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Your Personal Brand: Now Your Business’s Biggest Asset
8 Sep

In today’s business landscape, growing a strong personal brand and reputation is more important than ever – even more important than it used to be.


ation is more important than ever – even more important than it used to be. A dramatic example comes from Silicon Valley: former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati recently raised a staggering $2 billion for her six-month-old startup Thinking Machines Lab, at a valuation of $10 billion.  Here’s the kicker:  Read More…

Confident Speaking vs. Strategic Speaking: What’s the Difference? And why does it matter?
8 Sep

We’ve all heard the advice: “Just speak with confidence.” And yes, confidence matters. A confident speaker captures attention, commands the room, and makes people sit up a little straighter. But here’s the thing—confidence alone doesn’t guarantee impact.

That’s where strategic speaking comes in.

Let’s break it down. Read More…

WA Leaders Podcast with Tracy Fryer
3 Sep

Originally from South Africa, via New Zealand, Tracy tells us about the time she sold lollies from her backpack at school, and discovering her love of art. After degrees in art and graphic design, and jewellery making, she followed these passions - plus a spell as a cabin crew for JetStar - before establishing her own branding and design business during the height of the pandemic in July 2020. Read More…

WA Leaders Podcast with Michael Watts
12 Aug

Straight out of school Michael Watts went to work at Wesfarmers, initially in IT, working his way through to corporate finance, studying IT and finance degrees along the way. Read More…

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Cyber Insurance
8 Aug

Cyber threats are no longer just a problem for large tech companies or online retailers. Every business, regardless of size or industry, is now exposed. Yet many business owners still underestimate both the risks they face and the real value of cyber insurance.

Here are six things you may not know about cyber insurance, and why it might be the most important policy in your risk management toolkit. Read More…

The Growth Paradox: Why Scaling Up Is Harder Than Starting Up
8 Aug

The entrepreneurial journey is often glamorised: the brave startup, the against-all-odds triumph, the overnight success story. But what happens after the initial spark? Read More…

WA Leaders Podcast with Emma Burdett
29 Jul

Originally from New Zealand, Emma Burdett set up and now runs Perth-based brand and marketing company Huddle Up Creative. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm shines through in our chat.


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Does Using Offshore Teams or Virtual Assistants Affect Your Business Insurance?
21 Jul

As businesses continue to adapt and scale, offshoring and virtual assistants (VAs) have become increasingly common. They offer flexibility, cost savings, and access to a global talent pool. However, as with any business decision, it is important to consider how these arrangements may impact your insurance. Read More…

The Strategic Value of Kindness
17 Jul

Kindness is frequently cited in corporate values statements, yet remains underrepresented in performance metrics and executive dashboards. For business leaders seeking to build sustainable, high-performing organisations, the challenge lies in translating the concept of kindness from rhetoric into empirically measurable practice. This is not a soft initiative; it is a strategic lever—one that, when properly measured, can yield insight into organisational resilience, talent retention, and client satisfaction. Read More…

Grounding Strategy in Reality: Why Every Growing Business Needs a Three-Way Forecast
26 Jun

In my experience, most leadership teams don’t suffer from a lack of ambition but from a lack of traction. They have ideas. They have intent. But without a clear financial lens, strategy gets lost in the fog of day-to-day decisions. Read More…

Real Networking: Simple Habits That Bring in Referrals and Word-of-Mouth Business
26 Jun

Cold calls and polished pitches can work — no doubt. But the real, lasting business? That usually comes from showing up, building trust, and being someone people want to work with. This isn’t about working the room or handing out a stack of business cards. Read More…

June 2025 Gallery - Graduation and Event
23 Jun

Congratulations to our Executive Members and Future Leaders on completing your initial Series.
We are excited to continue this journey with you in the Alumni Series and look forward to seeing the amazing things you'll achieve. Read More…