“Knowledgeable, fascinating, inspiring & so relatable! Kirsten is professional, warm, engaging, and an impactful speaker.”
– Jo Wood, Thresholds
Kirsten - On Stage & Online
That testimonial from Jo made me feel brilliant.
But this isn’t about me feeling good.
I’m a big believer in showing rather than telling, so rather than throw all the details at you right here, take a look at some of my videos of me ‘in action’ below. And don’t worry – everyone remains clothed throughout!
If you want to know which kind of audience benefits best from a talk or a Q&A with me, then female audiences is a pretty fair summation – as is any organisation that’s wanting to take mental health in the workplace more seriously. But I believe everyone can benefit from learning more about overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and developing the Mindset & Skillset for leadership success!
I have a range of signature talks that I tailor to corporate organisations and charities alike to best suit your needs and audiences:
Hear about Kirsten's most popular talks
Imposter Syndrome: how your Mindset can hold you back (and what to do about it)
My signature talk, this will answer the questions your audience might have about Imposter Syndrome, and also help them learn some transformational tools that will help them overcome it starting from today. This talk has the additional & important benefit of starting an open conversation about mental health in your workplace.
- What is Imposter Syndrome, and where does it come from?
- Who suffers most with it, and why?
- What is actually going on in your brain – and why does it matter?
- How does Imposter Syndrome affect your career/ leadership skills?
- And what can you do about it?
Ideal audience:
- Corporate teams at any level
- Particularly relevant for female audiences or for events celebrating female leadership
- Or to support discussion/ key events around Mental Health.
Format:
- One hour interactive keynote presentation, including time for questions, with audiences of 100s
- Or this can be delivered as a half-day workshop for a smaller group
Sink or Swim? The Leadership Skill gaps that could ruin your career (and how to plug them)
We all think we know what the important leadership skills are, but do we really? The truth is, not all skills are equal! If we have gaps in some areas, it can sink your career – whereas in others, it makes only a minor impact. The key is to know which is which – for your particular career.
- what really matters when it comes to Leadership Success – and how to define what it looks like for them personally
- which skill gaps are going to sink you – and what to do about it
- and how to accurately understand your areas of strength – and to operate from there, rather than some middle-of-the-road place.
Ideal audience:
- Corporate teams at any level
- Particularly relevant for female audiences or for events celebrating female leadership
Format:
- One hour interactive keynote presentation, including time for questions, with audiences of up to 100s
- Or this can be delivered as a half day workshop for a smaller group
How to Build a Resilient Mindset (So the Stress Doesn’t Kill You) - especially in a hybrid world
Stress is a fact of modern life. But there is a difference between acute stress – the type that hypes you up for a big moment, and can be helpful; and chronic stress – repeated, ongoing stress episodes without enough time to reset in between, which is so mentally and physically damaging. But it doesn’t have to be like this – and in this talk, you can find out why, and how.
- why we feel stressed – so we can learn how to avoid it (far beyond the usual “how to manage your stress” advice)
- powerful tools to help your audience build their resilience, so that they can thrive, no matter what is thrown at them.
- a powerful combination of Mindset + Skillset techniques, as with all my talks, because I don’t believe you can thrive in your career without both.
Ideal audience:
- Corporate teams at any level
- Particularly relevant for female audiences or for events celebrating female leadership
- Or to support discussion/ key events around Mental Health.
Format:
- One hour interactive keynote presentation, including time for questions, with audiences of up to 100s
- Or this can be delivered as a half day workshop for a smaller group
I’m happy to deliver any of these talks as a one-hour engaging keynote (with Q&A) to a large group, or as an interactive workshop with a smaller group that takes place over a half-day training session. Got another idea in mind? Get in touch.
With content covering case study evidence, neuroscience principles, and personal anecdotes from a long career in coaching around confidence, mindset, and skillset in leadership, I wrap up each of my talks with a dash of humour, lightness, and warmth for good measure.
I’ll leave your audience feeling confident, enthused, and ready to shrug off the shrouds of self-doubt.
“Thank you so much for your session yesterday, it was our most popular session. I thought it was so inspiring and thought-provoking, & I absolutely loved that you made it interactive – people were more engaged than I have seen them in any other sessions. I think the pace was perfect and the balance between stories and facts was just right. I think you made the session extremely relevant by stating facts about the Civil Service also. We’d love to have you back!”
- Kim Rickard
Human Resources Advisor at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and co-lead of women’s inclusive network, ministry of defence
“The real highlight was Kirsten who was blooming brilliant. I found her presentation enlightening and inspiring.”
– Ministry of Defence
“In a very short session I took away so many tips, it also made me reflect, Kirsten is inspirational .”
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– Ports of Jersey
But Kirsten!
I don't have an event for you to speak at, but I DO have a brilliant podcast with an engaged audience who would LOVE to hear from you & throw questions at you!
That’s great! Hit the link below to listen to a podcast appearance, or get in touch and tell me all about your podcast and why I’d be a great guest for you.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
Want to hear me in action?
Listen here where you can...
- discover the dangerous power of the brain, and why it gives you Imposter Syndrome because it’s trying to help you;
- learn the words to avoid using (ever) if you want to overcome your Imposter - and what to say instead;
- practise a powerful technique to tap into the confidence that I promise you do have inside you, even if it’s buried deep down.
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“Kirsten was an informative expert on my podcast, well prepared, entertaining, but most of all practical. Her information took Imposter Syndrome and showed all of us how to address it without feeling incompetent for experiencing this common and debilitating approach to today’s high pressured lives. Highly recommend Kirsten – she remains one of my most popular guests!
- Faye Gelb
Lawyer, Legal Strategist, Her Legal Global podcast
In my audience's words
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