Social Issues

MARK MCCRINDLE - is one of Australia's foremost futurists. He extensively researches the new generations and accurately tracks emerging trends. By taking the social pulse of the nation, he is able to analyse the constant changes and communicate the implications these will have on our lives. In a fast moving corporate culture, every organisation, brand, and idea is just one generation away from extinction. Companies must do more than just observe the times, they must understand them. Mark McCrindle focuses his qualitative research to help leaders in sales, marketing, HR, and management do just this. [More...]

TIM COSTELLO - currently CEO of World Vision Australia, Tim accepted a call to the St Kilda Baptist Church, then a small congregation with the St Kilda Church's ministry. He was ordained a Baptist Minister in 1987. He concluded his ministry at St Kilda in December 1994. In February 1995 he commenced work as Director, Urban Mission Unit for Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne. This includes a team of 9 people who conduct a daily street outreach and lunch program and a refuge for homeless young women. [More...]

IVAN HERALD - Ivan has been working in the people industry for 35 years. Together with his wife Pauline they host a 15 minute National TV Program called 'Lifestyle Plus', dealing with all forms of lifestyle issues. Ivan & Pauline have written 7 books in the relationship area (and several key structured programs), that are widely read and used throughout Australia. Ivan hosts Australia's largest Marriage Seminar presented by the same presenters. They have had over 35,000 people through the seminar. [More...]

ROSS DAWSON - is a world-renowned futurist, author, speaker, and CEO of international consulting firm Advanced HumanTechnologies. He is author of the widely acclaimed book Living Networks, published by Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, and the bestseller Developing Knowledge-Based Client Relationships, which remained at #1 on Amazon.com from Australia for two months after its release. He is an entertaining, engaging and highly interactive speaker who brings critical business topics to life, and leaves participants with practical take-aways on how to achieve success in our rapidly evolving economy. [More...]