Whether you’re a founder, C-suite or any business decision-maker, managing teams is no walk in the park. In a tech-centric world with less face time, it’s even more complicated.
What’s expected of leaders and managers in 2026 looks different. With the disruption of AI, increasingly dispersed workforces and the challenges of collaborating effectively with different working styles and personalities, there’s a lot of stresses that could keep you up at night.
But don’t let them. Shake off the overwhelm and join us to learn how to connect with your teams better, drive high performance and discover what separates a ‘good leader’ from a ‘great leader’.
REGISTER NOW for a special FREE masterclass hosted by Business Builders and Vodafone Business: The art of leading well: Building connected, innovative teams in 2026. You’ll even get the chance to win a very special getaway from Unyoked… more on that below!
In this 45-minute session, we’ll arm you with the tools and insights you need to tackle the new expectations of today’s managers head on. Hosted by David Koch (Kochie’s Business Builders, former Sunrise host) with a panel of leading workplace experts, we’ll discuss:
How to create a ‘leadership experience’ that drives performance
The best communication skills for the forward-thinking leader
How to collaborate productively with people anywhere
The balance of flexibility and accountability with remote workforces
Adapting your management style for the ‘five generations of the workforce’
Building trust and credibility to get buy-in from all members of your team
How to manage the fast-paced changes of AI-driven disruption
And all the things YOU want to know. Bring your questions!
REGISTER NOW for your chance to win a 2 Weekend Night Voucher from Unyoked*. Worth $626, this is your chance to take a breath and step away from the busy day-to-day challenges that come with leading a team. So register now – you deserve it!
*T&Cs apply
David “Kochie” Koch is one of Australia’s most respected personalities in television, business and personal finance. David is the former host of Sunrise on Channel 7 and the President of Port Adelaide Football ClubIn 2024. David has hosted two seasons of Your Money and Your Life, a Channel 7 series devoted to helping Australians improve their everyday financial literacy. Each week, David publishes his My Money Digest newsletter on weekly money, life and business news.
Lauren Karan
Founder and director
Karan & Co
As founder and CEO of Karan & Co, a recruitment agency specialising in construction and infrastructure, Lauren is on a mission to disrupt the recruitment industry. Leveraging her background in psychology, organisational behaviour and talent management, Lauren is the secret weapon for some of Australia’s top performing companies. In 2023, Lauren launched the Building Doors podcast, which appeared in the top 10 Careers chart in its first week of release. In 2024, Karan & Co was a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
Rebecca Moulynox
General manager
Great place to work ANZ
Rebecca Moulynox is the general manager of Great Place To Work ANZ, with more than two decades of leadership experience in people and culture. She helps organisations build high-performing, trust-based workplaces where employees thrive and businesses succeed. Recognised as a leading authority on workplace culture across Australia and New Zealand, Rebecca combines strategic insight and practical expertise to transform the way people experience work.
Matthew Ball
General manager small & medium business
Vodafone Business
Matthew Ball is a seasoned leader in telecommunications and software, specialising in crafting successful business strategies for small businesses. With a strong background in P&L management and marketing, he consistently delivers results through his influencing and relationship-building skills. A regular keynote speaker and industry expert, Matthew excels in sales, marketing, performance analytics, and strategic thinking. A proven leader of high-performance teams, Matthew understands the unique challenges and opportunities within small businesses and is dedicated to helping them achieve success.
