Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks

Author - International Speaker, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Resolution Consultant

Travels from Ohio

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One of the best-loved trainers of our time, Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks brings warmth, wisdom and realworld solutions to her unforgettable training sessions. Whether she makes you laugh or makes you cry – and quite possibly both – you’ll never forget the day you spent with Dr. Kim.

A one-woman emotional typhoon who is taking America by storm, Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks inspires awe as she shares her wisdom with professionals around the globe.

President of her own communications business, author, internationally renowned speaker, wife and mother, adjunct faculty member for four colleges, magazine advice columnist, national life strategist and former local TV talk show host — she’s all that and so much more. From Honolulu to Boston and Green Bay to Tampa Bay, she has captivated audiences with her larger-than-life personality, bold style and nononsense approach to assertive communication, dealing with difficult people and resolving conflict.

“Dr. Kim,” as she is affectionately known, is a communications expert sought out by clients like Walt Disney, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, the State of Michigan, Army Corp of Engineers and dozens of others. Founder and president of Ventus-Darks Communications, she has coached thousands of people in personal and professional development topics. Her popular motivational CD, If I’m So Special Why Do I Feel Ordinary?, followed her debut audiocassette, Release It and Let It Go, and her popular No More Chains: the Real You – Getting It Back.

Holding a doctoral degree in interpersonal communication and administration from Union Institute, she is also degreed in business administration and has taught literature, English and public speaking on the college level. Her articles have been published in numerous national magazines and other publications, and she was a contributing author to the celebrated book, “Wit and Wisdom from the Buppie Club”.

Warm, funny and deeply moving, Dr. Kim has quickly become hugely in demand as a speaker, packing in eager crowds wherever she speaks. She was recently honored with an invitation to speak in South Africa, where she will be a presenter for Nelson Mandela.

Profoundly wise and an exceptional motivator, Dr. Kim is a commanding presence who connects with audiences in a way most speakers only dream of. Her empowering sessions are often described as “life-changing” and “transformational” as she encourages you to think in extraordinary ways — and to dare to take your life in bold new directions. One of the NBLA’s best-loved trainers, she’ll make you laugh and make you cry with her uncompromising insight. Prepare for an exhilarating learning adventure you’ll never forget with the inimitable Dr. Kim!