Christopher Stear — Principal, StratComm Advisors
How We Can Help
Strategic Communications Consulting
Crisis and risk communications, stakeholder engagement, media strategy, and message development for defence, government, and corporate clients.
StratComm Advisors is currently engaged as Advisory Head of Strategic Communications for the Greater Ipswich Defence Precinct — a major initiative strengthening Australia's sovereign defence manufacturing capability.
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Keynote Speaking
Resilience, leadership under pressure, and strategic thinking — from someone who's lived it across four decades and 40+ roles.
From Recon Marines to political war rooms, from crisis media strategy to defence industry transformation — lessons that hit home because they're lived, not lectured.
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Experience That Speaks
Current Work:
• Greater Ipswich Defence Precinct — Advisory Head of Strategic Communications
Media Career:
• ABC Television — Senior Reporter, This Day Tonight
• Seven Network — Reporter, Willesee at Seven
Recent Roles:
• Australian Federal Parliament — Senior Media Adviser
• Sky News Australia — Guest Commentator & Producer
Credentials:
• Harvard Business School — Alumni & Elected Graduation Speaker
• Strategic Psychotherapist
• Author — It Happens For You
What We’re Working On
Leading strategic communications for a major defence industry initiative bringing together government, industry and education to strengthen Australia's sovereign manufacturing capability and defence resilience.
It's critical work in an increasingly uncertain world — and an opportunity to serve my country in challenging times globally.
Why Work With US?
Experience Across Every Domain
Most advisors specialise. StratComm Advisors has lived it all.
Military Leadership
US Marine Corps 1st Recon Battalion, Royal Australian Air Force
Strategic Advisory
Defence industry communications, corporate strategy, stakeholder engagement
Political & Government
Senior Media Adviser in Federal Parliament, crisis communications in high-stakes environments
Psychology & Behaviour Change
Strategic psychotherapist with deep understanding of decision-making under pressure
Media & Public Affairs
National journalist, Sky News commentator, invited to the West Wing
Business & Reinvention
Property developer, 40+ roles, multiple industries, ASX listing success
This isn't theory. It's four decades of leading through complexity — and helping clients do the same.
Clients We Serve
Supporting organisations across defence, government, and corporate sectors in high-stakes environments and strategic transformation.
Strategic Communications:
• Defence contractors and industry partners
• Government agencies and political campaigns
• Corporate executives managing high-stakes communications
• Organisations navigating crisis or transformation
Keynote Speaking:
• Defence contractors and industry partners
• Government agencies and political campaigns
• Corporate executives managing high-stakes communications
• Organisations navigating crisis or transformation
Trusted By Leaders
"Christopher Stear is a communicator's communicator. He's lived it, taught it, and shaped public opinion at the highest levels."
— Peter Gleeson
Journalist, Commentator, Former Editor of The Courier-Mail
"Christopher took up my challenge and developed leadership training programs that worked with, rather than lectured at, his audience. The programs initiated a lasting shift in behaviour and culture."
— Air Commodore Martin (Marty) Smith (Ret'd)
Former Commander RAAF Base Amberley | Commander, Combat Support Group | Commendation for Distinguished Service
"Christopher's done it all. I'm constantly inspired by his ability to generate personal and professional richness through what seems like adventure after adventure."
— Bradley Brown
Director & CEO, Fletchers Real Estate Group
Ready To Start?
For consulting or speaking enquiries