EO Queensland Events

Member Xmas Lunch: Club Tropicana

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Trade your Santa hats for shades and sunhats this Christmas at our vibrant Club Tropicana-themed Member Christmas Lunch at Brisbane’s Lina Rooftop Bar! Embrace the festive season in style with tropical prints, bold florals, palm trees, and flamingos. Look forward to a sumptuous tropical-themed lunch, an array of free exotic cocktails, and groove to the electrifying performance by the Lazy Leis. The celebration doesn’t end there – join us for a post-lunch poolside party full of laughter and fun. This isn’t just a lunch; it’s a tropical getaway in the heart of Brisbane, offering a perfect chance to unwind and celebrate in true EO style. Register soon for this popular event and get ready to show off your tropical attire!

Family Xmas Party: Holy Moly + Strike Bowling

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Join us for an unforgettable Family Christmas Party at Holey Moley & Strike Bowling in Winter Garden on Sunday, 24th November 2024. This exclusive event promises a blend of fun and excitement for all ages, with activities ranging from putt-putt golf and bowling to special games and crafts for the kids. The evening’s highlight will be a magical visit from Santa Claus, ensuring delightful surprises and memorable photo opportunities. We have exclusively hired the entire venue to offer a private and festive atmosphere where EO families can create lasting memories while enjoying a variety of delicious snacks and refreshments. This Christmas party is set to be a fantastic opportunity for our community to connect and celebrate the festive season together.

Deep Dive Dinners | Hosted by Tim Tocco

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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.

99 Bikes | Fireside Chat with Matt Turner

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Unfiltered Insights: The Real Story Behind 99 Bikes 

Join Matt Turner, founder of 99 Bikes, as he shares the lessons from his entrepreneurial journey

Get ready to dive deep into the remarkable story of Matt Turner, who transformed a single store in Milton into a thriving network of over 70 locations across three countries, achieving more than $300M in turnover. In this exclusive fireside chat, curated by our very own Rob Shand—who has known Matt since their school days—we’ll “pull back the curtain” on the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial experience. Matt will candidly reveal the real challenges he faced along the way and the invaluable lessons that shaped his journey to success.

From his beginnings as a trained physiotherapist with no prior experience in the bike industry, Matt’s path has been anything but conventional. He will openly discuss the financial struggles, personal setbacks, and moments of doubt that almost led him to shut down 99 Bikes.

Leora Givoni – Personal Brand Workshop

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Chapter Advance and Learning Event | Queenstown

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An exclusive event that only happens every 2 years, EO Queensland invites our Members to Queenstown, New Zealand—a setting as limitless as the potential it nurtures. Under the theme “Peaks and Paths”, we challenge you to explore, interact, and transcend your personal and professional boundaries in the company of like-minded visionaries and leaders.

Why you don’t want to miss this: Rich Interactions This Advance is designed to foster deep connections with fellow chapter members, encouraging collaboration and shared insights in an
intimate setting.

Visionary Leaders: Our evolving line-up of speakers lead by Sir Michael Hill, promises to not only share knowledge but also inspire action and provoke thought in ways you’ve never experienced before.

Inspiring Location: Queenstown’s majestic landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for breakthrough thinking and ground breaking ideas.

Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to take your entrepreneurial journey to new heights. Accommodation spaces will fill quickly, so secure yours today and be part of a life-changing experience.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

Tenured Members Long Lunch

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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.

Scaling Up Learning | Strategy

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Have you thought about your business STRATEGY lately?

Deep Dive Dinner – Hosted by Belinda Vesey-Brown

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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.

Mastering Communication through Storyshowing | Sam Cawthorn

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“Unlock Your Potential for Influence”

Sam Cawthorn, the acclaimed author and speaker, offers insights on how to harness the power of ‘storyshowing’ and resilience to captivate and inspire.

Prepare to be inspired as Sam Cawthorn reveals the secrets to captivating communication and influential ’Storyshowing’. He’ll delve into how sharing compelling stories can leave a lasting impact and why resilience is the cornerstone of an unshakable mindset. Plus there is a leadership piece in there for us too.

Sam is a powerhouse in the world of communication and personal development. As the CEO and Founder of Speakers Institute and Speakers Tribe, he has authored 11 books, including five international bestsellers. His impressive accolades also include being named Young Australian of the Year and Edupreneur of the Year.

Since launching his entrepreneurial journey in 2013, Sam has built a global training empire dedicated to mastering the art of communication. Today, he is one of the most sought-after speakers worldwide.

If you’re eager to gain insights from a dynamic leader with a wealth of experience and energy, this is the workshop you won’t want to miss.

Chapter Leadership Program

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This highly sought-after annual program comprises of five intensive half-day workshops meticulously designed to challenge and push your leadership abilities to new heights in both professional and personal domains.

Traditionally reserved solely for board members, CLP is now open to all member leaders within the organisation who are on the Path of Leadership. This includes the Accelerator Committee, Coaches, Moderators, and Seed Moderators. With only 30 coveted spots available, the selection process will be highly competitive, and applications will be carefully reviewed to ensure the best possible candidates are chosen. CLP’s comprehensive curriculum is tailor-made to challenge and cultivate your leadership skills within your business, family, and personal endeavours. Each workshop is thoughtfully curated to provide you with valuable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and practical tools that can be immediately applied to drive your success. By participating in this program, you will embark on a transformative journey, empowering you to lead with confidence and achieve exceptional results.

We encourage you to seize this incredible opportunity by submitting your application for consideration. Remember, with only 30 available spots, early application is strongly recommended. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to the Chapter Leadership Program and support your growth personally and professionally.

Course Graduation will be held at the Gala on the 28th of June 2025

The Forum Gateway | Next Gen – SLP – KEF Dinner

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All the things that have transformed you in your EO journey you can give to your spouse, kids and key executives.

Imagine having those 5% conversations with your partner, your kids or your key executive. Where they too develop emotional resilience, grow personally and learn the importance of vulnerable deep but connected conversations. That not only benefits them in their lives but you experience a deeper connection with them too.

As an EO member you have access to your important people becoming part of EO through SLP forums (Spouse/ Life Partner), KEF (Key Executive Forum) and NexGen (your kids aged between 20 and 28).

We invite you to bring along your important people to a night for them to see if they would like to get involved, in what “only in EO” can be for them.

We can’t wait for you to join us for this informative dinner, showcasing what EO has to offer to your family members and key executives.

Gina Mollicone-Long | Unshakeable Mind, Unstoppable You

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We are thrilled to announce that EO Queensland has secured a rare, last-minute opportunity to hear from the renowned Gina Mollicone-Long. Gina is a top-rated speaker with global acclaim, having graced the stage at 4 EO GLCs, 3 EO EMPs, and countless chapter events. This is your chance to be inspired by a world-renowned NLP Master Trainer whose dynamic presentations have captivated audiences from Panama to Canada.

As the co-founder of The Greatness Group, a leading multinational training, team-building, and personal development company, Gina has been empowering individuals worldwide since 1998. Her expertise has reached tens of thousands, transforming their lives through training, coaching, and speaking engagements.

Unlock Your Potential: Build a Resilient Mindset and Crush Your Goals

Discover how a resilient mindset can open up limitless possibilities. Learn to harness mental strength to navigate challenges and achieve success beyond your imagination. This program is designed to help you thrive by turning obstacles into opportunities. Unleash your inner potential, develop unwavering resilience, and achieve your most ambitious goals.

By the end of this program, you’ll possess an unshakeable mindset, equipped to face any challenge. You’ll remain confident, adaptable, and focused, whether you’re excelling in exams, managing social pressures, or pursuing your dreams. Prepare to unlock your potential and achieve extraordinary results.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to elevate your mindset and realize your potential. Act quickly—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

What do members have to say about Gina?

“Over my 19 year journey in EO and after attending many, many learning events, Gina still stands out as one of the best I have seen. Gina is one who has had a lasting impact and influence on my own business and life success to where I am today. We have been lucky enough to by chance align with Gina’s current visit and I highly recommend attending this event for everyone on their journey looking for practical and actionable insights.”  – Peter Nuttall

EOA Accelerate and Scale | Now Online Event

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Join us for an exclusive training session featuring two distinguished business experts, John Mitchell and Dr. Dave Houston, in a collaborative and intimate setting.

Zoom details will sent to attendees via calendar invitation.

Session 1 (10:00 am – 11:00 am): Dr. Dave Houston will present his innovative business leadership framework, illustrating how he expanded Australian Dental Group to 80 dentists through systematic delegation and role systemisation. Gain practical insights as Dave reviews two attendee businesses, offering actionable strategies for leadership progression and business growth.

Session 2 (11:00 am – 12:30 pm): John Mitchell will introduce the concept of the “money ball number”—a crucial metric for driving business success. Drawing from his experience scaling Delta Gymnastics to 5,400 students and eight facilities, John will guide you in identifying and leveraging your own key metric to motivate your team and enhance performance. Participate in a practical Q&A to explore how this number can transform your business.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and network with like-minded professionals!

Harnessing AI: Practical Integration for Business Success | Andrew Herbert

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Join us for an insightful event tailored for business leaders seeking to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. “Harnessing AI: Practical Integration for Business Success” is designed to provide actionable strategies for immediate implementation.

Andrew Herbert is a leading expert in the field of AI integration for business processes, bringing over 15 years of experience in managing intricate projects across a range of industries, including Government, Defence, property & construction and aerospace. Currently at REMAP.ai, Andrew has been instrumental in leveraging AI to streamline business processes, positioning the company as a leader in practical, AI-enhanced solutions. With a MBA and ongoing studies in Data Science, Andrew has earned recognition as an Australian Top 50 Small Business Leader, and his venture, REMAP.ai, was highlighted as one of the Australian Top 10 Tech Startups to watch in 2023. His unique blend of expertise makes him the go-to subject matter expert for business owners and senior management aiming to seamlessly integrate AI into their business strategies.

The Champion’s Code with Ross Bernstein

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Ross Bernstein, best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, and award-winning peak performance speaker. His signature keynote, “The Champion’s Code,” explores the DNA of champions in sports and its application to business through lessons of integrity and accountability. Ross studies just what it is that makes the great ones great, and then translates that wisdom back to business, sales and leadership.

As a solopreneur who has built a lifestyle brand with no employees or physical office, it allows him to travel the globe non-stop with his family. Ross has done things very differently in order to create his dream job, and in this session he is going to peel back the curtain and share some really creative ideas on ways you can too.

The Great Gatsby Gala

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Travel back in time and delve into the luxurious world of the Roaring Twenties at our Great Gatsby Gala!

Indulge in a three-course meal, paired perfectly with a selection of timeless cocktails. As the evening unfolds, immerse yourself in an atmosphere brimming with music, glamour, and the extravagant splendor reminiscent of Jay Gatsby’s legendary soirees.

We warmly encourage you to join us and create your own unforgettable, golden moments at this event, which promises to be more than a mere party— it’s a celebration of glamour at its most resplendent.

The Death of the Elevator Pitch | Matthew Pollard

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Before Matthew Pollard became known as the Rapid Growth® Guy for challenging business owners to think differently and inspiring business transformation across the globe, he had to first conquer some challenging personal and professional obstacles. From having a learning disability, which left him with the reading speed of a sixth grader in late high school, to being painfully introverted, to being laid off in his first job just weeks before Christmas, Matthew is an inspirational example of how adversity in life seeds the success of the future.

Jump ahead a few short years, and Matthew’s been responsible for five multimillion dollar success stories of his own, transformed over 3500 struggling businesses worldwide, and founded Small Business Festival, listed by INC. as among the Top-5 business conferences in the nation. He is an outspoken small business advocate, Rapid Growth® Coach, and international keynote speaker. He’s the host of two top-ranked podcasts and the author of the bestseller The Introvert’s Edge, called “a game changer” by Neil Patel. Praised as “the real deal” by Forbes, Matthew has been featured in Fortune, INC.,Entrepreneur, and CEO Magazine, and is a regular TV, radio, and podcast guest nationwide.

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.