Impact advisor. Solopreneur.
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I turned 50 last August and decided that life is too short not to
maximise for impact.
The decision was mostly made while trekking Tasmania’s
Three Capes, a wonderful birthday treat from my wife.
Over at Impact&ble I help change-makers and impact
ventures find their voice.
Deploying my 25+ years of media experience with brands such
as The Times, BuzzFeed and SmartCompany, I’m helping
startups shape their stories of change.
Theoretically I’m a recovering journalist, but muscles need
flexing, so I’m also writing about companies having a positive
impact on the planet at impactable.news.
What I do.
“Simon's boundless energy,
determination and creative
problem solving make him one
of the strongest leaders I've
had the pleasure to work with.”
Scott Lamb, VP at Medium
(former BuzzFeed VP)
“Simon has made a significant contribution to journalism and the Walkleys over the years, championing best practice and ethics in Australian journalism.”
Louisa Graham, CEO of the Walkley Foundation 2013-21
“Simon is a thoughtful strategist who thinks deeply and passionately about his work. The DPA strategy has had a large impact in its space.”
Tim Duggan, Chair of the Digital Publishers Alliance
What others say.
Stuff I love.
Trees.
Particularly Tassie eucalyptus, bit
partial to Pinus sylvestris too
Grass.
Mountains.
You can lie on it and look at clouds:
I love cloudwatching
From Buachaille Etive Mòr to
kunanyi, and BIG hills in-between
Cloud Appreciation Society
Member #3222
(I really ❤️ clouds).
Scotland. MCFC. London. FNQ. Gadigal. Tassie.
And many places between.
More things I love.
Take me back to Lanka
Beaches.
Preferably about clouds
Books.
Ideally with tree hugging
Bushwalks.
55 countries and counting
Travel.
Tasmania!
(What’s not to 💚).
Other projects.
Impact&ble
My strategic advisory business
for startups focused on having a
positive impact on the planet.
Tassie Seaweed Co.
The Abels
A family product for purpose
business, making cool stuff
with Tasmanian Giant Kelp.
A slow multimedia art project,
158 climbs and conversations
with Tasmanians over ten years.
Social
And it’s bloody beautiful country.
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Contact
I acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout
Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
I live/work on
melukerdee land,
lutruwita. Tasmania