Hello!
I'm Kristy-Lee 

A Bit About My Journey

In 2006 I quit a perfectly safe and secure job to chase my desire to have my own business. I founded the first version of this business as a boutique, local, recruitment service. In 2010 it expanded into a full-service HR Consultancy practice and in 2020 the business evolved again, expanding nationally and becoming People Powered Business and focusing on serving small businesses across Australia.

My approach has always been the same:
To meet people where they’re at, bring a fresh perspective, and provide practical solutions in ways that actually work in the real world.

In 2026, I’m celebrating 20 years in business, and throughout that time I’ve been fortunate enough to work with thousands of passionate business owners and their teams. 

The Boring (but important) Credentials
Professionally, I’m a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute and hold undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Psychology, along with a Masters in Human Resources Management. I'm a sought after speaker and podcast guest, regularly sharing my expertise on small business HR, people management and leadership across Australia. 

I’ve also been recognised with a number of awards over the years, including:

• NSW Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Excellence in Business Ethics
• Australian Business Women’s Network Member of the Year
• Central Coast Business Woman of the Year

I host the People Powered Business Podcast, and co-host The Australian Small Business Show, where I get to have honest conversations about leadership, people, and the realities of running a business.

Me Personally

Based on the NSW Central Coast when not helping my clients you’ll find me at the beach, on the trails, or cooking up a feast for our crazy but wonderful blended family which somehow is now made up of teens and adults.

I understand firsthand just how demanding business ownership can be, especially when you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between. I’ve been that mum who is dropping their kids at daycare first, and picking them up last, and I’ve been that business owner who ducks out for an hour to help with school reading groups.

I genuinely believe you can build a successful business without burning yourself out, and without feeling like you’re constantly winging it. But I’ve also experienced the burnout, and the challenges, and take a no judgement approach when working with my clients.

This is your business,
you get to do it your way.

Why I Do This:
I truly believe small business is where it’s at. Staff love working for small businesses where they feel like they can contribute and make a difference and I love being a small business owner and supporting other business owners.

My goal is always to help you make being a business owner simpler, easier and something you actually love doing (not something you dread).

I do this through two main programs:

People Powered HR my online membership where I teach The P.E.O.P.L.E Pathway, the framework that underpins the foundations of strong, relevant HR for your business. It’s also where you connect with our community of like minded business owners and gain the knowledge, tools and resources to handle absolutely anything when it comes to your team, with complete confidence.

Power BOSS My private mentoring and coaching service for established business owners who want to understand their unique boss style and master the mental game of being the boss. I meet you where you are at, support you o put compliant HR practices in place, tackle any tough conversation, and I'm there as your sounding board and expert guide, every step of the way.

"When I read books about HR I often feel like everything is written about me, like I have lots of areas to improve. I never feel that with Power BOSS. Every engagement is an opportunity to learn and grow, with the best interest of the business, and with protecting and preserving me as a CEO at heart."
Yvonne Shephard - CEO - Women's Fitness Adventures.