Captains in Conversation:
Principled Leadership for an Uncharted World.
You're Invited to an Exclusive Evening of Clarity, Courage, and Connection.
Thursday, 11 September | 6:00 PM onwards
The Wheeler Centre, State Library Victoria, Melbourne
We all feel it. We're living it. The relentless turbulence of today's world means old leadership maps are no longer enough. Traditional approaches, built on certainty and control, leave even the most capable leaders adrift in uncertainty.
But what if leadership was about skillful navigation? About purpose, courage, and a deep sense of humanity serving as your compass?
This exclusive evening casts off a much-needed movement towards empathetic and resilient leadership. Join us to celebrate the launch of "Captain, Set Sail: A Nautical Guide to Leadership in an Uncharted World– the groundbreaking debut book by leadership thinker and author Dave Chauhan.
More than a book launch, this event is a crucial conversation about equipping leaders to thrive in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable world, by putting humanity firmly at the helm.


The Old Maps Don't Work. Let's Chart a New Course.
Captains in Conversation: A Candid Panel Discussion
The heart of the evening will be an unscripted, insightful panel discussion featuring Melbourne's most influential business and community leaders. These are the very captains steering our city and industries through today's complex currents, embodying the spirit of purposeful, human-centric leadership.
With author Dave Chauhan and our distinguished panellists, we'll unpack:
True Purpose in Leadership: Rediscovering your "Why" when the future feels uncertain.
Navigating Today's Turbulent Tides: Mastering adaptability, decisive action, and course correction in real-time.
Developing a New, Compassionate Resilience: Building empathy, psychological safety, and human connection that truly inspires.
Distinguished Leaders
(Panellists & Speakers to be announced soon!)
Event Details & Logistics
Evening Schedule:
6:00 PM: Doors Open | Welcome Drinks & Canapés
6:30 PM: Formalities Commence | Author Welcome & Introduction
7:00 PM: "Captains in Conversation" Panel Discussion
7:45 PM: Audience Q&A
8:00 PM: Book Signing & Further Networking
9:00 PM: Event Concludes
The Performance Space, The Wheeler Centre, State Library Victoria
76 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000