About John Buchanan

A distinguished figure in Australian sports history, John is celebrated for his remarkable coaching achievements as a World Cup winning Australian cricket coach, including Ashes and World Cup triumphs.

With a coaching career spanning over three decades, his exceptional ability to inspire and drive high-performing individuals distinguishes him in the field. His unique blend of experience in both sports and corporate sectors has facilitated a smooth transition into business coaching, offering innovative leadership strategies and coaching to executives, corporations and high-performance teams.

His ‘What’s Your Everest’ winning model not only propels them to attain their objectives but also ensures their resilience during both prosperous and challenging times. His proficiency in nurturing resilience and adaptability stands as a testament to his effective coaching methodologies.

Queensland Global Connector

As of September 2024, John has been appointed as an inaugural Queensland Global Connector by Trade and Investment Queensland. Alongside 11 other celebrated Queenslanders, united by their enthusiasm and passion for the state, they are tasked with celebrating, inspiring, and creating connections and opportunities for the Sunshine State.

Each an expert in their sector, the Global Connectors will champion Queensland’s trade and investment story, inspiring greater interest in Queensland ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.