In a world obsessed with power, control, and performance, Sidney offers us a new, far more powerful way forward. Through gripping stories, hard-won insight, and a quiet moral defiance, Sidney challenges leaders to rethink how we create safety, lead through uncertainty, and create environments where people thrive.
With over 20 books, 20,000+ citations, and a reputation as one of the world’s most influential thinkers on human factors and safety, Sidney brings a unique perspective to every stage. His life’s work has been dedicated to helping people and organisations move beyond blame and bureaucracy to build cultures of trust, care, and collective accountability.
The pioneering mind behind “Safety Differently” and “Restorative Just Culture”
The director of the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University
A trained mediator and crisis chaplain
Co-director of acclaimed safety documentaries
A prolific author of seminal books and peer-reviewed research
With 500+ keynote speeches to his name, his work has reshaped thinking across aviation, healthcare, education, energy, government, and technology worldwide.
Where Compassion Leads, Safety Follows
Transforming Organizational Culture
Embracing Human Error for Growth
Building Resilient and Compassionate Workplaces
Innovations in Safety and Performance
Crisis Response: Growing Through Challenge
Emerging Through Fire: Performing Under Pressure
A globally sought-after keynote speaker, Sidney’s powerful, inspiring (and sometimes provocative) presentations call on leaders, policymakers, and frontline workers to move beyond the outdated paradigms that limit us and into a world where compassion, empathy, and curiosity take the lead.
