Leadership & Resilience

Reflecting on the Akina Foundation: Insights, Achievements, and Lessons Learned

Join SSG Founder, Tom Dawkins in conversation with Nicola Nation, former CEO of the Akina Foundation, as they explore the journey, impact, and legacy of the organisation. This session will reflect on key achievements, the lessons learned along the way, and insights from the Foundation’s recent closure. Gain a deeper understanding of how purpose-driven organisations […]

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Resilient Regions: Kerry Grace on Community-Led Social Impact

Meet Kerry, CEO of Evolve Group Network, Co-Founder of Ready Communities, and Producer of Social Impact in the Regions. With 20+ years in regional community and economic development, Kerry bridges business, government, and communities to drive social change. She’ll share insights on building resilient regional towns, fostering trust, and leveraging local strengths for sustainable growth.

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Fighting Food Waste: Ronni Kahn AO on Purpose, Impact and OzHarvest

Ronni is the founder of OzHarvest, Australia’s top food rescue charity, and a fierce advocate against food waste. A respected media figure and government advisor, she inspires change nationwide. Supported by world-class chefs, Ronni fights hunger with passion. Honored as an Officer of the Order of Australia and Australian Local Hero of the Year, her

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Cutting Through the Noise: Ed Coper on Disinformation, Impact, and Influence

Meet Ed Coper, a leading communications expert and author of Facts and Other Lies: Welcome to the Disinformation Age. As co-founder and CEO of Populares, Ed helped fuel the ‘teal’ political wave in Australia. He’s crafted influential social change campaigns for global icons like Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. Founder of the Center for Impact

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Building One Roof: Sheree Rubinstein on Community, Leadership & Women in Business

Join us for an inspiring session with Sheree Rubinstein, founder of One Roof — a pioneering digital membership and network for women leaders and entrepreneurs. From corporate lawyer to “Queen of Community,” Sheree has empowered over 1500 members across nine countries by transforming One Roof from a co-working space into a thriving online platform. Discover

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Thankyou for Change: Daniel Flynn on Purpose-Driven Business and Ending Poverty

Watch this session with Daniel Flynn, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Thankyou, Australia’s trailblazing social enterprise dedicated to ending extreme poverty. Starting at 19, Daniel has helped launch consumer products that funnel 100% of profits to global impact projects, raising over $17 million to date. Hear his inspiring journey, learn about balancing purpose with profit,

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Fixing Roads, Saving Lives: The PotHoleRaja Journey with Prathap B and Sourabh Kumar

Meet Prathap B and Sourabh Kumar, co-founders of PotHoleRaja, revolutionizing road safety in India. Prathap, a seasoned urban social entrepreneur and global consultant, teams up with Sourabh, a tech-savvy changemaker passionate about social impact. Together, they lead a groundbreaking movement tackling potholes and improving infrastructure to protect lives. Watch their inspiring story and learn how

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Finding Stillness: Tom Cronin on Purpose, Resilience, and Social Impact

Join us for a powerful conversation with Tom Cronin, founder of The Stillness Project. From high-stress bond broker to global meditation leader, Tom shares his journey of purpose, healing, and creating impact. Discover how he built a movement to inspire one billion people to meditate daily, worked with brands like Amazon and Coca-Cola, and produced

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Restoring the Future: Vahid Fotuhi on Climate Innovation and Impact

Meet Vahid Fotuhi, a visionary environmental leader and founder of Blue Forest, pioneering mangrove restoration through carbon markets. From leading $600M clean energy projects across 12 countries to shaping solar water tech backed by Gates and Bezos, Vahid’s impact spans continents. With degrees from Johns Hopkins SAIS and McGill, and author of African Perspectives, he

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Leading with Impact: Yas Grigaliunas on Scaling the Circular Economy

Meet Yas Grigaliunas, founder of Circonomy—Australia’s boldest voice in the circular economy. Backed by Officeworks and a $4M capital raise, Yas is scaling reuse, repair, and recommence initiatives nationwide. But she’s not just about business—she’s about being real. Yas lives by HOT: Honest, Open, Transparent, and challenges others to Be BRAVE—Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable Every

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