Kim Wysseier
UCW Faculty, Department of Leadership & People Management
Kim Wysseier is an organizational strategist and a sessional university professor with a student-centric teaching philosophy. As the Principal Strategist at her advisory firm, People Compass, she integrates insights and leadership enablement work into her teaching. Her aim is to help learners find their unique voices and apply academic concepts to real-life professional settings, preparing them to make a resonant and meaningful imprint in the world.
Kim holds a Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) in Organizational Development, for which she completed advanced coursework at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada, and graduated from the University of Neuchâtel in Switzerland; prior to her Master's studies, she earned her first degree from the internationally renowned University of Lausanne, in Switzerland.
Expertise and Experience
Kim Wysseier brings over ten years of executive leadership experience and has developed leadership capability for over 20 years. She provides strategic counsel to governance boards, business owners, founders, and executives.
Her expertise includes:
- Providing guidance that is strategic, regulatory, and grounded in practicality and execution.
- Helping organizations shape a winning people strategy aligned with all business growth stages.
- Developing and implementing people & culture programs.
Thought Leadership & Recognition
Kim's work includes speaking engagements and appearances on podcasts, focusing on topics that drive organizational growth and strategic leadership. Her presentations have covered:
- Strategic Planning for businesses.
- Corporate Governance and Board Leadership.
- Entrepreneurship and how to launch a business.
She has received recognition for her dedication to improving organizational effectiveness and for her role in strategic counsel to business leaders.
Certifications
Kim holds extensive professional certifications, including:
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Society for Human Resource Management
- Certified Workplace Investigator (Advanced Certification, including Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Psycho-Social Violence)
- Certified in Psychological Health and Safety (CCOHS Certification)
- Change Management Professional (Prosci)
- Board Governance Certification
Courses taught at UCW
HRMT 622 - Talent Management
MGMT 661 - Leadership in the Global Context
