For me, speaking and writing are extensions of product leadership. They are different ways of bringing clarity to complex challenges
Whether I’m presenting at a conference, hosting a webinar, or writing an essay, the goal is always the same: help people see what’s really happening and act with confidence, empathy, and intention.
Most of my thinking now lives in writing.
On my KimBrushaber.com Substack, I explore how product organizations get stuck, how leaders lose signal as complexity grows, and how clarity can be restored without burning people out.
I write for founders, product leaders, and executives who are navigating growth, pressure, and change and want a clearer way forward.
New essays publish regularly and reflect the same thinking I bring into leadership rooms, advisory conversations, and fractional engagements.
I’ve spoken at dozens of events throughout my career — from local Austin meetups to international product conferences — sharing practical insights on leadership, communication, and career growth.
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I’ve also led and co-created events for Bridge ATX, Network in Austin, door64, and Austin Women in Technology, helping hundreds of professionals connect, learn, and grow.
I don’t just talk about clarity — I build spaces where people can experience it.
During my time at Idera, I delivered numerous webinars and presentations that reached thousands of professionals across the database, data governance, and product management communities.
Featured Recordings:
Many of these sessions have been featured by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and recognized among their most-watched webinars of the year.
I’ve written three books that help people reclaim control of their careers:
I’m currently working on my next book, Death By Resume: How to Escape the Broken Job Search and Finally Get Hired, which dives into how we can rebuild hiring systems — and ourselves — with empathy and strategy.My writing isn’t just about finding work. It’s about finding yourself again after the world tells you no.
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