Hello!

My name is Brad Howarth, and I help people tell their stories.

I’m a researcher, writer, facilitator, and speaker with more than 30 years’ experience exploring the impact of technology, change, and innovation on business and society. My work spans journalism, research, public speaking, executive facilitation, and advisory work, helping organisations navigate complexity and prepare for the future with clarity and confidence. My ability to translate complex themes into accessible, actionable insight has made me a trusted advisor to leaders navigating fast-paced change.

As a business and technology journalist, I have contributed to leading publications including The Australian, BRW, iTnews and various international outlets, and have written more broadly on international issues for publications including GQ Australia and Rolling Stone Australia. I have also authored or co-authored four books, including Managing for Change and Innovation is for Everyone, co-authored with Peter Fritz AM.

As a Keynote Speaker, I work closely with clients to understand their specific objectives and challenges and then use my research skills to surface insights that are relevant and engaging to audiences. Presentations are bespoke to the needs of each client and are designed to act as thought-provoking conversation starters that challenge audiences to consider new perspectives and adopt a change-focused mindset.

I am also a regular MC and Facilitator for large events and intimate group discussions. I use my skills in research and storytelling to craft insightful questions that bring clarity to complex issues. Extensive preparation makes me effective in panel and in-conversation formats where domain expertise, audience relevance, and narrative flow are critical. I have hosted and facilitated events for organisations such as the Australian Food & Grocery Council, the Committee for Melbourne, AHRI, and WorkSafe Tasmania.

I have also translated my storytelling experience into a seminars, practical workshops, and coaching sessions, designed to improve the communication skills of executives at all levels. These sessions teach attendees how to use storytelling as a tool for driving commercial outcomes in public speaking, group presentations, and thought leadership content development.

I am also a passionate advocate for digital inclusion. I have served as an Ambassador for the Broadband for the Bush Alliance and as a Champion for the National Year of Digital Inclusion. I believe that as society becomes increasingly digital, we must ensure equitable access to digital services and the skills needed to use them effectively, avoiding a divide between digital ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.

Whether on stage, on screen, or in print, I help organisations and audiences make sense of what’s next, equipping them with the foresight, tools and perspective to respond with purpose.