Small Giants Academy

A Centre for Wisdom and Action

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Building leadership for a hopeful future.

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.
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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.

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About Small Giants

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

October 16, 2024

Governing for Purpose Masterclass

Join Mele-Ane Have, Matt Fullbrook, Paul Smith & Francie Doolan as they guide you towards people and planet-centred governance structures.

Event

October 22, 2024

Storytelling for Change

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

Program

October 24, 2024

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

Join us for our impact investing retreat, designed to explore the alignment of wealth and values.

Program

October 24, 2024

Friends & Fellows Community Event

Join us for a friends & fellows community event, where we'll hear about the world of impact and why climate investing is crucial at this time.

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Event

October 30, 2024

Lessons from Bhutan: Exploring Happiness with Julia Kim

Join us for an engaging dialogue exploring the heart of Gross National Happiness (GNH) and its transformative potential.

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Event

November 11, 2024

Lessons from Bhutan: Celebrating Gross National Happiness Day

All are welcome, to join us for an evening of joy and momo dumplings at The White House, in partnership with the Gross National Happiness Centre Australia.

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Ideas, stories & conversations

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

Simon Harris: On Finding Joy in Nature

In this beautiful letter, Simon Harris—Co-Founder of Wild Allies and MBE alum—discusses rewilding, connecting with nature, and finding joy amidst chaos.

September 30, 2024

Lessons from Uganda: Rethinking Conservation, Community, and Impact

Fellow traveller Fernando Russo reflects on Impact Safari Uganda.

September 25, 2024

Rachel Lowry on nature conservation

In this episode, we dive into Australia's ecological challenges and conservation strategies with the incredible Rachel Lowry.

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Roman Krznaric on how history informs the future

Dive into what hope means in the current state of the world with phenomenal thinker, writer and social philosopher Roman Krznaric.

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Christiana Figueres on power and agency

A globally recognised leader in climate change advocacy and diplomacy, we speak about finding hope and forging resilience in the face of climate catastrophe.

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Seth Godin on the stories we tell ourselves

An inspiring conversation with Seth Godin: author, entrepreneur, marketing guru, and teacher. Together, we explore how we can all contribute to a more resilient and hopeful future.

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What’s coming up at Small Giants?

October 16, 2024

Governing for Purpose Masterclass

Join Mele-Ane Have, Matt Fullbrook, Paul Smith & Francie Doolan as they guide you towards people and planet-centred governance structures.

October 22, 2024

Storytelling for Change

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

October 24, 2024

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

Join us for our impact investing retreat, designed to explore the alignment of wealth and values.

October 24, 2024

Friends & Fellows Community Event

Join us for a friends & fellows community event, where we'll hear about the world of impact and why climate investing is crucial at this time.

Book your tickets

October 30, 2024

Lessons from Bhutan: Exploring Happiness with Julia Kim

Join us for an engaging dialogue exploring the heart of Gross National Happiness (GNH) and its transformative potential.

Get your free tickets

November 11, 2024

Lessons from Bhutan: Celebrating Gross National Happiness Day

All are welcome, to join us for an evening of joy and momo dumplings at The White House, in partnership with the Gross National Happiness Centre Australia.

Get your tickets

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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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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Oct 16, 2024

The White House, 11 Princes Street St Kilda

Governing for Purpose Masterclass

Join Mele-Ane Have, Matt Fullbrook, Paul Smith & Francie Doolan as they guide you towards people and planet-centred governance structures.

Nov 11, 2024

The White House, 11 Princes Street St Kilda

Celebrating Happiness Day

Join us for a festive evening celebrating Bhutan's National Day of Happiness.

Oct 30, 2024

Online

A GNH Conversation with Julia Kim

Join us for an engaging dialogue exploring the heart of Gross National Happiness (GNH) and its transformative potential.

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.

Nov 29, 2024

Mossy Willow Farm

Fellows Summer Gathering 2024

Oct 24, 2024

The White House - 11 Princes St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Fellows & Friends Community Event

Join us for an exclusive impact investing community event on the world of impact and why climate investing is crucial at this time.