About

The company and key people behind the research and design

Tirian Innovative Consulting was founded by thought leaders who have spent three decades researching how leaders can build cultures for sustainable innovation and change. Over this time, they have helped multiple global organizations put that research into practice through developing practical tools and guidelines delivered through strategic keynotes, workshops, coaching programs, embedded consulting and comprehensive learning journeys.

Gaia

Founder & Executive Director

Dr Gaia Grant

Researcher · Author · Keynote Speaker · Facilitator

Gaia is the creator of the ‘Innovative Change Leader’ Profile (iCLi), ‘Dynamic Polar Positioning’ (PoP) and ‘XTEND’ tools – all designed to support the development of ambidextrous leadership. She is an associate at the University of Sydney Business School in the Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Technology, a director of Tirian Consulting, and a Leadership Chair at the For Purpose Alliance.

Gaia’s research explores innovative thinking and problem-solving, along with leadership for building a sustainable culture through periods of innovation and change. She holds a PhD in sustainable innovation leadership (University of Sydney), an MSc in Creative Leadership (State University of New York), a Grad Dip in Change Leadership, BD (hons), and a BA Dip Ed (Macquarie University).
University of Sydney | 3 bestselling books | International keynote speaker | EliteX Top 10 Speaker 2025

Co-Founder & Learning Design

Andrew Grant

Author · Keynote Speaker · Facilitator

Andrew is a leadership for innovation transformation specialist who has spent 30 years travelling the world exploring why some societies and companies race ahead with innovation while others are left behind.

With a degree in education, he has co-designed a number of unique corporate simulations and resources, and co-presents high-impact keynotes with Gaia that blend the deep research base with dynamic interaction and powerful facilitation.

30+ countries delivered | 3 bestselling books | Co-presented keynotes

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Change Management and Transformation Specialist

Agnes Durlik

Transformation Leader · Delivery Consultant · Facilitator

Agnes is a change leader with more than 20 years’ experience in helping leaders navigate complexity and deliver meaningful transformation. She brings a practical, evidence‑based approach to strengthening judgment, influence, and enterprise thinking.

Having worked across industries from financial services to mining, government, consulting and education, she understands the realities of leading in dynamic environments. Her approach focuses on building future‑ready leaders and organizations, including embedding ambidexterity in the way leaders and organizations operate.

“Future-ready leaders thrive in complexity through identifying and navigating competing demands.”

Andrew & Gaia Grant — from three decades of research and practice across 30+ countries

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