How “You Do You” Is Leading To Narcissism and a Mental Health Crisis

By: Akos Balogh

We’re the first generation in human history in which ‘You Do You’ is the default way of doing identity formation. ‘You Do You’: it’s all about finding your purpose and identity by looking within. Read more

Could You Survive Off the Same Rations as a Refugee?

By: Micaela Aboody

It’s a challenge that gives you the opportunity to understand what life is like for someone as a refugee. Read more

Becoming Undistracted is About our Values, Not To-Do Lists

By: Laura Bennett

We all know far too well how easy it is to set our mind on doing a task or making a lifestyle change, only to find ourselves completely off track with our goals and occupied by distractions. Read more

How Are You at Being Thankful?

By: God in 60 Seconds

Modern psychology research indicates that people who regularly give thanks are happier. Read more

Digital Leadership Summit – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane this July

by Kim Wilkinson

Take a courageous step towards the future with Imminent Leadership Summit – a one day learning experience on innovation, digital, brand, and engagement.

Join peers and leading practitioners for IMMINENT – a collective learning environment with robust discussions, case studies and practical next steps through the lenses of church, media, social justice, not-for-profits and education.

The focus is both the immediate and future actions needed in the spaces of digital, brand, engagement and innovation.

This one day summit will be held in the following cities:

Brisbane – Monday 11th July – 10am to 4pm

Melbourne – Tuesday 12th July – 10am to 4pm

Sydney – Thursday 14th July – 10am to 4pm

IMMINENT  will provide you and your team with a roadmap to be pro-active and innovative, presenting solid answers to these (and more) questions:

  • How can I lead and cultivate innovation in my context?
  • What do I need to consider so as to engage with technology wisely?
  • Who is my brand? (and why does it matter)
  • Post-lockdowns… what is the future intersection for virtual and face-to-face?
  • What is Web 3.0? And do I need to engage with NFTs, Blockchain andCrypto?
  • What are the ethical implications and moral choices likely to arise in aWeb3 world?
  • What does research tell us about the future for engagement, community development and donor retention?
  • How have the rules of engagement changed – and how do I play?…. And more.

Find out more and register online now – Imminent Leadership Summit

Headshot of all the speakers at Imminent Summit

Speakers

Guest speakers and conversation hosts include:

Nils Smith
Chief Strategist Social Media + Innovation

Richenda Vermeulen
Founder and CEO, ntegrity (Panel – Melbourne only)

Dave Adamson – aka Aussie Dave
Digital Strategist, Author and Speaker

Sam Valich
Senior Director of Global Brand at Compassion

Stuart Cranney
Director of Innovation, CV Global

Joshua Crowther
Executive Director, Dunham+Company Australia

So, bring yourself and your team members as together we’ll seek to provide answers you can start using tomorrow.

Article thanks to Christian Media and Arts Australia

How Today’s Young Employees are Different to Their Parents and Grandparents

By: Ashley Fell

Australia is currently experiencing the biggest generational shift it has seen for half a century. Over the next decade, the youngest of the formidable Baby Boomers will sail past 65 and ease out of the workforce, leaving a very significant labour and management void. Read more

We Don’t Bow to Zeus Anymore, But We’re No Less Religious

By: Sheridan Voysey

I’ve just returned from my first visit to Athens. I’ll never forget the red poppies blooming among the sandstone ruins, the friendly strangers helping us when we got lost, or the sweet, syrupy Portokalopita orange cake, which is reason enough to emigrate! Read more

She’s A Crowd: Making Cities Safer for Women Around the World

By: Micaela Aboody

Sharing a story you haven’t felt comfortable telling before and realising you’re supported – and believed – is one of the most important steps in healing, and a crowd-mapping platform is changing the game. Read more

The Meaning of Cars and Other Vehicles in Dreams

By: Tania Harris

Have you ever had a dream of a car, bus, bike or a train? Vehicles appear frequently in our dreams, but what do they mean? Read more

The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson

By: Cliff Philpiah and Russ Matthews, Reel Dialogue 

Molly Johnson (Leah Purcell) is an isolated and heavily-pregnant indigenous woman living in In 1893 Outback Australia. She struggles to raise her children and run the family farm in the Snowy Mountains while her husband is away for work.  Read more