A centre for wisdom and action

Building leadership for a hopeful future

We need people like you to change the world. We're here to help you do it.

Welcome to a global 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.

We empower established and emerging leaders from all walks of life and industries with the tools, knowledge and support to lead courageously, centre purpose at the heart of their organisations and communities, and create a vision for a better future.

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

April 1, 2024

Climate Leadership Accelerator: Into the Arena

A 16-week journey of self and systems discovery for people ready to empower their climate action.
April 15, 2024

Next Economy Governance

Revolutionise your governance practice by learning to embed consciousness, purpose and impact into your governance practice.
April 24, 2024

The power of imagination and dreaming with Lydia Fairhall

Join us for what is sure to be a rich discussion, integrating spirituality, Indigenous wisdom and modern philosophy.
May 11, 2024

How to die well: Showing up in life for a good death

Join Zenith Virago in a powerful one-day workshop on how we might show up in life in order to die well.
May 15, 2024

Storytelling for Change

A 6-week program teaching you how to harness storytelling to create meaningful change for our communities and our planet.
September 17, 2024

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.

Ideas, stories & conversations

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.

Upcoming Events

May 9, 2024
Zoom

The Art of Civic Dialogue: Bringing Empathy to Hard Conversations with Pàdraig Ò Tuama

Join this intimate conversation with poet, teacher, and conflict mediator, Pàdraig Ò Tuama.
May 11, 2024
The White House, 11 Princes Street, St Kilda

How to die well:
Showing up in life for a good death

Join Zenith Virago in a powerful one-day workshop on how we might show up in life in order to die well.
Apr 24, 2024
Zoom

The power of imagination and dreaming with Lydia Fairhall

Join us for what is sure to be a rich discussion, integrating spirituality, Indigenous wisdom and modern philosophy.