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Since leaving the corporate world in 2010 Simon has applied his extensive real-world experience in scenario planning and futures thinking to help countless business leaders make better big decisions. Over that time, Simon has also built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading keynote speakers and is regularly sought out to present at conferences and industry events.

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Events
Keynote speaking & events

Simon is a sought after keynote speaker who has spoken at hundreds of conferences and industry events over the last decade. Inspired by the power of live music, Simon uses live mixed audio and video to create unique experiences.

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Keynotes

Simon’s speaking topics might best be described as ‘practical futurism’ with a focus on uplifting strategic thinking across organisations.

The Science of Decisions

The Art of Future Thinking

Welcome to Generation AI

Can Technology Makes Us More Human
Event hosting & facilitation

Simon brings a level of sophistication and thoughtfulness to the role of event host that goes well beyond reading speaker’s bios. If you’re looking for an event host to inspire your audience to think bigger you should get in touch.

virtual events

With a purpose built in-home studio Simon brings television quality production to virtual events.
Government
Local government

Simon supports local government and public sector leaders who want to engage their community, upskill their people and develop more resilient strategic plans.

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Upskilling your people

Simon inspires and educates public sector audiences to think strategically and build future awareness. Whether you’re looking for a short-form keynote or an in-depth workshop, his topics are tailored to meet the unique needs of government teams.

Councillor Training

The Art of Future Thinking

All Your Possible Futures

The Science of Decisions

The Power of Being Strategic

Navigating Uncertainty

strategic decision support

Simon supports local government and public sector leaders to implement more effective decision processes that encourage dialogue over debate and common ground over conflict.

Scenario Planning

Most of Simon’s longer term engagements within local government and the public sector centres on the use of scenarios to support council planning and long term strategy.
Organisations
Purposeful organisations

Simon supports boards and leadership teams of purposeful organisations to plan for the future. With expertise in scenario planning, strategic advice, and decision-making, he helps people find answers to complex and challenging strategic questions.

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Upskilling your people

Simon inspires and educates audiences to think more strategically and build future awareness. Whether you’re looking for a short-form keynote or an in-depth workshop, his topics are scalable, from boardrooms to auditoriums

The Art of Future Thinking

All Your Possible Futures

The Science of Decisions

The Power of Being Strategic

Navigating Uncertainty

scenario planning

Simon uses scenario planning and other strategic foresight techniques to help organisations explore possible futures, identify new strategic options and engage their people in the strategy development process.

strategic decision support

Simon helps boards, leadership teams and other collective decision making groups make complex and challenging decisions. Overcome misunderstanding and conflict through more transparent, accountable, and effective collective decision-making processes.

futurist in residence

The Futurist in Residence program is for organisations that understand uncertainty isn’t temporary and who are willing to support their people to think and act more strategically over the long term.
Resources
resources

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Simon Reads: The Future of Power

Simon Sees: The Future of Deep Connection

Simon Reflects: Rewriting the future

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Simon's books

The Scenario Planning Guide

Digital Champion

Analogosaurus

The Bundle

CASE STUDIES

My Community Library

Simon's videos

The Future With Friends

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Simon Reads: The Future of Power

This edition of Simon Reads is inspired by this week’s episode of The Future With Friends, where we explored the future of power – who holds it, how it shifts, and what it

Simon Reflects: Rewriting the future

Previous posts in this series Reflecting back on the 2021 scenarios, it’s clear that the future is never clear. We like to think of change having a beginning and an

Simon Sees: The Future of Community

Welcome to this week’s edition of Simon Sees! This week was inspired by our latest Future With Friends episode – “The Future of Community” with Stef Koster, recorded live at CoCo Place in Mornington. In

Simon Sees: The Future of Meeting Strangers

Welcome to this week’s edition of Simon Sees! This edition was sparked by our latest Future With Friends episode with the effervescent Anneli Blundell, where we explored ‘The Future of Meeting Strangers’. Together,

Simon Reflects: What We Got Right (and Wrong) About the Future of Where We Will Work

In 2021 I wrote a series of scenarios looking at the long-term impact of Covid on how and where people will be working from in 2025. And so now 2025

Simon Sees: The Future of Doing Risky Things

Welcome to this week’s edition of Simon Sees! This edition was sparked by our latest Future With Friends episode with the brilliant Leanne Williams, where we explored The Future of Doing Risky Things. Together, we discussed

Simon Reflects: Looking Back at the Future

In late-2021, I wrote a series of scenarios to explore how remote and hybrid work might evolve through to 2025. At the time, uncertainty as to how and where people

Simon Sees: The Future of Meaningful

Welcome to this week’s edition of Simon Sees! This edition was sparked by our latest Future With Friends episode with the wonderful Lizzie Davidson, where we explored ‘The Future of Meaningful’. Together we

Simon Sees: The Future of Continuity

Welcome to this week’s edition of Simon Sees! This one was sparked by our latest Future With Friends podcast, where I teamed up with the wizard himself, Dr Jason Fox, to explore ‘The Future

Simon Sees: The Future of What Is Real

Welcome to another edition of Simon Sees! This time, we’re diving deep into a head-spinning theme: The Future of What is Real. Hold onto your hats as we explore the fascinating

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