In an interview with the Brisbane Times, Li Cunxin shared his insights on resilience and more Who were your heroes of 2021? My heroes are still the frontline workers, the nurses, doctors, paramedics and police officers who rose to the challenge during the pandemic. I have such a respect and appreciation for the people working in […]
Tag Archives: Australia
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Jan
Jan
Can big ideas radically change the way people connect? Dr Jordan Nguyen, futurist and biomedical engineer, shared insights from his experience running the social business committed to bringing positive, sustainable and life-altering change, and shares his adventures through documentaries across the world. Dr Jordan Nguyen is one of Australia’s most innovative engineers, who is committed to […]
Asia, China, Insights, Media, Speakers
Former Australian Ambassador, Dr Geoff Raby, Shared Insights on the China-Australia Relationship in Bloomberg Interview
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Dec
Dec
Dr Geoff Raby, former Australian Ambassador to China, was recently interviewed at the “Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia” with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn. He discussed the the strained China-Australia relationship and more. Click the image below to watch the interview: Dr. Geoff Raby 芮捷锐博士 was Australia’s Ambassador to China from 2007 to 2011. After 27 years in the public service, he […]
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Apr
Apr
Automation and Artificial Intelligence has been around for many years, but more recently the large leaps and bounds of the technology mean they are drastically affecting our businesses and digital lives. We’re finding we need to transform in response to these evolving technologies. Everyone has heard about the oncoming threat of AI, but what about […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Geoff Raby Published New Book, China’s Grand Strategy and Australia’s Future in the New Global Order
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Jan
Jan
Dr. Geoff Raby, former Australian Ambassador to China, has recently published his new book, “China’s Grand Strategy and Australia’s Future in the New Global Order”. Disruption has blown the old world apart. The rise of China, Trump’s America First policies, division within Europe and successful defiance by authoritarian states are affecting the shape of the […]
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Dec
Dec
Alisa Camplin, Australia’s first female Winter Olympic Gold Medallist, has been busy speaking at virtual corporate events to inspire various teams to be resilient during this challenging time. Clients are very appreciative for her insights and energy. She is getting excellent feedback for her virtual presentations. “We engaged Alisa as a Key Note Speaker for […]
Innovation expert Nils Vesk and futurist Chris Riddell shared their insights on their predictions on the jobs that will emerge in Australia in their recent interview with the Daily Telegraph. Futurist Chris Riddell said: “Being a specialist in one area now will narrow you into a much more siloed field than being a generalist.” “(Choose […]
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Gihan Perera is one of Australia’s leading online presenters, and has been running online presentations since 2009, when they were just in their infancy – and long before some people even had fast broadband Internet. His expertise in this area includes: Teaching other thought leaders and presenters the art and science of online presentations, through […]
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Apr
Apr
Futurist Anders Sorman-Nilsson shares insight on how the future of healthcare could unfold. Topics range from the use of AI to augmenting human intelligence, battling superbugs, taking more precautionary / predictive measures to ensure longer life and provide better critical / emergency care. Watch the highlights of his keynote below: Anders Sorman-Nilsson is a reformed lawyer, […]
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Mar
Mar
In the face of changing consumer expectations and widescale digital disruption, Michael McQueen outlines a game plan for professional services firms looking to stay one step ahead. Watch his keynote at Quickbooks Connect in San Jose, California to learn more: Michael McQueen was named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year and was inducted into the Speakers Halls of […]
Media, News, Speakers
Alice Kaushal on Advising Businesses on Business Etiquette and Customer Services
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Mar
Mar
Alice Kaushal was on the front cover of the Examiner Weekender on how she runs her international business etiquette firm from Launceston, Australia. Alice advises businesses on the manners laid down by business etiquette guru Emily Post, and updated for a globalised world almost a century later. “Take the Italian jewellery company Bulgari,” Ms Kaushal […]
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Feb
Feb
Afterburner Australia is a team of Australian and New Zealand men and women who are part of the high performance fighter pilot community. They are the custodians of a simple process developed by fighter pilots over 60 years ago. Afterburner Australia provides high performance coaching and programs, from dynamic keynotes to experiential workshops focused on […]
Speakers
Michael McQueen: The Case for Character – Why trusted brands are more lucrative, loved and long-lasting
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Sep
Sep
Acclaimed Australian futurist Michael McQueen ‘s latest keynote presentation “The Case for Character” posits that trust will be the most valuable commodity and source of competitive advantage in the years to come. Michael explores values-alignment and trustworthiness in relation to consumer behaviors and explains why it is essential for organizations and businesses to pay attention […]
Asia, Speakers
Susan David, Harvard Psychologist Available to Speak in Asia and Australia in Sep and Nov 2019
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Aug
Aug
We are most delighted that Susan David, PhD has continued her Emotional Agility book and speaking tour into 2019 and will be returning to APAC in the coming months. Her book is a #1 Wall Street Journal best seller and her TED Talk was named one of the 25 most popular of 2018 and received […]
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Jul
Jul
Australia’s multi-award winning speaker Michael McQueen has shared the stage with the likes of Bill Gates, Dr John Maxwell, Steve Wozniak and more. He is also the bestselling author of 8 books, a regular commentator on radio and television, and has been featured in several publications like the UK Daily Mail and Huffington Post. Michael McQueen was named […]
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Jun
Jun
Li Cunxin has been announced as a recipient of an Order of Australia (AO) in the Queens Birthday Honours List for his “distinguished service to the performing arts, particularly to ballet, as a dancer and as an Artistic Director.” Li’s career includes 16 years as Principal Dancer at Houston Ballet, four years as Principal Artist […]