If change is not optional, then neither is foresight.
Brad Howarth is a respected researcher, writer, and speaker with more than 30 years’ experience exploring the impact of technology, change, and innovation on business and society. His work spans journalism, research, public speaking, executive facilitation, and advisory work, helping organisations navigate complexity and prepare for the future with clarity and confidence. Brad’s ability to translate complex themes into accessible, actionable insight makes him a trusted advisor to leaders navigating fast-paced change.
As a business and technology journalist, Brad has contributed to leading publications including The Australian, BRW, AFR Boss, GQ Australia and Rolling Stone Australia, as well as international outlets. He is the author of four books, including Managing for Change and Innovation is for Everyone, co-authored with Peter Fritz AM.
As a Keynote Speaker, Brad works with clients to understand their specific objectives and applies his research skills to surfacing insights that are relevant and engaging for audiences. Presentations are bespoke for each client and designed to challenge audiences to consider new perspectives.
Brad is a highly regarded MC and Event Facilitator. He brings a calm, intelligent presence to every event, using his skills in research and storytelling to craft insightful questions that bring clarity to complex issues. His extensive preparation makes Brad particularly effective in panel and in-conversation formats where domain expertise and narrative flow are critical. He has hosted and facilitated events for organisations such as the Australian Food & Grocery Council, the Committee for Melbourne, AHRI, and WorkSafe Tasmania.
Brad also works with clients to improve their storytelling capabilities through workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that build the persuasive skills of executives at all levels. Workshop sessions teach attendees how to use storytelling as a tool for driving commercial outcomes in scenarios such as public speaking, group presentations, and thought leadership content development. Brad’s clients include Village Roadshow Group and numerous leading Australian and global technology companies.
Whether on stage, on screen, or in print, Brad Howarth helps organisations and audiences make sense of what’s next, equipping them with the foresight, tools and perspective to respond with purpose.
Talking Points
Managing for Change
We know that change is inevitable, but how many of us can honestly say we are able to adjust to change when it happens? But rather than simply reacting to the changes happening around us, what if we could anticipate and plan for change before it happens?Managing for Change
Brad Howarth has been reporting on change for more than 30 years, and in 2015 co-authored the book Managing for Change, which provides guidance on taking an active approach to change. In this presentation Brad takes participants through practical strategies for better envisioning, understanding, and planning for change, with the goal of helping them design and shape their future of in a rapidly changing world.
Key discussion points:
- Avoiding the danger of running out of good choices.
- Understanding complex systems and asking the questions that matter.
- Setting flexible objectives that provide direction without enforcing rigidity.
- Using communication to guide group outcomes.
- Maximising possible good outcomes.
Storytelling With Intent
This workshop session covers the core elements of effective professional storytelling and its use in driving commercial outcomes by influencing how people think, feel and behaves. Brad discusses the techniques used across multiple storytelling formats from journalism to fiction and shows how these can be used to build engagement in media appearances, public speaking, group presentations, and thought leadership content development. The workshop blends theory and discussion with practical exercises to ensure attendees develop skills they can implement in their professional communications. It covers:Storytelling With Intent
• Why storytelling is effective for changing how people think, feel, and behave.
• The core elements of strong stories.
• Creating engagement and being remembered.
• Common storytelling mistakes and how to avoid them.
• Utilising different storytelling concepts.
• Making your audience the hero of your story.
Video
Brad Howarth | Introduction | Saxton Speakers Bureau
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Brad Howarth is obsessed with change. Brad has been examining the impact of technology-driven change on business and society for 25 years as a writer, researcher and author.Brad Howarth | The Future of Work | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Brad Howarth is obsessed with change. Brad has been examining the impact of technology-driven change on business and society for 25 years as a writer, researcher and author.Brad Howarth | Want and Need | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Brad Howarth is obsessed with change. Brad has been examining the impact of technology-driven change on business and society for 25 years as a writer, researcher and author.I was looking for a new face in regard to the subject of the future and technology. Not just another futurist talk about stuff that people would never use, something more hands on for busine ... keep reading RCSA
Brad did an excellent job as MC of our HR Technology Conference. He was very well received by the audience and guest speakers. Brad has an easy going communication style and is professional and easy to work with.
I have worked with Brad for over 10 years. All my interactions with Brad as writer, reporter and more recently as Panel Host or Master of Ceremonies have been positive. And whether it was the public face of Oracle, Intel or currently TIBCO that I manage, I can rely on Brad to assist and guide me.
Brad is an exceptional presenter who understands the intricacies of the ever-changing world of technology and also manages to actively involve the audience throughout his presentations. Brad presented on the 'Next Big Things' that will happen in the online/interactive industry at the end of year wrap up panel for Interactive Minds. He also participated in our expert panel discussion. His insights and knowledge are exceptional and his easy rapport with the other panellists and audience made him a standout guest speaker.
Brad is a skilled and professional moderator. He oversaw two sessions at our forum, on relatively technical and obscure Internet-related issues. He was able to strike a balance between making the sessions accessible to the average layperson and useful for those with previous subject matter knowledge. Brad's pacing of the sessions was excellent, allowing our panellists to make their points and audience members to contribute frequently. He was well briefed and well prepared and I would not hesitate in engaging him again and recommending his services to others.
