Hello!
I'm Kristy-Lee

I help small to medium sized businesses overcome (and avoid!) staffing stress and headaches by making sure their businesses are protected, they hire the best people and once they have them they have the tools, knowledge and resources to get the most out of them.

My mission is to help you build a business that is successful by all the measures - whilst getting your nights and weekends back!

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Great Teams Don’t Happen By Accident

With more than 20 years’ experience working alongside Australian business owners, I help you build capable teams, make confident people decisions and master the mental game of being the boss.

This is about more than HR. It’s about thinking clearly, addressing issues early and creating a team that genuinely supports the growth of your business.

If you're ready to create a truly People Powered Businesses, I'm here to help.

Hi There, I'm Kristy-Lee

I work with business owners right across Australia who know they should be enjoying their business more than they are, but instead feel like managing people, and leading a team, is the hardest thing about running their business.

I’ve spent over 25 years working in Human Resources, people management, recruitment and leadership and am recognised as one of Australia’s leading HR experts for small businesses. That’s because since 2010 I’ve dedicated myself to exclusively supporting small to medium-sized business owners with the unique challenges they face with all things team and people, HR and being the boss in their business.

The one thing I know for certain is this:
You simply can’t build a successful business, or get that freedom you started your business for, without the right people around you.

That's why I love nothing more than supporting business owners, leaders and managers in making this a reality.

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’ve been recognised by many associations and networks as a leading Australian small business HR expert and I'm also 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 my online membership People Powered HR where I teach The P.E.O.P.L.E Pathway, which is 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.

I also support you to understand your unique boss style, and master the mental game of being the boss through Power Boss, my private mentoring and coaching service where I meet you where you are at, support you to implement compliant HR practices, tackle any tough conversation and am there as your sounding board and expert guide, every step of the way.