Conversations that change perspectives
Practical keynote presentations, facilitation and panel discussions covering multidisciplinary practice, systems change and decision-making across government, consulting and the not-for-profit sector.
Presented at conferences and events in Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand, Germany, Singapore, Denmark and throughout Australia.
“Sara has a strong brand of challenging the orthodoxy and a highly engaging presentation style.”
Deputy CEO, state infrastructure agency
“Sara brings a multilateral approach to solving complex issues, reminding us to break out of our silos.”
Professor of Transport and Economics
“Sara’s style is incisive and real, that’s what makes her compelling and engaging. She provides useful frameworks that you can apply straight away.”
CEO, Not-for-profit organisation
Invited and featured by
Selected organisations that have invited Sara to speak, publish and share her expertise.
Speaker Bio
Event organisers are welcome to use or adapt the bio below for programs and introductions.
Short Program Bio
Sara Stace is a city strategist, registered Architect and transport planner with 30 years’ experience across government, consulting, advocacy and the private sector. She speaks on cities, streets, systems change, implementation and better decision-making.
Short Intro
Sara Stace is a city strategist, registered Architect and transport planner with 30 years’ experience across government, consulting, advocacy and the private sector. She has led national and state-level work on urban design, active transport, street design and transport policy. Sara is known for bringing fresh evidence, practical insight and an engaging, direct style to complex urban and organisational challenges.
Every event and audience is different, and I will tailor my keynote, presentation or panel to your specific audience and objectives.
Whether we’re talking about cities, transport, climate, leadership or AI, I’m interested in the same challenge: helping people think more clearly and make better decisions in complex systems.
Here are some conversations that I regularly explore with audiences.
Conversations
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How to use evidence and storytelling to challenge convention, influence decisions, and demonstrate what courageous leadership looks like in practice.
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How to solve interconnected challenges through collaboration across disciplines, sectors and organisations.
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How professionals, organisations and political leaders can create neighbourhoods, streets and transport systems where everyone has access, feels welcome and wants to spend time.
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How leaders can navigate uncertainty, competing priorities and organisational change without losing sight of purpose.
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How professionals and organisations can genuinely address climate change, adaptation and resource depletion through practical, evidence-based action.
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Lessons from leadership, advocacy, endurance sport and entrepreneurship about resilience, continuous reinvention and achieving more than we think possible.
Speaking Enquiry
If you’re interested in booking Sara for a keynote, panel, workshop, facilitation or expert presentation, please share a few details about your event.
I’ll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.
