Let me focus on the people side of business, so you can lead with strength to ignite flourishing.
I work with organisations to develop leaders and teams to embrace their strengths and foster deep connections... one-to-one and one-to-many!
I believe it's time to be more human in business and lead with authenticity like never before. As a change agent, I actively facilitate and support transformation for people and organisations through a values-based development approach.
My goal is to act as a catalyst for meaningful change within your organisation whilst bringing people together to achieve common goals, and see you, your team, and your organisation flourish!
The traditional way of doing business is no longer working.
We are facing unprecedented challenges in the world, and our old ways of thinking and working are not equipped to handle them.
Life seems even more challenging at the moment?
Levels of mental health and wellbeing have been thrust into the spotlight and there's more and more people not doing well.
We need to shift our focus to what truly matters: people.
I work with a diverse range of clients, from seasoned professionals to ambitious individuals seeking personal and professional growth.
Whether you’re a business leader aiming to enhance your leadership skills or looking to develop functional teams who flourish, an aspiring entrepreneur looking to unlock your creativity, or someone striving for a more fulfilling career or a balanced life.
I’m here to guide you on your journey and shift your mindset to get back on track and really flourish in life!
I work with people. In fact, I love figuring out how to develop people into better versions of themselves. I'm thoroughly convinced that what we believe enables us to belong. Belong as leaders, belong in teams and belong in community. It's this sense of deep belonging that empowers people to embrace their strengths and foster deep connections... one-to-one and one-to-many!
My strengths bring together diverse perspectives and expertise I've honed over the 30+ years I've been in creative roles, business, working with people and teams, and leadership positions. My approach is always "you" focussed and bespoke, starting exactly where you need me to.
I am committed to helping individuals, businesses, and organisations achieve their goals through values-based leadership. I absolutely believe in the power of connection, relationship, and partnership, growth and success, providing you with the tools to flourish in both your personal and professional life.
I'm a human-centric specialist, which means that I believe that the best way to help people is to understand their unique needs and challenges in order to help you move forward and flourish in life and in business.
There's never a time when great things happen without others. Now, more than ever it's essential to develop your team. I help teams to develop and build community and connection so that your business can flourish.
Let's work together to put people first, and create a more human-centered workplace. I work with your organisation to create a workplace where people feel valued, respected, supported, and ultimately thrive.
I provide coaching certification workshops for anyone wanting to transition from your professional career to become certified as a coach to either build a full time coaching business or add to your current work.
With over 30 years of graphic design, web development and professional marketing roles throughout my career I can help shape your team or work with you one on one to elevate your brand or business to attract the right audience.
DISC provides powerful insights into your natural style, how you work with others, your leadership influence, sales, connection through communication, and workplace productivity.
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WHILST YOU HAVE A READ OF MY LATEST MUSINGS
The year has well and truly started… we’re a week in and I have a bit of a ritual that I do at the beginning of every year to boost my creativity. I create a new Spotify playlist. You see, music has always played a big part in my life. Growing up my Dad was a drummer in rock and country bands, so I’ve always had this connection to creativity through music.
I don’t consider myself particularly musical, I lucked out of having talent with playing the drums but I did play in the good old recorder band at school, later on the violin and in my teenage years tried my hand at guitar but nothing really ever stuck. It wasn’t until I was in my mid twenties that I picked up a bass guitar and that’s the one that stuck. I don’t play anymore but I can honestly say that music has the power to unlock parts of your mind that you didn't even know existed.
As we stride into another year, let's explore a fun and melodious way to boost our creativity – by creating a new Spotify playlist every year!
Why Music Matters
Music can affect our mood, but did you know it can also be a catalyst for creative thinking? There's something about the rhythm, melody, and lyrics that can transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and stimulate our minds. It's like each song has its own colour palette and texture that paints unique pictures in our minds.
Curating Your Annual Creativity Playlist
The idea here is simple yet powerful: At the start of each year, begin curating a new Spotify playlist. Mine’s title “2024 Edit” for this year. This isn't just any playlist; it's my personal creativity soundtrack for the year. I add a lot of different music that I’ll add throughout the year. Music that touches my heart and soul, the beats that I find motivating and the ones that add meaning to my life.
Here’s a few ways I go about choosing the songs that matter throughout the year and why I pick what I pick for my playlists:
Diverse Genres, Diverse Thoughts: I fill my playlist with a variety of genres. Mixing classical with hip-hop, jazz with electronic, or folk with rock often leads to a fusion of ideas in my brain. Each genre brings its own flavour of creativity and ideas.
Theme it Up: I will sometimes theme my playlists. Last year I got fixated on 80’s techno songs for the longest of times but the year before it was all about 'soul and rythmn’. I found that oftern these aligned with my goals or mindset for the year.
Add Old and New: Blend in new releases with old favourites. While the classics evoke nostalgia and comfort, new tunes offer fresh perspectives and ideas.
The Power of Lyrics: I pay attention to lyrics. Sometimes, a line from a song can spark an idea or offer a solution I hadn't considered.
The Creative Process
I fin that when I listen to my playlist throughout the year, different songs influence my thinking and mood. I’ll often use my playlist as a background score when brainstorming or tackling a new project. I’ve also come to understand that certain tracks ignite my imagination more effectively.
Yearly Reflections
At the end of the year, I reflect on my playlist and I love seeing my Spotify end of year results. It always shows me something about how my year has gone and what has sparked different moments of creativity for me.
In a world where we're constantly seeking new ways to foster creativity, turning to music can be both a delightful and effective strategy. Your yearly Spotify playlist can be a dynamic and evolving tool in your creative toolkit. So go ahead, start curating your 2024 playlist and let the symphony of creativity begin!
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Kirsten, is highly professional and creative person. Her delivery of work that she has done for me in the last two International organisations I have led have been outstanding. Her ability to understand the needs of us as the customer and translate it into outstanding marketing strategy has been stella.
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~ Ian Green - President of Kingdomize Global, CEO of Global Transformation UK & Ian Green Communications