Kim Chernecki

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Co-Founder at VIBE ceo

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

As Founder of CEO Performance Advisors and Co-founder of VIBE ceo, Kim connects leaders with experts to optimize business results. A 25-year entrepreneur and University of Toronto graduate, she has advised over 2, 000 executives. Colleagues and clients describe her as a generous, selfless, and an amazing ally for entrepreneurs.

Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time in nature, practicing yoga and meditation, and travelling. She loves entertaining friends with good music, food, and wine. She also unwinds by watching crime dramas on Netflix with her husband Craig, their dog Izzy, and cat Jelly Bean.

She is known as "The Corporate Client Whisperer" for her expertise in helping over 1, 800 entrepreneurs land lucrative corporate contracts.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Charismatic

Friendly But Fast

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Female Leadership
Co-founded VIBE ceo, a power network for female CEOs, and hosts events like "She Means Business" to help women leaders connect and grow together.
CEO Performance
Her firm, CEO Performance Advisors, focuses on connecting mid-market CEOs with vetted A-list experts to solve key business challenges without the high cost of big consulting firms.
Corporate Contracts
As Canada's leading expert in this area, she has coached over 1, 800 freelance executives and consultants on how to successfully land high-paying corporate clients.

Media Appearances

Kim has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Co-Founder at VIBE ceo
6-2024
Chief CEO Advisor at CEO Performance Advisors
8-2012 - 6-2024
CEO | Executive Coach | Small Business Strategist | Canada’s expert on landing corporate contracts at Freedom Street Inc.
6-2022 - 11-2023
Director, Business Development & Growth at MacKay CEO Forums: CEO & Executive Peer Support
10-2014 - 1-2023
Senior Associate Consultant at Lee Hecht Harrison Mx

Education

1985 - 1986
Bachelor of Education from University of Toronto
1981 - 1985
Honours Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University

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Insights For Selling To Kim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kim is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kim

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kim move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Kim take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Kim

Personality Compatibility


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