EO Queensland Events

Bold Colours. Bright Connections. One Epic Christmas Lunch.

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EO Queensland Christmas Lunch | GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Add a splash of summer, a pop of colour, and a brushstroke of brilliance – EO Queensland’s Christmas Lunch is your canvas for connection, celebration and end-of-year cheer.

This year, we’re taking the celebration to a venue that embodies creativity and colour – the Gallery of Modern Art. Surrounded by bold expression and artistic energy, it’s the perfect backdrop to close out a year lived in full colour.

Join us for a festive feast where EO connections shine, conversations flow, and the spirit of our community is celebrated in living colour.

Dress code: Bright, bold and festive – think vibrant prints, statement colour or a touch of sparkle. However you show up, show off your most colourful self.

Let’s wrap up the year in true EO style – connected, colourful and completely unforgettable.

Scaling Up Learning | Strategy

Summary:

Are you procrastinating or feeling stuck when it comes to growing your business?
Lacking inspiration or confidence in your ability to innovate and scale?

It’s time to shift from wishful thinking to actionable strategy.

David Bartholomeusz will deliver a powerful session focused on driving sustainable top-line growthby mastering three essential areas:

1. Know Your Core Customer

Gain clarity on exactly who you serve — their needs, challenges, and values — so every part of your business is aligned to attract and retain them.

2. Develop a Clear Brand Promise

Your brand promise should be meaningful, memorable, and measurable. It guides decision-making and sets expectations for your team and your customers.

3. Create Your BHAG® (Big Hairy Audacious Goal)

Think long-term. Your BHAG should inspire your team, stretch your thinking, and provide a bold direction for sustainable revenue growth.

Who Can Attend:

EO Members, Accelerators, KEP, KEF, SLP, Next Gen and Guests of Members are encouraged to attend for $150+GST.

EO Queensland Family Christmas Party

Summary:

You’re Invited! EO Queensland Family Christmas Celebration

The Hills of Rivermakers 

EO Queensland warmly invites you and your loved ones to our annual Family Christmas Celebration—a festive day of connection, laughter, and joy for the whole family!

We’re taking over the beautiful Engineering Hut at The Hills of Rivermakers—a unique heritage precinct nestled in Brisbane’s south. Surrounded by lush green space and filled with historic charm, this exclusive venue is the perfect backdrop for our relaxed and joyful Christmas gathering.

What’s in Store:

• A special visit from Santa – with gifts for the little ones 🎁

• Lawn games & classic summer fun

• Jumping castle to keep the kids moving

• Face painting & petting zoo for hands-on magic

• Family-friendly lunch with drinks & festive sweet treats

• A relaxed atmosphere for EO families to connect, celebrate and unwind together

Whether your children are tiny tots or teens—or you’re just a big kid at heart—this is a day not to miss.

This event is open to all EO Members and their families.
Let’s come together to wrap up the year and make some wonderful memories before the holiday rush begins.

RSVP essential – spots are limited.

Registration for Accelerators, SAP, KEF – REGISTER HERE

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
• Dnner 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.

Tenured Members Mastermind Event

Summary:

Theme: Real World AI

•⁠ ⁠Peer-to-peer learning
•⁠ ⁠Speak from experience
•⁠ ⁠Collaborative problem-solving

Event Timing:

• 10:00am – soft start
• 10:30am – morning session (member sharing)
• 12:00pm – lunch
• 1:00pm – afternoon session (workshops)
• 3:00pm – conclusion

The Tenured Mastermind is a new kind of EO learning experience — built by members, for members. Across the first half of the day, 6–8 Tenured members will share how they are applying AI inside their businesses. Each story comes from a different industry, offering fresh perspectives you won’t find in a single keynote or book.

The second half of the day is about collaboration. In small groups, we’ll workshop challenges and opportunities together — helping each other apply the ideas directly to our own businesses. This is not about outside experts. It’s about the power of Tenured members sharing what they’ve lived, tried, and learned.

“When Tenured members gather, the most valuable lessons come from experience shared openly.” – Mick Mullins

Champagne Soirée with Bernadette O’Shea

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You’re Invited: Champagne Soirée with Bernadette O’Shea
Friday 24th October | 6:00PM – 9:30PM | The Inchcolm, Brisbane
An elegant evening of bubbles, bites, and brilliance

EO Queensland invites you to an exclusive Champagne Soirée – an evening of relaxed dining, fine champagne, and sparkling conversation hosted by Australia’s most celebrated champagne expert, Bernadette O’Shea.

Bernadette has been hailed by France’s finest champagne houses for her exceptional palate, deep knowledge, and engaging teaching style. She’s a Vin de Champagne Award-winner, Dame-Chevalier of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne, and a recipient of the French knighthood for her service to the champagne industry.

With decades of experience as a full-time champagne consultant and educator, Bernadette brings both wit and wisdom to every glass — expect an evening that’s as entertaining as it is educational.

What to expect:

• A curated selection of champagnes paired with matching canapés and fork dishes

• An engaging, story-rich presentation in a private room at The Inchcolm

• Supper-club style seating to encourage mingling and relaxed conversation

• Limited to just 50 attendees (EO Members + SLPs)

This event will sell out – don’t miss your chance to join us for a sparkling night of insight and indulgence.

The Inchcolm has offered 15% off best available rates for our Members to stay in house! Contact Jessie via email reservations_theinchcolm@evt.com to secure a booking.

Scoping and Establishment of a Best Practice Advisory Board

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Why You Should Attend
As businesses grow, so does the complexity of decisions—and the need for experienced, external perspective. This interactive workshop, facilitated by global expert Louise Broekman, is designed to help EO members understand how to build, manage, and optimise Advisory Boards to support scale, innovation, and governance in their businesses.

What You’ll Gain

• A clear understanding of how Advisory Boards differ from traditional boards of directors—and when each is appropriate
• Tools to scope, establish, and structure a fit-for-purpose Advisory Board
• Insight into managing and refreshing board structures, including ethical boundaries with executives and directors
• Best practice frameworks for recruiting the right advisors and managing the board mandate
• A roadmap to becoming an effective Advisory Board member yourself, supporting other organisations while sharing your experience
• Access to the Advisory Board Centre’s global network, research insights, and evidence-based frameworks

Integrated Support Approach
The workshop draws on a best-practice methodology developed by the Advisory Board Centre and will introduce members to:

• Scoping & Establishment Support: How to create a clear mandate and advisory brief
• Recruitment Support Services: Curation of internal and external advisor candidates
• Advisor Concierge: Ongoing access to qualified advisory professionals
• Post-Implementation Mentoring: One-year support for Chairs and Managers
• Annual Best Practice Review & Impact Assessment: Measuring outcomes and protocol alignment

About the Facilitator
Louise Broekman is the Founder of the Advisory Board Centre and a globally recognised expert in the advisory space. Her journey from business owner to advisory board pioneer led to the creation of the Certified Chair Executive Program and the globally recognised ABF101: Advisory Board Best Practice Framework™. Louise also leads the Global Research Council, shaping the evidence-based standards used across over 30 countries.

Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for EO members who:

• Are scaling their businesses and seeking structured external input
• Want to explore being an Advisory Board member for others
• Are ready to align governance systems with strategic intent
• Are curious about how to engage advisory support for ROI and impact

Deep Dive Dinner Party | Hosted by Shivani Gupta

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
• Dnner 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.

Deep Dive Dinner Party | Hosted by Melanie Summer

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
• Dnner 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.

Unlock Elite Performance | Itamar Marani

Summary:

Unlock Elite Performance. Remove the Internal Handbrake.

After receiving rave reviews from EO Members from around the world, Itamar Marani is coming to Brisbane for the first time to deliver his transformative Elite Performance Intensive, exclusively for the EO Queensland community.

Itamar, a member of EO Bangkok Metropolitan, is a former Israeli special forces operative turned elite performance coach who has worked with over 100 entrepreneurs and founders in the 7–9 figure range.

This half-day intensive is designed for high-performing entrepreneurs who know they’re capable of more but feel something internal is quietly holding them back.

This isn’t motivation or mindset fluff. It’s about identifying and removing internal resistance—the subtle forces that sabotage progress—and replacing them with clear, actionable strategies.

Expect live coaching, hard truths, and tools you’ll implement immediately in your business and life.

Key Takeaways

• Discover the #1 action you’ve likely been avoiding that could transform your business
• Identify exactly what’s keeping you stuck—and how to overcome it
• Learn a simple 3-step framework to separate real risks from emotional noise
• Resolve hidden mental blocks that limit your performance
• Walk away with a practical tool to catch fear in the moment—and make fearless decisions

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Time:
12:30 PM arrival
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM workshop
(Includes afternoon tea)

Venue: QSAC – Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre

Who Can Attend

EO Queensland Members, Accelerators, SLP (Spouse/Life Partner), Strategic Alliance Partners, KEP/KEF, Next Gen. 

Guests Welcome
Members may bring guests at $350 + GST per guest

Event Flow

12:30 PM – Arrival & Registration
1:00 PM – Workshop Begins
3:00 PM – Afternoon Tea
3:20 PM – Workshop Continues + Live Coaching
4:30 PM – Q&A
5:00 PM – Event Concludes

About Itamar Marani

Itamar is a former Israeli Special Forces operative, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and counter-terrorism expert who left a high-powered international security role to pursue a path of deep integrity and meaningful impact.

Through his Elite Performance Formula, podcast, and coaching practice, Itamar helps successful entrepreneurs eliminate internal blocks, shift out of overwhelm, and operate from a place of calm, strategic clarity. Itamar is also a member of EO Bangkok Metropolitan.

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.

Demystifying Forum for SLPs – EO APAC online Webinar

Summary:

When your partner understands Forum, they’re more likely to join you on the EO journey, support you, and maybe even join an SLP Forum themselves!

What’s in store:
•⁠ ⁠Discover what Forum is & why it works
•⁠ ⁠Experience a mini Forum in breakout rooms
•⁠ ⁠Live Q&A with EO members & experts
•⁠ ⁠Learn how Forum strengthens relationships

This isn’t just a peek behind the curtain – it’s an invitation to grow together.
Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. And most importantly… bring your partner!

EO Executive Education Program | Bond University

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Scaling Up | Cash

Summary:

Is your business ready to seize the next big opportunity? Join us for a powerful EO session with Janine Zappini, EO Queensland’s new global trainer, designed to sharpen your financial focus and align your strategy for growth—especially in today’s unpredictable environment.

Janine will guide you through a practical deep-dive into your cash position, helping you answer a vital question:
Do you have enough cash to fund growth and capitalise on opportunity?

What to Expect:

🔸Understand Your Financial Reality
Get crystal clear on where your real profitability comes from—and how to turn that profit into usable cash.

🔸The Power of 1%
Discover how small, strategic shifts in pricing, cost control, and efficiency can create exponential impact over time.

🔸Cut Through the Noise
Learn how to eliminate distractions and create space for opportunities that align with your long-term goals.

🔸Walk Away with a 90-Day Plan
Leave with a practical, personalised action plan to implement what you’ve learned and drive results immediately.

This session is designed for EO Members, Accelerators, and Key Executives alike, with time for connection, peer learning, and shared insights from across our vibrant community. EO Members can now bring a Guest for the reduced price of $150+GST.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity, sharpen your strategy, and unlock growth.

Your SAP Ecosystem | Expert Partner Event

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Discover how EO QLD’s SAP ecosystem can solve your biggest business challenges. Join us for lunch followed by a practical, powerhouse panel featuring expert insights from HopgoodGanim, Pitcher Partners, ReachLX and Fitzpatricks Advice Partners.

Your SAP Ecosystem: In Action
Date: Friday, 15 August 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm with lunch on arrival
Location: Intercontinental Brisbane

EO Queensland is proud to invite you to a unique afternoon event spotlighting the powerful expertise within our Strategic Alliance Partner (SAP) ecosystem.

This isn’t just a panel—it’s a live, interactive session where EO members can tap into the real-world knowledge and experience of our most trusted SAPs. Together, they’ll unpack some of the most pressing business challenges members are facing today—from finance and legal complexity to leadership, growth, and succession planning.

You’ll hear directly from:

HopgoodGanim Lawyers – Strategic legal guidance to protect and grow your business

Pitcher Partners – Deep financial expertise to support growth, succession, and tax strategies

ReachLX – Leadership and transformation specialists helping businesses lead through change

Fitzpatricks Advice Partners – Strategic wealth and financial advice tailored to entrepreneurs

Together, this expert panel will explore practical case studies, member-relevant issues, and the opportunities you may not even know are sitting right in front of you—thanks to your access to the EO SAP ecosystem.

Expect to gain:

• Actionable advice to tackle real business pain points
• Tools and frameworks used by trusted experts
•  Insight into how each SAP partner supports EO members like you
• Stronger relationships with the people already in your corner

Whether you’re navigating a new business phase, looking to sharpen your financial strategy, preparing for succession, or needing leadership clarity—this is your moment to learn from the best.

You don’t need to figure it out alone. Your SAP ecosystem is ready.

Spaces are limited—register now to secure your seat.

LEAD | Leadership Excellence And Development Program 2025/26

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Formerly known as CLP our LEAD program is set to launch again in 2025/26.

Learn – Grow – Lead

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, LEAD is now open to all member leaders within the organisation who are on the Path of Leadership. With limited spots available, the selection process can be highly competitive, and applications will be carefully reviewed to ensure the best possible candidates are chosen. LEAD’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 limited spots, early application is strongly recommended. We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome you to the LEAD and support your growth personally and professionally.

Course Graduation will be held at the Gala on the 13th June 2026

Tenured Members Long Lunch 2025

Summary:

The Summit, Mount Coot-tha

Join us for an exclusive lunch designed especially for EO Queensland’s Tenured Members a gathering of familiar faces, rich stories, and deep connections.

We’ll come together at the newly refurbished Summit Restaurant, now boasting a stunning new outlook that perfectly frames the breathtaking views of Brisbane. Nestled in bushland atop Mount Coot-tha, this venue blends nature’s beauty with culinary excellence — the perfect setting for a meaningful and memorable EO experience.

In true EO style, we’ll dine in the elegance of a private room, where great food, warm conversation, and shared stories will take centre stage.

Curated by award-winning Head Chef Kym Machin, the menu draws on Australia’s rich culinary heritage and features native ingredients that pay tribute to the flavours of this land.

This is more than just lunch — it’s a celebration of our EO journey and an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and be inspired.

The Sensemakers Table | Dr Jason Fox

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“The Sensemakers’ Table: Navigating Relevance in an Age of AI & Uncertainty”

A night of clarity, curiosity, and collective wisdom, led by Dr Jason Fox

We’re standing at the edge of exponential change—AI is accelerating, complexity is compounding, and leadership relevance is being redefined in real-time. In this unique EO-style “speakeasy” gathering, we’ll engage in collective sense-making about the world we’re moving into. With Dr Jason Fox as our facilitator, we’ll explore:

• The second-order effects of AI on human motivation and engagement
• How to remain relevant when the rules are changing
• Why the ability to ask better questions is more powerful than having the right answers
• What it means to lead wisely in an era of uncertainty

This isn’t a keynote. It’s a curated conversation where your voice matters—because no single person has all the answers.

Dr Jason Fox is a globally renowned modern-day philosopher, leadership advisor, and sense-maker for the age of complexity. With a rare ability to blend science, strategy, and storytelling, Jason helps leaders navigate uncertainty, challenge assumptions, and cultivate meaning in the midst of change. He’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, best-selling authors, and pioneering entrepreneurs across the globe.

Jason is one of the most sought-after guides for organisations facing disruption. With a PhD in motivation science and decades of experience decoding the hidden forces shaping human behaviour, he’s helped some of the world’s most progressive leaders rethink their strategies in the face of the unknown. His work doesn’t just inform—it transforms, making him the perfect facilitator for a night of deep dialogue among founders who are ready to grow in every direction.

This is not your average EO event. It’s the Sensemakers Table—a rare moment to sit among peers, bring your toughest questions, and make sense of the future together.

Spots are limited. Bring your curiosity, your contradictions, and your courage.
Reserve your seat now and step into the next chapter of your entrepreneurial journey.

Let’s not just adapt to change—let’s shape what comes next.

EO Queensland x Total Fusion Platinum Launch Experience

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2025 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 2025. 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.

Deep Dive Dinner Party Hosted by Ivanka Menken

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
• Dnner 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

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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

Part One held over 2 part days: Register Here

Thursday 12th June 2025:

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

Friday 13th June 2025:

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

Part 2 afternoon session plus dinner
Thursday 10th July 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

Investment:

This workshop is designed to include SLP’s and children 16+ years of age. Pricing is as follows:

Member coming solo: $595 (incl. GST)

Member bringing SLP + Family Members 16+ (up to 4 in a family) for a single cost of $795 (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!

Simon Kuestenmacher | The Demographics Group

Summary:

On 5th June 2025, join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s top thought leaders. Simon Kuestenmacher. We’ll kick off the afternoon with a compelling keynote on the global and demographic trends shaping Australia now and in the future. His presentation will cover key insights into consumer behaviour, cultural shifts, and the demographic forces driving change across industries. Following the keynote, Simon will host a hands-on workshop where you’ll gain practical tools to apply these insights directly to your business.

This event offers a unique chance to dive deep into the data that influences our world, providing actionable takeaways for businesses in any industry—whether in property, finance, education, technology, or beyond.

Soft Start: 2:30pm

Hard Start: 3:00pm

Keynote: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Short break

Workshop: 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Drinks followed and canapés: 5:30 – 6:30pm

About Simon:
Simon is a leading expert on demographic and global trends shaping Australia today and into the future. In 2017, he co-founded The Demographics Group with Bernard Salt, providing businesses with expert advice on demographic, consumer, and social trends. Simon engages corporate, government, and industry audiences alike, offering invaluable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of consumer behaviour and cultural change.

A prominent columnist for The New Daily and a regular contributor to The Australian newspaper, Simon is also a recognised media commentator on demographic and data matters. His unique ability to communicate complex data in an engaging and accessible way has made him a sought-after speaker and advisor across various sectors, including finance, property, government, education, and technology.

In his spare time, Simon has authored three books on maps and is the creator of what is now the world’s largest Twitter account dedicated to maps and data. Reaching over 35 million people every month, Simon ranks as one of the Top 10 global influencers in data.

Member Hosted Social – Millsy’s “Carshed” Australiana

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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).

Sales & Marketing | The 5th Pillar

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In the EO journey of scaling up, we often focus onPeople, Strategy, Execution, and Cash but what about the engine that drives it all? This is why we have the 5th pillar: Sales and Marketing..

Tenured Members Event | Doomben 10,000

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Tenured Members Event Doomben 10,000 – “Psychology of Gambling” and Social Day

Event Details
•⁠ ⁠Date: Saturday, 17 May 2025
•⁠ ⁠Speaker: Paul Daily (Professional Punter)
•⁠ ⁠Location: Mick Mullins’ (talk and lunch), followed by Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane

Join us for an engaging and insightful day that combines learning, fun and social networking. This unique event offers members an opportunity to gain fascinating insights into the psychology of gambling while enjoying a premier racing day.

Agenda: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch, Presentation & Networking
•⁠ ⁠Special keynote by Paul Daily
•⁠ ⁠Topic: “The Psychology of Gambling”
•⁠ ⁠Insider perspectives on professional gambling strategies and the racing industry
•⁠ ⁠Entertaining anecdotes from the world of professional punting

1:30 PM to end of Race Day: Social Networking and Racing
•⁠ EO reserved tables with great views of the straight and winning post
•⁠ ⁠Enjoy the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 race day festivities
•⁠ ⁠Optional personal expenses for additional activities

Key Notes:
•⁠ ⁠Dress code: race day chic & classy
•⁠ SLPs of Tenured Members also invited

Inclusions:
•⁠ At Mick’s: lunch and presentation included for tenured members
•⁠ ⁠At Doomben: race course entry & private tables

Recommendations:
•⁠ ⁠Dress to impress, but be prepared to walk 800 metres
•⁠ Keep an open mind to the fascinating world of professional gambling
•⁠ ⁠Prepare for an entertaining and educational experience

Deep Dive Dinner Party | Hosted by Ben Walker

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

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.

1. If you have completed A Values Inventory (AVI) before, please enter the UserID and Password you registered then,
2. OTHERWISE, please click on “NEW USERS CLICK HERE”.
3. On the second page, select the code ‘EOQLD’
4. When you have completed the AVI, you will be taken back to the website.
5. Your printed AVI report (bound booklet) will be given to you at the event on the 14th of May OR if you’re not attending this event the booklet will be given to your Moderator at the June Moderator Collab.

Please Note: If you would like a family member or staff to complete the AVI, it is available at a charge of $250pp. We will keep this offer open until the end of the financial year. This will allow you to determine the value of the product once you’ve received your AVI. If you’d like anyone else to complete it at any point please email heidi@eoqld.com.au.

Eloise King | Active Listening for Better Work, Life & Relationships

Summary:

Speak Less, Lead More – Eloise King will share how active listening can transform your leadership

Here’s the reality—AI and automation can’t replicate what makes human-centered leadership so powerful. Active listening—the ability to truly understand, empathise, and connect with your team members (and family)—is something machines can’t do. While AI can process information, only human leaders can read the subtle cues in a conversation, offer empathy, and respond in ways that foster trust and meaningful relationships. In a world where technology is increasingly taking over, the leaders who will thrive are those who excel in the deeply human skills that technology can’t replace—skills like active listening.

We will learn:

• The 5 Key Skill Sets to becoming an effective active listener
• How active listening drives sales, builds stronger client relationships, and enhances trust within your team
• Techniques for improving your personal and business relationships through better communication

This workshop is designed for EOers and there will lots of break outs to put into practice what we have just learnt.

Eloise King, founder of Future Culture, is a highly experienced psychotherapist, leadership expert, and community builder. With a background in psychology, anthropology, and over a decade of real-world leadership experience, Eloise has worked with a wide range of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and organisations just like ours. She combines advanced clinical expertise with practical leadership know-how, helping individuals and businesses foster genuine connection and emotional intelligence.

Eloise’s experience spans across multiple industries and roles, but one thing remains consistent—her ability to help leaders build authentic, human-centered relationships that drive success. From her work as a News Corp journalist interviewing people from all walks of life to her expertise as a psychotherapist, Eloise understands the power of connection. She’s spent over 10 years developing her expertise in human-centered leadership and is passionate about equipping entrepreneurs with the tools to become more empathetic, engaging, and inspiring leaders.

Eloise’s insights are backed by evidence. The facts and research surrounding human-centered leadership clearly show that businesses with these values perform better, retain talent, and foster innovation.

Join us for this transformative EO Workshop, and take the first step toward becoming the type of leader who inspires loyalty, engagement, and innovation.

New Member Experience Event | Gold Coast

Summary:

EO Queensland invites you to our New Member Experience events—designed to introduce you to the EO community, provide valuable insights from inspiring guest speakers, and offer a firsthand experience of the benefits of EO membership.

Engage with dynamic guest speakers and experience the EO difference firsthand.

Prior to this Test Drive you can join current EO Members and Dr Justin Craig. In today’s complex business environment, trust is more than just a value—it’s the foundation for effective leadership and decision-making. Join us for lunch followed by an enlightening session with Professor Justin Craig, a globally recognised expert in entrepreneurship and family enterprise, as he explores the vital role of trust within decision-making teams.Drawing on his extensive research, Professor Craig will tackle the question: “Are we in good hands?” Through engaging storytelling and practical strategies,

Dr Justin Craig | Are we in good hands?

Summary:

Speaker: Dr Justin Craig, Bond University

Trust underlies everything. Everyone is asking the same question…ARE WE IN GOOD HANDS?…or put another way…DO WE TRUST THOSE WHO ARE MAKING DECISIONS ON OUR BEHALF? Key to addressing this question is understanding that a lot of what you do is geared towards BUILDING TRUST IN A TEAM OF DECISION-MAKING TEAMS.

This presentation will afford you the time to consider how trust building and maintenance manifests in your business eco-systems.

In this learning event, you will:

1. Gain insights from Dr Justin Craig as he delves into the critical role of trust in team dynamics.
2. Understand how trust building and maintenance are fundamental to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within your business eco-systems.
3. Explore practical strategies to enhance trust among decision-making teams and drive organisational effectiveness.

Who Should Attend:
Members, SLP, NextGen, KEF seeking to elevate their leadership effectiveness and team dynamics.

• Arrival time: 11:45
• Lunch: 12:00-12:45
• Presentation: 1pm-4pm
• Networking Drinks: 4pm-5pm

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.

Tanya Chernova | Neuroscience of Success

Summary:

BREAKTHROUGH SELF-SABOTAGE AND CREATE THE FUTURE YOU

Accelerate and Scale

Summary:

Join us for an exclusive event designed to help EO Queensland Accelerators scale their businesses beyond $1.5M. This high-impact session features expert speakers covering essential growth strategies, from marketing and financial management to team development and execution.

Event Highlights:
🔹 Insightful Presentations – Hear from experienced entrepreneurs and coaches sharing proven strategies for business scaling.
🔹 Fireside Chat Panel – Engage in a dynamic Q&A session with our speakers, gaining practical insights to apply to your business.
🔹 Networking & Refreshments – Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs over drinks and a light dinner post event.

Speaker Lineup:

• Jen Jackson (Ex Accelerator) – Strategy for scaling successfully
• Gerard Wood (Tenured EO Member and Mentor) – Marketing approaches that drive business growth
• Brendan Gibson (Ex Accelerator) – Cash management insights from a Profit First Coach
• Scott Fell & Ronnie Stafford (Ex Accelerators) – People and execution strategies for business success

Who Should Attend?

Accelerators, key executives, and guests looking to refine their scaling strategies, improve financial management, and build high-performing teams.

Maximise Your Experience:
✔️ Come prepared with specific questions for the speakers
✔️ Be ready to network and exchange ideas with fellow entrepreneurs

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and take your business to the next level!

LALA | Lunch Around Learn Around

Summary:

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 – Mt Gravatt Bus Stop Garden City | Member Pickup
• 9:15am – Coomera Train Station | Member Pickup 2
• 9:30am – Riviera Luxury Yachts 
• 11:30am – Depart Riviera
• 12:00pm 1:30pm Arrive at HabitatHQ Helensvale | Adam Thompson Stenhouse Lifting (includes lunch)
• 2:00pm – 3:15pm ModnPods (Arundel)
• 3:30pm – Coomera Train Station | Member drop off 1
• 4:30pm – Eight Mile Plains Bus Station | Member drop off 2

MYEO Family Camping

Summary:

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. 

New Member Experience Event | Brisbane

Summary:

New Member TEST DRIVE followed by Active Listening for Better Work, Life & Relationship Results with Eloise King

The New Member Test Drive provides prospective members with an in-depth understanding of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) and its benefits. Attendees will gain insights into EO membership, engage in a mock forum experience, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. This 1.5hrs session will be followed by a Presentation by Eloise King.

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

Summary:

❤️ 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 ❤️

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.

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

New Member Experience Event | Brisbane

Summary:

EO Queensland invites you to our New Member Experience events—designed to introduce you to the EO community, provide valuable insights from inspiring guest speakers, and offer a firsthand experience of the benefits of EO membership.

Engage with dynamic guest speakers and experience the EO difference firsthand.

Following this event you can stay for a presentation from Anthony Wood; Mastering your Entrepreneurial Energy from 10am-11:30am.

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.

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.

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!

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.

New Member Prospect Lunch

Summary:

Join us for a special lunch at La Luna to learn more about the exciting opportunities EO Queensland Membership has to offer.

• This casual event is the perfect chance to:
• Connect with current members
• Ask questions about membership
• Gain insights into how EO can support and amplify your entrepreneurial journey

Who’s invited?
•⁠ ⁠Prospective members
•⁠ ⁠Current members who bring a prospective member as their guest
•⁠ ⁠⁠3 Tenured Members
Capacity 14pax

Join us for a special lunch at La Luna to learn more about the exciting opportunities EO Queensland Membership has to offer.

This casual event is the perfect chance to:
✅ Connect with current members
✅ Ask questions about membership
✅ Gain insights into how EO can support and amplify your entrepreneurial journey

👥 Who’s invited?
•⁠ ⁠Prospective members
•⁠ ⁠Current members who bring a prospective member as their guest
•⁠ ⁠⁠3 Tenured Members
💠 Capacity 14pax

Member Xmas Lunch: Club Tropicana

Summary:

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

Summary:

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

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.

99 Bikes | Fireside Chat with Matt Turner

Summary:

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

Summary:

Chapter Advance and Learning Event | Queenstown

Summary:

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

Summary:

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

Summary:

Have you thought about your business STRATEGY lately?

Deep Dive Dinner – Hosted by Belinda Vesey-Brown

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.

Mastering Communication through Storyshowing | Sam Cawthorn

Summary:

“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.

The Forum Gateway | Next Gen – SLP – KEF Dinner

Summary:

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

Summary:

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

Summary:

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

Summary:

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

Summary:

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

Summary:

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.