What clients say

  • “(Lucinda) was excellent, so interesting, well-researched, perfectly tailored and relevant for the audience"

    Andrew Klein, Professional MC and Speaker

  • “Great and practical, involved and immersive, important for everyone”

    Senior Partner, PWC

  • "Lucinda really engaged with the topic – Leading Innovation — and offered her unique industry perspective"

    Senior Employee Experience Specialist, Telstra

  • "Lucinda was amazing. She is such a great speaker and was so inspirational for our group of teachers. The Geography teachers were buzzing all day."

    President, Geography Teachers Association of Queensland

  • “Fantastic and engaging session, an interesting exercises in thinking about how we all live into the future.”

    The Outside Participant, PWC

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  • Are you designing for the citizen of the future, or the past? Explore how the next generation of citizens will shape society, driven by technology and global connectivity. This talk delves into the lifestyle shifts, generational trends and emerging trends that businesses, municipalities and cities need to understand to thrive in a digital-first world.

  • Uncover the transformative trends reshaping the workforce and the very nature of work itself. This session offers insights into how to attract talent in a globally competitive environment, creating work cultures which embrace generational change and flexible work modes and how to embrace digital disruption.

    We’ll also look at ways technology can be a positive for for wellbeing and change with insights to equip leaders to navigate and leverage these changes effectively.

  • The way we live is changing. Discover key trends in how lifestyles are changing, and how it impacts where we live, how we work, what we buy and who we connect with.

    This talk explores practical strategies for creating communities, workplaces and amenities which leverage emerging technologies, sustainable practices and community-centric designs to create more efficient, resilient, and liveable urban environments.

  • Examine the future of housing through the lens of innovation and inclusivity. This session unpacks the housing crisis and key housing trends in relation to generational changes and emerging technology.

    It also highlights cutting-edge solutions in construction, financing, and design aimed at making housing more affordable, accessible, and adaptable to the needs of diverse populations.

  • The future is getting faster, how do we stay human? Deep-drive into big data and its potential to revolutionise decision-making processes across industries.

    This talk provides practical insights on leveraging data analytics, AI, and machine learning to drive smarter, more informed business strategies, better understand your customer and build better communities. We’ll break down the mega trends into actionable insights and case studies to equip business leaders to embrace transformation and make smarter decisions.

  • Learn how to think like an entrepreneur, regardless of your role or industry. This session dives into the entrepreneurial mindset, offering practical insights and tools to foster creativity, embrace risk, and drive innovation within your organisation.

  • Explore the key elements of fostering a culture of innovation within your team or organisation. This talk provides a roadmap for leaders to cultivate an environment where creativity flourishes, new ideas are welcomed, and continuous improvement is the norm.

  • Discover how to harness the power of innovation to create meaningful change in your organisation. This talk explores actionable strategies for turning creative ideas into impactful solutions that drive both business success and positive social outcomes. We’ll also cover how to embed impact at every level of your company, aligning people, planet and profit in your company culture, ESG Strategy and wider community.

  • Explore the intersection of design, technology, and human behaviour to create spaces that foster creativity, productivity, and wellbeing. Ideal for leaders seeking to enhance their work environments and community spaces and for city leaders looking to embed a culture of entrepreneurship in placemaking and community programs.

  • For schools, universities and students, this talk focuses on equipping future leaders with the skills, mindset, and tools needed to drive change, embrace challenges, and lead with creativity in an ever-evolving world. In this session Lucinda will cover practical strategies for getting started as an entrepreneur and why you don’t have to wait.

  • Hillary Clinton famously popularised the phrase “the future is female” during her 2017 presidential election campaign. But is the future really female? The latest UN data shows key gains in education and health, but estimates it will take 169 years to close the gender gap.

    This data-rich talk highlights the success stories of gender equality and emerging trends for a more equal world, plus personal stories from Lucinda’s experience as a female entrepreneur. And plenty of actionable insights for leaders implement change within teams and organisations.

  • Today, for the first time in human history, over half of the world lives in a city. By 2050, it will be 70%. Cities are the places where we earn money, raise our families and build community, but they’re increasingly under shocks and stresses of climate change, urban heat and population growth.

    We need to build more city than we have ever built, every year for a generation - a doubling of the urban footprint. Are we ready?

    This walk explores the global environmental challenges of an urbanised future, inspiring success stories of resilience and how to plan for the uncertainty ahead.

  • Today, for the first time in human history, over half of the world lives in a city. By 2050, it will be 70%. Cities are the places where we earn money, raise our families and build community, but they’re increasingly under shocks and stresses of climate change, urban heat and population growth.

    We need to build more city than we have ever built, every year for a generation - a doubling of the urban footprint. Are we ready?

    This walk explores the global environmental challenges of an urbanised future, inspiring success stories of resilience and how to plan for the uncertainty ahead.

  • What will Victoria look like in 2030? How will we create healthy liveable communities? In this collaboration with the Herald Sun and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce, Lucinda upacked the challenges for a growing Victoria, the key characteristics of the Future Citizen, and strategies for creating places that improve health and wellbeing.

Creating thriving communities, Keynote, Nearmap

Key technology trends for smart cities, Keynote, Cuscal

Making better decisions, with better data, Keynote, Tech 23

Designing a world of 9 Billion, TEDx