Kurek Ashley

As an international best-selling author, in-demand speaker and highly sought-after performance coach, Kurek Ashley is a compelling and transformative presence on any stage. Widely recognised as an expert in personal and professional development, self-discovery and peak performance, Kurek is known for helping individuals and organisations unlock extraordinary and lasting change.

Kurek’s journey into this work was shaped by a profound life-altering experience. After surviving a horrific helicopter crash in which his best friend died in his arms, Kurek endured two years of severe depression before undergoing a powerful inner transformation. Through an encounter with what he describes as a source of pure and infinite love, he rebuilt his life with renewed purpose, a transformation that has since inspired tens of thousands of people worldwide.

His international best-selling book ‘How Would Love Respond?’ became an instant success, topping Amazon’s ‘Hot Releases’ and ‘Movers and Shakers’ charts within four hours of release, and reaching number four on Barnes & Noble. The book has since become a spiritual and practical toolkit, teaching readers how to harness thought processes, align with purpose and create success through love-led leadership.

For over 30 years, Kurek has worked with Fortune 500 companies and major global organisations including Apple, Seagate, Schwarzkopf, Westin Hotels, The Australian Royal Airforce, and Carlton United Brewery. The tactical success strategies he delivers have consistently produced inspiring and measurable results. His private client list spans Hollywood film and television stars, movie directors, producers and cinematographers, rock bands, hit music composers, elite business leaders, oil executives in Kuwait, Olympic Gold medallists, professional athletes and sports teams.

Rather than identifying as a motivational speaker, Kurek prefers the title of performance coach. His work is grounded in real-world tools, emotional intelligence, and practical strategies that empower people to elevate their lives, businesses, and dreams in meaningful and sustainable ways. He is deeply committed to seeing what becomes possible when individuals are given the leverage to improve their lives and create long-lasting change.

Having worked across more than 17 countries and delivered hundreds of presentations, workshops, and seminars a year, in addition to his frequent media appearances, Kurek has impacted millions of lives across the globe. His rare ability to connect with audiences of any size and from all walks of life, combined with his raw honesty, depth of compassion and unwavering belief in human potential, never fails to leave audiences inspired, empowered, and forever changed.