Ideas that get people thinking. And talking.
Kirsten de Bouter Shillam is a keynote speaker on human communication in a world increasingly shaped by AI and technology.
What happens to the way we speak, listen, think and connect when machines can generate our words for us? Why are so many brilliant people still reluctant to stand up, speak out or put an idea forward? And how many problems, in teams, organisations and society, could begin to shift with a genuinely good conversation?
Kirsten's keynotes explore the human skills that will matter more, not less, in the years ahead, from stronger leadership and better team collaboration to education, confidence, creativity and the future of work.
Interactive, engaging and full of stories, humour and practical insight, Kirsten doesn't simply speak at an audience. She involves them. Drawing on more than 30 years in psychology, performance, coaching and communication, she creates keynotes that get people participating, questioning, laughing and thinking differently, with ideas and conversations that continue long after the event.
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“Kirsten was an invaluable part of our first SH**TUATIONS event.”
Ausre SavickaiteFounder and Event Organiser, SH**TUATIONS“Kirsten exceeded our expectations.”
Agnieszka FroniaSheWins Women in Business
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Kirsten was an invaluable part of our first SH**TUATIONS event, both as a speaker and through her support in preparing the other speakers. Her thoughtful input, experience and collaborative approach made a real difference throughout the preparation process.
As a speaker, she brought authenticity, valuable insights and a genuine connection to the audience. The event received very positive feedback from attendees, and Kirsten was an important part of creating such a meaningful experience.
It was a pleasure to work with her, and I would highly recommend Kirsten to event organisers looking for not only an engaging speaker but also someone who brings real value to the wider event experience.
At SHE WINS we provide education and networking events for women, we focus on providing value to our community and Kirsten exceeded our expectations. She was professional from the start, she debriefed our needs and adjusted her talk to our audience. She connected with the public straight away and created an open and collaborative space during her presentation. Women felt safe and engaged through the presentation and left not only with knowledge or practical information, but motivated and inspired to act on their goals. Kirsten is very natural on stage and her charisma makes her talk exciting (you don't want to miss any word she says)!
We will definitely work with Kirsten in the future! Thank you for your professionalism and personal touch!
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