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Profile: Kerrie Mullins-Gunst

Conference speaker - Seminar leader - Business advisor

Principal, KMG Consulting

Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Graduate Diploma of Education (DipEd)

Memberships

• Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
• Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI)
• Chartered Chemist (C Chem)
• Member of the Australian Institute of Management (AIMM)
• Member of the Australian Institute of Training and Development (MAITD)
• Accredited Speaking Member of the National Speakers Association of Australia (ASM)
• Member of the Australian Society of Authors

Brief Bio

Kerrie Mullins-Gunst is a full time business advisor, company director and professional speaker based in Melbourne, who is committed to helping good managers become great leaders. She provides high-level corporate support in leadership, mentoring and strategic planning, with a special interest in crisis prevention and the management of controversial issues.

Her workshops and keynote presentations are derived from her extensive experience in leadership and management, mentoring and coaching, strategy development, communication planning, issue management, risk negotiation and risk communication. She offers advanced skills in organisational strategy, change processes and problem solving, a demonstrated ability to manage process and lead people, a constructive and creative approach to the resolution and communication of complex issues plus strong facilitation and negotiation skills.

With more than 20 years experience in business, communication and science, Kerrie is sought by many for her strategic insight and ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences. One of Australia's leading female business speakers, Kerrie has entertained and informed audiences ranging from corporate executives, their partners and employees to women's groups and business owners. She has presented across Australia, New Zealand, England, Canada, the USA and Japan.

Work undertaken

Since establishing her own business in April 1993, Kerrie Mullins-Gunst has been helping good people and good organisations get better through a range of activities including keynote presentations and seminars, written and recorded information products, a website at www.kmgconsulting.com.au, plus a range of consulting and special projects.

In addition to professional speaking and acting as MC, Kerrie's other services include:

• strategic planning, evaluation and review for organisations, programs or specific departments
• identification and proactive management of smoldering crises and controversial issues
• coaching and facilitation of crisis management teams, boards and business leadership teams
• leadership development services including the Leadership Coaching Club, the Leadership Skill Center and the unique Mentor Magic™ program.

Areas of expertise

Excellent communication and strategy skills with extensive experience in environment, health and technology issues, marketing and communication programs and strategic planning, applied across a wide range of commercial and not-for-profit organisations, including the agri-vet and chemical manufacturing industries, various scientific and technical organisations, schools and universities, small businesses and a range of industry, trade and professional associations.

Able to facilitate collective evaluation, review and decision-making programs and build team commitment to future planning and its implementation. Well-developed analytical, decision-making and creative problem solving skills coupled with the capacity to consider an issue from a range of perspectives. Developer of the Risk Negotiation approach to crisis preparedness and controversial issue management, acknowledged expertise in the communication of specialised, complex, scientific or technical issues to non-specialist audiences.

Extensive negotiation and liaison experience, capable of effectively presenting ideas, information and proposals. Kerrie Mullins-Gunst is resourceful, persistent in achieving results, experienced and well qualified academically.

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