The world’s changed.
It’s time for a new playbook.
"79% of employees are disengaged. 67% of managers are burnt out. 50% are actively seeking new jobs." Why?
Gartner State of the Global Workplace 2025The pressure on managers and leaders today is immense. You’re caught between the demand for results and the need to support your people, and it feels like the system is working against you.
I’ve seen this from every angle over the past 20 years as a CEO, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur. This is what I’ve learned:
We’re being asked to win a new game with an outdated leadership playbook, one that separates people from process, soft skills from hard skills, leadership from management.
Nothing’s connected.
I’m Scott. I don’t just talk theory. I give managers a new, practical playbook to help you:
- Lead with curiosity and confidence
- Improve employee engagement
- Build high-performing, adaptive teams
Leadership Strategist | Entrepreneur | Facilitator | Speaker
"Scott’s practical approach to leadership is refreshing to see in a market crowded out by theory and impractical advice. His personable style, relatable experience and practical advice has helped foster a growth and visionary mindset, embodied by our senior leaders."
— Samuel Ho, CFO, Dept of Justice & Community SafetyWho I work with
Leadership Development Programs
A new world of work needs a new playbook. My practical workshops give your managers the tools to deploy it. We move beyond theory to connect the ‘people’ and ‘process’ sides of leadership. The result isn’t just a better culture; it’s a high-performing, adaptive team that gives you a genuine competitive advantage. Discover how.
Keynote Speaking
Tired of talkfests? My keynotes are engaging journeys that challenges audiences to discover their last human advantage: Their curiosity. I blend provocation with practical tools to jump-start breakthrough thinking and equip people to think and act differently. Explore my keynote topics.
Business and Leadership Coaching
For leaders who need a true thinking partner. I blend my experiences as a CEO, a business owner, and a leadership strategist with evidence-based frameworks for clarity and insight. In a safe yet challenging partnership, we’ll upgrade your leadership toolkit, work through blockages, and build a legacy you can be proud of. Let’s chat.
We are living in the fastest-changing era of our times. That means we need to change the way we think. It's time to get radically curious.
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Scott’s ability to lead us from our initial surface-level questions to deeper, more meaningful ones, and ultimately to actionable insights, was truly impactful. Attendees were inspired by how curiosity can transform not only our thinking but also our leadership actions.
Goulburn Murray Community Leadership greatly appreciate Scott Ko sharing his insights with our 2025 Fairley Leadership Program participants. Scott expertly guides learners through thought-provoking concepts, creating space for reflection, exploration, and genuine understanding. His engaging, accessible approach leaves a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to learn with him.
My team had the pleasure of attending a workshop on nurturing curiosity, led by Scott. His engaging approach and insights transformed the way we think about curiosity, the power of questions, exploration in our work and challenging the status quo. Scott created a supportive environment that encouraged open dialogue and creativity, leaving us inspired and equipped with practical tools to foster curiosity in our team. We left feeling energised and eager to apply what we learned. Highly recommend!
Scott is a skilled facilitator. He was not the ‘main game’ as happens with many facilitators but only involved himself to clarify the discussion, record the main points and determine actions and responsibilities. He’s personable and inspirational, with a sound grasp of how to draw together ideas into an achievable set of goals, whilst working with a disparate group. He was a great find!