Keynotes & Workshops

Keynote (45-60 min)

In this highly interactive keynote which is suitable for all levels of leadership, Kirstin will entertain and challenge audience members to consider whether their leadership approach is still fit-for-purpose in a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world.

Through the use of videos, storytelling, and her down-to-earth style, Kirstin will challenge attendees to think about how they can role model leading with the head and heart amidst the competing demands on our time, and in an increasingly complex working environment.

Using the latest research from her bestselling book, Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership, Kirstin will bring a leadership lens which is guaranteed to inspire attendees to be the most effective leader they can be. She will provide practical, actionable insights which can be used immediately to help attendees leave a positive impact.

Key takeaways –

• An overview of the attributes of head and heart leadership
• An understanding of the power leadership moments have at work, in our communities and in our families
• Inspiring attendees to understand we are all leaders, regardless of our position titles
• An understanding of the importance of integrating our leadership across all areas of our life
• Opportunity for each attendee to complete the Head & Heart Leader Scale for a personalised report
• Stories and case studies of how to practice and immediately implement the ‘art’ of modern leadership
• Personal examples and anecdotes from Kirstin’s own 30 year leadership career from the military through to the boardroom

Workshop (90-120 min)

The workshop will cover the same material as the keynote address, but in addition will include - 

• A deeper dive into the eight attributes of head and heart leadership
• Opportunity for table discussions and shared learning experiences to implement head and heart leadership
• Extended opportunity for questions and broader discussion with attendees

 Feedback

• “Kirstin draws on decades of leadership, coaching and directorship experience while being warm, fun and relatable”
• “One of the best conference speakers I have heard – relevant, engaging and thought provoking”
• “Kirstin is an authentic, natural leader who immediately lifts your mood, your confidence and your own personal leadership style through her energy and positivity”
• “This session was inspiring - your presentation touched my heart and I had tears several times”
• “This was such a fantastic session – a perfect mix of goosebumps, science and practical steps to follow”

Keynote (45-60 mins)

In this highly interactive keynote using videos, case studies and story telling, attendees will have the opportunity to shine a light on the hidden gaps in their thinking and decision-making that can have profound consequences, not just for themselves but for the teams and organisations they lead. Attendees will be given the tools they need to unlock smarter decisions, build stronger teams and oversee breakthrough innovations allowing them to have an even greater impact as leaders.

The most effective leaders are those who can adapt to new realities, where the ability to learn, unlearn, and pivot is far more valuable than holding all the answers. Through blindspotting, a term coined by Kirstin in her latest research, leaders will be able to practice intellectual humility, intellectual curiosity and cognitive flexibility to ensure they have the greatest impact. Kirstin presents her research in a practical and accessible way by explaining how attendees can applying the three blindspotting mindsets - Be Honest. Be Curious. Be Flexible.  

Key takeaways

• An overviews of the three blindspotting mindsets 
• An understanding of the practical ways blindspotting can be brought to life immediately for leaders
• Reinforcing the importance of being able to acknowledge what we don’t know to offer a deeper impact as a leader
• Practical, actionable insights to transform teams and organisational cultures into those which value blindspotting at all levels, regardless of role or seniority
• Opportunity for each attendee to complete the Blindspotting Leader Self-Assessment Tool for a personalised report
• Stories and case studies of how to practice and immediately implement blindspotting
• Personal examples and anecdotes from Kirstin’s own 30 year leadership career from the military through to the boardroom

Workshop (90-120 min)

The workshop will cover the same material as the keynote address, but in addition will include - 

• A deeper dive into the nine practices of blindspotting and how they can be applied immediately
• Opportunity for table discussions and shared learning experiences to implement blindspotting
• Extended opportunity for questions and broader discussion with attendees

Feedback

• "Kirstin has a warm, natural, open style that lifts the room. Kirstin is highly engaging speaker."

• "Kirstin brought such terrific energy - our audience found it uplifting and inspiring and will find many new things to consider in their own leadership."

• "Kirstin is a delight to work with, she took the session brief and made it her own as such created a really worthwhile and beneficial session for our delegates."

• "Kirstin skilfully facilitated our session with a perfect balance of commentary and questions - attendees were fully engaged. It was brilliance in action.

• "An amazing session - felt both intimate and interactive and such stimulating conversations."