John is a pragmatic futurist, naturalist, outback and wilderness tour leader. A researcher of mankind’s relationship with nature. For more than 40 years he managed major international sports and rodeo stadium spectaculars, national industry expositions, lung health advocacy, patient support and scientific conferencing, while  designing marketing strategies for small to medium sized businesses. He has enjoyed an empathetic connection with thought-leaders from all walks of life including First Nations Elders, entrepreneurs and change agents, plus people of extraordinary endeavour.