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The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
14 July 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
14 July 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
31 March 2026
For James Alvetro, deciding to launch his business in London was a huge leap of faith. Faith in his own abilities, and faith in the power of truly feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
Ultimately, it was his own business methodology that provided the answer. It helped him through the uncertainty and the challenge of making it in a city where he knew only a small circle of people.
Going global isn’t always glamorous or easy. Every moment of madness needs a method.
What happens when your company skyrockets from $20M to $200M, and then crashes into its worst financial year?
Bruce Davidson knows. After scaling fast, he faced a moment of truth that tested everything.
In chaos, most seek reassurance or a way out. But unicorn leaders? They lean in and ask, “What needs to be done?”
In this episode of Methods in the Madness, Bruce shares how real leadership shows up when systems fail, growth turns messy, and everything feels uncertain.
Because growth isn’t smooth, it’s chaotic, painful, and defining.
This is leadership at the edge of growth.
What happens when you're suddenly responsible for 250 people with little preparation?
Karl Jacoby found out the hard way. Underprepared and overwhelmed, he didn’t walk away. Instead, he leaned in and discovered a powerful truth: being unprepared doesn’t mean being incapable.
Karl’s journey reveals how we often overestimate what we can do today, but underestimate what we can become over time. Leadership isn’t about being ready from day one, it’s about growing into the role, refining your mindset, and staying in it for the long game.
A story of resilience, self-leadership, and long-term growth.
How do true leaders respond when faced with a $1 billion budget overrun and a room full of frustrated stakeholders?
Sarah Zeljko, Chair of Energy Queensland, stepped into a $4 billion project already $1 billion over and didn’t flinch. She didn’t see chaos. She saw strategy.
In our first episode of Methods in the Madness, Sarah shares how real leadership isn’t about getting stuck in the details, it’s about stepping back, building great teams, and designing a path forward when no roadmap exists.
This is how unicorn leaders lead: with clarity, composure, and conviction.
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
21 April 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 16 Dec 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 2 Dec 2025
The Corinthian Club, Glasgow– 16 Oct 2025
This sustainability Mini Method outlines key elements such as context, governance, strategy, risk management, and reporting, along with an introduction to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting.
This e book provides a practical framework for embedding sustainability in your organisation.
Strategy is essential in business — without it, efforts can become reactive and ineffective. A clear business strategy outlines how an organisation will compete, grow, and deliver value. It guides decision-making, aligns daily activities with long-term goals, and boosts employee engagement by providing clear direction.
A strong strategy also helps anticipate risks and adapt to changing conditions. This eBook covers how to set a strategy, conduct situational analysis, define objectives, and track progress. Importantly, a good strategy doesn’t have to be long — just clear and communicable.
Understanding and managing risk is essential to running a successful business. Clear insight into risk helps organisations prepare, respond effectively, and even turn challenges into competitive advantages. Risk can come from internal decisions, external factors, or unpredictable events — and it’s present in all aspects of business.
Effective risk management builds resilience, supports strategy, and protects organisational value. This book explores the key elements of risk management, including identifying different types of risk, assessing them, and creating strong mitigation strategies.
Large scale change · Culture transformation · Strategy execution systems · Leading during disruption
Purpose and impact · Succession planning · Mentoring the next generation · Ethical leadership
Board relationships · Governance · Risk oversight · Reputation management
AI strategy · Automation opportunities · Cyber risk leadership · Data driven decision making · Digital operating models
Long term strategic positioning · Portfolio strategy · M&A and partnerships · Global expansion
How strategy works · Competitive advantage · Market positioning · Strategic frameworks · Translating strategy into execution
Reading financial statements · How businesses make money · Cost vs value · Commercial decision making · Understanding strategy
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
14 July 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
14 July 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
31 March 2026
Remember Covid and the leadership challenges we faced? For many of us, it presented a masterclass in leading through uncertainty. The ambiguity was constant, decisions had to be made quickly, and our people were looking to us for answers that we didn’t have. It was tough.
Michael Broadhead, Managing Director of Design Consultancy Folk, helps us to see that no matter the context, the leadership challenges are familiar. This conversation is a great reminder that resilience, adaptability and clarity of leadership are core capabilities and you need practical methods in challenging times.
For James Alvetro, deciding to launch his business in London was a huge leap of faith. Faith in his own abilities, and faith in the power of truly feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
Ultimately, it was his own business methodology that provided the answer. It helped him through the uncertainty and the challenge of making it in a city where he knew only a small circle of people.
Going global isn’t always glamorous or easy. Every moment of madness needs a method.
What happens when your company skyrockets from $20M to $200M, and then crashes into its worst financial year?
Bruce Davidson knows. After scaling fast, he faced a moment of truth that tested everything.
In chaos, most seek reassurance or a way out. But unicorn leaders? They lean in and ask, “What needs to be done?”
In this episode of Methods in the Madness, Bruce shares how real leadership shows up when systems fail, growth turns messy, and everything feels uncertain.
Because growth isn’t smooth, it’s chaotic, painful, and defining.
This is leadership at the edge of growth.
What happens when you're suddenly responsible for 250 people with little preparation?
Karl Jacoby found out the hard way. Underprepared and overwhelmed, he didn’t walk away. Instead, he leaned in and discovered a powerful truth: being unprepared doesn’t mean being incapable.
Karl’s journey reveals how we often overestimate what we can do today, but underestimate what we can become over time. Leadership isn’t about being ready from day one, it’s about growing into the role, refining your mindset, and staying in it for the long game.
A story of resilience, self-leadership, and long-term growth.
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 2 Dec 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 25 Nov 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 9 Sept 2025
Interviewing is an art—one that requires preparation, structure, and intention.
In this eBook, you’ll learn how to master the entire interview process, from planning and creating an e ective interview guide to setting the right tone and assessing candidates with confidence.
With practical steps, behavioural insights, and key techniques, you’ll ensure every interview is a seamless, engaging experience that leaves candidates with a lasting impression—because the best hires start with the best interviews.
In this eBook, I’ll walk you through a structured, no-nonsense approach to recruiting top talent, avoiding common hiring mistakes, and ensuring your new hires are set up for success.
From nailing the brief to onboarding with intent, you’ll learn how to create a seamless, time-e cient process that attracts the right people and keeps them engaged and retained in your business.
If you have a fear of public speaking, then fear not – you are most definitely not alone. In fact, you are very much in the majority. A staggering 75% of the population rate public speaking as one of their biggest fears. It is apparently right up there with the fear of death and sharks. I am one of those rare types that sits in the 25% category.
This Mini Methods e book will help you to understand why you may feel nervous and how to manage those fears. I will explain five key strategies to help build your confidence as a speaker, plus some handy tips and tricks that I have picked up during my own career.
And the good news? Well, like most skills, practice is the key. With the right approach and preparation, you will become a more confident and engaging speaker. And you may just enjoy the experience too!
Customer experience · Value proposition · Innovation thinking · Market trends
Investment decisions · ROI thinking · Budget leadership · Growth vs efficiency · Scenario planning
Building culture · Accountability systems · Talent development · Performance management · Handling underperformance
Prioritisation · Goal setting · Continuous improvement · Decision frameworks
Workforce transformation · Hybrid work models · Talent scarcity · Leadership in AI era
Remember Covid and the leadership challenges we faced? For many of us, it presented a masterclass in leading through uncertainty. The ambiguity was constant, decisions had to be made quickly, and our people were looking to us for answers that we didn’t have. It was tough.
Michael Broadhead, Managing Director of Design Consultancy Folk, helps us to see that no matter the context, the leadership challenges are familiar. This conversation is a great reminder that resilience, adaptability and clarity of leadership are core capabilities and you need practical methods in challenging times.
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 2 Dec 2025
The Corinthian Club, Glasgow– 16 Oct 2025
Purpose and impact · Succession planning · Mentoring the next generation · Ethical leadership
Large scale change · Culture transformation · Strategy execution systems · Leading during disruption
Leading across silos · Executive presence · Board communication · Negotiation
Leading through uncertainty · Change psychology · Communication during change · Leading restructures or integration
Survivor guilt is a real thing.
After significant organisational change is imposed, there are those that leave and those that are left behind. Neither path is easy.
When you are left behind, you often experience deep pangs of guilt. It is beyond your control, but that doesn’t ease the feelings of shame, responsibility, and trauma. This is especially the case when the team impacted is tight and friendships are involved.
For Stephanie Varidel, being chosen as a survivor during a corporate change was not a blessing, but a catalyst. A catalyst that helped her to carve out her own path, where she was heavily involved in creating a new culture of trust.
There are many impacts of mergers and acquisitions – and often unintended consequences.
For those of us that have experienced a takeover, we know the feeling of our career suddenly changing course. It is something beyond our control and it can be deeply unsettling.
Although it often presents opportunity for many within the new organisation, for others the opportunity is outside. And sometimes, this is the catalyst that creates entrepreneurs.
For Shaun van Dijk, it was a takeover that ultimately led to him co-creating his own business. Five years later, Intellect Labs continues to go from strength to strength and is a remarkable success story.
Sometimes taking a leap of faith and believing in your own capabilities is the alchemy that changes your life.
After ten years with the same company, Matt McLean had a clear next step lined up, until life interrupted the plan.
When his company was sold, he was set to transition to a new firm. But with the arrival of his newborn son, parental leave gave him an unexpected gift: mental space.
In the quiet moments away from work, Matt realised he’d been following someone else’s path.
Instead of stepping into the new role, he chose uncertainty, making one phone call that changed everything.
Five years later, that moment of clarity built something extraordinary.
Sometimes, the most important turning points come when you finally stop long enough to listen.
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 24 Sept 2025
Leading across silos · Executive presence · Board communication · Negotiation
Leading through uncertainty · Change psychology · Communication during change · Leading restructures or integration
In our very first More Methods interview, we are excited to feature Anita Jacoby AM MAICD.
Anita has had an outstanding career, having worked in senior production roles with all of Australia’s commercial networks, the ABC, SBS, and Foxtel. She also managed Zapruder’s Other Films alongside Andrew Denton, which produced programs including Enough Rope and The Gruen Transfer.
Anita was previously the Managing Director for ITV Studios in Australia and now has a highly successful board career which includes:
She is also the author of “Secrets Beyond the Screen”, a deeply personal and incredibly engaging book.
Anita has a keen interest in philanthropy and has previously served as a Board Member for headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Initiative, and NSW Alzheimer’s Advisory Board.
Her work has received 10 nominations and 4 AFI/AACTA Awards, a Logie Award, a Human Rights Award, and the Asia Broadcasting Union Award. And in 2019, Anita was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia.
We can’t wait to share this deep dive into Anita’s career!
Remember Covid and the leadership challenges we faced? For many of us, it presented a masterclass in leading through uncertainty. The ambiguity was constant, decisions had to be made quickly, and our people were looking to us for answers that we didn’t have. It was tough.
Michael Broadhead, Managing Director of Design Consultancy Folk, helps us to see that no matter the context, the leadership challenges are familiar. This conversation is a great reminder that resilience, adaptability and clarity of leadership are core capabilities and you need practical methods in challenging times.
Survivor guilt is a real thing.
After significant organisational change is imposed, there are those that leave and those that are left behind. Neither path is easy.
When you are left behind, you often experience deep pangs of guilt. It is beyond your control, but that doesn’t ease the feelings of shame, responsibility, and trauma. This is especially the case when the team impacted is tight and friendships are involved.
For Stephanie Varidel, being chosen as a survivor during a corporate change was not a blessing, but a catalyst. A catalyst that helped her to carve out her own path, where she was heavily involved in creating a new culture of trust.
Sometimes, the logical outcome is not the actual outcome.
And often rejection is actually redirection to something better.
But even for the most resilient of us, it hurts. It feels personal. Even when it’s often not.
For Susan Forrester, missing out on a role that she was imminently qualified for, was hard to understand.
Growing emotional muscle and resilience often comes from the harshest of lessons.
And the reflection after the lesson is where the true learning is.
That moment when your career plan unravels can reveal more about leadership than any title ever will.
After losing a role she was counting on, while pregnant and unsure of what came next, Lauren Karan was forced to confront a deeper question:
"Who am I beyond my job title?"
What followed wasn’t just recovery, it was reinvention.
This is how Lauren stopped following someone else’s path and started building her own.
What does it mean to lead just by being yourself?
At 22, Kelly Griffith faced a quiet but powerful decision: bring her partner to a work event and risk judgment or stay silent to stay safe. In the early 2000s, for LGBTQ+ professionals, authenticity often came at a cost.
Kelly chose visibility.
She chose courage.
And that choice sparked something bigger: it gave others permission to be real, too.
This is a story about the kind of leadership that doesn’t come from titles, but from truth. About how showing up as yourself can change the culture around you.
Because real leadership? It starts with authenticity.
"Nobody can do this as good as me."
That belief pushed Nina Nguyen to the edge. What looked like confidence was actually imposter syndrome and it didn’t just affect her. It impacted her team, creating a high-pressure culture built on competition instead of collaboration.
The turning point came when Nina accepted that she didn’t need to be the smartest person in the room. Letting go of perfection opened the door to better leadership, healthier dynamics, and a more empowered team.
Her story is a powerful reminder: true leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about creating space for others to grow with you.
What happens when you're suddenly responsible for 250 people with little preparation?
Karl Jacoby found out the hard way. Underprepared and overwhelmed, he didn’t walk away. Instead, he leaned in and discovered a powerful truth: being unprepared doesn’t mean being incapable.
Karl’s journey reveals how we often overestimate what we can do today, but underestimate what we can become over time. Leadership isn’t about being ready from day one, it’s about growing into the role, refining your mindset, and staying in it for the long game.
A story of resilience, self-leadership, and long-term growth.
Workplace politics can test even the strongest leaders. When Rachel Condos-Fields faced subtle sabotage from a colleague, she was hurt, frustrated, and shocked.
But she didn’t retaliate. She chose integrity.
By staying professional and letting her work speak for itself, Rachel proved that leadership isn't about reacting, it’s about rising above.
This isn’t weakness. It’s strategy.
Because true leaders lead even when it’s hard. And in the end, integrity always wins.
After 15 years of climbing the corporate ladder and building his reputation, Mark Wilde reached his breaking point, not in private, but in front of senior partners, when the man known for his words suddenly had none.
In this powerful and honest talk, Mark shares his journey of hiding personal struggles behind professional success, and what happens when it all catches up.
A reminder that true strength lies in vulnerability, and that leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about compassion.
Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself.
How do true leaders respond when faced with a $1 billion budget overrun and a room full of frustrated stakeholders?
Sarah Zeljko, Chair of Energy Queensland, stepped into a $4 billion project already $1 billion over and didn’t flinch. She didn’t see chaos. She saw strategy.
In our first episode of Methods in the Madness, Sarah shares how real leadership isn’t about getting stuck in the details, it’s about stepping back, building great teams, and designing a path forward when no roadmap exists.
This is how unicorn leaders lead: with clarity, composure, and conviction.
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 10 March 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 2 Dec 2025
The Corinthian Club, Glasgow– 16 Oct 2025
Being a good leader today goes beyond having a vision and inspiring others — it requires authenticity. As workplace expectations evolve, so do the qualities people seek in leaders: integrity, honesty, emotional intelligence, compassion, inclusiveness, and the ability to build trust and a culture of openness.
This mini eBook explores the key foundations of authentic leadership and what it takes to lead with sincerity and impact in the modern workplace.
Interviewing is an art—one that requires preparation, structure, and intention.
In this eBook, you’ll learn how to master the entire interview process, from planning and creating an e ective interview guide to setting the right tone and assessing candidates with confidence.
With practical steps, behavioural insights, and key techniques, you’ll ensure every interview is a seamless, engaging experience that leaves candidates with a lasting impression—because the best hires start with the best interviews.
In this eBook, I’ll walk you through a structured, no-nonsense approach to recruiting top talent, avoiding common hiring mistakes, and ensuring your new hires are set up for success.
From nailing the brief to onboarding with intent, you’ll learn how to create a seamless, time-e cient process that attracts the right people and keeps them engaged and retained in your business.
Conflict is a natural part of life and work — and for leaders, resolving it effectively is a key responsibility. While conflict is often seen as negative, when managed well, it can drive innovation, strengthen relationships, and boost team performance.
Unresolved conflict, however, can harm morale, productivity, and trust. That’s why it’s important to address it early and proactively. This eBook explores common causes of conflict, different resolution approaches, and how to build a culture that’s resilient to conflict and focused on psychological safety.
Trust drivers · Psychological safety · Healthy team dynamics
Communication basics · Running meetings · Stakeholder communication · Influencing without authority · Storytelling in business
Self awareness · Emotional intelligence · Personal productivity · Resilience · Feedback and growth
Mindset shift · Coaching vs directing · Difficult conversations · Performance conversations
Purpose and impact · Succession planning · Mentoring the next generation · Ethical leadership
Leading across silos · Executive presence · Board communication · Negotiation
Leading through uncertainty · Change psychology · Communication during change · Leading restructures or integration
Workforce transformation · Hybrid work models · Talent scarcity · Leadership in AI era
It is inevitable that you will occasionally feel the sting of being let down at work. It is incredibly stressful and creates a significant mental load.
Developing your own mental strength and being able to maintain your composure is critical to leadership success.
For Rhyll Gardner, developing a meditation daily practice was life changing. And for those struggling with anxiety, stress or insomnia, this is excellent advice and a well utilised method for many.
For James Alvetro, deciding to launch his business in London was a huge leap of faith. Faith in his own abilities, and faith in the power of truly feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
Ultimately, it was his own business methodology that provided the answer. It helped him through the uncertainty and the challenge of making it in a city where he knew only a small circle of people.
Going global isn’t always glamorous or easy. Every moment of madness needs a method.
Sometimes, the logical outcome is not the actual outcome.
And often rejection is actually redirection to something better.
But even for the most resilient of us, it hurts. It feels personal. Even when it’s often not.
For Susan Forrester, missing out on a role that she was imminently qualified for, was hard to understand.
Growing emotional muscle and resilience often comes from the harshest of lessons.
And the reflection after the lesson is where the true learning is.
That moment when your career plan unravels can reveal more about leadership than any title ever will.
After losing a role she was counting on, while pregnant and unsure of what came next, Lauren Karan was forced to confront a deeper question:
"Who am I beyond my job title?"
What followed wasn’t just recovery, it was reinvention.
This is how Lauren stopped following someone else’s path and started building her own.
What does it mean to lead just by being yourself?
At 22, Kelly Griffith faced a quiet but powerful decision: bring her partner to a work event and risk judgment or stay silent to stay safe. In the early 2000s, for LGBTQ+ professionals, authenticity often came at a cost.
Kelly chose visibility.
She chose courage.
And that choice sparked something bigger: it gave others permission to be real, too.
This is a story about the kind of leadership that doesn’t come from titles, but from truth. About how showing up as yourself can change the culture around you.
Because real leadership? It starts with authenticity.
"Nobody can do this as good as me."
That belief pushed Nina Nguyen to the edge. What looked like confidence was actually imposter syndrome and it didn’t just affect her. It impacted her team, creating a high-pressure culture built on competition instead of collaboration.
The turning point came when Nina accepted that she didn’t need to be the smartest person in the room. Letting go of perfection opened the door to better leadership, healthier dynamics, and a more empowered team.
Her story is a powerful reminder: true leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about creating space for others to grow with you.
Workplace politics can test even the strongest leaders. When Rachel Condos-Fields faced subtle sabotage from a colleague, she was hurt, frustrated, and shocked.
But she didn’t retaliate. She chose integrity.
By staying professional and letting her work speak for itself, Rachel proved that leadership isn't about reacting, it’s about rising above.
This isn’t weakness. It’s strategy.
Because true leaders lead even when it’s hard. And in the end, integrity always wins.
After 15 years of climbing the corporate ladder and building his reputation, Mark Wilde reached his breaking point, not in private, but in front of senior partners, when the man known for his words suddenly had none.
In this powerful and honest talk, Mark shares his journey of hiding personal struggles behind professional success, and what happens when it all catches up.
A reminder that true strength lies in vulnerability, and that leadership isn’t about perfection, it’s about compassion.
Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself.
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 25 Nov 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 8 Oct 2025
Sometimes it is hard to get started on a piece of work, as you may feel overwhelmed or suffer from procrastination.
Being able to manage your time wisely and calmly is the key to productivity. After all, putting it off doesn’t make it go away. Getting it done does!
This mini methods e book provides you with some practical tips on how to increase your
productivity and get things done.
In this book, you will learn essential Excel formulas that are extremely helpful towards running a business’s financial operations and analysing efficiency procedures.
These formulas can also assist with planning for the future and evaluating business performance. Excel can help businesses with targeting demographics and clarify which products to prioritise.
Deeply ingrained in my soul is the belief that in life and business, cultivating a powerful sense of Belief and Gratitude changes our perspective of how we experience and effectively utilise all life experiences.
With that focus everything I do is about raising standards and supporting the growth of people, teams, businesses, communities, and wider society to do more, be more, expecting much more from ourselves first and then the world around us.
This mini eBook explains the concept of living with a 240x opportunity mindset and how that can transform your leadership impact.
Self awareness · Emotional intelligence · Personal productivity · Resilience · Feedback and growth
Prioritisation · Goal setting · Continuous improvement · Decision frameworks
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
14 July 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
14 July 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
31 March 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane
21 April 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 10 March 2026
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 16 Dec 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 2 Dec 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 25 Nov 2025
The Corinthian Club, Glasgow– 16 Oct 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 8 Oct 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 24 Sept 2025
The Inchcolm Hotel, Brisbane – 9 Sept 2025
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