Kim DeMotte - Corporate CoDriver

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Team Performance Professional, Executive/Leadership Coach, Professional Rally Co-Driver at Corporate CoDriver

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Overview

Kim DeMotte is a Team Performance Professional and Executive Coach who leverages over 40 years of experience as a Professional Rally Co-Driver to enhance corporate team dynamics. A graduate of Indiana State University, he has worked with organizations like Caterpillar and AT&T. People who have worked with him describe him as energetic, passionate, dynamic, smart, and creative.

Based in St. Louis for over 35 years, Kim is married with two grown daughters. His lifelong passion is motorsports; he began rallying in 1969, founded the acclaimed "Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, " and continues to compete nationally. He also enjoys vintage car racing, having competed in cross-country events.

He translates the high-stakes trust required between a driver and co-driver at 120 mph into actionable strategies for improving corporate team cohesion and performance.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Team Performance
His core professional focus is improving team trust, understanding, and camaraderie by applying lessons learned from decades as a professional rally co-driver.
Performance Rallying
A lifelong passion and parallel career, he has been a champion co-driver, event founder (Rally in the 100 Acre Wood), and continues to compete.
Leadership Coaching
Works with executives and leaders to improve clarity, resolve conflict, and accelerate performance, running specialized workshops for executive clients.

Media Appearances

Kim has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2006
Team Performance Professional, Executive/Leadership Coach, Professional Rally Co-Driver at Corporate CoDriver
8-2011
President, Board Chair at 100AW Performance Rally Group
8-1986
Owner at Kenton Group (MO), LLC
5-2012 - 5-2015
Board service and 2nd Vice President at Missouri Athletic Club
9-2003 - 1-2011
VP of Education at Missouri Athletic Club Toastmasters

Education

1965 - 1975
BS from Indiana State University

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Exp : 28 Location : St Louis, Missouri, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Team Performance Professional, Executive/Leadership Coach, Professional Rally Co-Driver at Corporate CoDriver
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Insights For Selling To Kim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kim is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kim

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kim move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Kim take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Kim

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