To lead well into the future, we must first understand the pulse of the present. This year, we’re doing things differently at The Future Report, intersecting McCrindle’s latest research with the current events shaping our world.

Join Sophie Renton and Geoff Brailey as they explore the defining trends of 2026. They discuss the ‘Personality Premium’ and the growing need for authentic, human-centred leadership in an era of declining institutional trust. They also tackle the complex narrative of ‘Hope Under Strain' looking at how Australians are navigating housing stress and global unrest with a tempered but persistent optimism.

This episode provides the stats and reflections you need to future-proof your organisation.