Kirsty Knowles

Kirsty is a catalyst for reimagining and adapting leadership and workplace climate and culture for future-fit impact. People can flourish in parallel with organisations.

Her pioneering philosophy of human ‘Being-ness’ fosters connection, relationships, and trust for people to work out what matters and bring about change. She has great heart and skilfully challenges with compassion. Coaching 1:1, Group or Teams, In-person, Online or Outdoors and Coach Mentoring, Coach Educating, Facilitation, Consultancy, plus Business Ownership amount to decades supporting diverse sectors such as Education, Corporate, NHS, Charities, Tech, and SMEs. Awarded PCC Level 2 from ICF and Senior Practitioner Coach from EMCC Global, she holds dual accreditations. Kirsty evokes awareness for sustainable shifts in mindset and behaviour. Her humanistic approach and integrated evidence-based strategies cultivate shared learning to nurture an inclusive community with positive stakeholder engagement. She is outward facing whilst astutely attentive to needs and context. With dynamic style, sense of play, and intuitive practice, Kirsty fosters committed pathways forward.

Integrity for ethical and quality excellence are ensured with first-rate training and ongoing Supervision and Mentoring. Kirsty’s steadfast dedication to development is demonstrated by two Distinctions from Henley Business School for Postgraduate Degrees in Executive Coaching, and Coaching for Behavioural Change. She has also contributed to research investigating the impact of Coaching Outdoors, Menopause and Change, and Compassionate Self.

Her expertise in Coaching Leadership and Coaching Culture for redesigning what no longer serves well is showcased in the bestselling book – Breaking Barriers: Transformational Leadership Stories from Pioneering Women and Men Inspiring Leadership. Additionally, she is the published author of several articles exploring leadership and culture. As an event speaker and podcast guest, her Thought Leadership adds fresh perspectives to pivot thinking and motivate reflection for deep insight. Accomplished as a Headteacher, cross-cultural experience and ongoing studies inspire Kirsty’s portfolio.