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Emissions Reduction not just Reporting!

Lea Patterson - CEO, Pilbara

'Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting, as it currently stands, is not helping to reduce emissions.' Read more

To-Do List for Businesses BEFORE undertaking an AI Project

Bill Owens, Managing Director - Veracity

'If you missed Bill’s talk, below is a summary with key questions to ask BEFORE undertaking an AI project.' Read more

Performance management when staff have mental health and personal challenges

Dr Leith Middleton - Mapien

'More recently, Australian Workplace Health and Safety Legislation provides workplaces greater clarity for integrating psychosocial hazard management in workplace activities. It has also amplified the need for leaders to consider the mental health of their people.' Read more

Beyond the process: how people make or break a deal

Mark Steinhardt, Executive Director - InterFinancial 


'Selling a business is hard. But understanding the people involved and their likely motivations will go a long way to improving your chances of success.' Read more

Fine-tuning lead conversion through better understanding of metrics.

Peter McKeon, CEO - Salesmasters International

'Obtaining a lead is one thing in sales, but it is actually the conversion of that lead that at the end of the day really matters. Lead conversion is one of nine key KPIs we measure in sales, and it is probably the most well-known. So, what does it mean?' Read more

Is managing psychosocial risks a burden or investment for your organisation?

Blake Redding, Associate Director - MAPIEN

'If these changes are perceived as a burden, this reflects a tendency to treat the required change more like an insurance policy, to ensure things are in place, if or when, something goes wrong.' Read more

AI a critical step for your business

Ty Osborne, CEO - Brainstorm 

'The more data you have, the better your AI will be. While not all data is created equal, it’s important to make sure you're collecting the right data, and that it's well-organised and easy to analyse.' Read more

Navigating the Sea of Change: Why Your Business Needs a Sustainability Strategy and More

Adrian Vaida, Managing Director - Sustainability Compass

In the fast-evolving world of ESG, it's no longer a question of 'if' but 'when' and 'how' your business adapts. Why simply comply with new regulations, when you can thrive by seizing opportunities? Why just react to change when you can lead the way? Read more

Navigating Workplace Mental Health Changes in 2023

Frank Cassells - Director, Cassells / Resolutum 

'This blend of tangible and intangible hazards creates a unique challenge for employers. While we are accustomed to solving problems with well-defined processes, addressing human behaviour is not always straightforward.' Read more

Why HR Must Lead the AI Revolution: Your Business Depends on it!

Ben Watts, CEO - wattsnext

‘If someone said every one of your employees can have an executive assistant, with no extra staff cost, how more productive could your workplace be?’ Read more

Security in Your Supply Chain

The security posture of a third party directly impacts your organization. A breach in their systems can easily translate to a breach in yours, especially if they have access to your data or IT infrastructure. Read more

Breakfast of champions

Liisa Hill - AIRAH

At the recent Women of AIRAH breakfast, attendees were challenged to be agents of change for greater equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. Read more

Is your Business Underinsured?

Lisa Carter, Managing Director - Clear Insurance

'Your business is probably one of the most valuable assets you have – so it makes sense to protect it in good times and bad. Inadequate cash flow is one of the major reasons small businesses fail in Australia *1.' Read more

Does Microsoft Sales Copilot Have What It Takes to Reshape Business?

Bill Owens, Managing Director - Veracity

'As the market becomes overwhelmed with promising but embryonic Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) applications, business leaders want to know which Gen AI tools possess the potential to truly transform their companies.'
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Outside the Job Description

Andrew Hill, Senior Advisor - Carroll Consulting

'When undertaking a new hire, spend some time thinking constructively and critically about your business. Do you know why someone would want to come and work for your organisation?' Read more

November 2023 Event Gallery

Gallery - November 2023

Final event for 2023 which includes the Graduation event - view photos here from the afternoon into the evening.  Read more

Navigate the future – Invest in Innovation.

Brian Ruddle, Managing Director - Impact Innovation

Innovation can be your organisation’s ‘secret weapon’ to navigating the future. Rather than be stuck playing catch-up, investing in innovation drives competitive advantage, growth and employee engagement. There’s a cost to doing it - and there’s potentially an enormous cost if you don’t do it. Read more

Safeguard Your Cash Flow: A Holiday Season Alert for Businesses

Angela McDonald, Managing Director - Optimum Recoveries

'As the holiday season approaches, businesses often face several challenges, particularly concerning cash flow and late payments.' Read more

How ChatGPT and Automation are Changing the Marketing Landscape

Michelle O'Hara - OH! Marketing

'...like any other marketing…. ChatGPT is only as good as the questions you ask it, as good as the strategic plan you follow and the consistency you adopt.' Read more

The Digital Future

Jo Kitney, Managing Director - Kitney Occupational Health & Safety

'The McKinsey Global Institute recognise that an investment in digitalisation is cumulative, can boost growth, and a force for change if the business can adapt.' Read more

How to build a good employer brand

Author: Jack Perlinski from DAIS Brand Strategy Advisors

Employer Branding is vital to the success of every business – you need to create a brand story and culture that engages your market and attracts amazing candidates that will make your brand even more outstanding.  Read more

The Mid Year Occupational Medicine Outlook – the three things you need to know to keep you healthy wealthy and wise.

Michelle Safely, General Manager - Phoenix Occupational Medicine

'Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard the words ‘psychological safety in the workplace’ on repeat for much of this year. This mega trend will continue to dominate the way health in the workplace is viewed.'
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Understanding Your Risk Appetite During Uncertain Times

Michael Blonk, Manager - Optimum Recoveries

“The recent Creditor Watch Business Risk Index highlighted a sharp increase in B2B trade payment defaults, signalling growing stress among businesses and predicting a rise in insolvency rates in the coming months.' Read more

5 Signs It’s the Right Time to Hire a Hunter

Peter McKeon, Founder & Director - Salesmasters International

Improving sales capability sometimes involves hiring a salesperson. Here’s five signs it’s the right time to hire a hunter and when to consider another solution. Read more

Generative AI: The Next Tech Revolution or a Bubble Waiting to Burst?

June 2023 Event and Graduation Gallery

Photo Gallery of June event

Congratulations to our Graduated Members  Read more

Surviving and Thriving in the big Squeeze!

James Paulsen - Founder & Executive Director, Queensland Leaders

'With increasing interest rates, inflation and cost of living pressures, businesses are under more pressure than at any time in recent history'  Read more

Language is no barrier

Shannon Wang, Director - Miss Curtains

'As a non-native English speaker, I have faced challenges in creating content that is easy to understand. However, with the help of AI technology, I am able to improve the quality of my writing and make it more accessible to a broader audience.'
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Investing through the noise

Roger Leaning - Director, Morgans 

'Risk presents opportunity and we see a path for investors to succeed in the new regime.' Read more

When private conversations should be made public

Andrew Nicholson, Partner - Mullins

'All organisations and businesses operating in Australia will soon be forced to review their privacy and data collection practices, with changes coming as a result of pressure on Government to act following recent high-profile data breaches including Optus, Medibank, and QUT.'


New requirements will soon be introduced, with some of the changes relating to data retention practices, targeted marketing and data trading, and improving clarity of consent. 

Partner, Andrew Nicholson discusses some of the methods in which organisations can utilise to get ahead now and reduce future impact of what are set to be sweeping reforms.  Read more

Embedding Sustainability

Adrian Vaida, Director - Sustainability Compass

'At Sustainability Compass we firmly believe that embedding sustainability in the core business is the right thing to do, right now.' Read more

Growth Strategy & Investmenet Forum - Thursday 18 May 2023

Our upcoming Growth, Strategy & Investment Forum is on Thursday 18th May where the focus will be on critical factors to help your business create new opportunities and growth in the areas of your people, cash flow, and market position. Read more

Old Fashioned Service

John Brown - Director, One Source

 “Small businesses devote a lot of time pretending to be bigger than what they really are…..large businesses on the other hand spend money pretending to be smaller and personalized.” Read more

5 HR Megatrends To Watch Over the Next Decade

Melissa Langton, Director - Exceler8

'...we need to stop asking 'Are we doing things right?" and start asking 'Are we doing the right things?'. We need to access the right information and make sustainable decisions.' Read more

10 Ways to Help Protect Your Business Against Cybercrime

'Cybercrime is rapidly evolving. With new threats every year, the different types of cybercrime affecting businesses are staggering. While it’s a scary thought, there are many ways to protect your business.'  Read more

5 reasons every business needs a brand promise

Can you communicate the value you deliver to your people, your customers, and your market in a simple line? That’s where a brand promise comes in. Read more

Leading Infrastructure Group Pensar Joins Rapidly Expanding RSK Australia

Karl Yunker, Managing Director of Pensar, who continues to lead the business following the acquisition, said:  “Together, RSK and Pensar have the opportunity to become a world leader in the design and delivery of critical water infrastructure projects, meeting the water security needs of Australia’s dynamic and growing population..." Read more

Christmas Lunch - 2022

7 December 2022 

Gallery from Queensland Leaders Christmas Lunch at the Queensland Cricketers' Club - A fantastic afternoon of brightness, fun, laughter, trivia and even a fashion parade! We thank everyone who attended, the effort made with costumes, and to our fabulous host & Advisory Board Member, Vivienne Anthon.  It was a great way to end the year!  Read more

Payroll & Understanding Your Risk of Personal Prosecution: A Guide for the C-suite

Brett Cowan, CEO, Payroll Experts Australia

'87% of companies are paying their staff incorrectly. This percentage does not refer to the intent of a company to pay incorrectly, but it reflects the reality of the complexity and dynamism of the Payroll function overall.' Read more

Gallery - November 2022 Final event & Graduation

Here are the snapshots from our final event for 2022 Read more

Congratulations to all Graduating Members for 2022

We congratulate all Graduating Members through the Queensland Leaders series for 2022.  Read more

Congratulations to My Berries

Published in Moreton Daily - written by Ashleigh Howarth

Passionate frozen berry producers win excellence award

'My Berries in Caboolture South has taken home the top gong at this year’s Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards in the Award for Food and Agribusiness Category.' Read more

From Expert to Authority (+ Why it Matters)

Petra Zink, Managing Director - Impaccct 

'You’ve got the degrees, you earned the credentials, you’ve gained years of experience and yet, you’ve missed out on opportunities to others, less qualified and less experienced professionals.' Read more

Four Key Digital Marketing Strategies – Grow Your Business To The Next Level

October 2022 - Peter Curran, Director - digital surfer


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Mandatory Covid-19 Isolation Ends

From October 14, Australians no longer have to isolate after testing positive to COVID-19. Read more

Now is prime recruitment season | The Best Time to Recruit

October 2022 - Ben Watts, CEO - wattsnext

‘The flow on effect of the past few years on Australia’s talent market is real’ Any business who has tried to recruit in Australia 2022 will know how difficult it has been to find talent..' Read more

AEIOU Foundation Take A Hike Brisbane

Take A Hike series is the annual signature event for AEIOU Foundation to raise much-needed funds and awareness for children with autism and AEIOU. Read more

Is SEO still relevant in 2022?

July 2022 - Tristan Mitterstoger, Director - Resurge Digital

"If you’ve had any experience with search engine optimisation as a business owner, you may have already asked yourself questions like “Is SEO Still Relevant?” or “do I NEED SEO?”. Read more

Unplanned Adventures!

Scott Patterson, Partner - Alternate Strategies

'"Most people would not describe the process of owning and running their own business as “an unplanned adventure”. Read more

20 ways to continuously strengthen our people@work

Blake Redding, Associate Director - Mapien

'These 20 actions were identified as steps taken by businesses over the past 6 months to strengthen their people through the unpredictable world we live in.' Read more

People Look to Leaders to Lead – Lessons from George W Bush

Ben Watts, CEO - Wattsnext 

'The quote 'People look to leaders to lead' has inspired... but also terrified me throughout my life'.   Read more

Is it time to review your annualised wage arrangements?

June 2022 - Mapien

'An increase to the minimum wage in Modern Awards means it is time to review your annualised wage arrangements!' Read more