Leadership Alignment: Three Conversations That Matter for Communicators - IABC Asia Pacific Region

As CEO of Artis Advisory, co-founder of The Alignment People and Clear Leaders, she coaches, advises, and facilitates C-suite and senior teams through change and complexity, turning competing priorities into clear decisions, stronger cohesion and action.

Over three decades in executive leadership, advisory, consulting, strategic brand, and strategic communication, Zora has partnered with major brands, government, and purpose-led organisations to connect purpose, culture, strategy, and performance. She is a Research Fellow with the Team Flow Institute and, with Wayne Aspland, is finalising their third global research paper on Strategic Alignment and Leadership. Zora is also an author, contributing to The 7 Cs of the New Communication Compass: Insights, Inspiration, and Strategies for Navigating Future Forward Success.

A long-standing IABC leader, Zora has served as Chair of IABC Asia Pacific and as a Director on the IABC International Executive Board. She is a multiple Gold Quill award recipient and evaluator. Based in Melbourne, she works globally.

Wayne is a senior leadership, strategy and change communication professional. He has advised boards, executives, and senior leaders across major institutions on strategy, large-scale transformations, employee engagement and behavioural change. He has a particular focus on strategic alignment and is now working with Zora Artis to finalise their third research paper on the topic.

Wayne is also a skilled AI practitioner. He has written four research papers about AI, communication and change management. He has also trained more than 3,000 people to help them build the right AI habits and skills.