Attend an MBA Event
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Everyone can get involved with the Monash Business Awards through our events. These breakfasts, lunches or networking events give you the chance to meet with like-minded business people, hear interesting speakers and be inspired.
UPCOMING EVENTS
18 April ’24
Theres no doubting AFL football is big business. With revenues exceeding $50 million each club has to learn to think and act like a business in order to survive.
But the learnings shouldn’t be all one way traffic. There are many aspects of professional sport, that if the corporate world adopted, would drastically increase their chance of sustainable success.
Nathan Burke draws on his years of experience as a player,coach and Director of the St Kilda FC along with his experiences in the corporate world to produce a presentation which will inform and challenge.
Using real life experiences Nathan will demonstrate the 7 lessons the corporate world can take from professional sport, and how to introduce them into your workplace. Book tickets now to make the most of our early bird prices.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Just some of the great speakers featured at recent MBA events.
29 February ’24
Join us at the first MBA event of the year, featuring Bendigo Bank, Head of Economic and Markets Research, David Robertson.
With the economy an ever present topic of conversation, as we head into the new year, hear from one of Australia’s most senior financial experts and get the ultimate insiders take on the 2024 financial forcast Book tickets now to make the most of our early bird prices.
30 November ’23
Join us for our inaugural lunch event and hear Harry Katsiabanis MEI, MAICD – Director of StorageX share his entrepreneurial journey: From Start up to the ASX – How I lost $140 Million, and Recovered. Harry is an accomplished entrepreneur and experienced company director having served on both private companies and publicly listed ASX companies. Harry’s ability to solve big problems and identify opportunities that others cannot see has been developed over 30 years, and he will share with us some key lessons that all businesses can learn from.
15 June ’23
The cost of living is soaring and businesses are still recovering from the effects of a global pandemic. So, let’s talk money. Finance expert Nobby Kleinman joins Monash Business Awards to share insights and strategies for achieving financial stabilty and growing wealth, no matter what your income is. The author and CEO of Money Rules has more than two decades of financial planning experience and has advised more than 4000 clients, employers and their staff.
20 April ’23
Join the unstoppable Dr Ruth Holdaway , CEO of St Kilda Mums and MBE recipient for services to equality in sport, UK. Ruth has led multiple sports and aid organisations through expansion, social change and a global pandemic, making her an expert on strategically turning dreams into reality. Former CEO of Tennis Victoria, a Director of Women Sport Australia and VicSport and a member of ActionAid UK’s Arise Fund Leadership Circle , Ruth is sure to inspire you and your team. Book now to ensure your spot in what is sure to be a remarkable event.
23 Feb ’23
Our guest speaker, Karen Hollenbach, is the Founding Director of Think Bespoke, and leads a team of specialist LinkedIn trainers. She will provide an insight into profile and company pages and explain the key marketing features to leverage your business. Attendees receive a free digital pack emailed after the event.
Enjoy a plated hot breakfast and network with the Monash Business Award community during this presentation.
17 Nov ’22
Learn how to support your staff and keep them with Professor Brock Bastian. Brock is a thought leader in behavioural ethics and mental health whose work has featured in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Economist and Time Magazine. He has consulted with organisations across Australia on workplace mental health and culture. “There are some unavoidable demands in workplaces at the moment,” Brock said. “When you have the appropriate resources in place, you are better equipped to handle the demands.”
15 Sept ’22
In this session we look at the new rules of sales and marketing and how they speed up and streamline your client acquisition results. In large business, sales and marketing departments fight amongst themselves. In small organisations, attention between sales and marketing is split causing inconsistent client generation and slow sales cycles.
Russell’s presentation will cover:
* The intersection of sales and marketing and how to shift the OLD RULES.
* How to engage better clients while avoiding tyre kickers and time wasters.
* How to increase your profits WITHOUT increasing your workload.
29 July ’22
It’s time to celebrate
Save the date for 2022 Monash Business Awards Annual Gala Dinner. Soon it will be time to let your hair down, don on some party attire and celebrate your business successes over the last few years.
16 June ’22
David Robertson: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
With so much happening in the world, it’s hard to imagine what lies ahead for business. Economist David Robertson will shed light on where our economy stands now and what can be expected in the near future. David is Chief Economist and Head of Economic and Markets Research at Bendigo & Adelaide Bank. His career spans more than three decades, including roles as a foreign exchange dealer and senior positions in Treasury for the State Bank of NSW, First Chicago and the Commonwealth Bank.
18 May ’22
Waverley BMW Networking Evening
Join us for an electrified evening at Waverley BMW when you will get an exclusive opportunity to experience their new electric car range. Head of Corporate Fleet Sales, Daniel Colina, will present the BMW iX, BMW iX3 and the BMW i4, and answer all your questions. The MBA’s Igor Hnatko, of Carbon Group, will also present timely EOFY tax tips. Refreshments will be provided by Prosecco Van and Woofy’s Catering. Tickets are limited, so secure your place now on the link below. Ticket holders will be emailed a unique discount code for $20 off the MBA’s June networking lunch or our Gala Dinner in July.
28 April ’22
Kate Bailey – CBRE
Kate leads the CBRE Research Team in Melbourne and Adelaide and is the national head of logistics and retail research. She began her career in 2008 working at a property economic consulting firm, a role which took her to the UK as a valuer and analyst for a property developer. She later spent four years in the property strategy and forecasting division of Coles, providing direction for the future network of supermarket, liquor and convenience properties.
24 February ’22
Mat Bowtell – Free 3D Hands
Mat Bowtell is the founder and CEO of Free 3D Hands, an Australian charity who designs and 3D prints hands and assistive devices. The hands are provided for free, to children and adults all around the world and they even pay the postage! Mat freely shares his designs under an open-source licence so others can make and repair their own devices and to encourage further innovation. Mat’s goal is to significantly bring down the cost of assistive technology to help those who currently cannot access or afford it.
Come and enjoy a cooked breakfast, listen to Mat’s amazing story, as well as networking with the MBA community.
24 November ’21
Conversations with Business of the Year recipients
Come and enjoy a cooked breakfast as well as a chance to network with our business community. It is sure to be a great event to end lockdown and celebrate our newly titled Monash Business of the Year winners.
1 October ’21
Awards Presentation Livestream
The fun and interactive event honoured the top businesses in Monash and included entertainment and prize giveaways. It was a great excuse to pop on some party clothes, make yourself a Friday afternoon Happy Hour drink and support some familiar faces and businesses that you may have known.
15 April ’21
Kirk Peterson from Performance Shift
Kirk Peterson – Managing Director of Performance Shift is a renowned thought leader with over 30 years experience in High Performance and People Management, specialising in High Performing Teams.
He believes that Emotional intelligence and Self Management are the most important traits to embrace to lead in the high performance space. With a passion and motivation to inspire and educate individuals and teams to maximise their potential, he challenges thinking and enhances the possibility mindset.
19 Nov ’20
Geoff Flemming from Vital Smarts
Have you had a difficult conversation in the past that left you feeling awkward and misunderstood? This Crucial Conversations workshop will empower you to create a healthy dialogue by stepping into disagreement – rather than over or around it – for improved relationships and results.
Geoff Flemming, General Manager of VitalSmarts ANZ and the MBA are delighted to offer this high energy and rapid fire online workshop, backed up by decades of social science research, which will impart practical skills that participants can immediately use in their business relationships.
29 Sept ’20
Local Business Network Panel Discussion
Join the MBA and a local business panel for an engaging discussion on how businesses are adapting to the current environment of lockdowns, restrictions and economic downturn.
17 Sept ’20
Supporting Mental Wellbeing in Business and Beyond with Peter Bellion
The impacts of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are not merely economic. Many people have also reported significant emotional and mental health ramifications. Peter Bellion, a former crash scene investigator and reconstruction expert from Victoria Police’s Major Collision Investigation Group, knows first hand what it feels like to be struck by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while on the job
18 June ’20
Future Forecast for Uncertain Times - Stephen Anthony
As the financial year winds down, hear from a finance industry expert about the current state of the economy and what conditions we might expect going into the second half of 2020. Stephen Anthony is a highly experienced macroeconomist and fiscal policy specialist with over twenty years of experience.
20 Feb ’20
Breaking Down Barriers
As our first event for 2020, the Monash Business Awards hosted a motivational morning with Beau Vernon.
Key to his philosophy is the notion of a “helpful” rather than “positive” mindset. When things are objectively not going our way it can be more manageable to consider the small next action we can take to help us move in the right direction.
Beau reminded us of the importance of creating connections within teams and that making people feel cared for and appreciated for who they are can yield the greatest results.
Beau also works to draw employers’ attention to the fact that Australian businesses can be doing much more to have inclusive workplaces. As he says, “I want to be an advocate to show that people with a disability are as much a part of society as anyone else and that we should raise the bar on what can be achieved”.
21 Nov ’19
Team Alchemy
“The good news is, your team’s performance is a direct result of your leadership. The bad news is, your team’s performance is a direct result of your leadership! Whichever way you choose to look at it, you pull the performance lever.”
This was one of lessons shared by Stephanie Bown at this MBA breakfast event. Stephanie, a high performance coach, also spoke about the common leader error of focusing attention on low performers at the expense of the highly skilled, as well as outlining the five leadership styles and their effort to result ratios.
For those wanting to learn more, Stephanie is sharing with friends of the MBA her new white paper: “Leading High Performing Teams: How to transform team performance from simply functioning to fully flourishing in the new era”.
19 Sep ’19
Cultivate Better
“Small business is the hardest slog there is…
So you need to find satisfaction in the grind.”
This was just one of the lessons shared by James Madden, CEO of Flinders + Co at this MBA lunch. James spoke about focusing on the legacy question of “What do I want to be able to say I achieved?” to guide the company’s direction. Achieving an initial goal of being a carbon neutral business last year (leaping ahead of the Australian red meat industry’s target of being carbon neutral by 2030) James stressed that carbon neutrality is not as daunting as might be perceived and was accomplished through a switch to renewable energy and investing in carbon offsets.
13 Jun ’19
Disruption is the New Norm
Scott Haywood is an industry-leading financial advisor, wealth strategist and regular media commentator, including daily appearances on Tom Elliott’s 3AW Drive Program, and co-hosting the weekly national program Let’s Talk Business on the Macquarie Radio Network.
Scott began his talk to the MBA audience by asking, “what was your first job and does it still exist?” Disruptors such as Uber, FastBrick (a robotic bricklayer) and Seek, to name just a few are putting pressure on once stable industries. Meanwhile, fields such as nursing, teaching, personal care assistance, carpentry, cleaning and auditing will continue to be in high demand. To be ready for the job market of the future, and to prepare the upcoming generation, we need to recognise the importance of computer science, potentially retrain, or look into developing a side-hustle.
11 Apr ’19
Finding Your Tribe
Jules Lund, well known for his radio and television appearances, spoke to the MBA audience on the rise of the citizen influencer. Jules founded the start up Tribe in 2015, to meet the growing demand for digital content and developing a self-service product that connects social media influencers with brands.
Generating more than $250,00 worth of digital content every day, participants were able to hear how Jules made the transition from media personality to a founder of a global tech company.
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