EO Queensland Events

Accelerate & Scale | Virtual Event with Shivani Gupta

Summary:

Getting What You Want From Your Business in 2025

Join us for “Accelerate and Scale” – an exclusive online session with accomplished entrepreneur and author Shivani Gupta. With 8 published books and vast entrepreneurial experience including two successful business exits and valuable lessons from a business failure, Shivani brings practical wisdom to help you level up your business in 2025.

In this transformative session, you’ll discover:

1. Proven strategies to empower your team and get them to step up, taking true ownership of their roles
2. How to create a compelling vision using all 5 senses – bringing your business goals to life in a way that inspires action
3. Master the art of effective delegation and boost productivity across your organization

Learn actionable strategies to accelerate your growth and scale your operations from someone who has walked the path. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain insights from Shivani’s real-world successes and challenges.

Forum Next Level | Phil Kristianson the Forum Whisperer

Summary:

The Forum Whisperer Promises to make a BANG!

Introducing Phil Kristianson, San Francisco, USA

Not to be missed: Forum Next Level, February 2025. I’m thrilled to invite you to Forum Next Level in February 2025, where I’ll be your facilitator, Phil Kristianson—also known as the Forum Whisperer! With nearly 25 years of experience training EO forums, I’ve witnessed the power of forum, as they can empower members to reach new heights in both their professional and personal lives.

As the Forum Whisperer, my role is to guide you on a transformative journey to take more from forum and understand why forum is so important. I believe in creating an environment where you leave with practical tools and insights that resonate long after the event. The real magic happens when you, take the lead—sharing your stories and shifting perspectives together in a forum mashup.

What makes this event special is the chance to connect with peers who share your values but aren’t your colleagues. It’s in this space that we can truly grow both intellectually and emotionally as we are simply there to help each other. I’ve seen
firsthand how this IQ and EQ growth creates that powerful “bang” that propels us all to the next level.

I’m honoured to facilitate this process with you all and can’t wait to see the transformations that unfold. Join me at Forum Next Level, and let’s unleash an ever deep level of forum potential together!

Warren Rustand | The Leader Within Us – Rising from the Ashes

Summary:

Don’t miss your opportunity to be inspired by Warren Rustand on his final ANZ tour. In his talk, “The Leader Within Us – Rising from the Ashes,” Warren will draw from his extraordinary career to share personal stories and actionable insights on leadership and resilience.

Deep Dive Dinner Party | Hosted by Alan Kepper

Summary:

Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner with fellow EO Members, while diving deep into a challenging topic and the sharing life experiences that have shaped you… and walking away nourished in both mind and body.

• Get to know 6-8 fellow chapter members
• Dive deep, learn from others’ experiences around a selected topic specific to each standalone dinner
• Topic circulated as a short pre-read prior to the dinner
• Two hours (or more!) to bond and form meaningful connections
• Hosted at a chapter member’s own home
• Moderated by another member
• Dinner is on EO!

What to Bring: Your vulnerability, BYO a drink or bottle of wine to share, and no voyeurs—everyone to participate in food and discussion.
These dinners are intimate, challenging, vulnerable and best of all will be an experience you can’t have outside of EO.

Unlock Your Potential: Mastering the Art of Entrepreneurial Energy with Anthony Wood (EOS)

Summary:

Unlock Your Potential: Mastering the Art of Entrepreneurial Energy!

With insights from Anthony Wood, EOS Implementer and Coach

Are you an entrepreneur juggling the drive to succeed but it doesn’t feel like you have mastered the inner peace bit? Join us for an exclusive event featuring Anthony Wood, an esteemed EOS implementer, as he shares his insights on ‘”The 10 Disciplines to Manage and Maximise Your Entrepreneurial Energy”.

In the exhilarating whirlwind of entrepreneurship, it’s all too easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But what if you could unlock not just success, but genuine fulfillment? Whether you’re a visionary bursting with ideas or an integrator focused on the details, Anthony has spent years guiding entrepreneurs like you—over 60 businesses and counting!—to navigate challenges, get out of their own way and seize opportunities.

What we will learn

– How to harmonise your passions with a thriving business and still have time for what you love.

– The importance of long-term thinking and its impact on your daily actions

– Why process is your friend! Learn how the right systems can supercharge your growth rather than hold you back.

Anthony believes you can truly have it all: the profits, the passion, the impact, and precious moments with the people who matter most. This event will challenge your perceptions and provide you with actionable strategies to cultivate not only a successful business but a fulfilling life.  We really can have it all!

Don’t miss this chance to learn from a leader who’s a part of a global movement empowering over 26,000 businesses worldwide. Reserve your spot now and prepare to embrace your entrepreneurial journey with newfound energy and clarity!

“Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do in theirs”. – Anthony Wood

Scaling Up | People

Summary:

Don’t miss our dynamic full-day workshop. Join us to gain actionable insights and strategies for unlocking your organisation’s full potential through strategic people management. Explore core values, strategic placement, talent assessment, top grading, job scorecards, and talent selections and development. This workshop offers practical skills for immediate application within your organisation, fostering engagement with your staff, sharing of best practices, and addressing scaling challenges in today’s competitive environment.

What Will We Cover? Aligning Core Values for Organisational Success:

• Explore the transformative impact of aligning core values with organisational goals.
• Gain practical insights and real-world examples to foster a culture of shared values and purpose.

Strategic Placement for Maximum Impact:

• Learn the art of placing the right people in the right roles for enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
• Navigate through case studies to understand how strategic placement can drive organisational success.

Strategies for Talent Selections and Development:

• Dive into effective talent selection processes to bring the right individuals into your organisation.
• Explore strategies for continuous talent development and succession planning.

Why Should You Attend?

As we explore core values, strategic placement, talent assessment and talent selections and development, we aim to equip you with practical skills that can be immediately applied within your organisation. This workshop is not just a learning experience; it is a collaborative opportunity to engage with fellow members, share best practices, and collectively address the challenges of scaling up in today’s competitive environment.

Valentine’s Event | Unleash Intimacy, Cultivate Joy with Uma Furman

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❤️ Unleash Intimacy, Cultivate Joy ❤️

Presented by Uma Furman

The workshop is thoughtfully designed to be equally enriching for both couples and individuals. It embraces sexuality as a multifaceted experience – acknowledging its potential to be challenging while simultaneously celebrating its capacity for joy, creativity, and personal growth. Participants will learn and grow together, regardless of relationship status, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The workshop employs a unique somatic methodology, emphasising:

• Holistic learning that integrates cognitive and physical awareness
• Exploration of sexual and sensual identity
• Embodied practices for personal and relational development\
• Safe, consensual, and creative exploration of sexuality
• Somatic techniques that address both mental and physical dimensions of intimate connection
• Supportive environment for personal growth and discovery

Attire: Comfortable casual attire is recommended. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one at home.

Timing: 2:00 Soft start – 2:30pm Hard Start

🍹We will conclude with specially curated Valentines Cocktails/Mocktails and canapés to enjoy in the room post event. 🍹

❤️ All attendees will also receive a special gift ❤️

Eloise King | Active Listening for Better Work, Life & Relationship Results

Summary:

The School of Life rates listening as: ”one of the most important and enchanting life skills a person can have”. Check out why this is their perspective in this short video here. As many experts will attest, active listening is a skill that is simple in theory but difficult in practice. As such, it’s important to take time to understand the benefits, including that the active listener is often the one who controls the conversation and its outcome. This workshop teaches you how to become an active listener and the benefits for you, your family, your business as well as your social networks.

This workshop includes:

1. Psychoeducation – learning about the 5 key steps in active listening and the difference it can make to your relationships, business and literally every area of your life
2. Doing the work – breaking down the 5 key active listening steps and applying the new understanding of in practice sessions with forum members
3. Group share – sharing thought and experiences about active listening in order to deepen individual understanding of its application, feel into the practical uses post workshop, and strengthen bonds between group members.

Each workshop member will walk away with:

1. A thorough understanding of active listening and what the benefits are
2. The different felt experience of active vs passive listening
3. Clarity around how to be an active listener
4. Confidence in personal capacity to develop or strengthen active listening as a key skill for better work-life-relationship results
5. A fun new skill that can be practised everywhere and will enhance every area of life

Workshops presented by Future Culture founder, Eloise King

Eloise is a Psychotherapist with a BA in Psychology & Anthropology, advanced clinical training in Gestalt Therapy, and leadership experience building communities across workplace and business settings. Her love of the human experience developed during her 10+ years working as a News Corp journalist, interviewing people from all walks of life. As the President of The Anthropology Society at The University of Sydney, she developed a deep appreciation for the role of culture in shaping people’s reality. Today, she is passionate about facilitating groups in support of positive collective change, and diving deeper into True Authentic Self (IFS) with her 1:1 private clients

MYEO Family Camping

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Event Champion – Tin Hua

Located in the stunning Tweed Valley, Hosanna Farmstay is a convenient drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, making it the perfect destination for families, couples and individuals looking to unwind and have wholesome outdoor fun in today’s ever busy world. 

Deep Dive Dinner Party | Hosted by John Abouslaibi

Summary:

Imagine enjoying a delicious dinner with fellow EO Members, while diving deep into a challenging topic and the sharing life experiences that have shaped you… and walking away nourished in both mind and body.

Get to know 6-8 fellow chapter members
Dive deep, learn from others’ experiences around a selected topic specific to each standalone dinner
Topic circulated as a short pre-read prior to the dinner
Two hours (or more!) to bond and form meaningful connections
Hosted at a chapter member’s own home
Moderated by another member
Dinner is on EO!

What to Bring: Your vulnerability, BYO a drink or bottle of wine to share, and no voyeurs—everyone to participate in food and discussion. These dinners are intimate, challenging, vulnerable and best of all will be an experience you can’t have outside of EO.

Expression of Interest to host/facilitate a future dinner here: EOI FORM

Once spaces are filled you can go onto a priority waitlist for future dinners

Joe Pane Workshop | The Emotionally Fit Business Owner

Summary:

EO Queensland exclusive course – The Emotionally Fit Business Owner

Further to Joe’s keynote at the Queenstown Advance, we are pleased to offer his “Emotional Fitness” Program tailored for EO Queensland. This program is usually valued at $1,617 (incl. GST) and delivered as pre-recorded video content. However, will be an in-person facilitation by Joe.

In this highly impactful, practical and thought-provoking workshop, we will learn how to handle any uncertainty which can wash up on our psychological shoreline.
Introducing the Emotional Fitness Formula TM, a collection of thought systems designed to transform our relationship with uncertainty. Uncertainty is the prerequisite to all growth. Growth is perpetual need of the human condition. Our business and personal results are hugely impacted by the rate of our personal growth. By learning how to implement the 5 core principles of the emotional fitness formula, you will be able to share key strategies and insights with your family, team members and clients, so you can help them with navigating any hurdles or challenges.This formula will also show us how we can live deeper lives of meaning, purpose and contribution without sacrificing our own wellbeing.The ultimate success is defined by how much value we have been to someone else.Over the last two decades these powerful thought systems have been trialled across thousands of people across many different industries and have stood the test of time. www.joepane.com.au

Workshop Details

This unique 2-part EO event is structured for entrepreneurs and spans an afternoon and a morning, offering: Immersive learning sessions led by Joe.An optional shared dinner on the evening of the first day to deepen connections with fellow EO members.

Part One held over 2 part days: Register Here
Thursday 13th March 2025:

• 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Two 90-minute sessions)

• Dinner (optional)

Friday 14th March 2025

• 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Two 90-minute sessions)

Part Two held over 2 part days:
Thursday 12th June 2025: Register here for part 2 both parts are necessary to complete the course.

• 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Two 90-minute sessions)

• Dinner (optional)

Friday 13th June 2025:

• 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Two 90-minute sessions)

Investment:This in-person facilitated event is being offered at: $595 (incl. GST)

• Includes all workshop materials.

Please note: The shared dinner is self-funded.

Register Now Join us for this transformative experience and become the emotionally fit business owner who thrives in uncertainty and drives growth for yourself and those around you.
Places are limited. Don’t miss out!

LALA | Lunch Around Learn Around

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Lunch Around Learn Around:  A Journey of Entrepreneurial Insights

Join us for a unique and inspiring experience designed exclusively for EO Members. “Lunch Around Learn Around” is a dynamic event where we will visit 3 thriving businesses between on the Gold Coast. This is your opportunity to gain firsthand insights and wisdom directly from successful entrepreneurs in their own environments, while making connections with fellow EO Members.

This event is not just about observing; it’s about engaging with real-world experiences, building connections, and discovering actionable takeaways that you can apply to your own ventures.

Don’t miss this chance to be inspired, learn from the best, and share in the entrepreneurial spirit that drives success.

Members will travel via Bus around the locations listed below:

• 8:30am – Eight Mile Plains Train Station | Member Pickup 1
• 9:30am – HabitatHQ Helensvale | Member Pickup 2
• 10:15am – 11:30am Macro Mike (Burleigh)
• 12:00pm 1:30pm Riviera (Coomera includes lunch)
• 2:00pm – 3:15pm ModnPods (Arundel)
• 3:30pm – HabitatHQ Helensvale | Member drop off 1
• 4:30pm – Eight Mile Plains Train Station Member drop off 2

Accelerate and Scale

Summary:

Accelerate and Scale Event

Business Growth

Date: 26th March 2025

Venue: Rydges Fortitude Valley 

Time: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Speakers and Presentations

• 3:00 PM – Jen Jackson (Ex Accelerator)
  • Topic: Strategy
  • Sharing insights on strategic business scaling
• 3:10 PM – Gerard Wood
  • Topic: Marketing
  • Discussing marketing approaches that drive business growth
• 3:20 PM – Brendan Gibson
  • Topic: Cash Management (Profit First Coach)
  • 10-minute deep dive into financial strategies
• 3:30 PM – Scott Fell (Ex Accelerator)
  • Topic: People and Execution
  • Exploring team development and operational excellence
• 3:40 PM – Ronnie Stafford (Ex Accelerator)
  • Topic: People and Execution
  • Continuing the discussion on team and performance

Fireside Chat Panel (4:00 PM – 4:45 PM)

• Interactive Q&A session with all speakers
• Opportunity for attendees to ask burning questions about business scaling
• Focus on practical, actionable insights for entrepreneurs

Networking and Refreshments (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM)

• Drinks and light dinner provided at Bar Gusto post event
• Informal networking opportunity
• Continue conversations and connections

Key Themes

• Scaling businesses beyond $1.5M
• Strategic growth methodologies
• Marketing and market positioning
• Financial management
• Team development and execution

Target Audience

• Accelerators
• Key Executives
• Guests

Recommended Preparation for Attendees

• Prepare specific questions for the speakers
• Come ready to learn and network

Tanya Chernova | Neuroscience of Success

Summary:

BREAKTHROUGH SELF-SABOTAGE AND CREATE THE FUTURE YOU

Scaling Up | Execution

Summary:

Join us at the “Scaling Up Execution” workshop, a transformative event tailored to empower entrepreneurs seeking to refine their strategies, enhance operational efficiency, and accelerate growth. This intensive session covers crucial topics for scaling your business, including the Rockefeller Habits Checklist, the importance of renewal for sustained growth, execution disciplines, setting clear priorities/KPIs, aligning team efforts, optimising processes, and refining sales strategies through the Sales Playbook / Funnel. Concluding with a Vision Summary, this workshop promises actionable insights and strategies ready for immediate implementation, designed to propel your business to new heights. Whether you aim to streamline your operations or align your team towards a common goal, “Scaling Up Execution” offers the knowledge and tools essential for success.

Dr Justin Craig | Are we in good hands?

Summary:

• The essence of trust and its impact on team dynamics and decision-making.
• How leaders can foster trust to drive innovation and collaboration.
• Practical frameworks for building and maintaining trust in organizational ecosystems.

• A deeper understanding of trust as a cornerstone of successful leadership.
• Actionable strategies for cultivating trust within your teams.
• Insights into decision-making frameworks that enhance organizational performance.

Unlock Your Core Values with the Minessence Values Inventory

Summary:

• Unlock greater self-awareness
• Enhance personal and professional fulfilment
• Drive better alignment in their entrepreneurial journeys

• Format: Self-completed online inventory – This will be sent via email to all EO Members and is optional to complete early in 2025
• Cost: Free for all EO members (usually valued $895 per member)
• Outcome: Members receive a customised workbook with their AVI results, designed to help them understand and apply their values as conscious motivators.
• De-brief Session: All members have an option to have the results debriefed by our very own Jen Jackson and facilitator

• Discover What Drives You: Gain a deeper understanding of your unconscious and conscious motivators.
• Enhance Decision-Making: Align your personal and professional choices with your core values.
• Achieve Greater Fulfilment: Identify what truly matters to you and use it to create a more purpose-driven life.
• Boost Your Leadership Impact: Leverage your values to inspire and align your team or organisation.
• Customised Insights: Receive a detailed, personalised workbook that reveals your unique value profile and practical exercises to implement your discoveries.
• Exclusive Opportunity: Offered at no cost to members, this is a chance to invest in yourself and your entrepreneurial journey.

Placeholder | Tenured Members Event

Summary:

Save the date for a special tenured members event in Brisbane, more information to follow soon.

Member Hosted Social – Millsy’s “Carshed” Australiana

Summary:

Imagine this: a dazzling collection of classic cars that’ll make your inner rev-head weep with joy, chandeliers that scream sophistication, and a space so extraordinary it feels like the set of a Hollywood blockbuster. This isn’t just a car shed; it’s a shrine to all things cool, bold, and uniquely Australian.

But wait, there’s more…
We’re turning things up a notch for this extravaganza with not one, but two exclusive beers brewed just for this event! That’s right—bespoke brews crafted to complement the incredible vibe of Millsy’s Car Cave. You’ll be the first to savour these unique “EO ONLY” creations.
Dress Code: Formal – because if Millsy’s cars can shine, so can you. Suits, gowns, and perhaps a bow tie or two.

Partners Expected: Bring your better halves for an unforgettable night of glamour, laughter, and maybe some envious sighs over the car collection.

Cool Cars Welcome: Got a beast in your garage? Bring it along and park it outside to make this a true car spectacular.

Co-Hosted by EOers: Five tenured members will be sharing personal “car” stories, adding a touch of inspiration and nostalgia to the evening.Expect great company, delicious food and drinks, custom-crafted beer, and a venue that’s guaranteed to leave you speechless (or at least struggling to explain to your partner why you now want a car cave of your own).

Save the Date | Keynote Speaker

2026 Gala and Board Handover

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Join EO Queensland’s outgoing and incoming board for evening of vintage Hollywood glamour at the Princess Theatre on 21st June 2026. This annual gala and board handover dinner promises to transport attendees to the golden age of elegance, celebrating the era of iconic stars like Fred Astaire, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn. You’ll will be treated to a sophisticated three-course meal and captivating entertainment, providing a memorable night out for you and your SLP. The event offers a perfect blend of awards, presentation and nostalgic celebration, inviting participants to step back in time and experience the timeless allure of Hollywood’s most glamorous period.

Midwinter Speakeasy Salon: A Rare Gathering of Visionaries | Dr Jason Fox

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Midwinter Speakeasy Salon: A Rare Gathering of Visionaries

This is no ordinary event—it’s an exclusive opportunity to join the entrepreneurial elite for an evening of fine whisky, sumptuous dining, and incisive conversation. Themed as a speakeasy salon, this midwinter gathering offers a rare chance to conspire with like-minded leaders at the forefront of innovation. Together, we’ll explore what’s emerging in the new financial year and exchange insights in an atmosphere designed to inspire and provoke.

At the heart of the evening is Dr Jason Fox, a globally in-demand speaker, wizard-philosopher, and bestselling author renowned for his ability to navigate complexity and illuminate opportunities that others overlook. As an advisor to ambitious founders and teams operating at the cutting edge, Dr Fox has shaped strategies for organisations seeking enduring relevance in times of flux. His work spans artificial intelligence, blockchain innovation, regenerative finance, and beyond—making his insights invaluable for those aiming to lead amidst the uncharted.

In this intimate setting, Dr Fox will deliver thoughtful provocations on:

• The emerging opportunities for those ready to act.

• The sensibilities required to thrive in ambiguity.

• How intuitive decision-making can be refined through the lens of complexity science.

Following this, you’ll enjoy a fireside conversation that shifts from insight to pragmatics. Together, we’ll grapple with the questions of how to embrace heretical opportunities and remain relevant in a rapidly evolving world.

This is more than a chance to hear from a leading thinker—it’s a powerful meeting of minds, where the alchemy of shared wisdom and candid dialogue will leave you with actionable clarity and renewed confidence. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, strategic foresight, or the space to reflect alongside peers who “get it,” this event promises to deliver.

Attendance is essential for those who aspire to shape the future.

Tenured Members Long Lunch 2025

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This gathering of familiar faces and is more than just a lunch—it’s a celebration of the connections we have, with a chance to deepen them with good food, conversation and learning.

In typical EO style, lunch will be set in the elegance of a private dining room. This lunch is a way to honour our shared experiences and facilitate rich, meaningful conversations, and maybe inspire us.

EO Executive Education Program | Bond University

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Riverfire 2025

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EO Queensland will be aboard an exclusive YOT vessel on the Brisbane River to enjoy Riverfire 2025. A celebration of Brisbane and the city’s favourite event, Riverfire will once again ignite Brisbane Festival with one of Australia’s most electrifying displays for an unforgettable night of community celebrations. Save the date and mark your spot as Brisbane’s iconic skyline comes to life on Saturday, 6 September 2025.