Kirsty Hulse is best known for redefining how people communicate, influence, and lead at work.

Creator of Confidence Live and founder of a multi-billion-dollar marketing agency, Kirsty knows how to read a room, win over the most serious of sceptics, and make important ideas stick through laughter.

Her methodology helps organisations to boost employee engagement, sharpen communication, and build resilience during periods of change. Companies who use her frameworks report measurable improvements in team performance, leadership presence, and decision-making.

Kirsty Hulse | Books

Kirsty’s first book, The Future is Freelance: Discovering the Power and Possibilities of Flexible Working (2018), is packed with personal, funny, and eye-opening stories of her own journey into remote work.

She followed this up in 2025 with Don’t Swear at Work (and Other Bullshit): The Rule Breakers’ Guide to Workplace Brilliance. Through groundbreaking research and insights gathered from thousands of interviews, Kirsty reveals why works feels harder than it should and shows you a better way to work.

Kirsty Hulse | Speaker

Audiences leave with practical tools they can use immediately, strategies to tackle imposter syndrome head-on, and clear methods for communicating with authority under pressure.

Her rare combination of research-backed insight and real humour means her work is remembered long after the event ends.

Book Kirsty when your organisation needs a speaker who delivers high-quality, transformation content with the perfect balance of expertise and entertainment.

Kirsty Hulse | Speaking Topics

– Entrepreneurship

– Motivation

– Leadership

– Business

– Female Leaders

– Burnout

– Empowerment

– Self Improvement

Kirsty Hulse | Keynotes

Practical Optimism: In her most requested keynote, Kirsty addresses the importance of intentional hope amidst chaos, rather than toxic positivity. She combines psychology, humour, and candid insights to help attendees maintain focus and motivation without the pressure to pretend everything is fine.

Participants will leave with a reframed understanding of stress and motivation, as well as tools to recharge without guilt. They’ll also gain strategies to feel hopeful (not just positive), energy, laughter and a real plan to keep moving forward.

How to Move From AI Anxiety to AI Curiosity: In this trending keynote, Kirsty addresses the rapid changes brought by AI and how they can overwhelm us. She provides practical strategies to help teams navigate this uncertainty by reframing change as an opportunity rather than a threat. With insights from technology history and behavioural science, Kirsty encourages audiences to embrace curiosity over anxiety.

Attendees will learn to stay optimistic, manage fear, and remain human, visible and valuable, as their roles evolve in this dynamic landscape.

Be Heard, Backed, and Remembered Every Time You Speak: This keynote – perfect for International Women’s Day – starts from a simple truth: women don’t need fixing. Kirsty blends psychology, communication science, and deeply human storytelling to share practical habits that enable women to be seen and heard without compromising their authenticity.

Attendees leave knowing not just what makes people listen – but how to apply it in real life: in meetings where they’re interrupted, in rooms where they’re overlooked, and in moments where their work deserves to be heard, backed and remembered. This talk is a celebration of women’s authority – not a workshop on how to squeeze into someone else’s idea of it.

Leadership and Communication Skills For Today: Kirsty explores how effective leadership hinges on understanding oneself and others. She delves into the importance of emotional intelligence and empathy, highlighting the need for leaders to connect deeply with their teams. By balancing authority with humanity, leaders can navigate today’s complex landscape.

Attendees will learn how to enhance their leadership skills through emotional awareness and foster meaningful connections within their organisations.

How to Build a Growth Mindset at Work: Kirsty challenges the conventional view of a growth mindset, revealing its messy and uncomfortable reality in modern workplaces. She addresses how fear, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome hinder growth and offers strategies to overcome these barriers.

Attendees will learn to shift from perfectionism to progress, reframe failure and feedback, build confidence through action, and foster team cultures that prioritise learning over appearances. This engaging session is perfect for leaders and teams seeking meaningful growth.

Cultivating Confidence and Positivity: In this keynote, Kirsty reveals that confidence is not innate but developed through practice. She argues that many individuals require more belief in themselves rather than additional skills.

Attendees will learn how to cultivate confidence as a habit, transform negative narratives, and present themselves confidently, even in moments of self-doubt. This session aims to empower participants to embrace positivity and strengthen their self-belief for personal and professional growth.

Kirsty Hulse | Why Clients Book Kirsty

Exceptional Communication: Masterclass techniques in influence, persuasion, and stakeholder engagement.

High-Impact Delivery: Stand-up comic energy that makes serious ideas stick.

Entrepreneurial Credibility: Marketing agency founder, bestselling author, and trusted by global brands including Amazon, LinkedIn, and Spotify.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers today to book Kirsty Hulse for your corporate event.

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