Kim-Adele Randall is a leadership coach, speaker, and newly published children’s author whose journey reflects courage, reinvention, and deep emotional wisdom. From guiding global C-suite leaders to helping children understand grief, her work is rooted in authenticity and human connection. Humans of Fuzia is featuring Kim because her story reminds our 5-million-strong community—women, uplifting women, and allies who believe in He for She—that true impact begins with empathy, resilience, and the willingness to share our stories. Her journey shows that vulnerability is strength and that every individual, no matter their path, has something extraordinary to offer the world.

Kim, tell us a little about the journey that brought you to where you are today.

I’ve always believed that everyone has a story worth telling. That belief eventually shaped my platform Authentic Achievements. For years, I watched people measure their success based on society’s expectations instead of their own. I wanted to create a space where people define achievement in a way that feels right for them—kind, purposeful, and true to who they are. My work today is driven by the desire to help people reconnect with themselves and each other in a world that has become increasingly disconnected.

You recently wrote your first children’s book. What message would you like this book to share with readers, especially children and parents navigating loss or change?

I never planned to write a children’s book. I wrote a story for my nine-year-old daughter as we approached the first anniversary of my children’s father’s passing. It was my way of helping her understand that love doesn’t disappear, its shape simply changes. Her counsellor read it, encouraged me to publish it, and before I knew it, three publishing houses offered contracts within three weeks. The illustrations brought our family to life, and the book now launches on December 5th.

What’s beautiful is that I used to write children’s stories as a child myself but convinced myself I couldn’t pursue that path. Life brought me back to it in the most unexpected way, and I hope the book reminds readers that even in grief, love continues in new forms, and that sharing our feelings is a courageous act.

What would you say are the biggest lessons you’ve learned personally and professionally?

That failure is just data. It’s never the mistake that defines us but what we do with it afterward. When something goes wrong, not everything is broken—just some parts. And those parts are opportunities to iterate, improve, and grow. Curiosity has been my greatest teacher. When we approach the world with curiosity instead of judgment, we open ourselves to collaboration, creativity, and possibility. I also teach my daughter that negative thoughts are just weeds in the garden of our mind. We can remove them and plant better ones—if we do it with intention and consistency.

How do you view the rise of AI and its impact on businesses today?

Every technological shift—whether the internet or mobile phones—came with fear. AI is no different. But instead of replacing us, it can enhance the work we do. AI frees us from tasks that take hours and allows us to focus on what truly matters: insight, connection, and human experience. The value people bring isn’t in typing the report; it’s in the wisdom behind the report. The future will demand emotional intelligence, leadership rooted in empathy, and the courage to embrace new tools instead of fearing them.

What does your coaching work focus on?

I work with leaders who appear successful on paper but feel unfulfilled or overwhelmed. Many carry the weight of leading organisations while navigating personal challenges—grief, illness, divorce, custody battles. We’re often told to “leave problems at the door,” but our emotional brain works faster than our thinking brain. My work helps leaders create internal space, find compassion for themselves, and lead with clarity despite life’s chaos. I also speak at events and write about leadership, mindset, and curiosity.

You’re entering two different genres—leadership and children’s literature. What connects them?

Mindset. My leadership book explores the power of curiosity, and my children’s books help kids understand emotions and self-belief. I’ve realised that the limiting beliefs I help leaders unlearn were planted between the ages of 6 and 18. Why not teach children these tools early so they don’t grow up with a childhood they need to recover from? That mission deeply inspires me.

What message do you hope to share with the world through your work?

That we grow through stories. Across ages, cultures, religions—stories are the universal language of humanity. If we tell better stories and encourage others to share theirs, we learn, grow, connect, and build a world with more compassion and understanding.

“Everything in life is either a lesson or a blessing. When you can’t see the blessing yet, look for the lesson—because both will eventually guide you forward.”

Connect with Kim-Adele Randall

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimadele/

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