Dr Stacey Ashley CSP

Expertise

Topics

People describe me as the leader’s leader. The person who can help to make the complex simple. Able to offer the simple, practical, next step, in a strategic context. The person leaders lean on when they are facing situations and circumstances that are at the same time challenging, exciting, offering opportunity, and often moving through uncharted territory. A pathfinder if you like.

Today, I describe myself as a leadership visionary. I am focused on future proofing CEOs. Their leadership, their people, and their organisations. It is about leadership. Of self, of your tribe, and your world. I believe leaders have a fundamental responsibility to lead. No more placeholding a spot on the organisation chart. It is about navigating with intention through the unknowns that are part of the complex we operate in. It is about leading possibility.

This means leaders need to learn and grow, to experiment, to develop others and to stretch beyond what they thought possible. To continuously create capability, to question, to explore, to advocate, to innovate, to disrupt. Leadership today, requires a proactive approach. No more relying on yesterday’s performance. Our world moves too fast for yesterday’s success to guarantee a future.

In 2023 I received the Thought Leader Of The Year Gold Award at the International Stevie Awards for Women In Business in New York. One of her 14 Stevie awards. I have been twice named in the global LinkedIn Top Voices, and multiple times in Thinkers360 Top Voices globally and for APAC.

With a talent for translating complex concepts into simple and practical ideas for immediate application, I am the author of seven Amazon #1 best-selling books about leadership.

I am focused on futureproofing CEOs. Their leadership, their people, and their organisations. I have helped 1000’s to develop their leadership competence, confidence, and credibility so they can:

✓ Build the practical foundations for effective leadership

✓ Get out of the trenches, to lead strategically & with influence

✓ Transition quickly and effectively to leading larger, more complex portfolios

✓ Effectively lead change and transformation

✓ Create a leadership coaching capability

✓ Create the space to lead, for greater influence and impact

✓ Create HP executive teams – enabling rather than impeding progress.

✓ Develop horizon thinking

I typically speak at conferences, develop leadership strategy, and programs, consult, and coach with clients in Australia and all over the world.

TRUSTED BY ORGANISATIONS INCLUDING:
ABC, ASX, ASICS, Atlassian, AAPT, Accor, Accor Plus, Boeing Defence Australia, CSIRO, CAANZ, CPA, CWI, DHA, Evolution Farming, Engie, Fatima Group, Fisher & Paykel, Healius, Hilton Hotels, Husqvarna, MINOR Hotels, Navitas, QLD Education, SAAB, Tasmania Department of Premier & Cabinet.

FEATURED KEYNOTE TOPICS

TOPIC 1 – CONFLUENCE: Minutes to Midnight

45-60 minute Keynote / Webinar / 2- hour Breakout / Multiday program.

Explore the megatrends of leadership relentlessly moving us towards a global leadership crisis. The convergence of factors creating the gap between the leaders we have and the leaders we need.

An insufficiency of the real leaders we need to create the future. The people who recognise, embrace and act on the tremendous responsibilities which come with the privilege of leadership.

This session shares ideas and questions that provoke real leaders to action.

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LEARN:

The consequences of the leadership confluence
The role of real leadership
The ecosystem of leadership development
The opportunity to act

“Individuals felt motivated, empowered, and confident to step into their leadership potential.”

Chessy Patricia, CWI, Head of Asia Pacific Projects

See our website for more details: www.staceyashley.com

TOPIC 2 – BIG LEADERSHIP: If not now, when?

45-60 minute Keynote / Webinar / 2- hour Breakout / Multiday program.

In this interactive session, Stacey shares the changing landscape of leadership, and the need for a fuller, more holistic and human approach. Leadership that is impactful, ever enhancing and evolving. That has a greater perspective, considering both tactical solutions and strategic relevance.

What got us here will not get us there. We need Big Leadership. We need bigger thinking. We need bolder decision making. We need brave action to create the future.

It is time for leaders to go big.

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LEARN:

Straightforward insight into what makes it important for leaders to adopt Big Leadership
The impacts if they do not
Practical ideas and approaches for how to adopt Big Leadership

“Dr Ashley’s dynamic speaking style, effortlessly captured the attention of the audience throughout the entire session.”

Christina Cavallaro, Macpherson Kelly Special Counsel

See our website for more details: www.staceyashley.com

TOPIC 3 – POWER UP: Nourish your leadership energy, outlook & wellbeing

45-60 minute Keynote / Webinar / 2- hour Breakout / Multiday program

Leading significant change and transformation is no easy task. After months and years of being attention out, giving generously to the people and world around them, leaders are feeling the effects of leading enormous change.

In this interactive session with Stacey, learn how to support your leadership of self, creating a sustainable way for you to lead, so you continue to show up every day. Develop your energy, positivity, resourcefulness, outlook and resilience.

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LEARN:

How to support their leadership of self
How to create a sustainable way to lead
Opportunities to develop their energy, positivity, resourcefulness, outlook & wellbeing

“Dr Stacey Ashley’s delivery and training was nothing short of transformative. Her work leaves a lasting imprint!”

Fatima Gohar, Fatima Group Senior Lead Counsel

See our website for more details: www.staceyashley.com

TOPIC 4 – WHY AREN’T YOU COACHING YET? Transform Your Organisation With Coaching

45-60 minute Keynote / Webinar / 2- hour Breakout / Multiday program

Learn how to turn everyday conversations into coaching moments while building accountability and developing the people around you.

In this interactive and enlightening session, Stacey will introduce you to:

Why having a Coaching Culture is important
What it is, and
How to go about creating one in your workplace or business

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LEARN:

Practical coaching tools they can use in the next conversation
New ways of working across the generations
An understanding of how adopting a leadership coaching approach will scale their leadership impact
Ideas for the next step

“Dr Stacey’s expertise and engaging presentation style makes her an outstanding speaker, facilitator and thought leader.”

Taruna Aggarwal, Institute of Coaching Director of Asia

See our website for more details: www.staceyashley.com

WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

Extend the impact of having Stacey speak at your event by adding a breakout session, workshop, or extended program.

Workshops and programs can be combined with a keynote presentation or stand-alone. Here are just some of Stacey’s programs:

WIN FOR CEOs

From a focused half-day (brainstorming, visioning, strategy facilitation, deep-dive scoping) for executives, to a 12-month advisory, mentoring, facilitation and coaching partnership with priority access to Stacey.

ASCEND100™

This high-support, strategic development program is designed to rapidly build foundational leadership capability at scale.

Combining a world class online experience and cohorts of up to 100 leaders, with practical, real-world impact and strong ROI.

THE COACHING LEADER™

Build a leadership coaching capability in your organisation by growing trust, connection and collaboration. Support change and transformation and develop talent pipelines. Learn how to turn everyday conversations into coaching moments while building accountability and developing your people.

See our website for more details: www.staceyashley.com

Voices of the Community

Dr Ashley delivered a fabulous keynote for our International Women’s Day lunch on Big Leadership. Her enthusiasm on the subject inspired loads of discussion amongst the attendees about the leadership actions required to achieve gender equality within the accounting profession. Dr Ashley was the perfect choice of speaker for our event, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Sonia Gibson

Founder & Director, Accounting Heart

What stood out to me was Stacey’s dynamic speaking style, which effortlessly captured the attention of the audience. Her delivery was both confident and engaging, making complex leadership concepts relatable to everyone in the room. We received lots of positive feedback from our guests and she left attendees equipped with practical strategies to enhance their leadership skills.

Christina Cavallaro

Special Council, Macpherson Kelley

I had the pleasure of inviting Dr Stacey Ashley CSP to present a webinar for our global community of coaches at the Institute of Coaching. From the start Stacey captured the audience’s attention with her authenticity, deep industry insight and experience. She shared practical strategies to help coaches confidently expand their offerings, leverage what they have built and communicate their value effectively. The examples and stories shared were relatable and immediately applicable, making the session both inspiring and actionable. What really stood out was Stacey’s ability to connect with a diverse international audience and create a space that motivated them and encouraged reflection. Beyond delivering exceptional content, Stacey is a very professional, organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in delivering value. I highly recommend Stacey. Her ability to inspire confidence and action coupled with the depth of her expertise and engaging presentation style makes her an outstanding speaker, facilitator and thought leader.

Taruna Agarwal

Director of Asia, Institute of Coaching - Harvard Medical School

This program gave me a clear framework for storytelling and connecting with an audience.

There’s a unique energy in the room, and you learn how to work with that energy and bring people into your message. It’s not just about speaking – it’s about creating connection.

What makes this program different is the strong focus on personal experience and how storytelling becomes a powerful tool in communication.

It’s helped me realise that this is just the beginning of my journey in public speaking, and I now have the tools and confidence to keep growing.

Aqsa Mahmud

Inspire Graduate

Even as an experienced speaker, this program pushed me to grow.

There are always new ways to improve, and what stood out to me was the combination of corporate speaking and theatre-based techniques. It gave me a completely new perspective on how to deliver a story.

A small shift in how I structured my story: bringing the action to the front – created a much stronger impact, even for me as the speaker. It allowed me to fully step into the moment and deliver from a more authentic place.

No matter your level of experience, there’s always another level to unlock, and this program helps you get there.

Anne Phey

Inspire Graduate

This program helped me build confidence and structure the way I tell my stories.

I’ve learned how to connect my experiences in a way that resonates with others, whether I’m speaking in public or even in everyday conversations. It’s made me a more intentional and effective communicator.

What stood out most was the environment. It’s a safe and supportive space where you can explore your strengths, try different approaches, and grow with the encouragement and feedback of others.

I’ve really valued being able to learn not just from my own experience, but from the stories and perspectives of everyone in the room.

Kezia Paladina

Inspire Graduate

I travelled all the way from Sri Lanka to attend this program, and it was absolutely worth it.

Every session and every connection added real value. One of my biggest takeaways was learning how to own the stage – not just standing in one place, but using movement and space to strengthen my message.

What I also loved was the diversity in the room. Everyone had a different story, and it reminded me that every message matters. If it’s important to you, it will resonate with others too.

I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned and put it into practice.

Maneesha Benedict

Inspire Graduate

It was an incredible weekend. I loved the women I got to learn alongside. The energy in the room was so supportive, and the connections we built made the experience even more meaningful.

I was amazed by how much we covered in just two days, from story crafting to theatre-based techniques. It all came together in a way that felt both practical and transformative.

One of my biggest takeaways was learning how to truly use the stage. Before this, I didn’t really understand how to move, use my voice, or bring my story to life physically. Now, I feel like I can step onto a stage with intention and using space, gestures, and presence to support my message.

I walk away feeling so much more confident, not just in what I say, but in how I show up as a speaker.

Tamsin Bradshaw

Inspire Graduate

Before attending this program, I had so many ideas for my speech, but I struggled to organise them in a way that felt clear, structured, and impactful.

Over the two days, I learned how to shape those ideas into a message that flows and connects with an audience. I now feel more confident in delivering something that is both convincing and meaningful.

It was also incredibly rewarding to see how much everyone else improved during the program.

I’d highly recommend this to anyone who has a lot to say but isn’t quite sure how to bring it all together.

Erin Chua

Elevate Graduate

It’s been an incredible two days at the KeyNote Women Speakers training.

What stood out most was hearing the powerful stories from the women in the room. There’s something really special about being in that kind of space.

We were given practical tools to speak with confidence and conviction, and it reminded me that there are so many important messages that deserve to be heard.

I would absolutely recommend this experience.

Shauna Stones

Elevate Graduate

The biggest takeaway for me was discovering a system I can rely on and realising my own strength as a speaker.

I walked away feeling proud of myself. Speaking in front of others is something I can do now, and that confidence is something I didn’t have before.

Sirion Masngammuang

Elevate Graduate

What stood out most for me was the connections and the women in the room.

I came in wanting to share my story, but I didn’t know how. I was nervous, overwhelmed, and my ideas felt all over the place.

Through the program, I found structure and, more importantly, the courage to speak about what truly matters to me.

I’m so grateful for this experience.

Thanh-Tuyen Tran Nguyen

Elevate Graduate

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Dr Stacey Ashley CSP

Expertise

Topics

Voices of the Community

Sonia Gibson

Christina Cavallaro

Taruna Agarwal

Aqsa Mahmud

Anne Phey

Kezia Paladina

Maneesha Benedict

Tamsin Bradshaw

Erin Chua

Shauna Stones

Sirion Masngammuang

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