Principal, StratComm Advisors
Christopher Stear
Principal, StratComm Advisors
Strategic Communications | Crisis & Risk | Stakeholder Engagement
From the unforgiving challenges of Marine Recon to Harvard to Advisory Head of Strategic Communications — 40+ years of leading through crisis, change, and complexity.
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
Recent Roles:
• ABC Television — Senior Reporter, This Day Tonight
• Seven Network — Reporter, Willesee at Seven
Media Career:
• Australian Federal Parliament — Senior Media Adviser
• Sky News Australia — Guest Commentator & Producer
Credentials:
• Harvard Business School — Alumni & Elected Graduation Speaker
• Master of Communication — Bond University
• US Marine Corps — 1st Reconnaissance Battalion
• Royal Australian Air Force — Public Affairs Officer
• Accepted a personal invitation to visit the West Wing of the White House
• 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 our country in challenging times globally.
Why Work With Christopher
Remarkable Experience Across Every Domain
Christopher 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, Federal Parliament
• High-stakes crisis communications
Psychology & Behaviour Change
• Strategic Psychotherapist
• Decision-making under pressure
Media & Public Affairs
National journalist, Sky News commentator, invited to the West Wing
Business & Reinvention
• 40+ roles across a dozen industries
• Led successful ASX listing
• Successful property developer
• Multiple career pivots
This isn't theory. It's four decades of leading through complexity and helping clients do the same.
Supporting organisations across defence, government, and corporate sectors in high-stakes environments and strategic transformation.
Clients We Serve
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 industry conferences and events
• Corporate leadership gatherings
• Veteran organisations and military transition programs
• Business forums on resilience and strategic thinking
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, High profile National Media Commentator, Host, Journalist and Editor
"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 Smith, Former Commander RAAF Base Amberley, Commander Combat Support Group, Commander Tarin Kot Afghanistan, 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