KAI SAKS
M.S.M · PMP® · CFE
WHERE BUSINESS, LEARNING & AI MEET RESULTS.
The Efficiency Alchemist
L&D specialist and AI Enablement expert. She builds the programs that help people and organizations grow — and the systems that make that growth stick.
Building programs that actually stick.
Kai Saks has spent her career at the intersection of how people learn and how organizations grow. Her foundation is L&D — designing curricula and programs that build real skills, not just check compliance boxes.
In recent years, she has specialized in AI Enablement: helping organizations move from AI curiosity to genuine, sustainable adoption. This means designing the training, building the readiness frameworks, and managing the change that makes AI actually work for the humans using it.
About Me →She brings the rigor your project deserves.
Kai designs learning experiences built around real business outcomes — from needs analysis to facilitator guides. Whether classroom, virtual, or self-paced, she builds programs that stick.
Most organizations invest in AI tools and skip the people. Kai designs the training, readiness assessments, and change management programs that turn AI curiosity into actual capability.
Complex initiatives run better with clear scopes, realistic timelines, and stakeholders who are never surprised. Kai brings PM rigor to L&D and cross-functional projects of all sizes.
From defining what to build to measuring what worked — Kai brings product thinking to program development, so every initiative has a clear owner, clear metrics, and a clear path.
Explore my most recent work.
View All →AI Enablement Readiness Assessment
Scoring rubric for evaluating org AI adoption readiness across six dimensions.
ViewL&D → AI Skills Gap Framework
Role-by-role matrix mapping job functions to AI competencies and learning pathways.
ViewL&D Curriculum Map
Full curriculum architecture for a multi-module blended learning program.
ViewAI Tool Adoption Dashboard
Interactive tracker: adoption rates, training completion, team feedback by team.
ViewSample Product Pitch Deck
Polished stakeholder deck demonstrating product thinking and storytelling.
ViewContractor Onboarding Playbook
Working agreement template that accelerates time-to-value from day one.
ViewClient Testimonials
Speak to My Excellence
"It's been a pleasure working alongside Kai at Mayweather Boxing and Fitness. She was incredibly dedicated to the project and went above and beyond to ensure the international launch was a success. Kai is a fantastic collaborator who always looks out for the team. Her ability to dive into tasks and get things completed was impressive. She has a real knack for management, keeping us organized and consistently hitting our goals well before the deadline."
Will Tee Yang
Founder, Sans 35 Studios
"When I joined the BODY20 company as a franchisee, Kai was working at the corporate level. During the early stages of launching and growing my business, she quickly became a lifeline for me. Kai consistently demonstrated a strong knowledge base and approached every interaction with professionalism, preparedness, and a genuine desire to help others succeed. One of Kai's greatest strengths is her communication and presentation skills — confident, articulate, and approachable."
Bowen Durrett
Commercial Real Estate Agent / Business Owner, eXp Realty
"I had the opportunity to work under Kai Saks, and she is easily one of the best leaders I have had in my career. Kai leads with an incredible level of patience, kindness, and thoughtfulness. She does not just tell you what to do — she explains the why and makes sure you understand the bigger picture. Working with Kai set a new standard for what strong leadership looks like. I am extremely grateful for the time I spent learning from her."
Cody Thomason
Operational Systems Manager, ISI Elite Training
"Whether we were supporting initiatives at Orangetheory or scaling education and reporting across the FIT House of Brands, Kai was the go-to partner for turning operational strategy into actionable, audience-ready tools. She has a rare ability to understand both the operational and technical sides of a business, then translate complex data into clear, compelling education and dashboards. As a data-oriented operations guy, I can't get anything done without someone like Kai."
Jeremy Oliver
VP of Franchise Operations, i9 Sports
"Kai is an incredible coach and an even better human. She has a unique ability to adapt to each individual she works with while building real trust and connection. Because she truly understood my strengths, she helped push me to complete some of my biggest goals."
Lindsay Berger-Hall
Marketing Account Manager, Digital Resource
Cutting-edge L&D specialist for the AI era.
I'm Kai Saks — an L&D specialist and AI Enablement expert based in Austin, TX. My passion is building the programs that make learning real. For over a decade I've worked inside high-growth fitness and health brands, leading training at scale across 50+ countries. The last several years have centered on helping organizations actually become AI-ready — designing the frameworks, curricula, and change management programs that bridge the gap between AI curiosity and genuine adoption.
I bring a rare combination: the structure of a project manager, the user-first lens of a product thinker, and the forward-looking fluency of someone who's been in the AI space before most teams knew they needed it.
My Experience
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2022 – Present
AI Enablement & L&D | Program, Product & Project Management Consultant
Independent Consultant
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2022 – 2025
Senior Director, Global Learning & Development
Global Fitness Brand Portfolio | NYSE-Listed Franchise
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2020 – 2022
Director, Learning, Operations & Special Technology Projects
Globally Recognized Athlete-Founded Fitness Franchise
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2012 – 2020
Program & Education Director
PE-Backed Global Fitness Franchise
Skills & Expertise
Learning & Development
AI Enablement
Project & Program Management
Product & Program Design
My Certifications
PMP®
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
CFE
Certified Franchise Executive
International Franchise Association
Crafting results that endure.
A collection of frameworks, tools, and deliverables built to drive real outcomes. Links activate as artifacts are published.
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Whether it's a defined project or just a hunch that something could work better — let's talk. Kai takes on a limited number of engagements at a time and brings full focus to every one.
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