Peter Thompson

Peter Thompson is one of Australia’s most experienced broadcasters, educators and authors. A 20 year background in the media with a particular focus on radio and television, has made him a highly respected public figure and insightful moderator at conferences.

A frontline broadcaster with ABC TV and Radio, Peter currently hosts the ABC TV program Talking Heads, a series of conversations about the lives of prominent Australians. He presented Radio National's Breakfast for eight years and the flagship current affairs program AM for six years.

Peter is a Professor and Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand School of Government, teaching executive programs in communication and public policy. He is also an adjunct Professor at Macquarie University's Department of International Communication, and is well qualified to hold such a position with a Master of Public Administration from Harvard, an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and a BA from the Australian National University.

As Director of the Centre for Leadership, Peter provides communication advice to public and private sector organisations, drawing on his own experience and academic qualifications. Recently, in line with the Centre for Leadership's broadening range of expertise and interests, Peter has been addressing audiences on topics such as behavioural change, social cohesion, global warming, social marketing, and ethics and the media.

Peter is the author of several successful books, including Persuading Aristotle: The Timeless Art of Communication in business, negotiation and the media and The Secrets of the Great Communicators.

Peter has a strong affinity with management issues and is often called on to speak on topics such as leadership, the art of persuasion and communication. As Convention moderator, Peter will bring tremendous value to the AIM HIGH! Convention experience.