Christine Khor
Chief Executive Officer
Peeplcoach
Christine Khor is a business leader, mentor, coach and speaker who builds, innovates, and gets results. As the driving force behind Peeplcoach, she’s redefining the leadership development and coaching industry, creating profitable and sustainable businesses through the democratisation of coaching and the creation of effective leaders through all levels of the organisation.
With over 25 years of experience across marketing, recruitment, and executive coaching, Christine knows what it takes to build thriving businesses and high-performing teams. She’s held key roles at Simplot Australia, Kraft Foods, and Hallmark Cards, and founded two successful businesses that help people and organisations succeed. With a background in Criminology, Psychology, an MBA, and post-grad diplomas in Policy Studies and Organisational Change, Christine combines sharp insight with bold action. And as a Telstra Businesswoman finalist and Chief Executive Women award recipient, she’s not afraid to challenge the status quo—whether it’s diving into the Antarctic Ocean or pushing leaders to think and act differently.
Christine's not just coaching executives; she’s levelling the playing field ensuring that all leaders in an organisation have access to experienced coaching. She is a dynamic and direct speaker who motivates her audience to take charge and innovate . Her goal is to change the face of business and leadership - one conversation at a time.
SESSIONS
Day 1
10:20
Leading with Courage
Christine Khor, Chief Executive Officer, Peeplcoach
Day 1
2:25
Connection Labs
Emerging leaders
Build confidence, strengthen your voice, and apply practical strategies to increase visibility, gain recognition, and position yourself for meaningful sponsorship opportunities.
Laura Navarro, STEM Careers Strategy Manager, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering
Mid-level leaders
Navigate organisational dynamics, expand strategic influence, and activate the sponsorship needed to accelerate progression into higher-impact leadership roles.
Christine Khor, Chief Executive Officer, Peeplcoach
Senior leaders
Apply actionable frameworks to role-model inclusive leadership, break systemic barriers, and drive sustainable cultural change across your organisation.
Liza Noonan, Chief Executive Officer, Cicada Innovations
Day 2
2:10
Mini Breakout Sessions
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
High-performance leadership: Coaching & developing others at scale
Learn how to lift team performance by using coaching frameworks and feedback models that actually work in STEMM environments. Develop skills to motivate, unlock potential, and build psychologically safe teams.
Christine Khor, Chief Executive Officer, Peeplcoach
Harnessing AI to transform teams and drive equitable leadership
Explore how AI can be used as a strategic tool to enhance team performance, inform governance decisions, and create equitable pathways for talent development. Learn how leaders can leverage AI insights to unlock potential, reduce bias, and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
Muneera Bano, Principal Research Scientist - Diversity & Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence (Superstar of STEM - STA), CSIRO
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
From mid-level to executive: Navigating the leadership leap
Tailored for those preparing to step into senior technical, strategic, or executive roles. Learn how to position yourself for high-visibility opportunities, manage power dynamics, and build an executive-ready profile.
Jo Dooley, Vice President, Microsoft
Unlocking career potential through non-linear paths
Explore how unconventional career paths drive creativity and organisational agility, while learning how leaders can support employees with diverse experiences to thrive and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and risk-taking to accelerate innovation.
Nadine Brew, Co-Founder, WILD for STEM