I’m Hamish Wilson—a leadership practitioner, speaker, and adviser shaped by 20 years of navigating war zones, humanitarian crises, and complex systems change.
From the mountains of Pakistan to the politics of Mogadishu, I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to lead when the stakes are high, the path is unclear, and human connection matters most. Today, I help leaders across sectors—corporate, social, military—show up with more courage, clarity, and care in the face of pressure.
This isn’t about models or theory. It’s about lived experience—and the real work of leadership when things get messy, fast-moving, or hard to hold.
Through keynotes, workshops, and soon, a new book, I work with people who want to lead with impact and integrity—especially when there are no easy answers.
Coming soon: The Spaces Between Us – a book about the unspoken skills of leadership in complexity.
“I’ve had the privilege of working with people affected by conflict and disaster from Afghanistan to Burma and beyond. It’s been a profound journey of working through tough times and hard problems and learning that leadership, at its heart, is about how we show up for others when it matters most. ”
Hamish wilson
aid worker – conflict adviser – FOUNDER & ENTREPRENEUR
“You have truly inspired our global client leaders to think beyond their current frame and elevate their game. Bravo!”
- MICHELE BIGGAR, MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DELOITTE
Speaking, facilitation and advisory services for complex environments.
“Thank you so much for sharing your powerful experiences of leading in complexity with us. You ROCK!!”
- EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT TEAM, GOOGLE
Powerful, practical approaches for leaders, everywhere.
“The impact you made on all of us was incredible. Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts with us… Inspirational!”
— Morella Carta, Director for Learning & Development ~ Experian
Inspired by anyone leading in fast-moving, high-stakes, uncertain times.
“The group’s reaction was FANTASTIC!. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”
- JOEY D’ADDEO, PROGRAMME MANAGER, SONY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
My passion: to help people thrive in complexity.
What does it take to lead in the toughest environments?
Insights from leaders tackling TOUGH CHALLENGES across the planet
