‘Culture that Inspires’
Noddy Sharma doesn’t just talk about leadership; he lives it at the intersection of high-stakes performance, emerging technology, and deep communal purpose.
Based in North Warrandyte, Melbourne, Noddy’s journey is defined by a rare versatility bridging the gap between the elite sporting world and the grassroots of social impact.
A former professional golfer with a +2.4 handicap, Noddy understands the discipline required to compete at the highest levels. However, he has increasingly turned his focus toward the ethical frontiers of the future. As a founder of the Abel Movement and co-author of the landmark paper AI and the Next Generation: A National Wake-Up Call, Noddy has become a leading voice on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the lives of young Australians. He advocates for “human flourishing” in a digital age, urging leaders to build guardrails that protect human connection, deep learning, and mental wellbeing.
This isn’t just theory for Noddy it’s his daily reality. Alongside Ali, his wife of 26 years, he is a father to Jesse and a dedicated foster parent. His commitment to fostering reflects his broader mission: ensuring the next generation is known, loved, and protected in an increasingly automated world.
A serial entrepreneur and ministry leader, Noddy brings a raw, “dirt-under-the-fingernails” perspective to his speaking. His style is informal, cheeky, and unapologetically authentic, challenging audiences to win at the game of business and technology without losing their souls.
Noddy Sharma is a reminder that while AI can mimic intelligence, it can never replicate the depth of human relationship and that the most significant rounds in life are played off the course.
