or emotional reaction can become opportunities for growth when we approach them with curiosity instead of shame.

And we talk about burnout, hustle culture and why rest, reflection and joy are essential parts of sustainable leadership, not distractions from it.

Finally, we explore the idea that most of life happens in ordinary moments and why these moments often offer the greatest opportunities for connection, growth and meaningful impact.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/finding-meaning-in-the-ordinary-moments/

07/14/2026

What does it mean for men to feel safe being fully human?

Unfortunately, too many men grow up believing they have to hide their emotions, handle stress alone and prove their worth through strength and self-sufficiency.

This week, I’m talking with Stefanos Koutsoumpis, men’s coach and facilitator of online men’s groups focused on emotional well-being, connection and personal growth.

Here Stefanos shares his own experience of struggling with emotional awareness and social connection as a young man and why he believes so many men feel isolated, overwhelmed and unsure where to turn for support. We also explore the pressure men face to appear strong and how those expectations can make vulnerability and emotional connection feel risky.

And we talk about the power of creating spaces where men can practice deeper conversations, emotional awareness and authentic connection. Stefanos explains why feeling heard can be so healing and how simply speaking openly about our struggles can reduce anxiety and emotional burden.

Finally, we discuss the broader ripple effects of emotional well-being and why supporting men’s mental health benefits everyone. Stefanos also shares his perspective on curiosity, connection and creating healthier conversations in an increasingly polarized world.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/making-space-for-men-to-be-human/

07/07/2026

What happens when the career that once defined you no longer fits? This week, I’m talking with Kate Kayaian, author, speaker and former professional cellist.

Here Kate shares her experience walking away from a successful decades-long career in classical music after realizing that the identity she had built from childhood no longer fit in the same way. She also reflects on the emotional complexity of leaving behind something she once loved and the stories we tell ourselves about success, obligation and what we “should” want.

In our conversation, we explore the guilt and uncertainty that often accompany career transitions, especially when we’ve invested years of time, energy and identity into a particular path. Kate also shares why so many people stay in careers that no longer fulfill them and how reconnecting with childhood curiosity can offer important clues about what comes next.

And we talk about impostor syndrome during periods of reinvention, why career pivots are becoming more common and how we can honor past versions of ourselves while still creating space for new possibilities.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/when-your-identity-no-longer-fits/

06/30/2026

How are you thinking about your career path in the age of AI? Given the amount of uncertainty and disruption, there’s a lot to think about. This week, I talk with Sam Alvita, founder of Work Rewritten and Director of Learning Design at MasterClass.

In our conversation, we explore why today’s career paths no longer offer the same predictability they once did and why adaptability is becoming one of the most important professional skills.

We also discuss:
➔ The shortening “skill horizon.”
➔ The importance of learning how to learn.
➔ How to think about career planning in a world where 5- and 10-year plans are unrealistic.

Sam and I also explore why discomfort and impostor syndrome often accompany growth. And we talk about how to proactively manage your career, including the importance of building relationships rather than networking.

Listen to the full episode -
https://www.kimmeninger.com/rethinking-career-growth-in-the-ai-era/

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