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Business Leaders’ Breakfast: Fuel for High Performance

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TOPic : profit vs performance

This exclusive breakfast convenes business leaders grappling with shrinking profitability, or being asked to deliver more with less resources.

This session will  provide evidence‑based strategies from industry experts who’ve turned the corner—from pressure to prosperity. It explores the interplay between high-performance leadership and measurable profit outcomes.

We’ll dive into:

  • Why teams performing at their peak deliver sustained profit improvement, not just revenue boosts

  • Tactics high-performing leaders use to activate culture, clarity, and trust—and the direct impact on financial flow 

  • How embedding daily performance metrics identifies profit leakage before it becomes crisis

 

Profit-Focused, Performance-Driven:

This is so much more than just another leadership event... it’s how performance unlocks profit.

5/5
"Coraggio provides a detailed temperature check on the most critical issues impacting private businesses, and exposure to thought leaders through a range of first class speakers. I cannot recommend Coraggio highly enough for private business owners looking to develop their leadership skills, and strategic input to grow their business'
Patrick Flanagan
Partner at RSM

PROFIT VS PERFORMANCE – FINDING THE EDGE

Tough markets are testing even the best businesses. Rising costs, shrinking margins, and relentless competition are forcing leaders to rethink how they create value. The businesses that thrive in these conditions don’t just chase profit – they master the balance between driving performance and protecting their bottom line.

At this breakfast, you’ll gain:

If you’re ready to stop reacting and start leading with precision in tough times, this event is for you.

World Class Speakers & Experts

From leading executives to change-makers in law, innovation, and leadership, our breakfast panel features real-world leaders who’ve successfully scaled businesses, shaped high-performing cultures, and led through complexity.

These are not just thought leaders—they’re practitioners. Panelists like Yasser Zaki, Scott Hutchinson, Dominique Lamb, Kate Save and many more, bring diverse perspectives from boardrooms, courtrooms, and high-growth ventures, offering insights you can apply immediately.

Expect a powerful, honest conversation on what it really takes to lead with impact in today’s fast-moving business landscape.

Susan Pearse

Master Leadership Mentor, Keynote speaker and best selling author

Matt Elliott

Culture and Leadership Coach Former NRL Coach and Super League Coach of the Year

Richard Skarzynski

CEO and Business Growth Expert

Dylan Johnstone

Chief Executive Officer - Platinum Health Supply Group

Helen Suke

Founder & Principal, Suke & Associates

Scott Hutchinson

Chairman, Hutchinson Builders

Yasser Zaki

Global Chief Executive Officer

Bronte Campbell

OAM, OLY – Four‑Time Olympian & Entrepreneur

Dominique Lamb

Queensland Small Business Commissioner & Former CEO, National Retail Association

Kate Save

CEO & Co-Founder, Be Fit Food

What Will Be Covered?

Leadership that Turns Pressure into Profit

Discover how shifting from managing tasks to activating performance cultures drives both morale and margin.

Performance Habits of High-Profit Organisations

Learn the daily leadership practices that top companies use to consistently outpace competitors in profit growth.

Data-Driven Decisions for Immediate Impact

See how real-time performance metrics reveal hidden profit opportunities and stop leakage before it hurts.

Unlocking Profit Levers Hidden in Your Business

Uncover overlooked cost drivers and simple operational tweaks that rapidly increase bottom-line results.

Aligning Teams with Revenue and Profit Goals

Understand how to connect every level of your workforce to the numbers that matter, boosting ownership and outcomes.

Sustainable Growth Through High-Trust Leadership

Explore how trust, clarity, and emotional regulation create resilient teams that deliver profits even in tough markets.

5/5
"The Change Room brings a level of leadership insight and energy that’s incredibly rare. Their ability to connect elite sporting performance to business leadership is game-changing. It’s helped us reframe how we build culture and lead with purpose."
Jessica Langford
General Manager, Corewell Projects

Event Locations

Presented By

Richard Skarzynski

Steven Sorbello

Dominique Lamb

Matt Elliott

Scott Hutchinson

KICKSTART YOUR MORNING WITH STRATEGY, INSIGHT & CONNECTION

In times of economic pressure, the decisions you make as a leader can determine whether your business simply survives—or thrives.

At this exclusive breakfast, you’ll hear from business leaders who have successfully steered their organisations through market downturns, margin squeezes, and intense competition—emerging stronger on the other side.

Through candid conversations and proven strategies, you’ll learn how to:

  • Shift from cost-cutting to value-creating decisions

  • Drive performance while safeguarding profitability

  • Build resilience in your teams and culture, even under pressure

This session is designed for leaders who want to navigate uncertainty with confidence, seize hidden opportunities, and lead with impact when it matters most.

Venue : Bond University, 433 Boundary Street, Spring Hill

Thursday 25 September 2025

Event Schedule

  • 7:00am – Registration, networking & cocktail breakfast
  • 7:20am – Opening Keynote: Turning Pressure into Performance Matt Elliott sets the tone with a powerful session on how leaders can harness challenging conditions to drive both profit and performance.
  • 7:45am – Panel introduced and panel discussion (approx. 90 min) – including audience Q&A
  • 9:15am – Panel Q&A finish + networking

 

Panel Facilitator: Matt Elliott
The panel will explore two key themes:

  • Profit vs Performance – Finding the Winning Balance

  • Leading Through Pressure – Building Teams That Deliver When It Counts

Secure Your Spot

Brisbane

Bond University

433 Boundary Street, Spring Hill

Ready to build a high-performance team?

Sign up for The Change Room and Coraggio’s Leadership Breakfast and gain the insights, strategies, and connections to lead with impact.

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