A Provocative Guide to Leading and Succeeding in an Age of Unceasing Change
In a world where disruption is the new constant, clinging to the status quo is a surefire path to irrelevance. In her powerful and timely keynote, leadership expert and trailblazer Caroline Kennedy delivers a compelling call to action for anyone looking to not just survive, but prosper in today's volatile landscape. With her signature blend of raw honesty and strategic insight, Kennedy dismantles the myth that following the pack is a safe bet and reveals how to cultivate the mindset and skills required to lead confidently through uncertainty.
Read lessA Compelling Narrative of Resilience, Grit, and the Power of the Human Spirit
In her deeply moving and powerfully inspiring keynote, acclaimed speaker Caroline Kennedy offers a profound exploration of the boundless capabilities of the human spirit. This is not merely a story of corporate success; it is a raw and honest account of a life lived at the extremes, from the depths of despair to the pinnacle of professional achievement. Caroline masterfully weaves her personal narrative of overcoming homelessness into a universal message of hope, resilience, and the unwavering power of self-belief.
Read lessYour Definitive Playbook for Thriving in the New World of Work
The playbook for effective leadership has been rewritten. Yesterday's strategies are no match for tomorrow's challenges. In her timely and deeply insightful keynote, business leader Caroline Kennedy provides a clear and actionable roadmap for navigating the ever-evolving leadership landscape. This powerful session moves beyond buzzwords to deliver the essential, human-centric skills needed to thrive in today's dynamic world of AI, hybrid work, and unprecedented change.
Read lessAmplify your thinking. Decide with confidence. Lead with AI.
Transforming how leaders “Strategise, Think, Decide, and Create” in the New World of Work. In an era of information overload and complex decision-making, leaders need more than just AI tools - they need a new way to amplify their leadership impact. Through the innovative STACK framework, discover how to enhance your strategic thinking, recognise patterns others miss, and make confident decisions in a rapidly changing world. Learn how to build your leadership stack whilst maintaining authentic judgement.
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Turning Disruption into Strategic Advantage in the AI-Defined Era
Caroline Kennedy turns disruption into a decisive advantage.
A self-made CEO who led a national franchise to $250million and scaled a multinational travel organisation from $38 million to $55 million in just 18 months during the GFC, when the industry was being disrupted.
She now equips boards and C-suites to think bigger, act faster, and lead with unmistakable clarity in an AI-defined era.
For 25 years, Caroline has been where real pressure lives, running P&Ls, guiding 500-strong teams, and advising leaders at Deloitte, PwC, CBA, Wesfarmers, and high-growth tech scale-ups and government.
Twice recognised by the Telstra Business Women’s Awards and named Mentor/Coach of the Year and Woman of the Year at the 2021 International STEVIE® Awards, Caroline is also the bestselling author of Lead Beyond 2030. Outlets from The CEO Magazine to The Australian Financial Review cite her straight-talking insight on leadership, AI and future-ready strategy.
Caroline’s blend of street-level tenacity and board-room acumen leaves audiences thinking: “I can do this - and here’s my first move.”