Brave Conversations Masterclass

With Danny Almagor

At a time where trust feels fragile and polarisation is stronger than ever, many of us find ourselves holding back, hesitant to speak our truth for fear of saying the wrong thing or being misunderstood. But when we retreat into silence, the quality of our social discourse suffers, and with it, our collective ability to truly listen, learn, and navigate the systemic challenges we face together.

This one day masterclass explores the art and practice of brave conversation - creating spaces where difficult, honest dialogue can happen with dignity, empathy, and trust. Through interactive exercises, small-group work, and rich collective discussion, you'll develop practical tools and deepen your capacity to hold brave conversations across differences, helping to cultivate cultures of openness, curiosity, and mutual respect.

Small Giants Academy Co-Founder, Danny Almagor, will guide you through proven frameworks for navigating difficult conversations in the workplace and beyond, particularly in our current age of polarisation.

This masterclass is for:

Leaders and facilitators looking to navigate sensitive and complex conversations with greater skill and presence.
Professionals in government, business, philanthropy, or social impact who recognise that addressing our most pressing challenges require us to communicate despite our differences
Anyone invested in strengthening trust, meaningful discourse, and psychological safety in their team or community
People ready to grow their capacity for authentic, courageous leadership

Learning Skills and Content
You’ll gain:

Concrete tools for engaging in conversations about values, leadership, and hope - even when the stakes feel high and the outcomes uncertain
Techniques for fostering safe, supportive spaces where all perspectives can emerge and be genuinely heard, not just tolerated
Insight into how discourse has evolved and what's needed to shift from fear toward deeper connection and collaborative possibility
Skills in generous listening that encourage trust, spark creativity, and open pathways to unexpected solutions

Personal and Professional Transformation
You’ll come away with:

Greater awareness of your communication patterns, triggers, and default responses in challenging conversations
Strengthened capacity to lead across diverse teams and worldviews with patience, curiosity, and genuine care for others' experiences
Increased ability to stay present and responsive when conversations become difficult, rather than shutting down or retreating
Confidence and agency to create cultures where honesty and mutual respect can thrive
Actionable insights and a peer network to support your continued journey in collaborative, culturally responsive work

Meet Danny Almagor

Danny Almagor is co-founder (with his wife Berry) and the Executive Chair of Small Giants. Danny was the inaugural Social Entrepreneur in Residence at RMIT, the founder and former CEO of Engineers Without Borders Australia and is the co-founder and Chair of the Impact Investment Group. He has founded over a dozen for profit and non profit organisations including The Sociable Weaver, The Impact Club, and Beyond Creative. He has served on numerous boards, including Tom Organic, The School of Life, The Cape ecovillage, Pacific Biotechnologies, Smiling Mind, The Gross National Happiness Centre in Bhutan.

He has studied Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration and outdoor education. He loves to cook, read, rock climb, talk about philosophy, garden, travel and jump on the trampoline with his three kids. He doesn’t like to run marathons, watch horror films, drink beer, spend time on social media, or invest in anything that isn’t impact.

This masterclass is part of our Reimagining Business series with four

in-person sessions to explore what it means to lead with empathy, courage and adaptability in your organisation and business.

Additional Information

The maximum group size for this masterclass is 40 participants.
The masterclass will be held at Small Giants Academy's headquarters in St Kilda, The White House.
Please arrive at 9am for a 9:30am start.
You'll be nourished with morning coffee and tea, a seasonal lunch, and snacks throughout the day.

If you have any questions, please email us at events@smallgiants.com.au

Thank you for supporting Small Giants Academy, a not-for-profit organisation and an ACNC registered charity.