Talks

Dennis McIntosh spent part of his life doing some of the world’s most challenging jobs: Shearing sheep, digging tunnels – and looking after his unwell daughter. Using the power of cross-patterning he was able to help his baby daughter recover from a stroke, as well as transform his own life, bit by bit.

World-renowned concert violinist Rachael Beesley explores the State of Flow. Investigating the balance between challenge and skill, she talks about the importance of noticing, and challenging yourself without feeling overwhelmed, allowing us to delve deeper into the essence of our experiences.

Liz Leyshan reminds us of the importance of determination when it comes to leadership, and how it’s often the simple things that are hard to find. Through her work with outdoor education organisation Mittagundi, she explores the need for young people to connect with a place and one another.

A born problem-solver, Shannon frequently asks herself what she can do that will make the biggest possible difference. This question has taken her from founding autism education programs to becoming a budding politician. Next up, Prime Minister?

Mark is fascinated by the way circles to keep appearing: from Indigenous communities sitting around a fire, to modern-day government sitting at a boardroom table. As a leader who has studied and taught leadership, Mark believes it involves collaborative decision-making which is often wisely carried out in a circle.