When it comes to digital disruption, Maile Carnegie describes herself as a 'contrarian'.

When it comes to digital disruption, Maile Carnegie describes herself as a 'contrarian'.

Claire Edwardes is the Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring.

Claire Edwardes is the Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring.

As former Foreign Minister of the Hawke/Keating government, Gareth Evans knows it takes 'courage to be co-operative' with world leaders, no matter how quirky.

As former Foreign Minister of the Hawke/Keating government, Gareth Evans knows it takes 'courage to be co-operative' with world leaders, no matter how quirky.

Tanya Hosch believes that if you have been given a "seat at the table" with decision-makers, you have to take it. But what keeps Tanya awake?

Tanya Hosch believes that if you have been given a "seat at the table" with decision-makers, you have to take it. But what keeps Tanya awake?

Simone Wilkie asks: if gender is not an issue in the army, why is it such a problem in sport?

Simone Wilkie asks: if gender is not an issue in the army, why is it such a problem in sport?

The task of making sure everyone has a voice through the arts, is what keeps Kip Williams awake.

The task of making sure everyone has a voice through the arts, is what keeps Kip Williams awake.

When it comes to digital disruption, Maile Carnegie describes herself as a 'contrarian'.

When it comes to digital disruption, Maile Carnegie describes herself as a 'contrarian'.

Claire Edwardes is the Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring.

Claire Edwardes is the Artistic Director of Ensemble Offspring.

Anna Funder was working in America when she decided to finally call Australia home. What keeps Anna awake?

Anna Funder was working in America when she decided to finally call Australia home. What keeps Anna awake?

If you buy a $10 t-shirt, it is likely that only 40 cents of the cost goes to the person who made it.

If you buy a $10 t-shirt, it is likely that only 40 cents of the cost goes to the person who made it.

The Chair of Universities Australia says that the purpose of university is to couple brilliant minds with academic rigour.

The Chair of Universities Australia says that the purpose of university is to couple brilliant minds with academic rigour.

As former Foreign Minister of the Hawke/Keating government, Gareth Evans knows it takes 'courage to be co-operative' with world leaders, no matter how quirky.

As former Foreign Minister of the Hawke/Keating government, Gareth Evans knows it takes 'courage to be co-operative' with world leaders, no matter how quirky.

Joanna Murray-Smith turns her own life experience into plays. But it is childhood in particular that keeps her awake.