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The Human at the
Heart of AI
“I can teach you how to use AI in a way that will blow your mind.”
She deployed chatbots before they were cool. Automated workflows before automation saved money. Gave the first social media presentation to leadership at a billion-dollar company. She has been building the future for 25 years — she just keeps having to wait for everyone else to catch up.
Her Story
There is a particular kind of innovator who doesn't wait for permission. Who doesn't need the case study to exist before they build the thing. Sarah Pirie-Nally has been that person for 25 years — and the AI chapter is not a pivot. It is the same pattern, one more time.
She deployed chatbots before they were cool. Automated workflows before automation was a cost-saving strategy. Gave the first social media presentation to leadership at a billion-dollar company — in a room full of people who didn't know what Twitter was. Implemented SaaS tools at enterprise scale before security teams had a framework to sign them off. Co-founded Wired for Wonder inside Commonwealth Bank of Australia before banks had innovation labs. Co-authored MBA-level Design Thinking curriculum at RMIT before design thinking was a corporate buzzword.
Every single time, she was early. Not accidentally early. Structurally early — because her neurodivergent brain has always been able to see the shape of what's coming before the institutions are ready to name it. As Chief Design Officer at ASB Bank and Head of Change & Communications at NAB, she was responsible for the customer experience of entire organisations. As a Microsoft Innovation Ambassador and member of the Copyright Agency Technology Advisory Board, she was shaping the policy conversation before most leaders had formed an opinion.
She founded She Evolves — a global women's leadership community — before community was a product category. She produced and directed Wired for Wonder conferences and co-created Nurture Change, a high-impact leadership retreat for executives and founders. She is not just a strategist. She is a maker, a producer, a creative director. She doesn't advise on the future. She builds it.
Today, Sarah is the author of The Wonder Mindset, the creator of the Wonder Conductor program, and the co-author — alongside her AI agent Pip and Claude — of The Third Intelligence. A book co-written with two AI systems, by the person who was deploying chatbots before they were cool. That is not a coincidence. That is a 25-year body of work arriving at its most honest expression.
She has been featured on ABC News, Sky News, Mamamia, Body+Soul, and Collective Hub, and is a sought-after keynote speaker for conferences, corporate events, and leadership summits across 6 continents.
Beyond the stage and boardroom, Sarah is a proud mum and bonus mum to a tribe of 5 epic kids — the greatest reminder that wonder, curiosity, and unconditional love are the most powerful forces in any room.
"I wasn't smarter. I was just wired differently. And different wiring picks up different signals."Work With Sarah
20+
Years in Strategy & Leadership
500+
Keynotes & Workshops Delivered
6
Continents Spoken Across
550+
Leaders Through Practical AI Masterclasses
Before It Had a Name
25 Years of Being Early.
Every. Single. Time.
This is not a pivot story. This is a pattern. Sarah has been at the frontier of every major technology shift for 25 years — not as a commentator, but as a builder.
First social media presentation to leadership at a billion-dollar company
In a room full of people who didn't know what Twitter or Facebook was.
Deployed automation workflows inside major organisations
Before automation was a cost-saving strategy. Before the ROI case existed.
Deployed conversational AI and chatbots at enterprise scale
Before they were cool. Before the UX playbook existed.
Implemented SaaS tools inside billion-dollar institutions
Before security teams had a framework to sign them off. She built the case from scratch.
Co-founded Wired for Wonder inside Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Before banks had innovation labs. She built one from the inside.
Co-authored MBA-level Design Thinking curriculum at RMIT University
Before design thinking was a corporate buzzword. She was teaching it at postgraduate level.
Founded She Evolves — a global women's leadership community
Before community was a product category. Before LinkedIn made it easy.
Co-authoring The Third Intelligence with her AI agent Pip and Claude
A book written with two AI systems, by the person who was deploying chatbots before they were cool. This is not a coincidence.
“It was fabulous to work with Sarah to 10x our thinking about AI and what's possible for our school community. She opened our minds and hearts to the possibilities of AI in education and beyond.”
Board of Directors
Star of the Sea College
What Sarah Believes
The Principles That
Drive Everything
Humanity is the Edge
In a world where AI can replicate almost any cognitive task, the qualities that make us irreducibly human — empathy, intuition, creativity, wisdom — become the most valuable assets any organisation can develop.
Wonder is a Strategy
The capacity to be genuinely curious, to ask better questions, and to see what others miss is not a soft skill — it is the most powerful strategic capability of the 21st century.
AI is a Mirror
Artificial intelligence doesn't replace human intelligence. It reflects it back at us, amplified. How we use that mirror — to grow, to create, to lead — is the defining challenge of our era.
Change Begins Within
The organisations and leaders who will thrive in the age of AI are not those with the best technology. They are those who have done the inner work to know who they are and what they stand for.
Meet the Mascot
Say Hello to
The Pink Robot
Every great AI strategist needs a mascot. Meet Sarah's pink robot — the embodiment of everything she believes about AI: curious, capable, a little bit cheeky, and always in service of the humans around her.
She shows up in Sarah's content, workshops, and programs as a reminder that AI doesn't have to be intimidating. It can be playful, powerful, and deeply human in the way it's used.
As Featured In
My Businesses
The Ecosystem
AI Strategy & Advisory
Wonder & Wander
The home of Sarah's consulting, advisory, and coaching work. Helping leaders and organisations harness AI without losing what makes them irreplaceable.
For you if: You're an executive or founder who needs a trusted AI strategist in your corner — not a generic consultant.
wonderandwander.com ↗Community for Evolving Leaders
EvolveX
A curated community for ambitious leaders navigating the intersection of AI, human potential, and the future of work. Learn, connect, and grow.
For you if: You want to stay ahead of the curve alongside other ambitious leaders — without the noise of generic LinkedIn feeds.
evolvex.community ↗Women in Leadership & AI
She Evolves
A community and program dedicated to empowering women to lead boldly in the age of AI — building confidence, capability, and connection.
For you if: You're a woman in leadership who wants to own the AI conversation — not be left behind by it.
sheevolves.community ↗Luxe Family Travel
Big Family Escapes
Curated retreats and destination guides for big families who refuse to travel small. Pool villas, neurodiverse travel tips, and honest hotel reviews.
For you if: You're a family who loves nice things and wants to travel with intention — without compromising on comfort or connection.
bigfamilyescapes.com ↗Testimonials
What They Say
Leaders and communities across 6 continents share their experience.
"A monumental effort. Without a doubt the best event I have attended in my 8 years with the Bank and possibly my 20+ years in IT."
Matthew
Enterprise Advisory, Senior Leader, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
"Sarah has a rare gift — she makes the complex feel human. Our entire leadership team left energised and clear on exactly what to do next."
Chief People Officer
Strategic Advisory, ASX 200 Company
"Sarah produces a world-class event. Wired for Wonder is incredible."
Guy Kawasaki
Keynote Speaking, Wired for Wonder · Keynote Speaker
"Wonder Conductor completely transformed how I use AI in my business. I went from overwhelmed to genuinely excited about what's possible."
Founder
Wonder Conductor, Creative Agency, Sydney
"Sarah is a world class producer and creative director."
Nolan Bushnell
Wired for Wonder, Founder, Atari · Twice Keynote, Wired for Wonder
She Evolves Community
A global community of women leading with wonder
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For Individuals & LeadersWonder Conductor
A 3-month cohort for conscious leaders ready to build their personal AI strategy, automate their systems, and lead with confidence in the age of AI.
90-Day AI Enablement Sprint
A done-with-you AI transformation for organisations ready to move fast. Custom strategy, team capability uplift, and human-centred systems — in 90 days. AUD $18k–$45k.