

For many organisations, a key challenge at the moment is overcoming an incremental mindset: doing what we did last year, only slightly better.
Given the current pace of change, the real challenge for leaders is to create the space to step back, question their assumptions, and consider how they might disrupt their own business, before the market does it for them. This requires Boards and leadership teams to become more conscious of how time is actually being allocated, rather than simply reacting to the daily noise.
In this session, we will introduce a simple practical language and techniques that can be adopted across your organisation, helping you become more intentional about where time is being spent, and what may be missing.
You will leave with:
• Greater clarity on how your time is truly allocated
• A sharper view of the trade-offs you are making
• A practical way to create space for the work that really matters
• Simple techniques for being more effective
This is a practical session for business owners and leaders who want to get ahead of the market by focusing on what matters most.
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Date:
Thursday, 30 April 2026 |
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Time: 7:15am – 9:00am
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Venue: National Press Club
16 National Circuit Barton |
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Chris is a business coach and adviser who works with boards, CEOs and senior leaders on strategy, leadership and client development. A former Senior Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and a Chartered Accountant, he brings together commercial rigour with practical, people-centred insight....
Drawing on 30 years of experience advising boards, corporate leaders and management teams, Chris specialises in helping clients clearly define and focus on the critical issues that will drive their success.

Andrew Fernance is a Director in the Business Advisory division of RSM in Canberra. Andrew has over 25 years experience in providing both tax compliance and business advisory services to clients of all sizes....
He excels in helping businesses through different stages from start-up to retirement and succession. Andrew uses many strategies to help his clients protect their assets in a tax effective manner.

Andrew Fernance is a Director in the Business Advisory division of RSM in Canberra. Andrew has over 25 years experience in providing both tax compliance and business advisory services to clients of all sizes....
He excels in helping businesses through different stages from start-up to retirement and succession. Andrew uses many strategies to help his clients protect their assets in a tax effective manner.

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