– Built on Grit.
Backed by Results.
“Hi, I’m Kim Liddell. I built and sold a civil construction business while raising three kids in an industry that wasn’t designed for women. Now I speak and work with leaders on leading under pressure, making decisions when it’s messy, and building confidence that holds.”
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My book is due early 2026
Kim-Louise Liddell didn’t just enter civil construction—she reshaped it.
From launching a single truck operation while raising three children, to scaling and selling a multimillion-dollar company, Kim has lived grit, resilience, and reinvention at every stage of her career.
Today, she shares those lessons as The DirtBoss™: inspiring leaders and organisations to build confidence, drive results, and lead with integrity in even the toughest industries.
What DirtBoss™ Delivers
Speaking & Keynote
From global conferences to executive boardrooms, Kim delivers powerful keynotes on resilience, leadership, and thriving under pressure. Her stories from the trenches translate into practical lessons for business and life.
Workshops & Programs
- Turn grit into a system, not a slogan
- Lead with clarity and collaboration
- Build resilience in uncertain environments
Balance performance with sustainability
The Book: DirtBoss
Kim’s book, DirtBoss™: Unearthing Lessons in Life and Work, is both memoir and manifesto—sharing the lessons she learned from the mud, machinery, and boardrooms of civil construction. Due for release in March 2026
Proven. Practical. Powerful.
Proven Leadership
Built, scaled, and sold a multimillion-dollar company.
Real-World Grit
Navigated cancer, family challenges, and burnout—without losing sight of the mission.
Industry Expertise
Two decades in civil construction and infrastructure.
Practical Outcomes
Audiences and teams walk away with tools they can use immediately.
Ready to Build Confidence, Resilience, and Results?
Bring The DirtBoss to your next event, leadership program, or organisation.