John Carroll

JOHN CARROLL

LEADERSHIP SAFARI
The human skills of leadership, explored through African animal fables
Leadership Speaker | Australia

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JOHN’S SHOWREEL

BIO

John is an international expert on leadership and team development. One of the world’s great storytellers, he shares his thought-provoking leadership and team building teachings in a unique way - through African animal fables.

John’s captivating “Leadership Safari” presentations explore his “Big Five Leadership Territories”, taking audiences deep into the African bush on experiential journeys of the imagination to help leaders develop engaged individuals, high performing teams, and exceptional corporate cultures.

An entrepreneur and ex-CEO, he masterfully weaves his extensive business experience and extraordinary life journey through an upbringing and military service in war-torn Zimbabwe, personal tragedies, and fulfilling triumphs, into stories and anecdotes that teach in the most compelling and impactful way.

John has lived and worked on three continents and has developed a deep understanding of people and organisations. Early in his career, he founded his own successful advertising agency from which not a single staff member resigned in 7 years. Later, in Australia, he led a large human services company through the merging of 12 separate organisations in a four year period, to achieve global top-tier staff satisfaction and engagement ratings only one year after the main merger.

He has degrees in business and psychology and is the author of two books. He has been published in numerous magazines and has appeared on national radio and television in Australia.

Professor Robert McKee said: “Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world”. John’s work is testimony to the truth of that.

"THE BEST OF ITS KIND"

“I have worked in other big organisations such as international banks and General Electric. I approached John after his safari presentation and advised him that it was probably the best of its kind I have seen in my 30-year career. The way John puts together stories about everyday African animals and relays them towards everyday commercial issues, is exceptional!
Upon returning to work the following week, the talk of the office was the 45 minute presentation John had given out of a whole two-day conference.
I personally highly recommend John Carroll’s Leadership Safaris.”
Chris Peters, CEO, Tristar Maritime Logistics (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
"BRILLIANT & UNIQUE"

“John’s ability to engage on an emotional level is brilliant and unique.”
Siobhan Hady, Conference Director, Corinium Intelligence (Sydney, Australia)
"BRILLIANT!"

“Brilliant! John shared a lot of informative tips, relevant case studies and examples in (the) corporate world. I'm looking forward to more engaging sessions with John!”
Ema Fadilah Ahmad, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Public Services Retirement Fund (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
"A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE"

“John is a great storyteller. His message… taught us that real engagement is so much more important than constant chatter. John is a unique experience.”
Han te Riele, Managing Director, Brightlabs Pty Ltd (Melbourne, Australia)