Small Giants Academy

A Centre for Wisdom and Action

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.

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?

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.
November 29, 2024

Fellows Summer Gathering 2024

Enjoy enriching conversations and group experiences at Mossy Willow farm, on beautiful Boon Wurrung country in Main Ridge on the Mornington Peninsula.a
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.
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.

Ideas, stories & conversations

What’s coming up at Small Giants?

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

Nov 12, 2024
Online - Zoom Call

Conversations with Extraordinary People: Ariel Burger

Insights on leading with Empathy, Courage and Curiosity in a Complex World
Nov 11, 2024
The White House, 11 Princes Street St Kilda

Lessons from Bhutan: Celebrating Gross National Happiness Day

Join us with family and friends to celebrate Gross National Happiness Day just as they do in Bhutan!
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