Welcome to the We are Human Leaders podcast, today we're talking to global leadership expert, Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM about the impact of leading from the Head and the Heart. We delve deep into the attributes that empower great leadership, why everyone can be a leader, and what changes for us and those around us when we lead from the Head and the Heart. Dr Ferguson also turns the tables on us and asks about our leadership styles, revealing some uncomfortable and important truths.

Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM has had a multifaceted career, ranging from the Air Force, to corporate law, to a PhD in organizational psychology and multiple prominent board positions. Her latest book, Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership, is a testament to her wide ranging experience and her capacity to make important, complex concepts around leadership not only digestible, but relatable and fun.

Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an author, columnist  and company director. One of Australia’s  most prominent leadership experts, Kirstin  is also making a global impact, with UK 

based Thinkers50 naming her one of the  world’s top 30 “Thinkers to Watch” and she  was shortlisted for the Distinguished Award  in Leadership in 2021.  

Kirstin’s career includes three decades of  leadership experience including a previous  appointment by the Australian Prime  Minister as Acting Chair and Deputy Chair of  the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.  

Kirstin has previously been the CEO of  a global consulting firm, was a senior  executive at a leading corporate law firm  and spent nearly 10 years as an Officer in  the Royal Australian Air Force.  

Kirstin’s second book, Head & Heart: The Art  of Modern Leadership has been described by  #1 NYT bestselling author, Adam Grant, as “A  timely, actionable book on the virtues that  every great leader needs to learn.” 

Kirstin writes a popular weekly column for  The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age  called Got a Minute? answering the nation’s  work, leadership, and culture questions. She  also contributes to the Financial Review. 

A passionate advocate for women, diversity,  and inclusion, Kirstin was responsible for  sparking a viral social media campaign  called #CelebratingWomen, and is the co 

author of award-winning book, Women Kind:  Unlocking the power of women supporting  women. 

Email: kf@kirstinferguson.com 

Website: www.kirstinferguson.com