YOUR EXCLUSIVE INVITATION   
What's holding your business growth back?
(Hint: It may not be strategy)

Many businesses have capable people, strong products and clear opportunities, yet sustainable growth remains frustratingly elusive.

The reason is often not strategy, market conditions or capability: it’s the effectiveness of the team responsible for execution.

As organisations grow, communication becomes more complex, decision-making slows, accountability becomes blurred and silos begin to emerge. The result? Missed opportunities, frustrated employees and growth that falls short of its potential.

This practical session will explore why high-performing teams are the hidden engine of business growth. Drawing on proven leadership frameworks and practical business experience, we’ll examine the characteristics that distinguish exceptional teams and the role leaders play in creating them.

Wherever you are in the business growth lifecycle, we’ll draw on extensive business advisory experience to help you navigate the complexities of business growth.


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We hope you can join us!
DETAILS

Date:
Wednesday, 22 July 2026


Time: 12:15pm – 2:00pm



Venue: National Press Club
16 National Circuit
Barton






(Please advise of any dietary requirements upon RSVP)

Contact Jacqui Bond [email protected] for any queries
YOUR PRESENTERS
Chris Collings
Business & Leadership Coach
Meridian 151

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
Director
RSM Australia

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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