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Former **speech writer** for Vice President Al Gore, a viral TED Talk speaker whose story inspired hit TV show **“The Bear,”** the billionaire author of #1 _New York Times_ bestseller _**“Principles,”**_ the host of #1 business podcast **“How I Work,”** experts on **body language**, **artificial intelligence** and **future of work**, AFL’s first **indigenous** woman executive, a master practitioner of **Multipliers®**, and a certified trainer of Dr Brené Brown’s **Dare to Lead** program.

This is the exceptional calibre of speakers in our new program of live virtual [leadership development](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelmontanez/2024/04/15/learning-and-development-insights-for-employee-equity-and-growth/?sh=5a1a8beb4173) events for Growth Faculty members this quarter.

I've curated our lineup to include the world’s brightest minds speaking on topics that matter to leaders right now, some at varied times of the day to suit **different timezones**.

With this incredible program and [our EOFY offers](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/EOFY2024?campaign_id=701RG00000GwyAzYAJ&promo=EOFY24) there's never been a better time to become a member Growth Faculty.

Read on to meet the thought leaders who'll give you fresh knowledge and helpful tools this quarter....

Overview of our lineup

Daniel Pink – Work, Life & Being Human

**Global Headliner answers questions about life and work**

40-million views TED Talk phenomenon and #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author [Daniel Pink](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000005shQUYAY/overview?sid=a0KRG000007we992AA) will explore work, motivation, and wellbeing in an exclusive 1-hour Q&A session. The former speech writer for Vice President Al Gore and author of bestsellers _“Drive,” “To Sell is Human,”_ and _“When”_ is acclaimed by the likes of Oprah, Dr Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and Malcolm Gladwell. A rare opportunity to interact with a thinker of this calibre.

Tanya Hosch – NAIDOC Week Impact Series

**Hear indigenous leader on diversity and inclusion**

AFL’s Executive General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy, [Tanya Hosch](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG0000057wM9YAI/overview?sid=a0KRG0000078pUL2AY) was named SA’s Australian of the Year in 2021 and among SA’s Most Influential People.

In our special event, Tanya will speak to 2024’s NAIDOC week theme _‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud,’_ as one of Australia’s pre-eminent indigenous leaders across sport, the arts, culture, social justice, and public policy.

This event is offered FREE to all; share with your peers, colleagues and friends.

Will Guidara – Global Headliner 

**Align team members on extreme customer focus**

Author of Simon Sinek-endorsed _“Unreasonable Hospitality,”_ famed restaurateur [Will Guidara](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000004dDRjYAM/overview?sid=a0KRG000006bDsa2AE), has 2.2 million views on his TED Talk about offering customers unique experiences.

The longtime operator lifted Eleven Madison Park in New York to #1 in the world by valuing customer experience well beyond reasonable levels. One time he famously served up a $2 street hot dog in his 3-star Michelin restaurant just to delight a curious customer.

Don’t miss this 90-minute headline virtual interview exploring employee autonomy and agency, extreme customer care, and exceptional leadership behaviours.

**Go inside one of the** **world’s most successful companies**

Bill Gates credits [Ray Dalio](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000004attJYAQ/overview?sid=a0KRG000006ZKV52AO) for “invaluable guidance” and Tony Robbins described _“Principles”_ as “truly extraordinary.” 5 million copies of the #1 _New York Times_ bestseller have been sold, detailing the guidelines to success and the unique culture of radical transparency at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund founded by Dalio in 1975 in New York.

An event at the highest level of global business.

Ray Dalio – author “Principles”

**Better decision making and getting the best ideas**

[Dr. Sheena Iyengar](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000004ti3MYAQ/overview?sid=a0KRG000006t5Rq2AI) is a business professor at Columbia Business School, and has consulted to companies including Deloitte, Google, Bloomberg, Blizzard Entertainment, J.P. Morgan & Chase, and The North Face.

Growing up in New York City as a blind Indian American and the daughter of immigrants, she began to look at the choices she and others had, and how to get the most from choice.

Her award-winning book _“The Art of Choosing”_ is now followed up with “_Think Bigger: How to Innovate,”_ in which Sheena explores the question: _“How can I get my best ideas?”_

Sheena Iyengar – Think Bigger: How to Innovate

**Boost your productivity and energy**

Organisational psychologist [Dr Amantha Imber](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000005Kdx0YAC/overview?sid=a0KRG000007LZDF2A4) has helped companies such as Google, Apple, Disney, LEGO, Atlassian and Commonwealth Bank innovate more successfully and reinvent the way they approach work.

Amantha’s podcast has had over 5 million downloads, and in 2021 she won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award (dubbed “_The_ _Oscars_ _For Management Thinking"_). She’ll explain how to transform your work habits, turbo charge your output, and optimise your work hours.

Amantha Imber – host of “How I Work” podcast

**Make your team smarter** 

[Lori Emerick](https://www.aspengroupconsulting.com/about) spearheaded a global initiative at Nike to weave the Multipliers® principles into the company’s leadership ethos.

Multipliers® is a methodology for better leadership developed by The Wiseman Group.

As founder and Principal of Aspen Group Consulting, Lori is a master practitioner of Multipliers, and has held roles also at Intel, Kaiser Permanente, and Boeing. Join [live virtual masterclass](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000004GSCmYAO/overview/?sid=a0KRG000006FjUQ2A0) Multiplier Leadership Practices facilitated by  Lori.

Lori Emerick - master practitioner of Multipliers®

Andrea Clarke – Future Fit Leadership 

**Prepare for the future of work**

Author of _“Future Fit,”_ the Australian Business Book of the Year 2019, [Andrea Clarke](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000005iPuMYAU/overview) is a former TV reporter and Washington D.C. Correspondent now helping people to stay relevant and competitive.

Well-schooled in resilience and uncertainty, Andrea covered major news events for Al Jazeera English, the Pentagon Channel and Thomson Reuters before working on humanitarian aid programs to rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan. This event will guide leaders on the skills most needed to adapt in a changing world.

Tim Martin – Generative AI Impacts 

**Maximise the opportunities of ChatGPT and other generative AI**

Join net101 founder and principal trainer [Tim Martin](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG0000053NBnYAM/overview?sid=a0KRG0000073PHB2A2) for an engaging 1-hour session on using generative AI tools to create a streamlined, smarter workplace.

Tim has worked with NRMA, Nestle, YMCA, Lifeline, XERO and the Australian Defence Force.

Get a grounded understanding on the challenges and risks inherent in these technologies, their role in increasing productivity and innovation, and potential impact on job security.

**Build a more appealing, courageous culture**

One of the Top 10 Dare to Lead™ Facilitators in the world, [Kylie Lewis](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000005EsqTYAS/overview?sid=a0KRG000007Fv8P2AS) will guide you to become a braver, more effective leader. Having trained with **Dr. Brené Brown**, Kylie will lead this session based on the bestselling  _“Dare to Lead”_ book and Dr Brown’s renowned research. You'll learn how leaders who lack courage avoid tough conversations and uncomfortable feelings, and how you can lead better - with vulnerability, by living your values, building trust, and rising after setbacks. A must-attend for professionals at all levels.

Kylie Lewis – Event based on Dr Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead

John Spence - Senior Leadership Program

A [3 week-program for senior executives](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG00000606y1YAA/overview) led by John Spence. John is recognised as one of the top leadership development experts in the world. In 2023, he was named in the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers for both Coaching and Culture (Thinkers360).

John has reshaped thinking at Apple, Microsoft, Forbes, NASA, Thinkers50 and Coca-Cola, and was named one of America’s Top 50 Leaders to Watch by the American Management Association. John’s also guest lectured at MIT, Stanford, Cornell, and the Wharton School of Business.

Louise Mahler – author of Gravitas

**Communicate with confidence**

[Dr Louise Mahler](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000004lz4XYAQ/overview?sid=a0KRG000006jIGf2AM) has been voted among the top experts globally in both Body Language and Communication. A highly sought-after media figure and commentator, Louise’s expertise is in leadership communication, and she is regularly interviewed on Sunrise, The Today Show, SBS, and the ABC.

In this 45-minute interview on her book _“Gravitas,”_ you’ll learn techniques to deliver stand-out presentations and elevate your leadership presence.

[Growth Faculty members](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/memberships/?campaign_id=701RG000006BNNhYAO&promo=BlogGF) get all of Growth Faculty's [immersive live virtual learning program](https://thegrowthfaculty.ac-page.com/GF-Program-Download) included in their annual subscription. It’s an engaging and entertaining way to develop leaders.

Growth Faculty recently launched a good value [Enterprise plan](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/#plans) for **larger companies** to develop leadership skills in teams of 20 or more employees. See our [EOFY offers.](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/EOFY2024?campaign_id=701RG00000GwyAzYAJ&promo=EOFY24)

New events are being added regularly to this highly curated program. Keep an eye on the website Growthfaculty.com for fresh additions to the line-up.

For **higher level leaders,** including CEOs, there is an in-person [Good to Great® Immersion Workshop with Jim Collins](https://thegrowthfaculty.com/events/a02RG000002EGYsYAO/overview/?campaign_id=701RG00000ALpCMYA1&promo=Blog&type=Affiliate) in Chicago, U.S., in October 2024. This is exclusively for executive teams and numbers are limited.

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