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SMG is Australia’s premier leadership development advisor. Since 1998, we’ve partnered with exceptional talent to elevate leadership skills and unlock organisational potential.
Kirsty brings over 20 years’ experience in leadership, coaching, and organisational development across multiple sectors. As Head of Executive Coaching and Mentoring at Stephenson Mansell Group, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring an exceptional client and faculty experience, combining her background in leadership development with a deep understanding of people and performance.
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Expertise
20+ years experience
Master of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching)
Member of International Coaching Federation
Member of Australian HR Institute
Experience and background
Kirsty’s career spans leadership, coaching, and organisational development across financial services, government, FMCG, professional services, and aged care. Prior to this, she led learning and development functions for over a decade
At SMG, Kirsty leads client engagement and management, overseeing the experience from onboarding through to delivery. She coordinates project deliverables, maintains clear communication between clients and faculty, and conducts regular check-ins to confirm satisfaction with delivery, coach or mentor fit, and progress against agreed timeframes, scope, and budget.
In parallel, she works closely with SMG’s coaching and mentoring faculty, overseeing onboarding, accreditation, and professional development to ensure coaches maintain the highest standards of practice and remain connected to best-practice methodologies, tools, and insights.
Kirsty's approach
Kirsty creates a seamless and personalised experience for both clients and faculty. She combines structure with empathy to keep every engagement running smoothly. As a result, she manages relationships carefully and aligns outcomes with client expectations. She believes strong partnerships grow through trust, clear communication and consistent delivery.
Qualifications and memberships
- Master of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching) from the University of Sydney (2014)
- Lead coaching culture change programs across a number of organisations.
- Associate Coaching Course (2014), DiSC (2019), and Hogan (2024) accredited.
- International Coaching Federation Member
- Australian HR Institute Member
Personal insights
Cycling the northern beaches, reading (fiction and non-fiction), working with my 3 horses.
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