Executive Coaching Sydney

Executive to Entrepreneur: Business Masterclass Dinner

**The Ultimate Event Playbook** **How to Use Events to Build Trust, Authority and Revenue** For businesses, visibility alone does not convert into growth. Trust does. Authority does. Momentum does. This workshop demonstrates how businesses can use strategically designed events, not as one-off marketing activities, however as structured growth levers that accelerate credibility, build communities and generate measurable ROI. Participants will leave with a clear framework for choosing the right event formats, executing them effectively and converting event engagement into revenue. **Three Key Takeaways** **1\. Events Are Trust Accelerators\, Not Marketing Add\-Ons** Well-designed events position founders as category leaders. The right format builds authority faster than months of digital content. **2\. Focus Beats Volume** Three repeatable event strategies executed consistently outperform ten scattered appearances. Strategic design reduces burnout and increases ROI. **3\. ROI Comes From Follow\-Up\, Not Applause** The true commercial return of events is realised in structured post-event nurturing, partnerships, and relationship conversion, not attendance numbers. **About The Speaker** **Evob ‘E' Yesus, Founder, Chief Events Officer** With over 20 years in the event industry, Eyob Yesus partners closely with clients to create experiences that connect people, build communities, and support their missions. **Event management isn’t just his profession, it’s his passion.** What sets Eyob apart is his creative-first, solution-focused approach, always centred on engagement. He believes the future of human connection is events, and that this evolving platform remains one of the most powerful ways to deliver meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences. **Father of Three \| Husband\| Event Creative \| Dynamic Doer \| Basketball Enthusiast** **333 Events Organised** **19504 Connections** **5000 Attendees (Largest Event Managed)** **Agenda** **5:30 pm to 7:00 pm** Arrival, Dinner and Networking Check in, enjoy dinner and drinks, and begin networking in a relaxed setting. **7:00 pm to 7:30 pm** Masterclass: Eyob Yesus delivers an interactive session on how to strategically design events that accelerate credibility, build communities and generate measurable ROI. **7:30 pm to 9:00 pm** Open Discussion and Final Networking Continue conversations, ask questions and build meaningful connections. **Who Should Attend** * Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to grow * SME founders wanting more leads and visibility * Professionals considering starting a business * Leaders who want clarity and confidence around paid marketing **Limited Seats Available** This is an intimate event designed for quality conversations and practical value. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and welcoming. When like-minded people are in the same room, it makes a massive difference. Conversations flow easily, connections feel natural and ideas are shared openly. It is an open setting where everyone is approachable, supportive and connected through a shared entrepreneurial mindset.

Cybersecurity with AI: In-Person Masterclass

Join us for an in-person masterclass exploring how AI is transforming cybersecurity, with a practical focus on automating incident detection and response using **LLMs** and **n8n**. Perfect for beginners, IT professionals, security enthusiasts, and career switchers.

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

The Fulfilment Gap - A Morning Nature Retreat for Professionals, Sydney

Why is it that even accomplished, high-performing professionals can feel a quiet sense of emptiness? The more capable you become, the harder it is to see what’s actually holding you back. This immersive 2-hour workshop, inspired by the philosophy of ***The Suited Monk***, offers a grounded and practical exploration of that question. At the heart of the experience is a simple but powerful idea: many of us live with a “gap” between who we are at our core and how we show up in our daily lives. Left unexamined, this gap can lead to restlessness, misaligned decisions, and a persistent sense that something is missing. This workshop provides a structured, reflective space to begin closing that gap. It is not a lecture or a motivational talk. It’s a thoughtful, practical experience for professionals who are ready to examine their path more deeply and take the first real steps toward a more aligned and fulfilling life. **What you’ll explore:** * **A Guided Life Journey Review** Step back from the noise of everyday life and examine your personal “Gap” - the distance between your external success and internal fulfilment. Gain clarity on what’s driving your current path, and what may be holding you back. * **Making Aligned Life Choices** Learn a practical decision-making framework you can apply to career, relationships, and major life transitions so your choices reflect who you truly are, not just what’s expected. * **Why Fulfilment Feels Elusive and How to Change That** Understand the underlying patterns that keep fulfilment just out of reach, and walk away with actionable tools to begin shifting them immediately. **What’s included:** * A copy of *The Gap*, from The Suited Monk series * A guided forest walk to reset and set intention * Coffee, tea, and light refreshments * A calm, nature-based environment designed for reflection and clarity **Location:** A private retreat house nestled in the bushland of North Epping offering a rare opportunity to step out of the city’s pace and into a space of stillness, perspective, and meaningful conversation. **🎟️ Register to attend.** Join us in person to gain clarity, direction, and a new perspective on your life’s purpose. [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-fulfilment-gap-a-morning-nature-retreat-for-professionals-sydney-tickets-1987281211600](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-fulfilment-gap-a-morning-nature-retreat-for-professionals-sydney-tickets-1987281211600) **ABOUT** **Raf Adams, Author of the Suited Monk, [https://www.suitedmonk.com/](https://www.suitedmonk.com/)** Raf is an executive coach, speaker, and mentor focusing on helping people find their true path in life, combining personal growth, spirituality and business. He is originally from Belgium and has lived in China and Hong Kong for twelve years and Spain for five years. **Dirk Rossey - Former Head of L&D JP Morgan APAC** Held senior executive roles across Asia Pacific and the Middle East — including JPMorgan Asia Pacific, where he earned the Best Change Management Award, and Dubai Holding, where he served as CHRO.

The Life Journey: Finding Meaning and Fulfilment

Evolution Mindset - Thinking in Decades

Do you recall a moment where you evolved so profoundly that you never saw your place in the world the same way again? Whether driven by circumstance or by choice, the journey of evolution can take time to fully realise. However, I believe we naturally yearn to embrace changes that allow us to feel we’ve truly grown permanently, such as reaching a stage where wisdom feels lasting and our ability to live better (through upskilling or attitude shifts) stays with us. Utopia Rising rises to the challenge of bringing you a transformative experience - one that supports you in landing where you want 10 years from now, or even better than you expect. Drawing on both sides of your brain, you’ll have ample opportunity to plan in ways you may never have considered before. At the very least come hang out with like-minds learning together. Such activity involving: \- acknowledging and celebrating the evolutions you’ve experienced so far \- latest personal growth trends on what it means to "think ahead" \- sharing your story to build community that will support you long\-term \- time out to dream and ponder what's possible amongst people who believe in you \- having a blast helping others \(and yourself\) grow disproportionately 🎟️ To attend, please register at: [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1571276](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1571276) \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\* Utopia Rising delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food. [www.utopiarising.com.au](https://www.utopiarising.com.au) \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*

IN PERSON! Apache Kafka® - May 2026

Hello everyone! Join us for an Apache Kafka® meetup on **May 12th from 5:30pm** The address, agenda, and speaker information can be found below. See you there! **Venue**: IBM 259 George Street Floor/Room: 17.03 \*\*\* **Agenda:** * 5:30pm: Doors open * 5:30pm - 6:00pm: Pizza, Drinks, and Networking * 6:00pm - 6:30pm: Liz Fong, Technical Fellow, [honeycomb.io](https://honeycomb.io/) * 6:30pm - 7:00pm: Ravi Bhardwaj, Principal Technical Support Engineer, Confluent * 7:00pm - 7:30pm: Additional Networking \*\*\* **Speaker:** Ravi Bhardwaj, Principal Technical Support Engineer, Confluent **Talk:** From Dumb Pipes to Smart Streams: Schema IDs in Kafka Headers **Abstract:** Most Kafka clusters still move loosely structured JSON around, making data hard to trust and reuse. Schema Registry traditionally added magic byte in the payload containing the schema id which meant adding schemas could break down stream systems. With the new Schema Registry Serdes, users can add the schema ids in the kafka record headers. In this talk we'll explore the advantages of adding the schema ids in the headers, how to make this change and what the strategies that users can follow for smooth migration to Kafka headers based schema ids. \-\-\-\-\- **Speaker:** Liz Fong, Technical Fellow, [honeycomb.io](https://honeycomb.io/) **Talk:** Making Cluster Migrations Safe and Smooth **Abstract:** In this session, we will walk through the transition from EC2-based Kafka clusters to Kubernetes-managed infrastructure. The talk will cover how the migration of several high-volume, production-critical clusters was planned, rehearsed, and executed, with a deep dive into dual-write and offset synchronization mechanisms used to ensure a smooth and reliable transition. \*\*\* If you would like to speak or host our next event please let us know! community@[confluent.io](http://confluent.io/)

⁠AI-Powered Workflows: Real Results (and Real Failures) | Manly Entrepreneurs

Schedule --- • 18:00 - 18:30 General networking starts. Setup space, open the first. Brief Introduction Round (Who are you? What do you do?). FREE drinks • 18:30 - 19:00 What bugs you (i.e. Lean Mastermind)? • 19:00 - 20:00 Topic of the day (see speaker details below). Q & A • 20:00 - 21:00 Last drinks. Closing down. Carry on partying elsewhere. **Details** --- General get together. Share the latest news in the entrepreneurs community. Have a drink with like minded people Exchange stories from the trenches and tips on how to run a better business. **Lean Mastermind Session** --- Share a Challenge or an idea you have for your start up / business How can we help you resolve your problem or help you improve on your idea? ## **Topic of the Day: AI-Powered Workflows: Live Demos, Real Results (and Real Failures)** Cut through the hype with live demos that show what AI actually does -both the impressive wins and the awkward failures. See how AI generates answers, where it hallucinates, and why it can’t always be trusted. Then learn simple, practical ways to use it safely in your daily workflows. Key idea: AI is a mirror, not a mind - so verification is always required. ## **Speaker of the Day: Lex Kuncevic** https://linkedin.com/in/kuncevic ## **Audience** Suitable for those with a growing business looking to share solutions and experience to accelerate growth and value. Bring a friend/aspiring entrepreneur. **Format** --- Casual get together/Mastermind **Sponsors** --- Thanks for [WOTSO](https://wotso.com/locations/manly) for hosting the event and Michael from https://www.magaconsult.com/about for nourishment (i.e. free drinks and nibbles). Thanks to Amazon Web Services for their ongoing support: [https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started](https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started)

Beyond the Hype: The Data & Blueprint for AI ROI in 2026

**The Reality Check** 90% of organisations are seeing some value from AI, but there is a massive gap between the “experimenters” and the “performers.” Most are stuck in Pilot Purgatory—burning through budgets while boards demand proof of return. **The Session** We’ve bought out from the United States, **Laks Srinivasan** (CEO, Return on AI Institute), to share with our market the global research the Institute has undertaken and published in Harvard Business Review, along with the great AI Native offering for Enterprises from AI-Native by Scaled Agile. **The Research:** Laks Srinivasan (CEO, Return on AI Institute) breaks down a global study of 1,000+ executives. He’ll share the “Value Gap” data—revealing exactly what distinguishes organisations winning with AI from those just spending money. **The Blueprint:** We’ll dive into the Scaled Agile AI-Native system. This isn’t just about tools; it’s about the [AI-Native Foundations](https://prettyagile.com.au/course/ai-native-foundations), [Change Agent](https://prettyagile.com.au/course/ai-native-change-agent) and [Leading the AI-Native Organisation](https://prettyagile.com.au/course/ai-native-leader). Frameworks that rewire how teams work, from prompt fluency to enterprise-scale workflows and how Executives lead AI Native Enterprises. **The Mix** **5:00 pm Welcome drinks** **5:15 pm Data & Strategy:** * Laks presents the Harvard Business Review global research, featured findings and the AI Money Map. **5:45 pm Group Jam** * A facilitated “unfiltered” discussion. We’ll explore how to move from scattered AI insights to an executable, AI-Native strategy. **6:15 pm Mingle with drinks + nibbles** **What’s in it for you?** * **Executives:** Get the metrics and “Board-ready” data to justify AI spend. * **Leads/Agilists:** See the AI-Native Change Agent roadmap to scale AI beyond small pilots. * **Engineers/PMs & Teams:** Learn how to redesign workflows to be “AI-First” without losing agility with AI-Native Foundations.

Anxiety Transformation Pathway (Part 2): Mastering the Thinking Patterns

🔥 What if your anxiety isn’t caused by your situation… but by how you think about it? 🧠 💡In this follow-up session, Chris Collingwood takes the conversation deeper into the cognitive processes that generate anxiety. While many people focus on managing symptoms, this session uncovers the thinking patterns, internal dialogue, and mental habits that create anxious states in the first place. By understanding how your mind constructs anxiety through specific thought loops, interpretations, and predictions, you gain the power to interrupt and transform them. This session is designed for those ready to move beyond awareness—and into precision-level mindset mastery and emotional control. 📅Join us this Sunday, May 3, for “Anxiety Transformation Pathway (Part 2): Mastering the Thinking Patterns Behind Anxiety” with Chris Collingwood, and discover how to take control of the cognitive processes that create anxiety and transform them into clarity and calm. 🎯 KEY POINTS / TAKEAWAYS FOR THE AUDIENCE ✅Understand the thinking patterns that trigger and sustain anxiety ✅Identify common cognitive distortions and mental loops ✅Learn how your internal dialogue influences emotional states ✅Discover how to interrupt anxious thinking in real time ✅Gain clarity on how perception shapes your experience ✅Build awareness of how thoughts create physiological responses 🚀 ADDITIONAL KEY POINTS / BENEFITS ✅Develop the ability to reframe and redirect anxious thoughts instantly ✅Strengthen your mental resilience and emotional regulation ✅Learn practical NLP-based tools for thought pattern transformation ✅Move from reactive thinking to intentional, empowered thinking ✅Increase confidence in handling uncertainty and future-focused fears ✅Create a more calm, focused, and resourceful mental state daily 🎙ABOUT THE SPEAKER🎙 Chris Collingwood has been involved in learning and teaching NLP since 1979. He studied with all the major early developers of NLP and, together with his partner Jules Collingwood, brought NLP co-creator Dr. John Grinder and his partner Carmen Bostic to Australia for many years. Chris and Jules designed, developed, and accredited the first government-recognized postgraduate qualification in NLP. Their graduate certificate in NLP teaches NLP from first principles, enabling students to master NLP and apply it in their own language and style. Chris has extensive experience applying NLP to learning, coaching, and organizational consulting. His recent focus has been on the thinking, behavior, and organizational patterns of successful entrepreneurs. CONTACT DETAILS 👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/chris.collingwood 👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/inspiritive/ 👉Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/collingwoodchris 👉Youtube: www.youtube.com/@InspiritiveAuNLP 👉Website: www.nlp.edu.au ⏰Maay 03, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 5:00 PM GMT+8 China 7:00 PM GMT+10 Australia 5:00 AM GMT-4 New York 11:00 AM GMT+2 Barcelona 📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536 📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361 Log-in: 86301571361 Password: #motivate 🔗 Secure your spot now!

How PMs Build Better Systems for Planning and Delivery in 2026

We’re excited to bring you a special **ProductTank Sydney and Notion collaboration** this May 🥳 This session explores how product managers are **actually building systems for planning and delivery in 2026** i from roadmaps and priorities to team workflows and day-to-day execution. Product work today is messy. Tools are evolving quickly, expectations are higher, and there’s constant pressure to move fast without losing clarity. At the same time, many teams are shifting away from heavy processes toward lighter, more flexible systems that better reflect how work actually gets done. During this event, you’ll hear **real examples** from product leaders and community members on how they structure their work i what’s working, what’s not, and how they think about trade-offs. You’ll also get a chance to see **real Notion setups used by speakers** in their day-to-day work, including how they organise roadmaps, priorities and workflows in practice. 🎤 You’ll hear from: **James Kwong** \- Chief Product Officer @ Unleash Live Leads product vision and strategy across AI and computer vision products. 10+ years across tech, fintech, and healthcare, including experience at BCG Digital Ventures. **Hojae Jung** \- Product Lead @ Unleash Live \(Orb platform\) Leading product for an AI-powered asset intelligence platform. Previously at SafetyCulture and Cover Genius, delivering 0–1 products and scaling self-service tools. **Aparna Biswas** \- Senior Product Experience Manager @ Australia Post 12\+ years across e\-commerce and healthcare logistics\. Uses Notion as a “second brain” for planning\, PRDs\, and workflows\, and builds practical templates to support delivery\. **James Entwisle** \- Product Manager @ Fresh Clinics Builds AI-powered internal tools for GTM & Ops teams. Previous experience at Channel 7 and Sonic Healthcare. We’ll feature a mix of practical talks and community showcases, along with **a Notion-led walkthrough of workflow automation** for PM use cases, showing how these capabilities are applied within real workflows. Expect actionable takeaways, candid Q&A, and plenty of time to connect with other PMs over food and drinks. ✨ Huge thanks to **Notion** for supporting this event and **Stone & Chalk** for hosting us at their Sydney space! This is a great opportunity to see how product teams are actually working today and walk away with ideas you can apply immediately.

Sydney: Beyond the Hype: The Data & Blueprint for AI ROI in 2026

**In person event!** ## **The Reality Check** 90% of organisations are seeing some value from AI, but there is a massive gap between the “experimenters” and the “performers.” Most are stuck in Pilot Purgatory—burning through budgets while boards demand proof of return. *** ## **The Session** We’ve bought out from the United States, **Laks Srinivasan** (CEO, Return on AI Institute) to share with our market the global research the Institute has undertaken and published in Harvard Business Review along with the great AI Native offering for Enterprises from AI-Native by Scaled Agile. 1. **The Research:** Laks Srinivasan (CEO, Return on AI Institute) breaks down a global study of 1,000+ executives. He’ll share the “Value Gap” data—revealing exactly what distinguishes organizations winning with AI from those just spending money. 2. **The Blueprint:** We’ll dive into the Scaled Agile AI-Native system. This isn’t just about tools; it’s about the [AI-Native Foundations](https://prettyagile.com.au/course/ai-native-foundations) and [Change Agent](https://prettyagile.com.au/course/ai-native-change-agent) and [Leading the AI-Native Organisation](https://prettyagile.com.au/course/ai-native-leader). Frameworks that rewire how teams work, from prompt fluency to enterprise-scale workflows and how Executives lead AI Native Enterprises. *** ## **The Mix** **5:00 pm Welcome drinks + nibbles** **5:30 pm Data & Strategy:** * Laks presents the Harvard Business Review global research featured findings and the AI Money Map. **6:00 pm Group Jam** * A facilitated “unfiltered” discussion. We’ll explore how to move from scattered AI insights to an executable, AI-Native strategy. **6:30 pm Mingle with drinks + nibbles** *** ## **What’s in it for you?** * **Executives:** Get the metrics and “Board-ready” data to justify AI spend. * **Leads/Agilists:** See the AI-Native Change Agent roadmap to scale AI beyond small pilots. * **Engineers/PMs & Teams:** Learn how to redesign workflows to be “AI-First” without losing agility with AI-Native Foundations.