Leading for the Future-Unlearning, AI, and Embracing the Unknown

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What does it really take to lead in a world of relentless change, disruptive technology, and AI? More importantly—what do we need to unlearn?

Join us for this special member webinar with Gus Balbontin, BORN AND BRED IN WILD PATAGONIA, GUS NEVER ALLOWED HIS SMALL TOWN AND HUMBLE BEGINNINGS GET IN THE WAY OF HIS BIG DREAMS. A HEALTHY DISRESPECT FOR AUTHORITY AND A SEVERE CASE OF FOMO (FEAR OF MISSING OUT) LANDED HIM IN AUSTRALIA AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 17.

By the age of 22, he had dropped out of uni, hitchhiked South America, set up his first business and landed his dream job at Lonely Planet. Fast forward a few years and he was leading the company globally working with companies such as Google X, Nokia and Amazon on the latest technology, creative cultures and high performing teams.

Seeking a change from corporate life, he hung up his boots as Executive Director and CTO of Lonely Planet and decided to move back to his entrepreneurial roots, becoming an investor, founder and mentor across the start-up ecosystem in Melbourne. He loves sharing a story, he loves even more knowing those stories make a difference to people and help in their own business and life.

In this high-energy and thought-provoking session, Gus will challenge our assumptions about leadership, explore the impact of AI on how we work, and share what it takes to thrive when the future refuses to follow a script. With his signature mix of humour, insight, and raw honesty, Gus draws from his journey—from Patagonia to the boardroom, from startup founder to global keynote speaker—to deliver a fresh perspective on the future of work, technology and human leadership.

What you’ll take away:

• Why adaptive leadership is the only leadership that matters in a tech-driven world
• How to think like an entrepreneur—even inside large organisations
• How AI is shifting decision-making, creativity and the value of human judgment
• Why fear, failure, and FOMO can be your best tools for growth

Whether you're leading teams, navigating transformation, or simply curious about where the world is heading, this is one webinar session you don’t want to miss.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE:  Tuesday 22nd July @ 11.59pm AEST

Speaker/s

Gus Balbontin - Investor, Advisor, Adventurer & Alternative Futurist

This is an online event.

ALUCA CPD Points

1 point(s) – General