Executive Coaching Sydney

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

Friendcraft 2.0 - Friendship Not Left To Chance

What makes someone go from someone I met to someone I consider a friend and then, perhaps, to a close friend or even a best friend? When we look back at school playgrounds, friendship can seem like something that just happens. We played together, discovered shared interests, spent enough time together, and somehow became friends. But as we grow up, it can start to feel a little more complicated. Responsibilities increase. Careers take priority. Relationships change. People move cities. Social circles shift. We can become so busy maintaining the life we've built that making and maintaining friendships gets pushed further and further down the list. None of this is necessarily a bad thing. But sometimes we only realise how important friendship is when we suddenly need more connection, company or support - and discover we haven't done our homework. So what is such homework? That's the intention behind "Friendcraft - Friendship Not Left To Chance", a social skills workshop exploring what it takes to turn connections into friendships, and keep those friendships alive when life gets overwhelming. Through playful challenges, social experiments and scenarios, you'll explore your own friendship needs, discover what helps friendships grow, and experiment with ways to create more opportunities for meaningful connection. **WHO IS IT FOR?** * Professionals who want to build genuine friendships within their professional networks * Young adults navigating what friendship means in 2026 * Travellers who are constantly entering and leaving new social circles * Leaders who want to strengthen their collaborators and stakeholder relationships * Anyone who is surrounded by lots of people around them, but not enough people who truly feel close to **WHAT OUTCOMES CAN YOU EXPECT FROM ATTENDING?** \- make new friends with like\-minded people who are after similar outcomes \- discover how your personality and quirks can become social assets \- deepen your existing friendships \- create reminder structures for staying connected in the long run \- become proficient at navigating difficult conversations between friends \- find ways to maximize joy when hanging out with others You don't need to be shy. You don't need to be particularly social. You just need to want friendship to be a higher priority. Friendship used to happen by chance. Perhaps it never did. \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\* 🎟️ To attend, please register and purchase tickets at: [https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1650808](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1650808) Ticket includes drinks, snacks and a vegetarian meal. \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\* **ABOUT** ***Utopia Rising*** delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food. [www.utopiarising.com.au](https://www.utopiarising.com.au)

Speculative Writing Night @ Chatswood Library

**If you're coming, [please RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817) as well as here so they can set out enough places for us on the night.** Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy and horror etc) writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you're just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Chatswood Library. **[RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** *In addition to RSVPing here on Meetup, please register at the link above so we can keep track of numbers as we are promoting across different platforms.* **Schedule:** **5:30 - 6:00 pm:** Introductions and casual chat **6:00 - 7:30 pm:** 'Focus & Write' session **7:30 - 8:30 pm:** Continue writing, or socialise and share your progress **What to bring:** Your work-in-progress, whether on screen or paper. Connect with fellow writers, explore the speculative fiction realm, and let your imagination soar at our regular writing meetups. Do note a 'yes' RSVP on Meetup does not confirm your place, **[please RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** so they can set out enough places for us on the night. \*\*\* **Our meeting room** We are in the **Creator Space**, straight down the main aisle from the front desk, though the sign may be obscured by books. If you are unable to locate the Creator Space, ask the staff at the front desk for its location; they are expecting us. **[How to get there](https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Locations-and-Hours/Chatswood-Library)** **Public transport**: Chatswood Library is located in The Concourse, 350m from major Chatswood transportation hubs, including Chatswood train station and Chatswood bus interchange. **Parking**: Parking is available at The Concourse car park accessible on Ferguson Lane via Archer St ONLY. Parking rates can be found [here](https://www.theconcourse.com.au/visit/parking/). The library has lift access from The Concourse car park and from The Concourse, ground and upper levels. Parking is also available at Chatswood Chase adjacent to The Concourse on the corner of Archer St and Victoria Ave. The first 3 hours parking are free. **Cycle**: Bicycle parking is available at library entrance. **Accessibility** For participants requiring stair-free access, this is available through the Ferguson Lane entrance through the parking garage. Ride shares or taxis should be directed to drop off at that location. If further assistance is needed please let the Meetup coordinators know in advance and we will do our best to assist. Please be advised that access from Victoria Ave does consist of a significant flight of steps up into the Concourse area. Did I mention you should **[RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** to make sure they know our numbers?

SydDT #131: Lead Change That Matters with Ben Pecotich

Join us for the launch of Ben Pecotich's new book Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum! Your ticket includes all the usual SydDT goodness… plus a set of limited-edition Lead Change That Matters cards that we’ll use on the night to catalyse conversation and help you choose your own journey. You’ll also get a special launch discount on Ben's new book. What’s a change you’d love to build momentum on? Bring it along. Whether you’re leading a team, designing a better experience, or helping an organisation move towards something that matters… we’ll have plenty to explore together. 300+ people shared their experiences, goals, frustrations, and hopes through the research behind the book – including so many of you from the SydDT community. Ben will share some of what he's learnt, then we’ll explore the five elements of Conditions for Momentum through conversations about our own work. You’ll use your set of the Lead Change That Matters cards to open up those conversations and help you choose your own journey through the evening… and beyond. You’ll take your own complete set of cards home to keep exploring – on your own and with your team. Come along! Bring a colleague or friend and join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKER** **[Ben Pecotich](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpecotich/)** **Design & Innovation Director/Founder, [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com). Author of Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum** Ben's a designer, adviser, and founder of Dynamic4. He works alongside leaders and their teams on their most complex challenges across strategy, design, and tech. For 30+ years, Ben's led, designed, and delivered strategic change in financial services in Australia, NZ, Asia, the UK, and Europe – and co-founded 20+ startups and social enterprises across health and fitness, fintech, events, and community building. He founded Dynamic4 in 2001. Ben takes a human-centred design and living systems approach to helping clients design, build, and launch ideas that customers and teams love, make money, and do great things for people and our planet while increasing wellbeing. Everything he does is about accelerating the transition to more regenerative ways of living and doing business, creating the conditions for people and communities to be happier and live on a healthier planet. Ben's the author of Solve Problems That Matter and his new book Lead Change That Matters: Design the Conditions for Momentum is launching now. He's also the co-founder of Sydney Design Thinking. **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.shapeshifterscreative.com.au/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

EASTW'D Sunday730am COACHING To Book https://opensports.net/pickleballinThePark

To book into a First Timer coaching session please go to [https://opensports.net/pickleballinThePark](https://opensports.net.pickleballinthepark/) and you will see all our events. We are an outdoor club and weather dependant so PLEASE CHECK **Open Sports** FOR ANY CANCELLATIONS ON THE DAY, BEFORE ATTENDING. In this session you will have instruction on ball skills, pickleball rules and, most importantly, the tactics of the game. Thereafter you will be able to join in our social pickleball sessions. You are allowed to attend coaching up to a maximum of three sessions. All players $20.00 each. If unable to attend, please edit your RVSP and move yourself to "Not Going". DISCLAIMER: In accepting your RSVP to attend any of our events, you agree to voluntarily assume all risk of injury to yourself or damage to your property, however arising out of this event. You further agree not to hold the host and/or organizer of this event liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your property. To join our club: www.pickleballinthepark.com.au

The Corporate Toastmasters Club

Call out to all early risers! Sick of getting caught up at work and missing Toastmasters lunch or afternoon meetings? Start the day the right way, with our meeting then head off to work afterwards. You're invited to visit our small but active Toastmasters Club located at Tiny's Sandwich Bar, 1/55 Clarence Street, Sydney. Learn communication, public speaking and leadership skills in a safe, supportive environment. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Time: 7:35am for 7:45am start Duration: 1 hour – finished by 8:50am Contact us on corporatetoastmasters@gmail.com or register here as a guest: [https://corporatetoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/](https://corporatetoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/)

Lifeblood Donation Week - Project Management Warriors & Warrioresses

Living in the Present (Eckhart Tolle).

**Why tread your spiritual journey alone? Come and let’s share the trip together. If your practice has been inspired by Eckhart Tolle's teachings, present moment living, making the shift from head to heart, feeling presence energy connecting you with Being ..., then you may feel at home communing with us.** ******************* **Duration:** **10:30 to 1.00pm** ******************* **Likely procedure:** **1 Sharing: How useful have ET’s teachings been on your spiritual journey? How so?** **2 Meditation.** **3 Reading from Eckhart’s works.** **After meeting: Please feel free to stay, chat to others and join us for cafe lunch.** ******************* **MEDITATION exercises in the ‘Power of Now':** **(Find page in table of contents at start)** **Connecting with the inner body (ch 6).** **Going deeply into the body (ch 7).** **Now let your spiritual practice be this: (ch 7. The Source of Chi. Third parag.)** **Other portals (ch 7).** **Strengthening the immune system (ch 6).** ******************* **Useful** **YouTube links** **to where Eckhart gives a clear demonstration of** **how to be present** **by shifting attention from the mind to the inner body:** **https://youtu.be/70L8Nqkbjdo (16 mins)** **https://youtu.be/foU1qgOdtwg (36 mins)** ******************* **Parking:** **From midday Saturdays & all day Sundays there’s free unlimited parking behind Leichhardt Town Hall on Marion St. There’s also free unlimited parking anytime of the week at and around Pioneers Memorial Park, just a bit down Norton St from Cafe Jolly.** ******************* **RSVP status:** **Please change your status to NOT GOING if you can no longer make it. Otherwise, you may be keeping out those who can. Looking forward to communing with you.** ******************* **Contribution** **to Meetup organiser subscription cost: $2 to $5**

Lean Beer F2F IRL

Join us for an **in-person Lean Beer Sydney** session — great conversations, great people, and a relaxed pub atmosphere. We use the **Lean Coffee** format: * No fixed agenda * Everyone suggests topics they care about * We vote on what matters most * Then we dive into short, focused discussions **What to expect:** * A friendly, informal setting at a local pub * Conversations about agile, product development, leadership, and more * A chance to learn, share, and connect with like-minded people **What to bring:** * Your curiosity and a few topics you’d love to discuss * No slides, no presentations — just ideas and conversation **Why join?** * Meet new people in the Sydney agile community * Share your experiences and learn from others * Enjoy a drink while having meaningful discussions Grab your favorite beverage, bring your ideas, and let’s make this an engaging Lean Beer Sydney session!

Passion to Purpose: Learn to Host Small Events and Test Your Business Idea

**A 4 Week Program for Women Ready to Share Their Ideas with Confidence!** Have you ever thought: * I'd love to run my own workshop. * I'd like to see if people are interested in my idea. * I enjoy helping others, but don't know where to begin. * I'd love to build a community around something I'm passionate about. If that sounds like you, we created this four-week program for you. Instead of spending months planning, you'll learn how to test your idea by hosting a small, welcoming experience where you can learn from real conversations and genuine feedback. Whether your interest is wellness, creativity, business, personal interests, food, gardening, fitness, education or another topic you enjoy, hosting can be a practical way to explore your idea while building confidence and connecting with others. **What You'll Learn** * Week 1 — Discover Your Passion and Purpose Explore what genuinely interests you, who you enjoy helping and how your interests could become a simple community experience. * Week 2 — Design Your First Hosted Experience Learn how to turn your idea into a simple event that people would enjoy attending. * Week 3 — Build Confidence as a Host Hosting is a skill that improves with practice. We'll share practical ideas that have worked well through Morgaia's own community experiences. * Week 4 — Test, Reflect and Grow Bring everything together by planning your own small hosted experience. **Who This Program Is For** This program is ideal for women who: * have an idea they'd like to explore * enjoy bringing people together * want to build confidence speaking with groups * would like to develop leadership and communication skills * are considering creating future workshops, events or community experiences * want to learn in a friendly and supportive environment No previous hosting experience is required. **What You'll Receive** * Four interactive group sessions * Practical worksheets and planning templates * Opportunities to learn alongside other women * A supportive community where questions are encouraged * Practical ideas you can apply at your own pace **What to bring** * A notebook/journal + pen * An open mind **Contribution**: $5 **Meeting point** The Sorrel Cafe & Kitchen https://share.google/UdizTCl7qcKVNrbUG **Check out our Sister Meetups** Glow Up and Go Sydney - Yoga and Mind-Body Movement [https://www.meetup.com/glowupandgosydney](https://www.meetup.com/glowupandgosydney) Sydney Eats Walk Social Life [https://www.meetup.com/sydneyeatswalksociallife](https://www.meetup.com/sydneyeatswalksociallife) This event is brought to you by **Morgaia**, a welcoming community for women 40+ who want to build healthy habits, enjoy gentle movement and connect with like-minded women. Learn more at [www.morgaia.com](http://www.morgaia.com/). **About Morgaia** Morgaia encourages women to keep growing, learning and building confidence through community experiences. This program shares practical ideas, personal experiences and lessons learned from hosting community events over time. Every participant is encouraged to adapt what they learn to suit their own goals, interests and circumstances. Whether you choose to host one event or continue developing your ideas beyond the program, you'll leave with more confidence, practical knowledge and a clearer understanding of your next steps. Come along, meet like-minded women, and discover how hosting can be a practical way to explore your ideas, grow your confidence, and create meaningful community connections. **Important Information** This event is an educational community program that shares practical experiences, ideas and general information. It is not business, legal, financial, medical or psychological advice. Individual experiences and outcomes will differ, and participants are encouraged to seek professional advice where appropriate for their personal circumstances.

How I AI: Show & Tell

Curious about how others are using AI in their learning and design work and to build performance in their roles & companies? Come along for an evening of practical examples, shared experiments and conversation. Four fantastic speakers will show how they’re using AI, sharing ideas and insights you can take back to your own practice. You'll see practical examples, and have time for Q&A after each speaker. Whether you’re already experimenting or wondering where to start, join fellow L&D professionals to explore what’s possible, ask questions and swap experiences. **Meet the speakers** * **[Samantha Ferguson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjferg/)** — A passionate learning leader (who's a designer at heart) with experience across a wide range of roles and industries in learning. sharing insights on how AI is being used to design quality learning for a range of clients. * **[Shawna Murray](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-murray-02638283/)** — A forward-thinking Learning & Leadership leader, sharing how she's putting AI into practice meaningfully, to build organisational capability. * **[Travers Owers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/traversowers/)** — A leader in what's possible in learning technology, data & reporting sharing how AI can completely change and improve the way you work. * **[Stanley Yip](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyyip/)** —Is the Manager Learning Innovation & Workforce Programs at the Independent Schools NSW, a not-for-profit member organisation. His current role includes designing and delivering teacher professional learning, innovations such as AI, and teacher workforce strategy. His background is in teaching, learning design, and multimedia. He is currently part-way through a PhD on metacognition, the brain, and AI showing how has AI changed our role as learning designers? Stanley will be sharing how AI is used in his team of learning designers and their toolset, skillset, and mindset. There’ll also be time to catch up with familiar faces and meet others in the learning community before & after the talk. We'll also likely head to a local pub to continue the conversation post 7pm. **Agenda** 5pm - 530pm: Register, mingle, have a snack 530pm - 630pm: Hear from our speakers 630pm - 7pm: Mingle, share ideas 7pm onwards: Wander to a nearby pub to keep the ideas flowing. **When and where** Wednesday 14 October 2026 5:00pm–7:00pm Kindly hosted by our friends at **Hays** Level 14, Chifley Tower 2 Chifley Square, Sydney CBD **Tickets and RSVP** Tickets are **$10 per person**, so we can have some light refreshments (and ensure we're not hangry!) We look forward to seeing you there!

Enthusiastic Epping Toastmasters Club

At Enthusiastic Epping toastmasters we grow together! We provide safe, friendly and encouraging environment for our members to nurture their confidence, public speaking and leadership skills Keen to know more? Visit us at: **Epping Creative Centre; 26 Stanley Road, Epping, NSW 2121** https://enthusiasticepping.toastmastersclubs.org If you would like to visit us; please be there before 7:00 pm See you soon :)