Kim DeYoung – 58
Choice Coach, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker
About me
Kim DeYoung is a seasoned choice coach, entrepreneur, author, and speaker with a passion for guiding individuals towards making meaningful choices. With over two decades of experience coaching visionary entrepreneurs, Kim has helped numerous people bring their ideas to life through intentional decision-making.
In her book, The Book of Choice, Kim offers a comprehensive guide to making intentional choices in all areas of life. She equips readers with practical tools and insights to lead an examined life by encouraging them to ask thought-provoking questions and approach life with curiosity.
Before transitioning into choice coaching, Kim enjoyed a high-energy corporate career in the fashion industry, working with brilliant teams that fueled her drive for success. Later on, she discovered her love for entrepreneurship, particularly in guiding individuals to make purposeful choices in their personal and professional journeys.
Kim’s workshops foster an encouraging environment that allows others to delve into their choices, gain valuable insights and navigate their way towards what truly matters to them. She also hosts the engaging podcast, The Voice of Choice, where she shares the transformative power of choice and interviews individuals who’ve made impactful decisions.
With her unique blend of expertise, compassion and positive energy, Kim is highly sought-after as a coach and speaker, inspiring individuals to make meaningful choices that create lasting impact.
What do you do and why do you do it?
My greatest joy is in connecting with all people about their choices: whether we’re exploring their personal or professional choices, delving into the depths of their past experiences, or dissecting their present decisions. The more candid and heartfelt our conversations, the more profound the insights we uncover, and the happier I am.
These dialogues are not just meaningful; they are deeply interconnected, and the outcomes resonate not only with those involved, but those who listen who can always find a relatable nugget. I feel incredibly blessed that I’ve amassed extensive knowledge and boundless passion for everything choice-related, a topic that holds significance for people of all ages and backgrounds.
What changed for you after age 50?
I got very clear that I MUST do work that’s purpose-filled. I got very clear that how I show up in all situations is in my control.
What would you tell the 20 or 30-year-old YOU?
Have more fun. Meaningful conversations are what matter. Be present no matter who you’re speaking with. Make eye contact!
What do you think you’ll tell yourself in retrospect at the end of your life?
I’d say I wished I didn’t worry about things that are inconsequential. I would remind myself that I was a really good mother.
What impact do you think increased visibility can have on your business?
Increased visibility would be a game-changer for me and my biz. My message centers around the power of making intentional choices, so by reaching a broader audience, I have the potential to influence and transform more lives positively.
With greater visibility, I can inspire and empower more people to embrace intentional decision-making, ultimately contributing to a better world. (This feels HUGE!)
Who or what inspires you and why?
I am deeply inspired by the choice work and conversations I’ve been having with my 24 year old son and his friends for the past 2 1/2 years. To be let into the inner workings of their thoughts and issues, and be able to play a role in supporting them to think differently, which they’re passing onto their friends, is so meaningful to me.
“Everything is a choice. You could have said no. You could not have acknowledged it, so you chose to step in. And there’s the power.”
Kim DeYoung
The Brief
Kim DeYoung is the Choice coach, author of The Book of Choice and host of The Voice of Choice. Her zone of genius is helping thoughtful people make intentional choices that allow them to live more examined lives. By making conscious choices, they become who they want to be.
In her book, The Book of Choice, Kim offers a comprehensive guide to making intentional choices in all areas of life. She equips readers with practical tools and insights to lead an examined life by encouraging them to ask thought-provoking questions and approach life with curiosity.
Conscious decision-making is essential to live a fulfilling life
Kim shared how intentional decision-making can have a profound impact on our personal and professional lives.
When we make conscious choices, they shape our lives. One of the key questions Kim asks clients is why does that choice matter? Then what could hold you back? She believes that acknowledging fears and potential obstacles is a crucial part of the decision-making process.
The Choice Mapping System can be a powerful tool for self-discovery
We talked about Kim’s Choice Mapping System, which she described as a tool for deep inquiry. The system allows individuals to visualize their choices and is a tool for self-discovery and becoming your own coach. This system is also covered in her book and her workshops.
The role of ‘truth’ in decision-making
Truth plays a pivotal role in decision-making, it’s essential to making thoughtful, intentional choices.
“At the root, I believe a map is an opportunity to capture your truth for where you are in a moment,” Kim stressed the importance of refining one’s answers to reflect their true thoughts and feelings, which can assist in making more conscious choices.
Kim shared her belief that we need to look within, when you’re willing to get quiet with yourself and have honest conversations, you’ll find your answers.
Be sure to connect with Kim and learn more about her work.
