About Kirryn Zerna

Kirryn Zerna is a Connection-Driven Leadership keynote speaker who blends commercial depth with human insight — helping organisations create human connection that moves people and performance.

Kirryn brings more than 20 years’ experience across corporate and the professional speaking stage, advising CEOs, navigating complex mergers and driving large-scale engagement initiatives impacting 40,000+ employees. She has worked with global brands and thousands of leaders across Australia and internationally, giving her a deep understanding of what really drives connection and performance — particularly in moments of growth, integration and pressure.

Today, she delivers high-energy keynote experiences for leadership conferences, sales kickoffs and industry events — equipping audiences with practical ways to shift how they lead, collaborate, and perform.

In a world of infinite capability, connection becomes the advantage.

Her clients include Westpac, Woolworths, Wella, Carsales, Thermomix, IVE and the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Through her signature keynote, The Connect Effect — built around Trust, Tribe and Thrive — Kirryn helps leaders and teams turn connection into something you can see in how people think, show up and work together.

When you book Kirryn, connection becomes the unlock — where people come alive and performance follows.

Credentials & Highlights

• Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
• LinkedIn Top Voice in Communications
• Postgraduate qualifications – University of Sydney & Macquarie University
• Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
• Non-Executive Director (2 boards)

Next Steps

Let’s explore what performance could look like in your room.
Book a discovery call →  1300 751 883 or email info@kirrynzerna.com.