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Kirsty Hulse is an award-winning keynote speaker and the creator of Confidence Live, best known for redefining how people communicate, influence and lead at work.
Blending sharp business insight with natural comedic timing, Kirsty creates memorable learning experiences that truly connect with audiences. She has trained over 150,000 professionals worldwide, working with organisations including LinkedIn, Amazon and Spotify.
As the founder of a marketing agency serving clients such as Virgin Atlantic and IBM, Kirsty built a million pound business by the age of 26. She is the bestselling author of The Future is Freelance, which predicted the rise of remote work years before it became mainstream, and Don’t Swear at Work (and Other Bullshit), named one of the top motivational books of 2025 by Hello! magazine. She is also the creator of Confidence Live, a 1,300 delegate conference bringing together world class speakers, wellbeing experts, comedians and poets.
Alongside her business success, Kirsty is a former stand up comic who has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and The Comedy Store. Her ability to read a room, win over even the most sceptical audiences and make key messages stick through humour sets her apart.
Kirsty’s work helps organisations boost engagement, strengthen communication and build resilience during periods of change. Her frameworks deliver measurable improvements in team performance, leadership presence and decision making.
On stage, Kirsty is energetic, relatable and highly practical. Audiences leave with tools they can use immediately, greater confidence in their communication style and clear strategies to tackle imposter syndrome and perform under pressure.
In this engaging session, 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.
In this session, 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.
This funny, inspiring talk 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.
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.
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.
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.
Such incredible feedback from the session – everyone thought you were so great and I personally cannot stop thinking about it. The lessons will stay with me for life!
An amazing session! So, so uplifting, practical and empowering – a ‘must have’ session for all companies out there who care for their staff. 1000+ Amazon employees were interested, engaged and hugely impacted by your talk.
