Learn how to liberate the heroic spirit of your business - An introduction to Conscious Capitalism
Conscious Capitalism is a fast-growing global movement dedicated to elevating humanity through a business philosophy incorporating higher purpose, care for all stakeholders, and a service-based approach to leadership and organisational culture.
Fiona and Steve will introduce the philosophy underpinning Conscious Capitalism, sharing examples highlighting the wide-ranging advantages resulting from taking a more humane approach to business.
Stephen Samson
Stephen has recently taken on the Community Leader position for the WA chapter of Conscious Capitalism Australia and New Zealand.
His original career was in the realm of Civil Engineering where he practiced for the WA State Govt and for an Australian company in London. On his return to Perth he worked with his own family business in the areas of Compliance, Property Development and Insurance. As a director of this company he helped govern and steer the business over a 30 year period.
Steve's passion for family business led him to the NFP Family Business Australia where he assisted the organisation over a 10 year period culminating in his role as National Chairman.
Since leaving FBA, Conscious Capitalism has captured had Steve's attention and he now works within the local chapter to enable the philosophy of Conscious Capitalism to be spread throughout the business world within West Australia.
Fiona Brooks is a board member of Conscious Capitalism Australia & New Zealand.
Her original training was in Civil Engineering followed by a Master of Engineering Science. Over the subsequent 15 years she worked for Shell around Australia, Asia and the Middle East in a range of roles across engineering, logistics and domestic gas marketing.
On resigning from Shell in 2007 Fiona moved into management consulting, primarily in strategy development and team development and alignment.
In 2013 Fiona began additional training to hone her skills in helping groups collaborate to co-create new and better futures. A common theme has been the encouragement of systems-thinking and inclusion of diverse perspectives. Fiona is now using these techniques and others in her work with businesses, communities, and movements for social change.