Kirsty Hulse is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author and workplace confidence expert, known for delivering engaging talks on communication, leadership and influence. As a Leading Confidence & Communication Expert and Creator of Confidence Live!, her biggest achievement is delivering over 2,000 global keynotes and workshops, training more than 150,000 professionals worldwide.
Kirsty’s early career began after graduating from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Philosophy with History of Art. She started as Editor of WhatsOnStage.com, before moving into digital marketing roles as an SEO Consultant at Blueclaw Media and Search Strategist at DigitasLBi. Her ability to combine creativity with analytical thinking led to senior roles including Head of SEO at Found and Head of SEO Best Practice at Linkdex. Alongside her corporate career, Kirsty performed stand-up comedy, including a sold-out show at the Edinburgh Fringe, which helped shape her confident, engaging and highly relatable speaking style.
Kirsty’s career achievements highlight her entrepreneurial drive and thought leadership. In 2016, she founded Manyminds, building it into a near £1 million business in its first year. She went on to become a Bestselling Author with her book ‘The Future is Freelance’, which was a finalist at the Business Book Awards. Her second book, ‘Don’t Swear at Work’, was recognised as one of Hello magazine’s best motivational books of 2025. Kirsty further expanded her influence by founding Roar Training in 2019 and launching Confidence Live! in 2022, a major conference attracting hundreds of attendees and high-profile speakers. More recently, she has taken on the role of Advisor at Neuroworx, supporting innovation in recruitment and workplace strategy.
Kirsty is booked by organisations seeking meaningful, lasting change in how their people communicate, lead and perform. She speaks on confidence, leadership, AI and the future of work, motivation and productivity, delivering practical frameworks that audiences can apply immediately. Her sessions combine research-backed insight with humour, making complex ideas easy to understand and act on. For example, she has worked with teams at global brands to improve stakeholder communication through simple techniques that build clarity and influence. Kirsty leaves audiences more confident, more engaged and better equipped to thrive in modern workplaces, making her a valuable addition to any event programme.
Kirsty Hulse's official speaking topics are listed below:
AI & The Future of Work
Kirsty explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping roles, expectations and workplace dynamics. She breaks down complex technological shifts into accessible, practical insights, helping organisations move from fear to curiosity. Audiences learn how to remain adaptable, build future-ready skills and maintain human value in increasingly automated environments. Drawing on behavioural science and real business examples, she equips teams with tools to navigate uncertainty confidently while embracing innovation. This session is particularly valuable for leaders managing transformation and teams adjusting to rapid change.
Confidence & Positivity
This keynote focuses on building confidence as a repeatable skill rather than an innate trait. Kirsty challenges limiting beliefs and provides practical frameworks to help individuals overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Through storytelling and humour, she demonstrates how confidence influences performance, communication and career progression. Attendees leave with clear techniques to shift mindset, manage internal narratives and show up with greater authority in professional settings. The session is ideal for organisations seeking to empower employees and strengthen personal impact.
Leadership & Communication
Kirsty delivers a modern approach to leadership, centred on emotional intelligence, clarity and influence. She highlights how effective communication underpins strong leadership, particularly in complex or high-pressure environments. Attendees gain practical tools to engage teams, handle difficult conversations and build trust across organisations. By combining psychology with real-world examples, she helps leaders develop presence and authenticity, ensuring their message is heard and remembered. This topic resonates strongly with both emerging and experienced leaders.
Motivation & Productivity
In this session, Kirsty reframes motivation as something that can be cultivated through structure, mindset and behaviour. She addresses common workplace challenges such as burnout, perfectionism and disengagement, offering realistic strategies to improve focus and output. Audiences learn how to manage energy, prioritise effectively and maintain momentum during periods of change. Her approach blends humour with evidence-based insight, making the content both engaging and immediately applicable in day-to-day work.
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"Kirsty's relatable and motivating advice inspired so many of us, with her tips on collaboration, communication and confidence. An absolute MUST for anyone who hasn't trained with her already!" - Digitaloft
"Just attended this fabulous session from Kirsty Hulse - what a passionate, emotional and informative hour! Kirsty is empowering, uplifting, energising, engaging and very welcoming. I highly recommend immersing yourself in her wisdom and refreshing approach. Thank you Kirsty!" - Mary Robbins, Head of Product Marketing, Health & Social Care, Checkit
"We organised for Kirsty to deliver a confidence boost workshop as part of our IWD activity at Talon. When I say she delivered, she DELIVERED! It was a Monday morning, it was 90 minutes of a day in our very busy agency and yet she had 100+ people engaged and online for the whole session. All round excellence from the amazing Kirsty Hulse." - Laurie McAllister, Head of Marketing, Talon
"She's easy to work with and lands messages in a way nobody else can." - Capital One Representative, Capital One
"Such incredible feedback, the lessons will stay with me for life!" - Team Member, Spotify
"An amazing session, uplifting, practical and empowering for our people." - Manager, Amazon
"Very inspiring, practical and absolutely hilarious." - Executive, Virgin Atlantic
- 2026 - Launched a sold-out online course, Unforgettable
- 2025 - Published her second book, Don’t Swear at Work
- 2024 - Advisor at Neuroworx
- 2022 - Founded Confidence Live!
- 2019 - Founded Roar Training
- 2017 - Wrote first book, The Future is Freelance, finalist in the Start Up Inspiration category in the Business Book Awards
- 2016 - Founded Manyminds
- 2015 - Head of SEO Best Practice at Linkdex
- 2014 - Head of SEO at Found.
- 2012 - Search Strategist at DigitasLBi
- 2010 - SEO Consultant & Content Manager at Blueclaw Media Ltd
- 2010 - Editor of WhatsOnStage
- 2009 - Graduated from University of Birmingham with degree in Philosophy with History of Art
How to hire Kirsty Hulse
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