Stella Poole is a technologist, leader, author, founder of My Virtual Carer – a global digital caregiving platform supporting modern care, and founder of Tech Founders Club. She is also an advocate for human-centred technology, responsible innovation, and the global vision behind World Digital Humanity Day.
She is driven by a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems and to create systems that are not only effective, but sustainable and built to last. Her work brings together technology, transformation, and leadership, particularly in environments where complexity is high and clear direction matters most.
She enjoys leading people and building strong, connected teams. She believes that the best outcomes come from environments where individuals feel trusted, supported, and accountable, and where leadership is grounded in transparency and respect.
At the heart of her work is a simple principle: technology is only as powerful as the people, leadership, and systems that shape it.
As an executive, she operates at a strategic level, shaping direction, influencing decision-making, and strengthening organisational capability. As a founder, she brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a focus on innovation that delivers real impact. As an author, she shares her perspectives on leadership, transformation, and the realities of navigating complexity, offering insights shaped by experience rather than theory.
BOOKS
Stella’s books explore leadership, organisational culture, governance, transformation, and the hidden human dynamics that shape performance in modern institutions. From navigating the public consequences of AI failure and accountability to examining how nervous systems influence leadership behaviour, emotional regulation, culture, and decision-making, her work combines strategic insight with deep human understanding. Together, these books challenge conventional thinking about leadership, technology, and organisational success, offering thought-provoking perspectives for leaders operating in increasingly complex, high-pressure environments.
MENTORING
Stella is passionate about supporting and empowering the next generation of leaders, particularly women navigating leadership, technology, transformation, and organisational change.
Through mentoring, coaching, and professional guidance, Stella works with individuals at different stages of their careers to help build confidence, strengthen leadership capability, and navigate complex professional environments with clarity and purpose.
Her mentoring approach focuses not only on career progression, but also on resilience, authentic leadership, visibility, communication, and maintaining wellbeing within demanding professional settings. Stella believes leadership should be inclusive, people-centred, and grounded in integrity.
She has a particular interest in supporting women aspiring to senior leadership positions within technology, digital transformation, operations, governance, and strategic delivery roles. Stella recognises that many talented individuals have the capability to lead but often lack access to sponsorship, confidence-building opportunities, or supportive professional networks. Mentoring can help bridge that gap.
KEYNOTES
Stella speaks across conferences, leadership events, universities, industry forums, technology communities, and organisational development programmes. Her sessions are designed to challenge thinking, inspire meaningful conversation, and leave audiences with practical insight they can apply within their own environments.
Popular Speaking Topics
- Leadership, resilience, and navigating complexity
- AI, governance, and organisational accountability
- Responsible and people-centred technology
- Digital transformation and large-scale change delivery
- Workplace wellbeing and the role of leadership
- Women in leadership and technology
- Trust, ethics, and accountability in the digital age
- Building sustainable and future-ready organisations