Kirryn Zerna is an award-winning keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice in Communications, Non-Executive Director and author of The Stand Out Effect. With over two decades of experience in branding, communication and leadership strategy, she helps leaders and teams cut through the digital noise and reconnect with what matters most—each other.
Her keynote series The Connect Effect explores how to build trust, energise culture and future-proof relationships in an AI-driven world. Blending science, storytelling and strategy, Kirryn delivers practical tools to spark real connection—whether you’re leading a team, growing a brand, or engaging clients across platforms.
Known for her warm, high-energy style and fresh insight, Kirryn brings ideas to life with humour, humanity and actionable takeaways. Trusted by top companies across industries like Westpac, Thermomix, Housing Industry Australia, IVE Group, John Holland and many more.
In a distracted world, connection is your edge. Kirryn’s mission is to help you unlock it.
Her fantastic keynote session was insightful, engaging and delivered the outcomes we were hoping for. She was a delight to work in all aspects and we’d highly recommend her.
ThermomixFantastic to work with. Her session generated a lot of conversation with brokers looking to do things differently.
Aussie Home Loans
A big hit with our sales team. Well-researched across our services and right on point with the importance of human connection.
IVE Group