Innovate Napier – Kirsty Allott

By   Pip   -  July 29 / 2026

The Leader’s Brain 

Why Wellbeing is a Performance Strategy presented by Kirsty Allott, Director and UPPOlogist – UPPO

Who’s looking after the person doing the leading?

As leaders, business owners and professionals, we’re often the ones supporting everyone else. But who’s looking after the person doing the leading?

As winter sets in, it’s easy to find ourselves running on autopilot. Energy drops, helpful habits slip, and the pressure of work and life can start to take its toll.

Join experienced people specialist, coach and facilitator Kirsty Allott for a practical and thought-provoking breakfast session exploring what resilience really looks like and why it’s about far more than simply “pushing through.”

Known for her down-to-earth style and ability to build rapport and trust very quickly, Kirsty isn’t afraid to respectfully challenge individuals, but does so with generous support.

Her background in technology businesses and professional services, before consulting across many different industries including manufacturing, education, FMCG and local government, means she brings a unique ability to connect with teams and individuals, helping them unlock their potential for their own success, which in turn leads to better business outcomes.

Bringing together years of in-house HR experience, neuroscience and an understanding of how our brain works, years of coaching around normal human behaviour and emotional intelligence, and the valuable tools Kirsty has gathered over the years, she works with businesses, teams and individuals to understand the challenges faced and provide relevant solutions that see practical results.

Drawing on neuroscience, the Healthy Mind Platter, and her own story of tackling the challenge of sustainable living and leading, Kirsty will share practical tools to help you understand what your brain needs to perform at its best.

You’ll leave with:

* A fresh perspective on resilience and sustainable performance
* A simple framework for improving your wellbeing without adding more to your to-do list
* Time to reflect on your own habits and identify one small change that could make a meaningful difference
* Practical ideas you can take back to your workplace, your team and your home

Whether you work in business, local government, health, construction or professional services, this session will leave you thinking differently about how you lead yourself so you can continue leading others well.

Because looking after yourself isn’t stepping away from leadership. It’s one of the most important parts of it.

Ticket price $34 pp + booking fees includes breakfast
Tables of 10 $340 + booking fees includes breakfast

Bought to you by Napier City Business Inc, Napier City Council and Napier Port

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