Empowering leaders to master the skills and strategies required to inspire teams, build capacity and create thriving organisational culture.
Discover workshops, coaching, and leadership solutions tailored to your unique contexts.
About KELLY SMITH
With over 15 years of experience across diverse sectors, I’ve helped leaders navigate challenges, build high-performing teams and create resilient organisations. My tailored coaching and workshops inspire growth and empower leaders to excel.
Leadership Solutions Tailored for You
Workshops
Interactive and impactful sessions designed to address your leadership challenges and unlock the strategic potential of your organisation. From professional conversations to strategic planning and change management, my workshops empower leaders and teams to thrive.
Individual Coaching
Personalised coaching designed to support your unique leadership journey. Together, we’ll identify goals, navigate challenges, and create strategies that inspire confidence and drive success.
Why Choose PACE Leadership?
At PACE Leadership, I combine years of leadership experience with a dynamic, results-oriented approach. My workshops and coaching are designed to empower you with practical tools, thoughtful strategies, and the confidence to lead effectively.
Tailored programs for your needs
Proven strategies to build high-performing teams
A collaborative approach focused on results
What Clients Say
Pina Hutcheson
School Improvement Advisor – Catholic Education Western Australia
Kelly’s workshops provide practical strategies, real-world insights, and transformative tools that empower leaders to inspire their teams and drive sustainable improvement. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their leadership impact.
Dr Daniel Groenewald
Manager, Leadership Development Programs, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
I have loved working with and learning from Kelly. She is an exceptional educational leader whose diverse experience spans primary and secondary settings, making her uniquely qualified to nurture leadership potential in others. As a former principal, school improvement advisor, and system leader, she brings authentic insights to her role as an Executive Coach and professional development facilitator. Her industrious nature and meticulous attention to detail ensure that every learning experience is thoughtfully crafted, while her engaging presence creates an environment where leaders feel comfortable learning can truly flourish. Kelly’s ability to draw from her rich professional background while maintaining keen focus on individual growth makes her an invaluable mentor and leadership development consultant.
Kristy Mularczyk
Kristy Mularczyk – Principal Aspiri Primary School
As an Executive Coach, Kelly brings empathy, expertise, and empowerment to every session. She helps clients gain clarity, boost confidence, and achieve impactful leadership goals.
Coaching Session Target Audiences
- Principals, Deputy Principals, Assistant Principals and Cluster Leaders.
- Educational leaders shaping school culture, strategic direction, and high-performing teams.
- Heads of Year, Heads of Learning, and Curriculum Coordinators.
- Leaders managing teams, delivering results, and fostering professional growth in schools.
- Educational leaders implementing curriculum, system, or cultural changes.
- Building buy-in, sustaining motivation, and delivering impactful results.
- Aspiring educational leaders, such as senior teachers or coordinators.
- Preparing for leadership roles with a focus on influence, team building, and decision-making.
- Educators moving into leadership roles or transitioning between schools.
- Strategies for role adaptation, relationship building, and achieving leadership effectiveness.
- Department Heads, Functional Managers, and Directors.
- Professionals balancing operational excellence with team development and strategic objectives.
- Leaders and teams driving organizational transformation.
- Navigating resistance, fostering adaptability, and achieving strategic alignment.
- CEOs and Executive Leaders
- Leaders responsible for driving organisational vision, culture, and long-term strategy.
- Emerging leaders identified for accelerated career progression.
- Transitioning from individual contributors to impactful leadership roles.
- Professionals stepping into new leadership roles or industries.
- Focusing on adapting their leadership style, building credibility, and delivering early successes.
