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Professor John Hale

Professor John Hale, The Strategy Guy, is a Brisbane based keynote speaker, conference MC and strategy facilitator specialising in AI, strategy and leadership.

Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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Professor John Hale delivers dynamic motivational keynotes and workshops designed to cultivate a strategic mindset and foster the behaviours essential to effective leadership in a world reshaped by AI.

With a focus on enhancing individual and organisational decision making, John tailors every presentation to his audience, empowering businesses to clarify their future direction and execute strategic initiatives with confidence.

His engaging presentations integrate cutting edge insights from diverse fields including science, technology, psychology and sociology. By challenging fixed mindsets and opening doors to new possibilities, John equips audiences with the tools and perspectives needed to drive meaningful change and sustainable success.

John delivers three signature keynotes.

Are You Future and AI Ready?

Revise old beliefs as AI rewrites the rules.
Cultivate curiosity and think in terms of probabilities.
Apply predictive analysis and AI insights to make smarter decisions.
Redraw the boundary of the firm and connect the dots in new ways.

Create a Strategic Mindset

Avoid blind spots by understanding how strategy really works.
Gain advantage by sensing trends and signals first.
Create smarter options through human and AI collaboration.
Focus scarce resources on what truly matters.

Lessons in Leadership

Build trust and create safe environments where teams thrive.
Lead with clarity and confidence through change and crisis.
Grow influence by focusing energy and lifting others.
Align people, priorities and resources to drive results.

John has inspired audiences worldwide and authored four bestselling books: The Strategy Book, The CEO Book, The Strategy Note and The Strategic Accountant. With a career spanning more than forty years, he has led major projects, coached over 200 leaders and taught strategy, ethics and leadership at Melbourne Business School, Singapore Management University and Bond University. As an early-stage investor and advisor, he nurtures startups and solves complex problems for leading global firms.

John’s clients include Shell, Toyota, Accenture, IBM, NAB, Westpac, KPMG, ALDI, HP, Telstra, Origin, Dulux, Harvey Norman, Flight Centre and CA ANZ.

John Hale. The Strategy Guy | Motivational Speaker and Author. Inspirational Speaker for business growth, leadership and strategy secrets.

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"Whether it is organising highly successful information technology forums for our members or performing focus group consultations for thirty small rural communities of less than 5000 people and then developing appropriate health care service models, Hale Consulting Group’s breadth of experience and professional approach ensures I can be confident of a quality outcome every time"."

National President, Rural Doctors Association

"I think John’s “Basic Instinct” presentation to our members was one of the best presentations we have seen at AIEA. As a speaker, John captured our attention early and earned our trust quickly, so that the true nature of the leaders in the audience could be revealed, shared and celebrated. I recommend John as a highly skilled professional speaker, who can adapt quickly and add significant value to a leadership audience. We look forward to having John back to speak again next year. "

Chairman Australian Interim Executive Association

"We were delighted with John Hale’s keynote presentation “Growing Digital Wings” at our annual Digital Conference. John’s presentation was so well received, that we scheduled it again on the second day of the conference, so even more people could learn from John. "

CEO Regional Development Australia

"John Hale delivered an entertaining, interactive and informative keynote presentation on “Doing Leadership Differently” at our annual IPA Victoria Congress. The feedback from our members was overwhelmingly positive and John was mentioned a number of times in response to our survey asking members what they enjoyed most about the Congress."

Professional Development Executive, Institute of Public Accountants

"We hired John Hale to assess our culture and help us modernise the way we operate as an organisation. The result was fantastic. John delivered an action packed and magical day of team building and awareness raising games and exercises. Morale is much higher and we are working much more cooperatively and effectively as a result." "

Dealer Principal, City Toyota

"We invited John to facilitate our Company Development Forum. John is a skilful presenter - he extended us both as individuals and as a group. His positive energy and enthusiasm served to break down barriers, build a strong cohesiveness within the group and gave us valuable communication and relationship - building skills. I highly recommend John as a facilitator for any organisation looking to improve its internal and external communication skills."

GeoLINK

"The Board identified the need to bring new and current Board Members up to date with the responsibilities of being a Director. The Board Governance Training Day that John facilitated for us was well received by new and experienced Directors alike. John’s knowledge, professional experience and entertaining style kept the group engaged and made for a highly effective day."

NSW Sugar Milling Co-operative Limited

"John Hale has undertaken a number of assignments for Lismore City Council and in my opinion his greatest strengths lie in his ability to think strategically and to guide others along that path. He demonstrates very effective people management skills and can adapt his style to suit variable client groupings and scenarios. John played a significant role in the development of this Council’s overarching Strategic Plan and this required intense workshop exercises with Councillors. Soon after I invited John to assist with a radical restructure of the organisation’s management team. I found John’s input invaluable and importantly both of these key exercises have proven to be success stories for Lismore City Council."

Lismore City Council

"Wow! What can I say. What a compelling and engaging closing keynote session! Today John Hale, one of our conference speakers captivated our entire audience from start to finish with his thought-provoking ideas and heartfelt messages. The energy and enthusiasm that John brought to the stage were genuinely contagious. John is a master storyteller who artfully weaves personal anecdotes and real-world examples to illustrate key points in a way that resonated deeply with our leaders. He effortlessly captured the entire audience's attention, often leaving us hanging on each word. His passion for strategy was palpable, and John left us feeling motivated and empowered to take charge of our future. If you're looking for a keynote speaker who will captivate, educate and inspire your audience, look no further."

Rotary International

"John’s Strategic Mindset presentation and facilitation at our annual offsite retreat was extremely well received by our Global CEO Group and Board. We look forward to inviting him for future events to build on this work."

Kerry-Anne Walker, Global Events Leader, Flight Centre Travel Group

"John from HCG facilitated an exceptional strategy retreat, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. His engaging and entertaining approach kept the team fully involved, making complex concepts both accessible and practical. His insights and facilitation style were invaluable in helping us navigate key strategic discussions with clarity and focus. We highly recommend John to any organisation looking to drive meaningful strategic outcomes."

David Fethers, Managing Director, Boskalis | Global Maritime Service Leader