Small Giants Academy
We nurture & empower conscious leaders for a hopeful future.
Through our programs, events, safaris storytelling and labs; we empower emerging and established leaders, from all walks of life and sectors with the tools, knowledge and community to respond meaningfully to the metacrisis of the 21st century.
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Communitea: Community Tea Ceremony & Sound Bath
Wednesday September 16th, In-Person St Kilda
Shake off the dust of the world and take a seat on the floor as equals, to simply drink the moment.
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Impact Safari Bhutan
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
Explore the concepts of Gross National Happiness in the remote Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan nestled in the Himalayan mountains between India and China.3 places remaining.
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Climate Leadership Accelerator: Into the Arena
September 17, 2026 - November 25, 2026
Deepen your understanding of the systems creating the climate crisis and develop a framework for your own climate action.
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The Story of Spiritual Ecology with Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee
23 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm AEST
Join us on a special conversation exploring how story can be a vessel for establishing a spiritual ecology grounded in interconnectedness, kinship, reciprocity, compassion, and reverence for the more-than-human world. -
Journey to Impact: Wealth & Legacy Australia
October, 2026
Join us for an impact investing workshop, designed for individuals, family offices and foundations to explore the alignment of wealth and values. -
Philosophy and Life Retreat with A.C. Grayling
September, 2027
A Greek philosophy retreat to explore how we live, lead and look after each other. In the company of one of the great philosophers of our time.
Explore our latest ideas and stories
These questions and more provided the backdrop for this year’s Wisdom & Action Forum ‘Trust in the age of AI’.
This B Corp Month, we’re celebrating our partners who believe business can be a force for good. Valiant - how thoughtful design, shared values and good rooms help meaningful conversations unfold.
An exploration of how generative AI distorts truth, erodes trust and challenges democratic institutions and what might help strengthen resilience.
Lauren Capelin reflects on systems leadership as a practice of patience over urgency, learning to sit with complexity rather than rushing to fix it.
Journey through the mist-laced highlands and ancient woodlands of England and Scotland with Small Giants Academy, where a quiet revolution is unfolding.
Read Bev's reflections from her transformative Impact Safari journey to Bhutan, exploring harmony, purpose & what happens when we prioritise happiness over profit.
Read Pella Thiel's Substack reflection her time with Small Giants, from Impact Safari: Scandinavia to the Wisdom & Action Forum and Wisdom Webinar series.
Dr Arne Rubinstein shares a powerful personal story of resilience and post-traumatic growth, exploring how crisis can reveal unexpected strengths and a renewed appreciation for life.
Journey to Impact alum, Robert Stewart, dives into the concept of Faith-First impact investing and responding to your personal heartbreak using the tools of finance and capital.
Oliver Pelling, founder and Managing Director of B Corp comms agency Good&Proper, reflects on a couple of days spent at the Wisdom & Action Forum.
Because in the end, leadership is an act of care. It is the work of weaving connection in an age of fracture. It is the quiet, stubborn belief that we belong to each other, even when we disagree.
CEO of the Reichstein Foundation, Rachel Ball, describes her experience with the Journey to Impact program and finding her "but why?".
A coming together for the practical and visionary, to realign around mission, to shake off old patterns and welcome the ever-changing landscape we work and live within.
Wesel Dema reflects on why it's time to introduce the philosophy, values, and practices of Gross National Happiness to Australia.
Read our Impact Safari Producer Anna's beautiful reflection as the Small Giants Academy 2024 Impact Safari Season comes to a close.
Marshall Ganz’s frameworks remind us that stories aren’t just tales—they’re leadership in action.
Impact investing is an approach that’s gained traction, though it’s not immune to a fair share of misconceptions. Let's bust these myths.
In this beautiful letter, Simon Harris—Co-Founder of Wild Allies and MBE alum—discusses rewilding, connecting with nature, and finding joy amidst chaos.
How does Australian Ethical's legacy fuel their mission to create a more just and sustainable world?
Evolving the individual is a collective benefit. Neither has to suffer to thrive. It’s time for the leaders of the world to see this.
How a dinner with Roman Krznaric turned into a business course that brings the head and the heart together.
We're living with the consequences of an economic system that has long valued and prioritised extraction, competition and individual achievement as measures of success. At Small Giants Academy, we know there's a different way.
With so many people who care, why is it that we are not seeming to be able to make the changes we need? When we think about how to influence change, these three categories might be helpful.
Berry's newsletter this month on navigating for possible futures through the three-horizon framework.
Wisdom & Action Podcast
Conversations on what it takes to stay hopeful and useful, hosted by Berry Liberman.
Each year we commune at the Wisdom & Action Forum.
"What does it mean to be human? How do we want to live? And who will we be to each other?"
These questions guided this year's Wisdom & Action Forum: Trust in the Age of AI. We traversed expansive terrain and welcomed many perspectives.
You can watch some of the rich conversations and hear insights from Audrey Tang, Tristan Harris, Krista Tippett, Julie Inman Grant and many more on our YouTube Channel.
Our Fellows
Our Fellows are a community of leaders who have participated in our programs. Integrating wisdom and action to support each other, they co-create learning opportunities and actively collaborate on impactful projects for a more hopeful future. Explore the community below.