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?

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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Event

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

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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

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

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

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

Katrine Kielos is redefining economics

In this episode, we explore the concept of the "economic man" and question why our economic systems undervalue relational work and care.

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Doug Abrams on true wisdom

In this episode, we dive into the power of storytelling, why it matters so much right now, and how it shapes how we see ourselves and the world.

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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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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.

Get your tickets

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

Register to attend

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.

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 – UK

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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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