Who’s Speaking at HR Retail Australia 2026

Kirsty Grace

Kirsty is an experienced coach and leadership expert who helps leaders and teams flourish through pressure, uncertainty and change.

Her approach is grounded in the belief that sustainable performance begins with being, helping leaders expand how they see themselves, others and their circumstances. Through challenging assumptions, patterns and perspectives, Kirsty helps leaders make better choices, lead more intentionally and create environments where people and organisations can thrive.

Her work spans self-awareness, leadership style, executive presence, team development and the broader challenges of leading in increasingly complex environments.

Kirsty brings 25+ years of experience across sales, customer service, organisational development and human resources, working across FMCG, manufacturing, aged care, financial services, professional services and the public sector.

With deep academic and practical training in transformational change, she brings a balance of insight, challenge, structure and care to help leaders create meaningful and sustainable change.