Graeme Cowan

In his earlier career he worked in senior leadership positions with Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and AT Kearney. In 2000 he went through a 5 year episode of depression that his psychiatrist described as the worst he had ever treated.

He emerged from this crisis with a different view about how we can increase our resilience, mood, and performance. He is described by the Australian Financial Review as a “workplace resilience expert”.

He is the author of 5 books, including the internationally acclaimed BACK FROM THE BRINK, which has a testimonial from the former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and which has become a best seller in China.

In 2009, Graeme helped start R U OK? and is an active Board Director. He recently Co-Founded a social enterprise called FactorC which is dedicated to creating digital solutions to build more caring and mentally healthy teams. They have already won SMART100 and 3 top LearnX awards for their programs.

Graeme lives beside Sydney’s Lane Cove National Park with his wife Karen, and enjoys bushwalking around Australia and around the world. He loves spending time with family and friends eating great food.

I’ve used Graeme three times to help my leaders focus on what they can control. We walk away with tools, activities, and stories that we can use for ourselves, our teams, and in our personal lives. He cares and is definitely someone to work if you value your team’s resilience & wellbeing.
Gregg Harris – GM, NAB

Graeme Cowan is at the forefront of research around what is needed to thrive in the rapidly changing world of work. Our clients often engage Graeme beyond the event, to continue the conversation. He has his finger on the pulse of what business needs today.
Peter Jack – Founder, EMG Events

I cannot recommend Graeme Cowan highly enough. All participants felt energized and focused on putting his ideas into action.
David Ploenges, People, Safety, and Culture Director – Serco

Many of our leaders said that your presentation was the best they had seen at a Partner’s meeting – and we have had some great speakers – so that says it all. I would recommend you to any CEO who is interested in the sustainable success of their leadership team.
Gary McDiarmid, CEO – Russel McVeagh (New Zealand’s largest law firm)

7 rituals of resilient people
Small steps, remarkable results In times of change and frantic activity, it can be easy to forget self-care. Adopting small rituals helps us to enjoy the direct link between self-care, resilience, and growth. You will learn:- The 3 foundations of resilience – VIP: Vitality (physical), Intimacy (emotional), and Prosperity (contribution)- 7 rituals for a thriving career and life- How to identify your resilience gaps – and adopt a new ritual

ICARE: how to support a teammate in distress
The CSIRO nominated ‘rising stress and mental health issues’ as a megatrend that will thump Australian productivity for the next 20 years. In a team or 12, 3 employees will be living with depression, anxiety, or a substance abuse problem.Based on researching 4000+ people in his book BACK FROM THE BRINK, Graeme explains how to:- Show you care- Ask R U OK? with empathy, and:- Guide the person to help

3 Secrets of Great Teams
Care, community, and contribution As we rush into the digital revolution, workplaces can seem less human, and yet we all yearn to feel accepted for who we are. We want to enjoy being at work, have a purpose that excites us, and have the opportunity to grow.Based on the latest research, you will learn:- The #1 secret of great teams- How to build team connection and meaning- How to boost motivation and progress

5 Rituals of Truly Caring Leadership
A blueprint for team innovation The more employees that agree with: “My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person.” – the higher the profit, productivity, & customer service levels (Gallup research). Leaders are what they repeatedly do.You will learn:- Self-care rituals that work- How to be a caring leader- How to make it safe to take moderate risks, learn, and grow

WeCARE
Building an R U OK? culture The importance having a caring and supportive culture is critical to thrive in times of chance. It doesn’t by chance, but by deliberate steps over time. You will learn:- Why it needs to be link to your vision and values,- How to invite employees to share relevant stories,- How to scale care using digital training and measure progress

Women As Future Ready Leaders
Diversity, learning, & growth To thrive in today’s workplace we need collaborative innovation like never before. We need to encourage diverse views, make risk taking safe, and encourage a growth mindset You will learn:- The 3 things Graeme has learnt from 3 amazing women who are changing their world,- How men can help and everyone can win- Why now is the time to act