Speaking & Training

Evidence alone doesn't change minds. Story can.

Over the past 25 years, I've worked inside and alongside governments, regulators, and enterprise organisations to navigate some of the most contested and high-stakes reform environments in the world. One of those programs had never been attempted by any country before. Whether I'm talking about political risk, the narrative behind reform, or the decisions that shape our communities, I combine real-world reform experience with an approach that actually moves people to act.

Speaking Topics

01

The Future of Transport Safety: Innovation, Regulation & Political Risk

Ideal for: Industry conferences, executive audiences, government and enterprise leaders

Transport safety is no longer just a compliance issue — it's a leadership, reputational, and strategic one.

Why traditional safety frameworks are no longer fit for purpose

How innovation, regulation, and public expectation are colliding

The political and reputational risks organisations don't see coming

What leaders must do now to future-proof their systems

02

Policy Doesn't Move People — Narrative Does

Ideal for: Leadership forums, policy audiences, change and transformation events

Data alone doesn't change behaviour. People change when they understand why something matters.

Why so many safety and policy initiatives fail despite strong evidence

How narrative shapes behaviour, buy-in and outcomes

How leaders can create clarity instead of resistance

How organisations can move from resistance to alignment

03

Seeing Around Corners: Identifying Risk Before It Becomes Reality

Ideal for: Boards, executives, senior leadership teams

Most organisations don't fail because they take risks. They fail because they don't see them.

The difference between risk-averse and risk-blind organisations

Early warning signs leaders often miss

How political, behavioural and structural risks compound

How to build systems that anticipate rather than react

Recent stages and programs

Good Roads — Toronto, Canada

Keynote: The Politics of Road Safety

Making Zero Real

Conference keynote

Making Zero Real

Conference keynote

Monash University

Accident Research Centre Leadership Program

The Podcast

Behind The Decision

A podcast exploring the decisions, narratives, and reform efforts that shape how we move, work, and live safely.

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