Small Giants Academy

A Centre for Wisdom and Action

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A global centre that nurtures & empowers conscious leaders for a hopeful future.

Welcome to a community of leaders and change-makers committed to creating a just, inclusive and sustainable future where people and planet can flourish – an idea we like to call the Next Economy.
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Through our programs, storytelling and labs; we empower emerging and established leaders, from all walks of life and sectors with the tools, knowledge and community to respond meaningfully to the metacrisis of the 21st century.
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About Small Giants

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

February 12, 2025

Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen Mother & Her Royal Highness the Princess of Bhutan to Melbourne

Hosted by Small Giants Academy, The Gross National Happiness Centre Australia welcomes two of Bhutan’s most esteemed royal figures to Melbourne.

Event

March 20, 2025

Interconnected Leader

Our Interconnected Leader 11 Week Online program empowers individuals to successfully navigate the complexities of leadership by integrating mindfulness and somatic practices into the way they lead – connecting with our inner wisdom to foster personal growth and build collective harmony.

Program

March 20, 2025

Into the Arena: Climate Accelerator

Deepen your understanding of the systems creating the climate crisis and develop a framework for your own climate action.

Program

April 1, 2025

Wisdom & Action Forum

Delve into the biggest challenges of our time alongside some of the greatest minds as we explore We Are Nature.

Event

April 9, 2025

Bhutan: Exploring Gross National Happiness

Join us on this 10 day adventure into the remote Buddhist Kingdom nestled in the Himalayan mountains between India and China.

Impact Safari

April 25, 2025

The Isles: Rewilding

Join us as we travel through the Isles, where you'll immerse yourself in visions of a wilder future alongside a curated cohort of purpose-driven humans.

Impact Safari

May 11, 2025

Scandinavia: The Future of Cities

Join our Scandinavian safari, where we'll explore the future of cities in a time of dramatic economic, social and environmental change.

Explore Scandinavia

Impact Safari

Ideas, stories & conversations

Finding our way back to happiness

Wesel Dema reflects on why it's time to introduce the philosophy, values, and practices of Gross National Happiness to Australia.

November 18, 2024

Impact Safari: Season 2024 Wrap

Read our Impact Safari Producer Anna's beautiful reflection as the Small Giants Academy 2024 Impact Safari Season comes to a close.

October 15, 2024

Transforming the world through storytelling

Marshall Ganz’s frameworks remind us that stories aren’t just tales—they’re leadership in action.

Small Giants Academy

October 3, 2024

Impact Investing: Cutting Through the Noise to Find the Facts

Impact investing is an approach that’s gained traction, though it’s not immune to a fair share of misconceptions. Let's bust these myths.

Small Giants Academy

October 2, 2024

Ariel Burger is a Witness

On this episode of Wisdom & Action, Ariel takes us through what it means to be a regulated human, how stories have the power to transform the world, and why joy is so important to hold in our pursuit for a better future.

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2

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9

Jenny Gray is a Compassionate Conservationist

In this episode, Berry visited Jenny Gray at Melbourne Zoo to chat conservation, leading with empathy and why there is still hope for our native world’s future.

Season

2

Episode

8

Alexander Beiner is changing culture

In this episode, we speak with Alexander Beiner about the urgent need for new frameworks to navigate our complex world.

Season

2

Episode

7

Unlocking Enough #1 with Dr. Julia Kim (encore)

In this episode from the Dumbo Feather archives, Dr Julia Kim and Tamsin Jones explore GNH and why Bhutan is such a rich place for leadership exploration.

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1

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What’s coming up at Small Giants?

February 12, 2025

Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen Mother & Her Royal Highness the Princess of Bhutan to Melbourne

Hosted by Small Giants Academy, The Gross National Happiness Centre Australia welcomes two of Bhutan’s most esteemed royal figures to Melbourne.

March 20, 2025

Interconnected Leader

Our Interconnected Leader 11 Week Online program empowers individuals to successfully navigate the complexities of leadership by integrating mindfulness and somatic practices into the way they lead – connecting with our inner wisdom to foster personal growth and build collective harmony.

March 20, 2025

Into the Arena: Climate Accelerator

Deepen your understanding of the systems creating the climate crisis and develop a framework for your own climate action.

April 1, 2025

Wisdom & Action Forum

Delve into the biggest challenges of our time alongside some of the greatest minds as we explore We Are Nature.

April 9, 2025

Bhutan: Exploring Gross National Happiness

Join us on this 10 day adventure into the remote Buddhist Kingdom nestled in the Himalayan mountains between India and China.

April 25, 2025

The Isles: Rewilding

Join us as we travel through the Isles, where you'll immerse yourself in visions of a wilder future alongside a curated cohort of purpose-driven humans.

May 11, 2025

Scandinavia: The Future of Cities

Join our Scandinavian safari, where we'll explore the future of cities in a time of dramatic economic, social and environmental change.

Explore Scandinavia

We're building towards what we call the Next Economy

The Next Economy is a new way of being, leading and governing that supports humanity to flourish while living in harmony with our natural world.

Learn about the Next Economy

Our programs and safaris

Transform the way you lead and govern your organisations and communities.

Our programs are developed with a network of global partners to equip you with new ways of thinking and being.

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Journey to Impact Hong Kong: An impact investing course for individuals, family offices and foundations

Journey to Impact Singapore: An impact investing course for individuals, family offices and foundations

Journey to Impact UK: An Impact Investing Course for individuals, families and foundations

Interconnected Leader

Storytelling for Change

Governing for Purpose: Foundations for Directors

Climate Leadership Accelerator: Into the Arena

Journey to Impact: An impact investing course for individuals, family offices and foundations

Mastery of Business & Empathy: Leadership in the Next Economy

Regenerating Ecosystems

The Cradle of Humanity

The Isles: England & Scotland

A Great Rewilding

Exploring Happiness Economies

The Future of Cities

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Upcoming Events

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Feb 18, 2025

Zoom

Masterclass: Systems-Lens Investing

Join us for a masterclass where we delve into the essence of systems thinking and its application in investing.

Apr 1, 2025

Wisdom & Action Forum 2025

Wisdom & Action: We Are Nature School Art Competition

Small Giants invites students to submit a nature-themed artwork for a chance to win a $500 prize and showcase their art at our Wisdom & Action Forum.

Apr 26, 2025

The White House, St Kilda

Poems On Being with Each Other Retreat

Join us at the White House for a sublime poetry immersive with Pádraig Ó Tuama.

Apr 1, 2025

Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford Victoria, Australia

Wisdom & Action Forum 2025

Delve into the biggest challenges of our time alongside some of the greatest minds.

Feb 12, 2025

11 Princes St St Kilda 3182

Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen Mother & Her Royal Highness the Princess of Bhutan to Melbourne

Join us in the gardens of the White House for a once-in-a-lifetime Royal meeting, followed by a panel and discussions surrounding wellbeing economics.