James works with leaders in high-stakes environments where failure carries real consequences. Drawing from elite sport and executive leadership, he delivers practical frameworks for clarity, decision-making and control when the pressure is on.

What you'll take away: A repeatable framework you can apply the next time pressure rises and a decision can't wait.

A former SAS psychologist, Alia brings lived experience from some of the most demanding operational settings in the world. She now helps leaders navigate uncertainty, psychosocial risk and human performance in high-consequence settings.

What you'll take away: Practical tools for maintaining clarity and control in your next high-consequence moment.

Moni is New Zealand's leading pioneer of Safety Differently, with over two decades of experience across high-risk industries from construction and aerospace to healthcare and emergency services. Her work with Rocket Lab USA became one of the first global case studies proving that human-centred safety principles work at the highest levels of operational complexity.

‍What you'll take away: Practical tools for embedding a human-centred approach to risk that strengthens safety culture from the inside out.

Matt Jones has spent more than a decade advising organisations across New Zealand. He's known for one thing: reframing safety as a leadership discipline, not an administrative function. He'll show you the gap between what executives believe is happening and what's actually happening on the frontline.

What you'll take away: A clear-eyed view of where your safety leadership actually sits and a practical path to strengthen it.

With nearly two decades of experience across complex organisations in New Zealand, Nicola brings a rare combination of legal expertise and hands-on safety leadership. As Head of Safety, Risk and Assurance at Whānau Āwhina Plunket, she specialises in translating legislative complexity into accountability systems that actually work in practice.

What you'll take away: A practical framework for navigating the legal and governance landscape without losing sight of real-world safety outcomes.

As South Island Health and Safety Manager at Fulton Hogan, Paaka brings a practical, people-first approach to critical risk across complex operational environments. His background spans mining in Australia, manufacturing, and construction, giving him a rare combination of frontline experience and strategic leadership capability.

What you'll take away: Practical tools for embedding critical risk ownership at every level of your organisation, from the frontline to the boardroom.