Category: Leadership & Impact

Governance, risk management, business and community transformation.

Supporting Made in WA: Championing our Farmers, Communities and the Southern Forests Through Gen Fresh

March 31, 2026

Gen Fresh. The name does a lot of work. It speaks to produce that is genuinely, measurably fresh — world-class fruit and vegetables grown in one of Australia’s finest food regions. It speaks to genuine people — farming families whose identity is inseparable from what they grow. It speaks to generational change — inspiring the … More Supporting Made in WA: Championing our Farmers, Communities and the Southern Forests Through Gen Fresh

Successful Southern Forests Carbon Pilot Project Leads to Second Round of Funding 

March 5, 2026

Southern Forests Completes Inaugural Carbon Strategy Pilot The Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) has completed its inaugural Southern Forests Carbon Strategy Pilot, supporting local producers in establishing on-farm carbon baselines and identifying practical strategies to strengthen climate and drought resilience. The pilot engaged 7 farming businesses across the region and provided growers with regionally relevant … More Successful Southern Forests Carbon Pilot Project Leads to Second Round of Funding 

“Enjoy Your Visit” Will have Its World Premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival!

March 5, 2026

In April 2026, the short film “Enjoy Your Visit” will premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival, a significant milestone for its creators. This darkly comic drama explores history and identity through the experiences of Kara, an actress at a living history museum. Successful performance may lead to Academy Award consideration. … More “Enjoy Your Visit” Will have Its World Premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival!

2025 Leadership: A Focus on Positive Impact and Positive Results

December 28, 2025

As the door on 2025 closes, this post reflects a year of disciplined leadership that turned focus, partnership, and a small high-performing team into measurable economic and community impact for the Southern Forests and Western Australia. The Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) plays a quiet but critical role in Western Australia’s regional economy. From Manjimup … More 2025 Leadership: A Focus on Positive Impact and Positive Results

Trump and the Transformation of America

December 23, 2025

Leadership, Power and the Architecture of Change For years, I’ve studied how real transformation happens—what it takes to shift systems, institutions, and collective behavior. The model is simple and unforgiving: you need leadership to influence, culture change, new processes, and the right technology. When even one these fails, the transformation collapses into noise. Donald Trump, … More Trump and the Transformation of America

An afternoon chat with Vic Peos

December 11, 2025

Peos Estate Winery, Souther Forests Region, Western Australia We spent some time this afternoon with Vic Peos, at Peos Estate Winery (https://peosestate.com.au), tasting his shiraz and something unexpected—shiruz grape soda, bright and nostalgic, the kind of sweetness that pulls you back to childhood. The conversation moved easily through the things that make the Southern Forests … More An afternoon chat with Vic Peos

Digital Transformation: Project Themes for Success

April 3, 2024

The clip explores business issues, emphasizing digital transformation projects. Drawing from experience in various sectors, the author identifies four crucial factors for project success: leadership, culture, process, and technology. The clip offers valuable insights into #business, #projectmanagement, and #digitaltransformationstrategy. For more, watch the full reel. … More Digital Transformation: Project Themes for Success