Grace De Castro-Bunde is the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of V+A Consulting. A trusted advisor, coach, and speaker, she is a go-to voice for organizations seeking to build genuine leadership and cultures rooted in meaningful connections.

Grace’s life lens is shaped by both the boardroom and the breakfast table. As a wife, mother, bonus parent, and as Mama G to many, she understands that real leadership doesn’t clock out—it lives in how we speak, listen, uplift, and hold space through life’s often messy moments.

Her approach empowers through a rare blend of compassionate challenge and intentional listening. Whether she’s advising a global executive, leading a team intervention using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, or delivering a keynote, Grace helps people rediscover the “human before resources” so they can lead with greater purpose, courage, and authenticity.

She currently splits her time between Manila and Melbourne and believes that airport lounges make surprisingly good places for “aha!” moments.

Grace is a hoarder of stationery, a lover of handwritten notes, and is eagerly awaiting the BTS reunion & world tour.