Thank you for considering me as a possible speaker at your event. I am honored!
I know it can be difficult, stressful, and even overwhelming to find the right speaker. Having been on both sides of planning an event, I know that the success of an event hinges on the quality of the speakers. You can spend months organizing and preparing, but if your speaker does not connect with your audience, they may not pay to attend the event again. You cannot afford for that to happen!
I have been speaking publicly for more than 21 years. I know that connecting with an audience and delivering a powerful, professional message is an art.
My hope is that this page will give you the information you need to make your job easier, and help you to plan an event that will give your audience the best experience possible.
An Overview of this Page
- What you can expect when you work with me
- A little bit about me
- Possible speaking topics
- Testimonials
- The next step
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What You Can Expect
When you book me as a speaker for your event, you can expect the following from me and my team:
1. Prompt, professional responses to your emails and phone calls.
2. An initial phone conversation with a member of my team to ensure that I understand your specific needs and goals.
3. An announcement of your event in my newsletter and through my social media connections (with your permission).
4. A professionally prepared and executed presentation that is specifically tailored to your audience, event, and objectives.
5. Full engagement with your conference team and attendees during the actual event.
6. A brief follow-up after the event with a member of my team to make sure I met your expectations.
A Little Bit About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. Emotionally Focused Therapy is a scientifically PROVEN approach to helping couples develop strong and secure relationships. The process of becoming a certified EFT therapist is extensive and involves significant training from leading international experts in marriage therapy. Additionally, I am completing a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, researching the specific challenges of medical marriages and designing programs hand-tailored to support the relationships of physician couples.
As the wife of a surgeon, I am passionate about helping couples in medical marriages. Married several years before medical school and faced with the gift and challenge of raising four children during training, I know all too well of the exhaustion, the loneliness, and the overwhelm of building a family around a medical career. My real life experience, coupled with my extensive and specialized training makes me uniquely qualified to help physician couples thrive.
My husband and I currently live in Pennsylvania.
When I’m is not busy writing, counseling, or running kids to and fro, I love reading, traveling, and snuggling up to a movie with my husband.
Suggested Topics
I speak on topics related to marriage/relationships, medical marriages, self-care, balance, and parenting. I will tailor my presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs. My objective is to help you facilitate the experience you desire for your audience.
My most requested topics include:
- NURTURING MEDICAL MARRIAGES™: How to Stay Intimately Connected When Medicine Demands So Much
- LOVE BETTER: How to Build a Fulfilling and Thriving Relationship
- WHOLEHEARTED INTIMACY: Synchronized Connection and Closeness in Marriage
- INTENTIONAL LIVING: Making Moments Matter
- BALANCE: Focus on What Matters Most and Function at Your Best
TESTIMONIALS
“I found out from friend on social media that Kim Blackham teaches marriage workshops and immediately wanted to book her for our church group. Once I reached out to her and we decided on the date, she asked me questions about what I was hoping each couple would gain from [the] class. She took time to understand my needs, desires, and our religious point of view and tailored the class accordingly. Planning with Kim was truly a delight! She was professional, yet kind in all our interactions. During the workshop, she used current research to back up her points. She allowed for questions and was respectful of everyone as they spoke. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and attending her marriage workshop! My husband and I have benefitted from her knowledge, experience, and expertise. Thank you, Kim, for helping me, my sweet husband, and our church group love better!”
“Kim’s presentation was exceptional. She was well prepared with quotes, statistics, graphics, and videos. She had a wealth of useful information and advice to share. Not only was the presentation informative but it was also delivered with incredible warmth, compassion, and familiarity. She spoke to us at our level. She acknowledged all our questions with sincerity and incorporated them into her presentation. It was not condescending or guilt inducing in anyway. I left feeling uplifted and encouraged, armed with new tools to help me improve my relationships. Kim has a passion for making marriages amazing and it shines through in every way: the way she communicates, the way she presents, and her sincere interest in YOU and your situation. If you get a chance to go and work with her or hear from her, DO IT!”
“You can tell that Kim is truly motivated to help families and marriages because she understands their importance in our personal lives and society in general. I genuinely feel she believes in marriage, in change, in kindness and in forgiving. What a refreshing speaker to listen to.”
“Kim has a firsthand experience on how to nurture medical marriages which makes her insight more meaningful. My husband and I sat down with her during residency and received a listening ear and great tips that could’ve helped us even through the BEST time of our marriage. I highly recommend Kim from a personal setting to a group presentation!”
“I’ve heard Kim speak on subjects from Medical Marriages to Sexual Intimacy and she consistently treats each topic with such care. There is always something she says that makes me want to try harder and be better. I would go listen to her again in a heartbeat.”
“When Kim speaks to a large audience, she has a rare talent to connect with the audience that it feels like she’s giving one-on-one advice and help. She’s truly engaging, organized, endearing, and a very thoughtful speaker. I’ve always left each of her presentations a better person.”
“I had the pleasure to have Kim speak to a group of couples and single ladies at my church in a webinar setting. Even through the TV screen, Kim successfully found a connection with everyone and conveyed the essential ways to create safe and trusting relationship in marriages. She is very intuitive at identifying root problems and has the knowledge and experience to guide couples on the successful path. I have full confidence to refer her to anyone.”
Next Step
Thank you, again, for considering me for your event! You can take the next step by checking my availability–just click on the green button below. Someone from my team will be in touch with you shortly.