What the Socceroos taught me about Experience
When should you back experience? And when should you back potential? As leaders, It’s one of the most difficult decisions we have to make. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has given us a fascinating example. Before Australia’s opening match, coach Tony Popovic made a bold decision. He dropped captain and veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan; one […]
What a Designer taught me about Experience
What if experience is not about what you know? Recently, I sat down with Industrial Designer Philippe Guichard for a conversation on On Experience. Given I’m a former architect, we naturally talked about design and creativity. Plus, we talked about ego, failure, culture and comic books. But the biggest insight I took away wasn’t really about design […]
What a Shark Attack taught me about Experience
How do you work out what to do when you have no experience match for the situation you’re facing? A woman was attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach this week (14 June 2026). Nearby was Charlie Vercoe, an experienced paddle boarder and surf lifesaver, who helped her to shore. This struck me as an […]