PROFILE
As an Australian of the Year Award winner Craig Hollywood is a valued member of the Australian social impact landscape. Through the power of a conversation the value Craig brings to society is of national and global importance.
Not only is he an innovative motivational speaker and businessman with a knack for thinking outside the box, but the work that he puts back into the community has the power to truly inspire.
Craig understands the power of a conversation. And is the Founder of Short Back and Sidewalks. A social impact movement providing free haircuts and conversations with some of Australia’s most vulnerable people.
Having started in a car park in Perth in 2015 Short Back & Sidewalks now operates across the continent and continues to positively impact people’s lives by providing a consistent, judgement free service which helps to break the stigma often attached to those in need.
Having lost a family member who experienced homelessness, Craig set out to find a way to help some of the most at-risk people in our society.
Craig’s story about positively impacting communities through the simple act of giving a free haircut and having a chat is inspiring the next generation of giving across the country and beyond.
He believes collaboration is key to any success, but first we must connect with each other on a human level.
Craig is a humble, community leader who thinks differently about how we can change society for the better, together as one.
An expert collaborator and team builder, he shares stories of the power of positive connections and making a difference by activating our social consciousness.
Craig truly embodies what is good about society, and his openness, humility and determination for more inclusivity is inspiring.
Not only is Craig an engaging and charismatic motivational speaker who talks from the heart, but his inspirational story and message will leave a lasting impact that will allow you to think differently about the mark we want to leave in this world.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Can we embrace our ideas and work better together after so much time apart?
In this presentation Craig unpacks how a simple idea went on to change the lives of over 10,000 people.
Who this is for:
- Those interested in encouraging inclusion and collaboration in the workplace/board room/sports field
- For those that would like to make a positive difference in their communities and to their companies.
Key Takeaways:
- Collaboration is key to any success.
- Embracing ideas, being creative and thinking differently about contributing to society.
- Thinking outside the box can be a game-changer (Reframing the conventional to the inspirational).
What tangible outcomes will you be able to attribute to your ROI on this presentation?
- Greater collaboration and willingness to embrace ideas.
- Pressing the refresh button on the conventional can have game-changing impacts.
- Honing in on ideas can change the game for everyone
- Stronger social consciousness in support of corporate responsibilities.
- Gaining awareness of the tangible mental health benefits and positive impact that volunteering can provide to people and their staff.
