EO Melbourne Chapter News

Dear EO Melbourne,

As I reflected on what I would share with everyone this month, one thought that remained constant for me is that of challenge and hardship. We dedicate and spend so much of our lives to finding balance and building systems, processes, structures and relationships that make us feel safe and secure. But often, things happen outside of our control that quickly reminds us that perhaps there are too many unknowns that can destabilise us. Whether it be a personal or familial tragedy, such as the passing of someone we love or a global disaster like the recent Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, perchance what we really seek is a feeling of safety. Whilst achieving it may be tenuous or temporary at best, we still have the innate desire to rebuild and strengthen each time a tragedy or disaster strikes.

Similarly, this month has a theme of strengthening our EO Melbourne. A strong Chapter is comprised of strong Forums, and strong Forums create strong Members. That’s why we invested in EO Forum Next Level training for our Chapter Members with Past President Carlo Santoro, an EO Melbourne original who is keeping it in the family. My Forum Moderator recently circulated our upcoming Forum agenda. Tabled in the agenda is time to discuss key learnings from EO Forum Next Level. If your Forum hasn’t included this in the agenda, I encourage you to flag this during housekeeping to make sure that you and your Forum benefit from best practices and keep alive your commitment to learning and growing.

(Continue reading the complete February President's Update here.)

With Warmth,

Kym Huynh
President 2019/2020

Our Key Executive Program has grown tremendously this year with the addition of 13 Key Executives since Jul 2019. Thanks to the leadership of our Key Executive Chair Shan Manickham in pushing our KEP forward.

We also celebrated recently the launch of our second Key Executive Forum. Seen in the photo are our participants along with Shan (far right) and our Chapter Manager, Kirsten Yokoyama (3rd from right).

Do you want your 2iC or key executive to have their own Forum experience? Do you want them to access our Scaling Up Learning Days so that they can partner with you in implementing and executing growth tools in your business? Get in touch with Shan at shan@crossdocks.com.au or Kirsten at administrator@eomelbourne.org for more information.

EO Melbourne recently made history by launching the first-ever chapter-based Quantum Leap Forum. This forum is an additional forum experience for entrepreneurs with businesses that turn over AUD10M. The Moderator is Brendan O'Brien and the Moderator-elect is Rudi Van der Lies. Members of the Quantum Leap Forum holds a full-day meeting every quarter. This year’s theme is “Growth – Business and Me, the entrepreneur”.

The first forum will be held on 23 July 2020 and the moderator training will be in conjunction with EO Sydney. If you are interested to join a Quantum Leap forum or if you have any question, please contact our MyEO Chair James Murray at james.murray@workhealthyaus.com.au or our Chapter Manager Kirsten Yokoyama at administrator@eomelbourne.org.

Be part of a MyEO group or become a MyEO Champion! MyEO is here for your other needs as an entrepreneur, such as special interest groups and additional forum and event experiences. MyEO provides a venue for members with similar passion or interests like golf, cycling, wine appreciation, dining out or cooking to get together and initiate projects. If you are interested to join, organise or host a MyEO event that may benefit other members, please give us a shout out as we want to hear from you.

Learn from Brad Stevens' "Adapting for Rapid Change" Workshop and discover your agility in the midst of rapid change. Find answers to questions like: Are you prepared to rapidly take advantage of new opportunities and pivot to avoid downturns? Are you positioned to generate the highest possible return on your employees’ time and talents?

Don't be caught flat-footed when faced with a situation of trying to take advantage of major opportunities to avoid failure! Reserve your seat now by registering to this learning event through this link.

EO’s signature events, EO Global Universities, enable attendees to learn from business experts, experience other cultures and build relationships with entrepreneurs outside of their chapter through unparalleled access to world-class speakers, once-in-a-lifetime socials, and immersive off-site adventures.

From 11-15 March 2020, EO is heading to Sydney for the next EO Global University where we’ll give members an opportunity to view Australia and their own entrepreneurial path through a new lens as they unite, learn and develop with the University’s theme: 20/20 Vision.

Know more about the 2020 EO Sydney University at the event website. Register through this page.

We welcome our new Strategic Alliance Partner, Entrepreneurial Operating System, to our EO Melbourne family.

EOS is a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools, combined with a proven implementation process, that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. By mastering this simple way of operating, leadership teams of growth-oriented companies systematically and permanently improve.

EOS is passionate about helping entrepreneurial leadership teams to clarify, simplify and achieve their vision. Through our partnership with EOS, EO Members will be able to have:

A free 90-Minute Meeting for your leadership team with a Professional EOS Implementer
Tailor-made presentations for forum
A free copy of the book Traction

In this dynamic session, Certified EOS Implementer Daniel Davis will introduce the vital Six Key Components of a successful business and demonstrate how the proven EOS Tools strengthen them.

You will walk away armed with a set of simple, practical tools that you can take straight back to your business to and use immediately to focus on priorities, get clear on how to knock-down issues and gain traction as a healthier leadership team.

EO Members can register themselves and their Key Executives through this link. For more details, contact Francesca Lever, EOS Implementer Community Builder for Australia/New Zealand at flever@eosworldwide.com.au.

EO members will depart from Mercedes-Benz Berwick in a convoy of the latest Mercedes-Benz vehicles whilst enjoying driving the open country roads to lunch at Port Phillip Estate. Sit back, relax and enjoy a truly-money-can't-buy experience on this full-day event.

*Please note: This event will be limited to 16 EO Members that haven't attended a previous Drive Day.

Register now through this link. Please contact help@eomelbourne.org with any question or concerns.

South Melbourne is finally open! We are right in the heart of South Melbourne. On the same roundabout as the famous South Melbourne Markets. In our building (South Melbourne Central), we have Woolworths, Goodlife Health Club, Spotlight and Luminare.

For years, we’ve been asked to come to South Melbourne, and now, we’re on our way with a goal of delivering amazingly designed workspaces to inspire everybody. Whether you need a desk, private office or a place for your company to call home, our environments increase productivity, innovation & collaboration.

Check out the various facilities and services we offer in our new location at https://creativecubes.co/locations/south-melbourne/. Visit https://creativecubes.co/eo/ and see what you can enjoy in Creative Cubes as an EO Melbourne Member.

EO Melbourne members save up to $250 on LIVE events as well as FREE access to The Growth Faculty - On Demand. PLUS, EO Melbourne members registered on the platform save up to $250 on The Growth Faculty’s LIVE events. EO Team save up to $100.

To get the EO Member discount you will need to register for The Growth Faculty - On Demand first. You will receive a unique login and then be able to register for an event and receive a discount off the ticket price. For EO Team: If you are a member of EO, you and your team members automatically qualify for the EO Team Rate.

Check out the upcoming live streams & events at The Growth Faculty site. Watch out for the following:

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It's with great pleasure that we invite you to this once in a decade opportunity: See Seth Godin Live in Australia.

Over four hours, Seth will share his life’s work, equipping you with essential skills to implement effective marketing strategies, drive change and stimulate business growth. You will learn how to:

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