The world needs BOLD Leaders
Empowering Leaders to Achieve Boldness and Unstoppable Success
Kimberly Svoboda, the visionary founder and CEO of Aspiration Catalyst®, is on a mission to empower leaders across the globe to unleash their full potential, building teams that are not just goal-driven, but also impervious to excuses and underperformance.
At Aspiration Catalyst®, we bring innovation and engagement to the forefront of leadership development and high-performance team programs. Our workshops, personalized 1:1 coaching, and the dynamic e2grow online platform combine seamlessly to inspire clients to fully embrace learning, resulting in remarkable growth across key metrics: revenue, profitability, collaboration, client loyalty, and employee engagement.
Our team is comprised of high-performance coaches, all equipped with top-tier credentials and substantial real-world business experience.
Kim Svoboda brings a wealth of experience to the table, having spent an impressive 25 years cultivating and leading high-performing teams. She has held executive leadership positions and successfully steered new markets from conception to multimillion-dollar success stories. Her track record includes overseeing P&Ls reaching up to $1 billion at Fortune 500 technology giants like Adobe, CDW, Insight Enterprises, and US Cellular.
Kim's expertise extends beyond the boardroom; she is an in-demand keynote speaker and was recognized as a Top Speaker at Vistage, where she is also a member of a CEO group. She currently holds the esteemed position of Chairperson on the Board of Directors for the BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois. Kim is an active participant in the Executive's Club of Chicago, where she sponsors the Women’s Leadership Executive Forum, serves as an executive coach in the LEAD high-potential leadership development program for future C-Suite leaders, and frequently delivers impactful leadership talks. Moreover, Kim is a distinguished member of the Forbes Coaches Council, where she contributes valuable insights on leadership and high-performance teams.
Her new book titled; The Adventure of BOLD Leadership, will be released soon.
A percentage of Aspiration Catalyst® profits go to charities that support the investment and growth of people who are marginalized around the world including the Northshore Helpers, Kiva, and others.
Mission, Vision, Values
Vision:
Transform the global landscape by empowering one million leaders to become BOLD—leaders who inspire trust, strategize with foresight, stabilize with compassion, and lead by visionary example, creating enduring positive impact.
Mission:
Aspiration Catalyst provides dynamic development and innovative tools that transform leaders and teams into models of accountability and success, making them excuse-proof and goal-crushing. We unleash the full potential of each leader, fostering an environment where exceptional contributions inspire and elevate everyone.
Values:
1. Client-Centric Commitment: We dedicate ourselves to understanding and meeting our client’s needs with the utmost diligence and care, ensuring that every interaction reflects our deep commitment to their success.
2. Leadership Service Passion: We are zealously dedicated to empowering leaders. Our enthusiasm for developing leadership potential is at the core of everything we do, inspiring and uplifting the communities we serve.
3. Pursuit of Growth and Excellence: We strive for continuous improvement and superior performance in all our endeavors. Our orientation towards growth and excellence drives us to set and surpass the highest standards.
4. Accountability and Dependability: We uphold the highest levels of responsibility and reliability in our actions. Our commitment to accountability ensures that we deliver consistent, high-quality results for our clients and team.
5. Vigor and Resilience: Energized by our mission, we approach challenges with vigor and resilience. Our capacity to adapt and thrive under pressure propels us forward and inspires persistence and determination across our team.
6. Humility and Emotional Intelligence: We embrace humility and emotional intelligence as foundational qualities. Recognizing the strength in every individual, we foster an inclusive environment that values empathy, self-awareness, and mutual respect.
