Kirsty Heap

Language: English

Kirsty Heap, MSc is a business empowerment coach, keynote speaker, storyteller, and proud neurodivergent advocate.

Kirsty is on a mission to help people reconnect with their strengths, shift limiting beliefs—often shaped by early experiences or societal expectations—and build lives and businesses that truly reflect who they are.

Diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven, Kirsty knows firsthand how both the challenges and strengths of neurodivergence can shape a person’s journey. School was tough—she had to work extra hard to achieve the grades she wanted, often feeling frustrated and misunderstood. For years, she let dyslexia define her, avoiding opportunities and doubting her capabilities. But that began to shift in her 30s, when she juggled work, parenting, and a master’s degree in Management with Human Resources. It was during this demanding chapter that she had a powerful realisation: she was in charge of her future. Her neurodivergence didn’t hold her back—it was part of what made her thrive.

Before stepping into coaching, Kirsty built a successful career in HR and Operations, where she developed a passion for helping others grow and succeed. Today, she draws on decades of business experience and her lived experience as a neurodivergent woman to support individuals and organisations in unlocking their full potential.

As a business empowerment coach and speaker, Kirsty helps individuals—neurodivergent and neurotypical alike—build confidence, shift their mindset, and take meaningful action toward their goals. She brings energy, compassion, and practical tools to the table, creating a safe and supportive space for real transformation.

When working with businesses, Kirsty partners with forward-thinking companies to foster inclusive, open workplace cultures where neurodiversity is not just accepted, but genuinely valued. She helps organisations identify and remove barriers that prevent employees from disclosing or thriving, and offers guidance on inclusive leadership, recruitment, and practical adjustments that truly make a difference.

Kirsty is also the author of Silent Snow, a children’s book designed to support dyslexic and neurodivergent parents in reclaiming the joy of storytime. Creativity, connection, and empowerment are at the heart of everything she does.

She’s known for her unique ability to see the big picture, communicate with clarity, and bring fresh, imaginative perspectives to the table.

Through coaching, speaking, and storytelling, Kirsty empowers others to embrace their strengths, reimagine their limitations, and create lives filled with purpose, confidence, and joy.

Here are some words her clients use to describe her: positive, supportive, imaginative, kind, and deeply motivating. She leads with warmth and humour, believing that growth should be a joyful process.

Kirsty lives in Dorset, in the South West of England. She’s a proud mum of five grown-up children and a lover of the outdoors—you’ll often find her hiking the Dorset hills, quietly crunching on a raw carrot. (Yes, she really does love raw carrots.)