BRISBANE & SYDNEY BOOK LAUNCH EVENTS
WINNING THE SECOND HALF
This isn’t just a book launch — it’s a wellness experience that celebrates what’s possible when we reconnect with what matters most.
Ready to thrive in the second half of life?
Be part of the Thrive Revolution at the launch of Matt Elliott and Susan Pearse’s new book, Winning the Second Half — a celebration of possibility, vitality and purpose.
This isn’t just a book launch — it’s a mini wellness showcase designed to inspire and energise.
✨ Enjoy delicious paddock-to-plate snacks
🎤 Hear from a leading wellness and longevity expert
📚 Experience a live authors interview uncovering the stories and science behind the book
Come for the book, leave with a new vision for your future.
Ready to Thrive in the Second Half of Life?
Join us for a celebration of purpose, vitality and possibility at the official launch of Winning the Second Half — the new book by renowned mentors Matt Elliott and Susan Pearse.
This isn’t just a book launch — it’s an immersive wellness experience that will leave you inspired to take charge of the second half of your life with energy and intention.
Drawing on their lived experience in elite sport, leadership, and personal transformation, Matt and Susan share practical, science-backed strategies to help you thrive physically, mentally and emotionally — no matter your age or stage of life.
What you will experience
- A live and interactive interview with the authors
- Wellness and lifestyle showcase featuring aligned providers
- Interactive Wellbeing Experiences
- Expert insights from a leading voice in functional medicine
- Organic, paddock-to-plate canapés and refreshments
- A signed copy of Matt & Susans book
About the Authors
Matt Elliott is a former NRL head coach, mental performance expert and mentor with The Change Room.
Susan Pearse is a leadership strategist, mind fitness educator and best-selling author dedicated to conscious leadership and personal transformation.
Together, they’ve created a roadmap for the second half of life that blends wisdom, science and lived experience — to help others unlock their full potential.
What to Expect:
Wellness Showcase & Marketplace
Explore a curated space filled with health-focused providers offering insights, products and services that support holistic living.
Paddock-to-Plate Canapés
Enjoy organic, sustainably sourced food designed to nourish and energise — with a focus on regenerative farming and whole ingredients.
Interactive Wellbeing Experiences
Engage in simple, hands-on experiences designed to reconnect you with what matters — from mindfulness practices to goal-setting tools for your second half.
Expert Insights on Longevity
Hear from a leading functional medicine expert who will share practical, evidence-based tools to support your health and longevity journey.
Live Author Interview
Be part of an engaging on-stage conversation with Matt and Susan as they unpack the stories, science, and inspiration behind Winning the Second Half.
A Signed Copy of Matt & Susan's Book
Winning the Second Half - A practical, uplifting guide to thriving physically, mentally and emotionally in life’s next chapter.
Step into the second half of life with purpose, energy and optimism
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Exclusive Book Launch Evening Session
Winning the Second Half – by Susan Pearse and Matt Elliott
In a world focused on doing more and going faster, this book invites us to pause, reflect and choose a more intentional path through the second half of life — one built on vitality, clarity and personal meaning.
You’ll hear firsthand from Matt and Susan, enjoy incredible food, and engage with experts and providers focused on health, longevity and conscious living.
If you’re ready to take charge of your future with clarity and confidence, we’d love you to join us.
Come for the book, leave with a new vision for your future.
Reserve Your Spot
Sydney
Waterview Function Centre - Bicentenial Park
Join us for a celebration of purpose, vitality and possibility at the official launch of Winning the Second Half — the new book by renowned mentors Matt Elliott and Susan Pearse.
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday 21st August 2025
Brisbane
Victoria Park Golf Course Function Centre
- Friday 29th August 2025
Join us for a celebration of purpose, vitality and possibility at the official launch of Winning the Second Half — the new book by renowned mentors Matt Elliott and Susan Pearse.
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Purchase the book
Get a signed copy of Matt and Susan’s latest book Winning the Second Half and explore the things you can do to create a life of passion, purpose and vitality.
The 2025 “Winning the Second Half” Survey
In December 2024, Winning the Second Half Authors conducted research to explore the desires and challenges faced by men and women aged 40 and beyond.
Overview of Survey Results
588 people answered the survey conducted in December 2024. 50% were female and 49.83% were male.
Overall, 52.62% of survey respondents reported they were thriving compared to 47.38% who said they were surviving.
Around 56% of both men and women reported being where they wanted to be in their life right now. More respondents in the 63-70 age group said they are where they want to be in life right now, more than any other age group.
78.79% of women and 74.1% of men are satisfied to very satisfied with their lifestyle.
When asked what goals they hoped to achieve in the next 10 years, the top answer for men was financial stability followed by improved health. For women it was traveling to new places and then financial stability.
Both sexes reported the top 2 priorities for changing their lives as health and financial stability. The number 3 priority for men was relationships while women favoured new experiences and personal growth.
41.13% of men reported fair to very poor mental and emotional health. 35.4% of women also identified with these categories.
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