Australia’s Economic Future meets The Anatomy of a Winning Season
Examine the domestic and global pressures reshaping Australian business, then hear firsthand lessons in leadership, culture and performance from coaches and players who have operated at the highest level.
Economic perspective. Elite performance insight.
Two distinct sessions exploring how leaders read changing conditions, build strong cultures and perform when outcomes matter.
Understand what lies ahead
Examine the domestic and global pressures changing Australia’s economic landscape and the outlook for business.
Learn what creates winning teams
Hear how elite coaches and players approach leadership, culture, preparation and performance across a full season.
Strengthen your network
Connect with Brisbane business leaders through useful conversation and genuine relationships.
Emerging Challenges Facing the Australian Economy and Businesses
Understand the key domestic and global pressures reshaping Australia’s economic landscape and the outlook for business.
Jeff is an internationally recognised expert in financial regulation, regulatory architecture and governance. His career includes senior roles with APRA, the Reserve Bank of Australia and Bond University.
Drawing on decades of experience across finance, regulation and public policy, Jeff will examine the trends affecting small and medium-sized businesses and the forces likely to influence the years ahead.
Members will gain a clearer view of the changing economic environment, the risks and opportunities emerging from it and the questions business leaders need to consider now.
What Creates a Winning Season?
A fireside chat exploring what contributes to winning and losing across an entire season.
Through the lens of both coaching and playing, Ben and Damien will share firsthand perspectives from rugby league and AFL at the highest level.
The conversation will examine leadership, preparation, team culture and the factors that shape performance across a complete campaign rather than a single game.
They will also reflect on finals and Grand Final campaigns, including the lessons carried from victories, losses and the seasons that tested their teams most.
Two careers. One honest conversation.
Coaching and playing perspectives from leaders who have experienced premiership campaigns, setbacks and sustained pressure.
Ben Cross
Australian Universities Rugby League Head Coach
A former professional rugby league player, premiership winner and State of Origin representative with extensive experience coaching elite programs.
Damien Hardwick
Senior Coach, Gold Coast Suns
One of Australia’s most accomplished AFL coaches, a dual-premiership player and the leader who guided Richmond to three AFL premierships.
Insight, conversation and connection.
The program moves from Australia’s economic outlook into an honest conversation about leadership, culture and sustained performance, followed by time to connect with fellow members and guests.
Arrival and connections
Meet fellow BSCN members and settle in for the afternoon.
Emerging Challenges Facing the Australian Economy and Businesses
Dr Jeffrey Carmichael AO examines the economic pressures and trends shaping the future of Australian business.
Short break
Refresh, reconnect and prepare for the second session.
What Creates a Winning Season?
Ben Cross and Damien Hardwick discuss winning, losing, leadership and culture across an entire season.
Drinks, canapés and conversation
Continue the conversation over drinks and canapés while connecting with fellow BSCN members, speakers and guests.
Event concludes
The BSCN Brisbane event concludes at 6:30 pm.
Will you be joining us?
Confirm your attendance for the next BSCN Brisbane member event.
Queensland Cricketers’ Club
Glass Viewing Room
Ground Floor, Gabba Towers
411 Vulture Street, East Brisbane QLD
Access is via the ramp walkway from Vulture Street, opposite the Brisbane German Club.
The right people. The right room.
Join us for an afternoon of practical insight, honest conversation and stronger business connections.