We all know just how much of an impact global events can have on the way organisations operate.
As situations develop, miss-information and gossip spreads quickly! Many teams are now looking to external perspectives to better understand what lies ahead.
From former politicians unpacking geopolitical shifts, to economists translating global tension into business impact, and ex-military leaders offering insight into risk and decision-making under pressure — the right voices can bring clarity to complex situations.
What Questions should leaders be asking?
- Have I acknowledged uncertainty, or am I pretending to have all the answers?
- What questions are my team asking that I’m not addressing yet?
- Am I reacting to headlines, or focusing on what actually matters to my team?
Bring clarity, Bring confidence!
Information is key, book a specialist and keep your workforce in the know.
Politics & World Affairs
Virginia Haussegger AM – Virginia is Chief Editor of BroadAgenda, and founding Director of the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation. Virginia has reported from around the globe for leading current affair programs on Channel 9, the Seven Network and the ABC.
Alexander Downer AC – Alexander Downer has been at the forefront of Australian Foreign Policy in some very turbulent and also progressive times. He has seen the increase in terror around the World and orchestrated significant reforms to combat its influence.
Economy
Stephen Koukoulas – Stephen Koukoulas has a rare and specialised professional experience over more than 25 years as an economist in government, as Global Head of economic and market research and a Chief Economist for two major banks.
Alan Kohler AM – One of Australia’s leading financial journalists offering sharp insights into markets, the economy and business. Alan Kohler AM is one of Australia’s most respected financial journalists and business commentators, with more than five decades covering the economy, markets and business.
Leadership
Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM – During the 2019/20 bushfires, Australians were reassured by the leadership of then NSW Fire Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, who went on to lead the new disaster management and recovery agency, Resilience NSW, in April 2020.
Lt. Gen. David Morrison AO – Lt. Gen. David Morrison AO is a distinguished leader, advocate, and former Chief of the Australian Army. Renowned for leading cultural transformation, he gained global recognition for his stance on gender equality and diversity, with his viral speech on military misconduct viewed over 1.6 million times.
Resilience
Chelsea Pottenger – With over a decade of corporate experience prior to founding EQ Minds in 2016, Chelsea equips individuals with practical tools to manage their mental health and achieve success in both their personal and professional lives.
Dr. Paul Taylor – Paul is a leading expert in hardiness– the cutting-edge science that transforms stress into competitive advantage. His research that shows that Pauls programs have proven benefits for increasing hardiness, cognitive function and employee wellbeing.
Futurists
Dom Price – Dom is a Work Futurist and Partner at Be Luminous. Dom operates at the intersection of tech and humans, his mission is simple: upgrade the human operating system of how we work. Because “a fool with a tool is still a fool… you’ve just made them faster.”
Ashley Fell – Ashley is a leading social researcher and futurist dedicated to helping organisations make sense of a rapidly changing world. With over a decade of research experience, Ashley unpacks the shifts in culture, technology, and generations that are reshaping the future of work and leadership.
The organisations that navigate this best won’t be the ones reacting fastest but the ones thinking clearly, communicating well, and bringing in the right perspectives.