Dr Mike Conway Travels from Sydney, NSW

Mike is the creator and director of several pioneering programs: the FCA Essential Skills program (a five-module pathway in emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, communication, and culture), the MindZen(xv) solution (guaranteeing measurable performance improvement), and the 100 Leaders program, the world’s largest video leadership initiative. He has also developed innovative learning experiences that combine virtual reality, AI coaching, and immersive online education, with applications ranging from preschool to corporate leadership.

His doctorate, completed at the Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM), produced a landmark research study proving that an integrated mindset training program can deliver a 10% improvement in performance and productivity (equating to four hours discretionary time per week), alongside measurable gains in well-being outcomes.

Mike is a Professor on the University of Wollongong’s MBA program, specialising in leadership, strategy, and business innovation. He has also designed MBA electives for Macquarie University and contributed to major leadership and strategic alignment programs for the UK National Health Service.

As a TV director and producer, Mike created and fronted the hit series XVenture Family Challenge (Channel Ten Australia, TV3 New Zealand) and XVenture Corporate Challenge (OneHD). His work in schools includes the XV Schools program, adopted by over 40 schools, and the delivery of experiential leadership training to more than 100 school leaders in NSW Parliament.

Mike’s career began in health management in the UK before senior roles at EY, Deloitte, and Standards Australia, followed by ten years as Managing Director of The Wiggles.