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A little bit about Simon
Who is Simon Waller?
Some books he has written
Some books he has written
Keynotes and events
Overview
All the Possible Futures
Can Technology Make Us More Human?
Thrive on Disruption
Technology for the People
The Custom Job
All the Possible Futures
Can Technology Make Us More Human?
Thrive on Disruption
Technology for the People
The Custom Job
Other things Simon does
Workshops and offsites
The Digital Champions Club
Immersive virtual events
The Digital Champions Club
Immersive virtual events
Let's do this thing
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Who Simon has worked with
Who Simon has worked with
Simon has experimented with virtual organisations, 30 hour weeks, remote work, unlimited leave and flexible teams. He also started running his business completely in the cloud well before it was cool. Most recently, Simon spent three months living and working in a campervan with his family to better understand attitudinal shifts around work-life balance and to see what it’s like to be a genuine digital nomad.
Through his keynotes, Simon shares his personal stories and experiments and inspires people to take a more purposeful approach to their lives and work.
For organisations seeking deeper conversations and more hands-on support, Simon offers customised strategic workshops and insanely practical training programs.
Bulk orders are available with a generous discount for orders of 24 copies & above. Email sunny@simonwaller.com.au for more details.
Don’t like pink? For orders of 1,000 books or more we can work together to create your own unique cover and customised content. Once again email sunny@simonwaller.com.au if you would like to find out more.
This is an imminently readable book that teaches how to select, validate and execute digital projects that matter. Essential reading for anyone who wants to don the cape of a digital champion and successfully implement meaningful digital projects.”
Bulk orders are available with a generous discount for orders of 24 copies & above. Email sunny@simonwaller.com.au for more details.
Want to make a collectable version? For orders of 1,000 books or more we can work together to create your own unique cover and customised content.Once again email sunny@simonwaller.com.au if you would like to find out more.
His fresh, insightful keynotes reflect the same philosophy of continual experimentation and improvement that he brings to the rest of his life. Inspired by live music performances, Simon uses cutting edge video and sound mixing software to deliver an immersive visual and audio experience that reinforces what makes live events unique.
Simon’s unique combination of storytelling, creativity and content will engage your audience and encourage them to see the future as not something that will happen to them tomorrow, but something they can act on today.
#scenarioplanning #strategy #innovation #futureofwork
Audience
This is ideally suited for large organisations and industry events
Timing (when in the program)
This keynote requires a significant investment of time and should ideally be scheduled as an all of morning event.
So, how can we possibly know the future?
A distinct lack of hoverboards and robotic assistants reminds us that the future is not entirely predictable. But our inability to accurately predict the exact future doesn’t stop us from defining the possible futures we will face.
Using scenario planning, the approach made famous by Royal Dutch Shell, Simon investigates the drivers of change in your operating environment and develops vivid, memorable stories of your organisation’s possible futures.
These stories are delivered through an interactive and immersive experience that leaves participants with rich memories of the future that will shape decisions and create impact long after your event is over.
More Human?
#technology #futurist #futureofwork #leadership
Audience
Given the breadth of impact we are currently seeing with digital disruption, this keynote has broad appeal across all levels in an organisation and is relevant to many different industry sectors.
Timing (when in the program)
A great conversation starter that is ideally scheduled just before lunch
It turns out that the progress of technology is more predictable than we think and there are actions that we can take to improve our long-term relevance. Beyond that, we can also find ways to use technology to free our time from mundane tasks and invest in the uniquely human qualities that enrich our lives.
#technology #automation #leadership #purpose #change
Audience
Ideally suited for business owners, executive teams and leadership groups. Also great for smaller audiences in a longer workshop or conversational format.
Timing (when in the program)
Ideally this keynote would be best accompanied by a glass of red around an open fire at the end of the first day. If this isn’t one of your speaker spots you might otherwise consider using it towards the beginning of your program to help open people’s minds.
If we are to thrive rather than merely survive these changes, we will need to constantly disrupt ourselves and our organisations, before someone else does it for us. Finding ongoing purpose, meaning and human connection in a world that is increasingly uncertain will require a willingness not just to redefine our work but also to rethink our ideals of wealth, profit and success.
It is time to move the conversation beyond the trends and events shaping our modern lives to the beliefs, strategies and actions that will allow us to collectively flourish.
#futurethinking #strategy #innovation #futureofwork
Audience
Perfect for leadership teams, boards and government. Also suitable for a range of organisational and industry events.
Timing (when in the program)
Best delivered towards the beginning of an event where it can be used to open minds and inspire thinking. Also perfect as a stand alone workshop or training event.
In this session Simon Waller shows you how futurists are trained to recognise trends, uncover risks and identify opportunities by thinking about the future differently. With nearly two decades of work as a futurist Simon will take you and your audience through the mindsets and techniques that he and other futurists use to develop, explore and engage others in their visions for the future.
Also delivered in a longer workshop format this keynote is also ideal for upskilling leaders as part of a board retreat, team offsite or strategy day.
#technology #business #leadership #productivity #futureofwork
Audience
This can work for a diverse range of business audiences.
Timing (when in the program)
A mind opening keynote that is a great way to begin your conference and set the scene for great things to come.
The custom job is what happens when you put your audience in the middle and we design the keynote around them. We will take the time to understand your current challenges and the impact you are wanting to make and I will then go away to craft a keynote that delivers the messages and ideas you want them to take away.
If you have some ideas that you would like to explore with me, best get in touch.
If your organisation is already motivated towards doing something different, Simon can help you understand what different looks like. His tailored programs provide opportunities for in-depth discussion on emerging strategic challenges. With his inquisitive, enthusiastic approach, Simon fosters an environment that allows ideas to flow freely and guides participants towards implementable actions that will shape your organisation’s future.
And if you’re after something truly unique, ask Simon about lunch!
There’s no better place to connect and converse than around the table preparing and sharing food. If you’re looking for a powerful addition to your offsite event, consider a half or full day culinary conversation where Simon hosts your leadership team for lunch.
The Digital Champions Club is founded on the belief that, in most organisations, the number of technology opportunities far exceeds the capacity of the IT department. This means valuable improvements are delayed or not implemented at all, which in turn leads to lower productivity, frustrated employees, and poor customer service.
Many of these opportunities don’t require specialist IT knowledge and skills. They can be taken up by technology-savvy end users with off-the-shelf solutions. These digital champions are the people in your organisation who understand the business first and the technology second (whereas IT departments mostly operate the other way around). Digital champions are internal resources who, with just a little bit of training, can consistently and effectively implement small technology-driven improvements.
The Digital Champions Club is an approach to providing digital champions with the rigour, accountability, and support they need. Everything in the program is designed to shortcut the time required to assess and deliver digital projects that add value to the organisation and its people.
To find out more about the Digital Champions Club you can check out
Visit PirateTV
Simon has continually refined his 'on screen' events though his livestreamed TV show THIS IS IMMINENT along with his work in event production and delivery with PirateTV. Using the latest in technology including green screen, high definition cameras, video mixers and professional microphones, Simon delivers virtual experiences that will leave your audience spell bound.
And if you want help to reimagine your event for a virtual world and take audience engagement to the next level, Simon can help make that possible. Along with the crew at PirateTV he helps event organisers reimagine conferences, offsites and learning initiatives as interactive TV experiences.
Assuming there are general nods of agreement (easier to ascertain if we opt for a Zoom call) then we will be on our way...
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Thank you for giving us the insights and strategies to overcome our fears of technology and for showing us how technology can enhance the customer experience for real estate agents everywhere.
President, REIWA
Simon strongly connected with the audience while making the session lively & entertaining. I’d happily recommend Simon for anyone looking for a customer centric point of view on how to succeed in today’s digital world.
OpenText
They have resonated with the senior executives we host, and the experiential soundscape and method of delivery is world class. I don't hesitate in recommending Simon and his work.
ADAPT
Simon’s interactive approach was refreshing and helped our leaders better understand the impacts and opportunities available to us.
Bank of Queensland
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