Kim Scott

Kim Scott

Keynote Speaker: CEO Coach; Author of "Radical Candor" & "Just Work"

Kim Scott Biography

Kim Scott is the author of “Just Work” and “Radical Candor” and co-founder of a company that helps leaders build a culture of feedback. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Earlier in her career she was an analyst at the Soviet Companies Fund, started a diamond cutting factory in Moscow, and was director of operations of a pediatric clinic in Kosovo.

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Kim Scott Speaking Topics

Radical Candor: Build a Psychologically Safe Culture of Feedback

In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

Illuminate the Radical Candor framework with stories from her career Explain the Radical Candor “order of operations” so that you’ll come away with practical, tactical tips for putting the ideas into practice. Share some Radical Candor she got on Radical Candor, and why it helped her improve her work

Radical Candor: Build a Kickass Team

In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

  • Explain why it is important to understand when people are in RockStar mode, and when they are in SuperStar mode;
  • Explain how to have Career Conversations so you know which of your employees is in which mode;
  • Explain how to manage each of these different modes differently;

Radical Candor: Get Sh*t Done

In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

  • Explain the “get sh*t done” framework
  • Describe how to have meetings that help people get sh*t done rather than just wasting time
  • 1:1’s
  • Staff Meetings
  • Debate Meetings
  • Decision Meetings
  • Goal-Setting

Radical Respect: Don’t let bias, prejudice, and bullying masquerade as feedback

In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

  • Illuminate the Radical Respect framework with stories from her career
  • Offer some simple definitions of bias, prejudice and bullying and
  • Suggest what to say when you don’t know what to say: practical, tactical suggestions for how to respond to bias, prejudice and bullying
  • Explain five different ways to be an upstander, rather than a silent bystander
  • Recommend three things leaders can do to prevent bias, prejudice and bullying on their teams

Kim Scott Videos

Kim Scott - Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better
Radical Respect: How To Work Together Better | SXSW 2024
Kim Scott - Radical Respect - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Kim Scott for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Kim Scott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kim Scott are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kim Scott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Kim Scott speak about?

Kim Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Authors, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Consulting, Corporate Culture, Human Resources and Sales.

Where does Kim Scott travel from?

Kim Scott generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kim Scott?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kim Scott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kim Scott for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kim Scott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Kim Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kim Scott for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Kim Scott generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Cassandra Worthy and Lisa Bodell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kim Scott for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/10/2024.

Kim Scott Speaking Topics

  • Radical Candor: Build a Psychologically Safe Culture of Feedback

    In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

    Illuminate the Radical Candor framework with stories from her career Explain the Radical Candor “order of operations” so that you’ll come away with practical, tactical tips for putting the ideas into practice. Share some Radical Candor she got on Radical Candor, and why it helped her improve her work

  • Radical Candor: Build a Kickass Team

    In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

    • Explain why it is important to understand when people are in RockStar mode, and when they are in SuperStar mode;
    • Explain how to have Career Conversations so you know which of your employees is in which mode;
    • Explain how to manage each of these different modes differently;

  • Radical Candor: Get Sh*t Done

    In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

    • Explain the “get sh*t done” framework
    • Describe how to have meetings that help people get sh*t done rather than just wasting time
    • 1:1’s
    • Staff Meetings
    • Debate Meetings
    • Decision Meetings
    • Goal-Setting

  • Radical Respect: Don’t let bias, prejudice, and bullying masquerade as feedback

    In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:

    • Illuminate the Radical Respect framework with stories from her career
    • Offer some simple definitions of bias, prejudice and bullying and
    • Suggest what to say when you don’t know what to say: practical, tactical suggestions for how to respond to bias, prejudice and bullying
    • Explain five different ways to be an upstander, rather than a silent bystander
    • Recommend three things leaders can do to prevent bias, prejudice and bullying on their teams

Kim Scott Videos

Kim Scott - Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better
Radical Respect: How To Work Together Better | SXSW 2024
Kim Scott - Radical Respect - YouTube
How to Lead With Radical Candor | Kim Scott | TED
Culture, Candor & More | Kim Scott

Kim Scott Reviews

  • Kim's keynote really resonated with our audience!
    Jellyfish - May 23 2023

  • Kim was amazing - so intelligent and just a great professional speaker with a topic that deeply resonated with our learners. Thank you!!
    General Electric Company, through its GE aviation business unit ("GE Aviation") - Oct 24 2022

  • I work with a few different agencies for different talent. AAE is my favourite.
    Themis Solutions Inc. d/b/a Clio - Jan 11 2021

  • Outreach Corporation - Dec 09 2020

  • Kim was a total pro. She had her equipment, including backup options, ready to go.
    Bamboo HR LLC - Oct 13 2020

  • How do I book Kim Scott to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kim Scott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kim Scott, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kim Scott or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kim Scott for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kim Scott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kim Scott are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kim Scott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kim Scott speak about?

    Kim Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Authors, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Consulting, Corporate Culture, Human Resources and Sales.
  • Where does Kim Scott travel from?

    Kim Scott generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kim Scott?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kim Scott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kim Scott for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kim Scott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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