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
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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
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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
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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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