Meet Gill Hicks AM MBE
Having a platform to Speak, to share and to have the opportunity to leave a lasting footprint deeply matters, I am acutely aware of the honour and privilege and hold the responsibility to potentially shift minds with the highest respect.
I pride myself in delivering powerful presentations which at their core are always 'life affirming'. Without even saying a word, my body and presence is the symbol of transformative possibilities and both the extraordinary ability within us to continue within adverse conditions and the difference that Human connection and unconditional love and intention can make. Despite losing both legs in the 2005 London terrorist bombings, I vowed to "Do More than Survive" and dedicated my life's work to communicating the wonder of the human spirit.
Through my novel notion that we can grow from a space greater than being resilient to change, The Fragile Project was created. My quest is to encourage an Agile approach to our Fragile existence, to accept that Change is omni-present and something that we can flow with and. accept as part of our Contract of Life. This outcome has come from 20 years of Lived experience with Sudden Unwanted Change ( S.U.C. ) and constant challenges with a fluctuating ability to just thrive in the every day.
I had to Change my relationship to Change.
My Why
To share my extraordinary insights and learnings from facing Death to building an unexpected 2nd Life. I am in AWE of our ability to Continue through moments of Sudden Unwanted Change ( S.U.C.) and it is my fascination with this inherent Strength that inspired my quest to explore a position greater than resilience when navigating Change. I'm motivated by encouraging an Agile mind / way of Thinking and Being within a Fragile existence.
My Accomplishments
- Creator of The Fragile Project and Triple A Methodology - Awarded doctorates from London Metropolitan, Kingston and University of South Australia - Recipient of MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) and AM (Member of the Order of Australia) - Delivered a TED talk at TEDxSydney at the Sydney Opera House ( over 1 million views! ) - Worked with leading organizations worldwide including Google, BBC, UN, and many others - Respected design professional with an expansive career in the UK arts sector - Champion for critical thinking in countering violent extremism - Survivor of the 2005 London terrorist bombings and advocate for peace
Fun facts
* Has a Razor -sharp wit ( according to Clients and Colleagues)
* is MUCH taller in Life 2 than she was in Life 1.
* is a classically trained vocalist ( who found 'Home' in Jazz
* - Described by Richard Fidler as "the most fascinating guest" on his program
* is a former Design / Arts Curator and Publisher of Architecture and Contemporary Culture magazines
* A design and Arts background / which informs the creative approach and unique problem solving within her work
* has spoken to audiences ( and sang! ) of over 10,000 people!
* has a. certificate for climbing Mt Kilimanjaro ( remember to ask me about this )
* I am the Mother to an extraordinary 12 yr old
* I've lived in London for over 20 years and traveled extensively
How I can help
Change your relationship with change using my Triple A Methodology ACCEPT ADAPT ADOPT
Building agile mindsets to navigate uncertainty and complexity
Developing authentic leadership through embracing and accepting fragility
Creating cultures that thrive on change rather than resist it
Creating Design led presentations to your Brief, working together to make memorable Mind shifts with your audience.
More from Gill Hicks AM MBE
Watch Gill Hicks AM MBE in action ↗
National Portrait Gallery ↗
Interview with National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, Australia
Profile information supplied through Cuppa’s talent directory. Availability and suitability are confirmed on enquiry.