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Why Green Zone leadership is the ultimate AI advantage

When Bob Chapman became CEO of Barry-Wehmiller in 1975, he did what any accountant and MBA would do. He looked at the numbers. This article first appeared in CFO Magazine on 28 April 2026. The company was a $20 million supplier to the brewing industry and in financial distress. People were inputs. Efficiency was the […]

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it.

I’ll never forget the morning I froze in front of a client. I was a Vice President at Kearney, the global management consulting firm, presenting our proposal to a three-person client subcommittee. Mid-sentence, my mind went completely blank. Not the normal “lost my train of thought” blank—a scary emptiness where confidence used to live. I’d […]

Do you have a virtual walk and talk buddy?

The virtual walk and talk that strengthened our friendship My mate Richard Boele used to live around the corner. Every Thursday morning, we would walk. Talk about work, life, the stuff that actually matters. Grab a coffee. Head home feeling lighter. Then he moved to the South Coast. 184 kilometres away. And I thought: Well, […]

"I have worked with Graeme in a number of organisations and find myself continually referring his name on to the CEOs and Executives I work alongside with. Graeme is authentic, empathetic in nature and has supported the coming together of executive teams that face challenging times through transformation and changing environments. His style allows senior executives to think differently about emotional resilience and wellbeing strategies that can increase performance and culture in an organisation. Would use Graeme's support any day!"

Natalie BrittDirector of Human Resources

"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 HarrisGM

“I cannot recommend Graeme Cowan highly enough. All participants felt energized and focused on putting his ideas into action.”

David PloengesPeople, Safety, and Culture Director

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Gary McdiarmidCEO

“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.”

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