The People Behind the Pages

Sophie Bretag, keynote speaker and founder of Metta Leaders, is the author of ‘The Kind Way’, a practical framework for kindness-led leadership.

Kerryn Harvey, para-athlete and motivational speaker, is the author of ‘Mostly Ups’, a memoir of surviving flesh-eating bacteria and thriving as an amputee.

Fleur Marks, performance mindset coach and leadership trainer, is the author of ‘The Overachiever’s Reset’, on succeeding without losing yourself.

Gerard Wood, maintenance leader and coach, is the author of ‘Only Tradies Improve Reliability’, on quality trades work and grounded leadership.

Dr Renee Rubin Ross, board development expert, is the author of ‘Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits’, a five-step participatory process.

E A Gleeson, poet and essayist, is the author of ‘The Deepest Thing’, a collection on family, disability and dignity, written without sentiment.

Slayman Abou-Hamdan, psychologist and executive coach, is the author of ‘EI for the Age of AI’, on leading with clarity, courage and connection.

Gayle Dallaston, urban ecology advocate and researcher, is the author of ‘Garden On The Verge’, on creating native verge gardens with councils and neighbours.

Faye Evans, psychologist and trauma-informed therapist, helps women move through trauma and midlife change. Meet Faye in the Expert Author Community.

Penelope Barr, transition coach and interim executive, is the author of ‘Win the Night to Win the Day’, a research-based guide to better sleep and better days.

Kylie Paatsch, leadership facilitator and coach, is the author of ‘The Connect Effect’, on building loyalty, ownership and engagement in leadership teams.

Benita Bensch, author and clarity coach, wrote ‘Seen Again’, a companion through matrescence for mothers who feel lost in the shift into motherhood.

Janine Stratford, leadership coach to school leaders, is the author of ‘Leading for Tomorrow, Today’, a blueprint for leading schools strategically.

Lisa Taylor, family therapist and leadership consultant, is the author of ‘The Perfect Parent Trap’, on breaking free from inherited parenting patterns.

Graeme Cowan, mental health advocate and leadership advisor, is the author of ‘Great Leaders Care’, on building safe, resilient and successful teams.

Clint Rahe, high-performance coach and facilitator, is the author of ‘The Cognitive Athlete’, a science-backed system for focus, resilience and recovery.

Wendy Walker, global marketing executive and creative leader, is the author of ‘Between Flights’, reflections on the unspoken truths of leadership.

Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page, organisational psychologist and speaker, is the author of ‘Good Work’, a guide to designing work that supports wellbeing.

Chris Harrop, Advisory Partner at Bain & Company, is the author of ‘The Problem Solver’s Playbook’, a field guide to solving hard business problems.

Siobhán O’Riordan, Gallup Global CliftonStrengths Coach, is the author of ‘Reframe’, a guide to making a wide-ranging career your greatest strength.

Prosper Taruvinga, digital strategist and founder of Livelong Digital, is the author of ‘Own Your M.E.D.I.A’, on building a brand you own.

Sarah Gray, pharmacist, nutritionist and menopause practitioner, is the author of ‘It's Not You, It's Perimenopause’, a guide and action plan.

Bee Lim, clinical psychologist and founder, is the author of ‘Welcome Home’, an illustrated story about trauma, identity and finding a way home.

Andrew Sloan, psychotherapist and leadership coach, is the author of ‘Why Things Feel F*cked’, a roadmap to self-leadership and lasting change.

Caroline Patrick, non-executive director and CEW Scholar, is the author of ‘See Suite Success’, a marketer’s guide to earning a seat in the C-suite.

TyAnn Osborn, keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, is the author of ‘A Life Aligned’, a strengths-based guide to realigning work and life.

Susan Paczkowski, public speaking and confidence coach, is the author of ‘Confidence Booster’, practical ways to build and sustain confidence through change.

Shirley Reeder, founder, director and speaker, is the author of ‘enCOURAGEment for you’, bite-sized guidance for career professionals who need to keep going.

Mofoluwaso Ilevbare, CHRO and women empowerment advocate, is the author of ‘Flourishing Forties’, a guide for women thriving in their forties.

Andrew Williams, executive coach and facilitator, is the author of ‘Getting Unstuck’, a book about learning bravely and turning learning into action.

Prina Sha, culture change coach and consultant, is the author of ‘Make Work Meaningful’, a practical guide to a career and culture that thrive.

Anthony Moss, strategist and non-executive director, is the author of ‘The CEO Game Changer’, a handbook on using an Advisory Board to grow a business.

Salli Cohen, policy expert and founder of The Policy Room, is the author of ‘Rollercoaster’, a guide for anyone starting out in policy.

Gemma Mitchell, financial expert and adviser, is the author of ‘The Money Reset’, a practical plan for rebuilding your finances after life changes.

Emma Lagerlow, wealth and mindset coach and podcast host, is the author of ‘Worthy and Wealthy’, a guide to true wealth beyond money.

Tony Frost, executive coach and company director, is the author of ‘The Professional’, a playbook for staying engaged and motivated across your career.

Penny Locaso, the world's first Happiness Hacker, is the author of ‘Hacking Happiness’, a book about leaping into the unknown.

Yu Dan Shi, coach, speaker and author, is the author of ‘Come Alive’, four research-based principles for high achievers seeking joy and clarity.

Wendy Born, facilitator, coach and speaker, is the author of ‘Raising Leaders’, a practical guide to building and leading great teams that perform.

Weh Yeoh, social entrepreneur and co-founder of Umbo, is the author of ‘Redundant Charities’, on charities built to finish the job and shut down.

Dr Verena Voelter, internist and oncologist, is the author of ‘It Takes Five To Tango’, on building collaborative solutions across health care systems.

Valerie Garcia, international speaker and consultant, is the author of ‘We’re Gonna Need Cake’, on bringing your whole self to work and finding joy there.

Troy McKinna, brand crusader and entrepreneur, is the author of ‘Brand Hustle’, a guide to accelerating brand growth and building a defendable strategy.

Stephen Johnson, change leadership expert and speaker, is the author of ‘Emergent’, a handbook for igniting purpose and making change stick.

Sue Anderson, resilience coach, trainer and speaker, is the author of ‘Unshakeable At Work’, a guide for anyone worn down by demanding customers.

Simon Dowling, collaborative leadership specialist and speaker, is the author of ‘Work with me’, a guide to winning genuine buy-in for your ideas at work.

Sheridan Genrich, clinical nutritionist and naturopath, is the author of ‘DNA Powered Health’, a guide to the genetics behind brain, gut, energy and mood.

Dr Shyam Barr, education consultant and researcher, is the author of ‘Educate to Self-Regulate’, an evidence-informed guide to self-regulated learning.

Sharee Johnson, psychologist and founder of Coaching for Doctors, is the author of ‘The Thriving Doctor’, a guide to helping doctors thrive in their work.

Shani Taylor, client attraction coach, is the author of ‘From Ignored to Adored’, on cutting through the scroll to connect with clients.

Sarah Rusbatch, women’s health and wellbeing coach, is the author of ‘Beyond Booze’, a practical guide to building a life you love without alcohol.

Sarah Martin, registered nurse and mental health advocate, is the author of ‘Dear Psychosis’, a family's story of psychosis and recovery.

Rosie Yeo, strategist and facilitator, is the author of ‘Go for Bold’, a guide to harnessing team creativity for bold, long-term strategy.

Robert Andersson, mentor and consultant, is the author of ‘Who Makes A Leader, Not What’, on leadership as who you are, not what you achieve.

Repa Patel, executive coach and facilitator, is the author of ‘Elevate’, a book on leading authentically through uncharted territory.

Peter Scott, leadership coach and former submarine commander, is the author of ‘Running Deep’, on leading in demanding environments.

Paul Watkins, adventurer and ultra racer, is the author of ‘Lost and Found’, the story of an eight-day race and the lessons it taught.

Paul Broadfoot, Chief Strategy Officer and strategist, is the author of ‘Xcelerate’, a book on disrupting your market and finding new growth.

Patrick Hollingworth, keynote speaker and adviser, is the author of ‘The Light and Fast Organisation’, on making change that lasts.

Dr Paige Williams, speaker and researcher, is the author of ‘Own It!’, a guide for leaders ready to swap blame and overwhelm for confidence and clarity.

Oscar Trimboli, speaker and podcast host, is the author of ‘How to Listen’, a guide to listening well and having more useful conversations.

Nicola Moras, online visibility expert, is the author of ‘Into the Spotlight’, a guide to standing out online and making your business thrive.

Nicky Miklos-Woodley, coach, facilitator and speaker, is the co-author of ‘Healthy Hustle’, a book about winning in both business and life.

Natalie Ashdown, keynote speaker and coaching culture expert, is the author of ‘What Makes a Great Coach?’, on getting the best from your people.

Mykel Dixon, award-winning speaker and musician, is the author of ‘Everyday Creative’, a book about breaking the barriers to creativity at work.

Mitch Wallis, mental health expert and social entrepreneur, is the author of ‘Real Conversations’, a five-step guide to connecting with the people around you.

Monique Zytnik, keynote speaker and internal communication specialist, is the author of ‘Internal Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence’.

Michelle Scheibner, personal brand strategist and speaker, is the author of ‘Hush’, a book about family secrets, inherited stories and where identity begins.

Michelle Sales, leadership coach and trainer, is the author of ‘The Power of Real Confidence’, on building confidence and influence at work.

Michelle Gibbings, workplace expert and keynote speaker, is the author of ‘Bad Boss’, a guide to owning your part in difficult working relationships.

Michelle Bihary, workplace resilience expert, is the author of ‘Leading above the Line’, on building psychologically safe workplaces where people thrive.

Michal Spiegelman, social worker and spiritual mentor, is the author of ‘Becoming Soulful’, a guide to practising with integrity and finding your voice.

Michael Schlosser, speaker and game-based learning expert, is the author of ‘Business Simulated’, on how simulations sharpen decision making at work.

Melo Calarco, mindfulness and performance coach, is the author of ‘Beating Burnout, Finding Balance’, a guide to a healthy mindset and better wellbeing.

Mel Kettle, leadership communication strategist, is the author of ‘Fully Connected’, a guide for leaders reclaiming their health, energy and connection.

Mehdi Nourbakhsh, technologist and CEO, is the author of ‘Augment It’, a guide to AI written for architecture, engineering and construction professionals.

Mark Wales, former SAS troop commander, keynote speaker and CEO, is the author of ‘Survivor’, his story of resilience in and out of the SAS.

Mark Butler, clinical psychotherapist and workplace strategist, is the author of ‘Up Yours!’, a book for anyone bordering on burnout.

Mark Berridge, speaker and negotiation consultant, is the author of ‘A Fraction Stronger’, a story of recovery and possibility after adversity.

Marie-Claire Ross, trust leadership speaker and coach, is the author of ‘Trusted to Thrive’, on building teams where people feel heard and thrive.

Maree Burgess, leadership trainer and facilitator, is the author of ‘Level Up’, a book about leading better and working better together.

Linda Garnett, corporate partnerships expert, is the author of ‘Partnerships Reimagined’, a practical guide for non-profits new to corporate partnerships.

Kari Sutton, speaker and educator, is the author of ‘Raising a Mentally Fit Generation’, an evidence-based guide to children’s resilience and wellbeing.

Laetitia Andrac, strategy and energetics mentor, is the author of ‘Light It’, a five-step framework for entrepreneurs seeking harmony, flow and inspiration.

Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity speaker, is the author of ‘Dear Digital, We need to talk’, on tech habits that support your wellbeing.

Kellie Tomney, career and leadership expert, is the author of ‘Futureproof You’, a guide to taking back control of your career, leadership and future.

Keegan Luiters, presenter, facilitator and coach, is the author of ‘Team Up’, a practical book for leading teams and developing leaders.

Kate Mason, personality coach and keynote speaker, is the author of ‘Who Is This Monster (or Treasure) in My House?’, on your child’s personality gifts.

Karen Stein, executive coach, is the author of ‘Be Your Own Leadership Coach’, self-coaching practices for leading yourself while you lead others.

Julie Rowse, mental health occupational therapist, is the author of ‘The Mentally Fit Leader’, on the strategies that help leaders thrive under pressure.

John Drury, speaker, mentor and business coach, is the author of ‘Integrate’, on why work life balance is a myth and how to build a fulfilling lifestyle.

Julie Hyde, leadership, people and culture expert, is the author of ‘Busy’, a roadmap for leaders who want to stay relevant and lead people, not numbers.

Julian Boram, business consultant and Director at TROH, is the author of ‘Take the Robot Out of the Human’, five principles for thriving through disruption.

Joshua Chant, coach and founder of Lifelong Sports, is the author of ‘For the Love of Sport’, on helping children and teams love sport for life.

Joe Pane, emotional fitness expert and coach, is the bestselling author of ‘Courage to BE YOU’, a guide to mastering uncertainty and realising your potential.

Jo Muirhead, rehabilitation counsellor and founder of Purple Co, is the author of ‘The Entrepreneurial Clinician’, a guide to building a practice you love.

Dr Jenny Brockis, lifestyle medicine physician, is the author of ‘The Natural Advantage’, on why time in nature is essential for health and wellbeing.

Jeff Schwisow, strategist and mentor with 30 years in projects, is the author of ‘Projectify’, on turning strategy into a continuous process.

Jaquie Scammell, customer service keynote speaker, is the author of ‘Service Habits’, on the habits that transform an organisation’s service culture.

Janine Garner, business mentor and growth strategist, is the author of ‘Be Brilliant’, a challenge to rise above self-doubt and own your brilliance.

Jade Miller, communication strategist and visuals specialist, is the author of ‘Making Lemonade’, on finding meaning and connection in a messy life.

Ishan Galapathy, operational excellence strategist and speaker, is the author of ‘Unlock’, on employee engagement and productivity in the food industry.

Jacqui Clarke, co-founder of Maxima Private, is the author of ‘Stop Worrying about Money’, a no-nonsense guide to life’s financial ups and downs.

Ingrid Messner, executive coach and team facilitator, is the author of ‘Naturally Successful’, a leadership roadmap rooted in nature and ancient wisdom.

Ian Lees, lead coach at Optimal Future, is the author of ‘Becoming Leader of Leaders’, a guide to the step up from leading a team to leading leaders.

Ilona Vass, leadership and team communication expert, is the author of ‘Team Harmony’, on bringing dispersed teams together with grace.

Ilona Charles, CEO and co-founder of Shilo People, is the author of ‘HR for Impact’, a practical guide to thriving as an HR leader.

Georgia Murch, speaker and founder of canwetalk.co, is the author of ‘Feedback Flow’, a pragmatic guide to building a feedback culture that sticks.

George Liacos, strategist, speaker and entrepreneur, is the author of ‘Spark Change’, a guide to strategic thinking and ideas big enough to change things.

Gaz Mills, neurocoach and speaker, is the author of ‘The Brainy Athlete’, practical brain science for athletes, leaders and teams who want to perform well.

Gabrielle Dolan, keynote speaker and business storytelling expert, is the author of ‘Story Intelligence’, on building real trust in an AI-flooded world.

Garie Dooley, speaker, mentor and coach to boardrooms and elite sport teams, is the author of ‘Phenomenal Teams’, a guide to building teams that deliver.

Fiona Robertson, culture and leadership speaker and coach, is the author of ‘Rules of Belonging’, a practical book for leaders told to fix their culture.

Fleur Heazlewood, leadership facilitator and speaker, is the author of ‘Leading Wellbeing’, a guide to leading for both wellbeing and performance.

Fay Calderone, employment lawyer and inclusion leader, is the author of ‘A Guide to Leading with Inclusion’, a blueprint for equitable workplaces.

Evette Cordy, psychologist and innovation expert, is the author of ‘Cultivating Curiosity’, a guide to finding the customer problems worth solving.

Emma Bannister, CEO of Presentation Studio and keynote speaker, is the author of ‘Visual Thinking’, a guide to presenting big, bold and beautiful ideas.

Ella Zhang, organisational culture coach, is the author of ‘Upgrade’, a book on the inner systems and habits behind sustainable excellence at work.

Dominick Quartuccio, mentor, speaker and coach, is the author of ‘On Purpose Leadership’, a book for leaders who want fulfilment as well as results.

Dermot Crowley, productivity expert and founder of Adapt Training Solutions, is the author of ‘Lead Smart’, a practical guide to leading productively.

Donna McGeorge, productivity coach and speaker, is the author of ‘Red Brick Thinking’, a manifesto for smarter, simpler decision-making at work.

Digby Scott, change maker, speaker and mentor, is the author of ‘Change Makers’, a book for anyone driving change and feeling like a lone voice.

Denise Padín Collazo, social justice leader and mentor, is the author of ‘Thriving in the Fight’, three keys to help Hispanic women sustain focus and energy.

David Knoff, Antarctic expedition leader and speaker, is the author of ‘537 Days of Winter’, the story of the longest modern Australian Antarctic expedition.

Christopher Sellers, actor, playwright and consultant, is the author of ‘Applied Creativity’, a practical model for problem solving and innovation.

Ciara Lancaster, change fatigue and resilience speaker, is the author of ‘Reimagine Change’, a guide for teams facing overwhelm, change fatigue and burnout.

Chris Green, Managing Director of GYB Regional, is the author of ‘Business by Design’, a road map for taking a business from chaotic to scalable and rewarding.

Charlotte Blair, PCC and Gallup certified strengths coach, is the author of ‘Career Unstuck’, a guide to getting unstuck and finding work you love.

Brenda James, leadership and career development coach, is the author of ‘Believe’, a guide to building the self-belief at the heart of leadership.

Cassandra Goodman, self-fidelity pioneer and guide, is the author of ‘Being True’, an evidence-based approach to living as who you truly are.

Carolyn Ellis, facilitator and coach, is the author of ‘Lead Conversations That Count’, a guide to building trust and getting teams talking properly.

Ash Manuel, teacher and Mind Our Youth Foundation founder, is the author of ‘Growing with Gratitude’, practical gratitude habits for kids and teens.

Bec Brideson, innovator and award-winning founder, is the author of ‘Blind Spots’, a guide to the female economy and winning the female consumer.

Anne Gately, skin cancer prevention advocate, is the author of ‘Sunburnt’, a melanoma memoir and a hard look at how Australia treats the sun.

Allan Sicard, leadership coach and former police commander, is the author of ‘The Courage to Lead’, a book about leading by empowering others.

Anna Glynn, speaker and coach on thriving workplaces, is the author of ‘STRONG’, a research-based guide to sales leadership that lasts.

Adam Blum, mental health advocate and podcaster, is the author of ‘Easy Target’, a raw account of bullying, depression and the road to recovery.

Alison Crabb, retail leadership expert, is the author of ‘The Essential Guide For Area Leaders in Retail’, a practical guide to one of retail’s key roles.

Alison Coughlan, speaker and resilience at work coach, is the author of ‘The Health Hazard’, a guide to beating burnout in the health and social sectors.

Andrew Nisbet, managing director and sales coach, is the author of ‘The Art of Relationship Selling’, a guide to selling through trust, not transactions.