Dr Stacey Ashley CSP: Leadership Expert

Leadership expert, executive coach, and thought leader Dr. Stacey Ashley helps CEOs future-proof leadership, build high-performing teams, and lead transformational change with confidence.

Dr Stacey Ashley CSP - Image 07 (June 3, 2026)

Quick Facts:

    • Winner of 14 International Stevie Awards
    • Twice recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice globally
    • Multiple-time Thinkers360 Top Voice globally and APAC
    • Author of seven Amazon #1 bestselling leadership books
  • Formats:
  • Keynote Speaker | Leadership Expert | Executive Coach

  • Audiences:
  • CEOs, senior executives, leadership teams, emerging leaders, government agencies, and organizations navigating growth, change, and transformation.

  • Outcomes:
    1. Develop strategic leadership capability and executive influence
    2. Build high-performing teams that accelerate organizational success
    3. Lead change, transformation, and complexity with greater confidence and impact
Reading time: 2 min
Reviews: (2 reviews)
Rated 5 out of 5
  • Travels from: Sydney, NSW
  • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000

Keynote Topics

CONFLUENCE Minutes to Midnight 

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

In the interactive session, 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. 

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LEARN

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

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

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 

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 

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 

Talent Short Bio

Dr. Stacey Ashley is an internationally recognized leadership expert, executive coach, author, and keynote speaker dedicated to helping CEOs and senior leaders thrive in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world. Known as “the leader’s leader,” Stacey has built a reputation for making complex leadership challenges simple, practical, and actionable, enabling leaders to confidently navigate uncertainty, transformation, and growth.

Awarded the 2023 Thought Leader of the Year Gold Award at the International Stevie Awards for Women in Business in New York, Stacey has earned 14 Stevie Awards and has twice been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice globally. She is also a multiple-time Thinkers360 Top Voice globally and across the Asia-Pacific region, including recognition in 2025.

As the author of seven Amazon #1 bestselling leadership books, Stacey combines strategic insight with practical application to help leaders strengthen their competence, confidence, and credibility. Her work focuses on future-proofing leaders, executive teams, and organizations by developing strategic thinking, leadership influence, change capability, and executive presence.

People describe Dr. Stacey Ashley 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.

In 2023 Stacey 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. She has been twice named in the global LinkedIn Top Voices and multiple times Thinkers360 Top Voices globally and for APAC, including 2025.

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

Stacey Ashley is focused on future proofing CEOs. Their leadership, their people, and their organisations. She has 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 High Performance executive teams – enabling rather than impeding progress

✓ Develop horizon thinking

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.

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Overview of User Reviews for Stacey's Coaching Services

Stacey is highly praised for her exceptional subject matter expertise in leadership, coaching, and change management. Reviewers commend her ability to connect personally with clients and her dedication to providing substantial value, often going the extra mile to elevate their experiences. She is described as a consummate professional with a wealth of experience, bringing depth, insight, and heart to her work. Clients express that working with Stacey has a transformative impact, making her services highly recommended.

Strengths:

  • Exceptional expertise in leadership and coaching
  • Strong ability to connect with clients
  • Dedication to client success and added value
  • Transformative impact on clients

Weaknesses:

  • No specific weaknesses mentioned in the reviews.

Overall, Stacey is regarded as a top-tier executive coach and mentor, with a stellar reputation in her field.

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