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Key Points for Graeme Cowan
- Graeme Cowan provides practical strategies to help teams turn care and resilience knowledge into action, fostering a culture of mental well-being and high performance.
- A key figure in making mental health conversations mainstream, Graeme has helped R U OK? become an iconic movement. As host of The Caring CEO podcast, he has interviewed 70+ leaders who champion both care and performance.
- Having overcome a five-year episode of depression, Graeme shares real-world insights on improving resilience, mood, and performance. His book Back from the Brink is an international bestseller.
- Graeme is the co-founder of WeCARE365, an innovative eLearning platform designed to equip managers with tools to detect and prevent mental health issues early, improving workplace well-being at scale.
Topics for Graeme Cowan
- Great teams care: Building safe and resilient groups that grow
Disconnection and burnout is the silent killer of great teams. There are 3 contributing elements and to a ‘’Great Teams Care’ mindset:- Self-Care: Resilience for uncertain times.
- Crew Care: Building belonging and psychological safety.
- R U OK?365 / Red Zone Care: How to support a teammate (or yourself) in distress.
- Self-care isn't a selfish topic: Resilience for uncertain times
In volatile times, it can be easy to forget self-care. Adopting tiny habits can help you enjoy the direct link between self- care, resilience, and growth. These small steps are the secret to being prepared for moments that matter at home and at work. You will learn:- How to identify your mood vampires through Graeme’s science-based 15-point Self-care Snapshot.
- How to embed ONE new small habit to boost your mood, influence, and productivity.
- How small habits lead to remarkable results.
- Crew care: Growing psychologically safe and resilient teams
Are we connected? Are we safe? Do we have a shared future? Answers to these 3 questions are central to better team performance in an uncertain world.Our #1 priority is to help build a more caring and resilient teams, who enjoy growing together. We show how everyone can contribute to this. You will gain simple, actionable steps, including:- 4 daily connection questions every leader should be asking their team.
- How to inspire team psychological safety (#1 of predictor of team innovation).
- How to embed a growth mindset and reduce risk.
- R U OK? 365/Red zone care: How to support a teammate (or yourself) in distress
The CSIRO has identified rising work stress as a mega risk to productivity for the next 20 years. Major disruptions like Covid-19 have amplified this. Setbacks can happen any day, so having a sustainable and caring culture is critical.
You will learn how conversations are the key to:- Identifying someone who is struggling.
- Asking R U OK? with empathy.
- Guiding them to the help they need.
Testimonials for Graeme Cowan
Graeme is at the forefront of research around what is needed to thrive in the rapidly changing world of work. He has a powerful message that resonates and is remembered.
Head of Precincts
Tennis Australia
I cannot recommend Graeme Cowan highly enough. All participants felt energised and focused on putting his ideas into action.
Head of People and culture
Downer
I learned so much from my time with you. You are a wealth of knowledge. Looks like I have a new resilience guru. Amazing, thank you Graeme.
APAC
James Hardie
Graeme is a passionate presenter with an inspiring personal story, who backs up with facts, figures and evidence. He appeals to the heart and the head of diverse audiences.
CEO
State Trustees
From the moment Graeme began his talk, I was captivated. His storytelling and authenticity were truly on another level. He would be an amazing addition to your next team conference.
Private Wealth Network.
I’ve used Graeme Cowan 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.
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.
Founder
EMG Events
I cannot recommend Graeme Cowan highly enough. All participants felt energized and focused on putting his ideas into action.
People, Safety and Culture Director
Serco
Graeme Cowan is the consummate professional. He was always onsite ahead of time, and never any fuss. The delivery of his keynote is extremely touching, and very relevant in today’s world, and the proof was in the Q&A’s post presentation when the audience opened up in the same way Graeme was open with them.
National Australia Bank Limited
I have used Graeme Cowan three times to work with my team to engage and educate on resilience, mental health and well being. The fact I’ve used Graeme three times is evidence of his quality. He is real, shares his own experiences and is passionate about everyone being the best they can. Graeme delivers presentations and workshops that help teams and people leaders focus on what they can control to thrive through change. My team walk away with tools, activities and stories they can use for themselves, their teams and in their personal lives. Graeme cares, he takes time to understand your needs, he builds content around this and he follows up. Definitely someone to work with when investing in your team around these critical issues.
GM
NAB SA / NT
Excellent, very genuine and humble and very easy to listen to with very good examples and life experience.
National Australia Bank
Graeme Cowan is an eloquent speaker and responded thoughtfully and respectfully to all the questions. He was also incredibly generous with his time on the run-up to the event, helping us ensure that we had the right balance in the questions. He was also very generous donating signed books as door prizes – an extra bonus!
Katrina Enos
Graeme Cowan provided a simple and accessible framework for valuing ourselves and our teams. Staff at the conference were engaged and responsive.
TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute
Graeme Cowan delivered one of the most compelling presentations I have seen. He and his message are relevant for any workplace experiencing change, and have had a lasting impact on my group. Highly recommended.
National Australia Bank
Graeme Cowan's story allowed us to talk about what was once considered a taboo topic – how stress and change fatigue can compromise effectiveness. His message helped create some light bulb moments for my team. It was highly relevant for increasing productivity and living a more purposeful life.
Medibank Private
Feedback included ‘fantastic presentation’ , ‘outstanding’, ‘very inspirational’, ‘powerful’, ‘very moving’ and ‘I wish I could get Graeme to speak to my staff’. The client was delighted.
Managing Consultant, ICMI
Graeme Cowan is quite simply a thought leader. He has utilized the lessons gained during a personally horrific time to guide, teach, inspire and coach millions of Australians.
Mental Health Association of NSW
Graeme Cowan is a true force of nature in the mental health sector and his ability to get things done second to none.
Founder
R U OK? Day (1968-2011)
Graeme Cowan is very engaging. People listen to every word he says. You could hear a pin drop
Financial Services Council
Extraordinarily practical advice on how to turn problems into opportunities
Australian Financial Planners
Graeme Cowan is very engaging. People listen to every word he says. You could hear a pin drop
CEO
Investment and Financial Services Association
Extraordinarily practical advice on how to turn problems into opportunities
Managing Director
Sentinel Wealth
You could have heard a pin drop as Graeme Cowan opened the morning session with a harrowing account of his battle with the black dog… he received a thunderous applause.
Wyeth Conference Newsletter
I am both inspired and empowered by your concept of Bouncing Back and Thriving. Simply wonderful! Everyone needs to hear your message.
Discovering Uniqueness
Inspirational! Refreshing! AUTHENTIC! Humble – fabulous. Congratulations Graeme – a brilliant message authentically delivered.
E & S Saxton
WOW! You are so inspiring and your principles touch on the core of what the whole of life is about. Immaculate, fluent, & brilliant. Thank you.
Dr. Helena Popovic
Very compelling – amazingly engaging to share such personal experiences. Really applicable to everyone everyday.
Ambition Consulting
Mesmerising, heart wrenching - you captivated the audience.
Michelle Bowden
Your presentation to our national sales team was authentic and very impactful. It also reinforced to us the potential of turning every adversity into an opportunity. Thank you.
Managing Director
Lundbeck Australia