Dr. Paul Makeham

Paul creates purposeful conversations which invite us to explore, to experiment, and to expand.

Paul is passionate about enhancing leadership and professional development through applied theatre, and creative forms and techniques. He has been at the heart of our creative exploration and point of difference, bringing his expansive thinking and playfulness to many of our program designs.  

To complement that, Paul is also a highly experienced executive coach who offers clarity, humour, and deep humanity to our clients. He is accredited in a range of leadership assessments modalities, including LSI 360 and Vertical Leadership’s Global Leadership Profile and action logics, which he expertly debriefs in order to support leaders to become more aware of their current mindsets and paradigms. 

Prior to joining Performance Frontiers, he led a prolific career at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Among his varied leadership roles, Paul made significant contributions as Director of Corporate Education (Creative Industries), as well as Professor and Head of School of Media, Entertainment & Creative Industries. He served on the La Boite Theatre Company Board for eight years, including four years as Chair.