Kendria L. Clark is a powerhouse strategist, consultant, and speaker who helps organizations and individuals cut through the noise of corporate chaos to build systems that work — and careers that thrive.
As the founder of Clark Global Consulting, LLC and the visionary behind Corporate to Contracting, Kendria brings over 15 years of experience leading IT, HCM, and business transformation projects for Fortune 500 companies and mission-driven organizations. She is known for her ability to simplify complexity, align people with processes, and turn stalled initiatives into success stories.
From guiding high-performing professionals to step into lucrative independent contracting careers, to leading large-scale HR and technology transformations, Kendria equips audiences with both the mindset and the methods to achieve results. Her talks aren’t just inspiring — they’re actionable, strategic, and infused with the energy of someone who has lived both sides of the corporate equation.
Why Book Kendria?
Kendria doesn’t just speak — she equips. Her audiences walk away with frameworks, clarity, and practical strategies they can implement immediately. She delivers with humor, candor, and a no-nonsense style that challenges professionals to think bigger while giving them the tools to act smarter.
She has partnered with organizations across industries — from healthcare to technology to government — and has empowered countless professionals to reimagine both their careers and their companies.
Signature Talks
Corporate to Contracting: The Transition Blueprint
Corporate safety nets are shrinking, but opportunities in independent contracting have never been greater. This talk provides a clear, actionable blueprint for professionals ready to pivot from W-2 employment to a thriving contracting business.
- Mindset Shifts: from employee mindset to entrepreneur mindset
- The 5-step Contractor’s Success Blueprint for transitioning from employee to entrepreneur
- How to identify and position your niche for premium contracts
- Financial strategies to ensure stability during the transition
- Building a pipeline of clients and securing your first contract with confidence
Execution is Everything: Closing the Gap Between Strategy and Results
Most organizations don’t fail because of poor strategy — they fail in execution. Drawing from Kendria’s deep experience leading enterprise-wide transformations, this talk unpacks how to bridge the gap between intention and impact.
- Why great strategies stall — and how to prevent it
- Building systems of accountability that actually drive delivery
- Aligning technology, processes, and people for maximum impact
- A project manager’s lens on mitigating risk before it derails success
The People Experience in the Age of AI: Designing Work That Works
Artificial intelligence isn’t replacing people — but it is reshaping how people work. Companies that fail to integrate AI thoughtfully into their people strategy risk burning out employees, losing trust, or widening skill gaps. This talk explores how to leverage AI as a tool to enhance — not replace — the employee experience.
- The new intersection of HR, technology, and AI — and how it impacts engagement, retention, and performance
- Practical ways to use AI to streamline workflows, reduce administrative overload, and free teams for high-value work
- How to balance automation with the human touch to preserve trust, culture, and connection
- Building future-ready teams: reskilling strategies and change management approaches that ensure employees thrive alongside AI
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