

Keynote Speaker
Kirstin draws on 30 years of direct leadership experience and decades of research to inspire audiences of all kinds in a deeply personal and authentic way. Kirstin encourages audiences to think about their own leadership legacy and how they might become modern leaders by leading with the head and heart.
All of Kirstin’s speeches are tailored to meet the specific requirements
of the company, industry, audience or theme of the event.
Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership
- Keynote Speech
- Workshop
- Masterclass
We offer a range of different events to allow a deeper dive into what it means to be a head and heart leader. There is also the opportunity to build a series of events which focus on any number of the individual attributes. These events allow participants to take the Head & Heart Leader Scale™ survey before or during the event and receive a copy of Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership to assist in their leadership development.
All of Kirstin’s speeches are tailored to meet the specific requirements of the company, industry, audience or theme of the event but might include:
- Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence for Modern Leaders
- Trust and Purpose for Modern Leaders
- Diversity and Inclusion for Modern Leaders
- Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces
- Lessons of Leadership: From the parade ground to the boardroom
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"Kirstin is one of Australia’s most engaging and inspiring speakers. Her connection to people is truly authentic and her leadership is undeniable. You will hang on every word Kirstin says and never forget how great she makes you feel."
Dibbs Barker
"There are speakers who capture attention more than others. On the first day of the conference this speaker was Dr Kirstin Ferguson."
Safeguard New Zealand Conference
"Kirstin was nothing short of exceptional! She expertly customised her speech using humour and humility to inspire and entertain. I could not provide a higher recommendation for Kirstin."
HunterNet Defence
"It was my great honour to hear Kirstin speak and to learn, cheer and lean into Kirstin’s experience of authenticity, intellect, emotional intelligence and instinct in leadership.
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EMLife
"Thank you Kirstin - your authenticity and powerful storytelling made the perfect case for cultivating a feedback culture. I’d highly recommend you to any Australian organisation."
BDO Australia
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