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Leadership in times of crisis
How bringing people together can make the impossible possible.
When working as a team is crucial to a positive outcome, what does it take to manage the emotions, fears, impulses and decisions of team members.
Read lessMindset / Inspiration / Compassion
“It’s time the good people of the world claim the future for all peoples and our planet. The Silkyara rescue demonstrates that almost anything is possible when we unite and be nice.”
Read lessTeamwork
The crucial element for success.
But how do you combine Communication, Problem solving, Risk assessment and Decisive Action into a winning formula.
Read lessThe incredible Rescue
This is a highly charged emotional rollercoaster of a story as the lives of 41 men hung in the balance, all hinging on the promise by an Australian Engineer that 41 men will be brought home safely.
Read lessProfessor Arnold Dix
The Tunnel Rescue Hero Who Turned Tragedy Into Triumph
Professor Arnold Dix is a globally celebrated hero, barrister, geologist, and leader in underground science and disaster response. Affectionately known as “the tunnel guy”, his expertise has saved lives and shaped the future of underground engineering. His unwavering bravery and innovative approach turned a near-tragedy into the most inspiring rescue story of 2023: the Silkyara-Bardot Tunnel collapse in India.
When 41 miners were trapped deep underground, Professor Dix received an urgent call from India’s Chief Engineer and the Secretary for the Prime Minister. Recognising the dire life-and-death stakes, he immediately dropped everything and rushed to the site. Leading the rescue team with professionalism, teamwork, and compassion, Professor Dix fulfilled his promise to bring all 41 men home safely, a feat rarely seen in tunnel disaster recoveries. His actions not only saved lives but renewed hope in communities worldwide.
Beyond his heroics, Professor Dix is also an internationally renowned authority on underground fire safety, collapses, and disaster investigation. He serves as President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, the United Nations’ peak advisory body on subterranean matters. A visiting professor of engineering at Tokyo City University, a member of the Victorian Bar, and the British Institute of Investigators, with his influence being felt in all continents.
Arnold’s passion for the underground goes beyond expertise, it’s a mission. He believes in its potential to provide resilient and sustainable solutions for humanity’s greatest challenges. Combining his scientific rigor with ethical leadership, his mantra is simple yet profound: “It’s time the good people of the world claim the future for all peoples and our planet. The Silkyara rescue demonstrates that almost anything is possible when we unite and be nice”.
His story has captivated audiences through global media, with coverage by the BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, ABC Australia, and major networks across India, Asia, and the Pacific. Whether he’s navigating life-or-death situations or advocating for a better world, Professor Arnold Dix inspires us all to believe in the power of perseverance, compassion, and unity.