About Peter Webb

I am passionate about helping individuals, teams and organisations find new forms of thinking, being and acting in an era of historic disruption. Now, more than ever I believe leaders and their teams need wisdom to navigate the new world of work.

 I am a Director of Human Capital Consulting, senior leadership coach, and organisational psychologist with 18 years’ experience designing and delivering organisation development and culture change initiatives for medium to large enterprises and government agencies across the Asia Pacific region, working as an independent change practitioner and for boutique firms through to global consulting companies, and internationally recognized for research and practice in the art and science of how to make wise decisions. Contact me here.


Education and Endorsements

  • Foundation Executive Committee Member - European Mentoring and Coaching Council Asia Pacific Region, Sydney - 2018              
  • Presencing Foundation Program Certificate - Presencing Institute, Boston MA – 2016
  • Endorsed Psychologist – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – 2010
  • Founding Member - International Society for Coaching Psychology, London, UK - 2010
  • Certified Member  - Australian Psychological Society College of Organisational Psychologists -  2010
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Southern Cross Training - 2009
  • Master of Applied Science (Coaching Psychology) – University of Sydney – 2005
  • Executive Coach Accreditation Levels I & II – Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership – 2002
  • Founder Member - University of Sydney Coaching and Mentoring Association, Sydney - 2000
  • Practitioner Prescribing Certificate of Exemption – Therapeutic Goods Act of Australia – 1992
  • Certificate of Accreditation – Australian Natural Therapists Association - 1987
  • Bachelor of Naturopathy (N.D.) – Australian College of Natural Medicine – 1986
  • Member Australian Psychological Society -1981
  • Bachelor of Economics Honours (Organisational Psychology) – University of Queensland – 1977

 FAQ’s

What is wisdom?

"Wisdom is the pragmatic application of life knowledge, discernment, and compassion for making difficult choices in life. We activate our wisdom resources when we’re faced with a dilemma. So everyone has wisdom to a greater or lesser degree."

Isn’t wisdom just something you get with age?

“Research shows that age is a necessary but not sufficient condition for wisdom. Wisdom performance – making wise decisions - actually flattens out in our late 30’s. So you could be a wise Gen Y or a foolish baby Boomer!

How can I get wisdom?

“Research also shows that life experience is a necessary but not sufficient condition for wisdom. You might have a lot of education or experience but it’s how you apply it to life that matters. Yet wisdom performance can be enhanced through mentoring (and coaching) in particular thinking and reflective practices.

What’s the benefit of wisdom?

“When you’re faced with a big decision or a dilemma – a situation where there isn’t any right answer – chances are you’re going to need your wisdom resources. Research shows that more parts of the brain ‘light up’ when we’re faced with a dilemma than any other condition. In these circumstances you have to make a good decision, where the outcomes not only benefit you but bring about the most amount of ‘good’ to everyone else – even the planet!”

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