How it works

As a Member of Queensland Leaders Gold Coast, you'll be exposed to contemporary, relevant and valuable insights that will stretch your thinking. You'll lean on the experience of a dynamic and nurturing community of Industry Experts and like-minded peers. And, with a wealth of available resources, you'll have everything you need to propel your business forward.

Our initiatives at a glance

Executive Leaders Future Leaders Regional Connect Alumni Series
Initiative suitability For more established companies For earlier-stage business ventures For regional-based opportunities For ongoing graduate involvement
Members by invitation only 25 15 50 Unlimited
Structured annual events 10 10 10 10
Knowledge Workshops  
‘Ask the Expert’ sessions      
Facilitated forums      
Alumni forums      
Connect events  
Online linkups      
Leaders App and Resource Centre
‘Ask the Expert’ platform
Reciprocal rights

Executive Leaders Series


The Executive Leaders Series is custom made for up to 25 ambitious founders and leaders of more established companies.


In-person events


Over the course of a year-long engagement, you'll have the opportunity to attend 10 time-efficient afternoon events, which have three distinct parts:

  • Knowledge Workshops
  • ‘Ask the Expert’ Sessions
  • Connect Events

Even more access


To make sure you get even more out of your journey with Leaders, you’ll have access to our proprietary online tools together with reciprocal rights:

  • Leaders App and Resource Centre
  • ‘Ask the Expert’ Platform
  • Reciprocal Rights
Executive Leaders

You're in great company

Our current Executive Leaders include:

Future Leaders Series


The Future Leaders Series is purpose built for up to 15 emerging founders and leaders of earlier-stage businesses.


In-person events


Over the course of a year-long engagement, you'll have the opportunity to attend 10 time-efficient afternoon events, which have three distinct parts:

  • Knowledge Workshops
  • Facilitated Forums
  • Connect Events

Even more access


To make sure you get even more out of your journey with Leaders, you’ll have access to our proprietary online tools together with reciprocal rights:

  • Leaders App and Resource Centre
  • ‘Ask the Expert’ Platform
  • Reciprocal Rights
Future Leaders

You're in great company

Our current Future Leaders include:

Regional Connect Series


The Regional Connect Series is designed for progressive businesses that are based in regional areas.

To be amongst the 50 inaugural members of the Regional Connect Series, the key selection criteria are:

  • Privately-owned and operated
  • Based in regional Queensland*
  • Ambitions for future expansion
  • Strong commitment to upskilling

*The Regional Connect Series is available to businesses located outside of the following South East Queensland Local Government Areas: Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast, Redland, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, and Noosa.


Online linkups


Over the course of a year-long engagement, you'll have the opportunity to attend 10 online linkups facilitated Industry Experts across business disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to watch the recorded Knowledge Workshops at a time that works best for you.


Even more access


To make sure you get even more out of your journey with Leaders, you’ll have access to our proprietary online tools together with reciprocal rights:

  • Leaders App and Resource Centre
  • ‘Ask the Expert’ Platform
  • Reciprocal Rights: one in-person event

Express interest in the Regional Connect Series Express interest in the Regional Connect Series
Connect Series
Connect Series

'We find the industries in Mackay can limit the working breadth of knowledge of our local support. Talking to more professionals outside Mackay tends to open the opportunities a little more. Leaders has given us connections, innovative ideas from industry leaders and other members, friendships, ideas different to what you may have thought and alliances. We are still supported by these firms from time to time as the need arises.
'The online portal is a great resource. It has helped connect with people  and to understand more about their specific expertise or offering. You always gain something new to think about or implement.'

Brendan Refalo, Owner/Director, Consolidated • Engineering • Plastics • Products

'Running a business from a regional area has it's own challenges. I joined Leaders to access a range of industry experts all located in one place.
I enjoy connecting with other growing businesses who are willing to openly share ideas, their challenges, and solutions, and to create alliances and opportunities. I would recommend Leaders regardless of where you are on the business lifecycle.'

Daniel Hall, Managing Director, HiTech Electrical Automation

Alumni Series


After graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to stay connected, share knowledge and create opportunities through the Alumni Series.


In-person events


Every year as a member of the Alumni community, you'll have the opportunity to attend 10 high-impact afternoon events, which consist of:

  • Alumni Forums
  • Connect Events

Even more access


To make sure you get even more out of your journey with Leaders, you’ll have access to our proprietary online tools together with reciprocal rights:

  • Leaders App and Resource Centre
  • ‘Ask the Expert’ Platform
  • Reciprocal Rights
Alumni Series

You're in great company

Our current Alumni Members include:

Take a closer look at Leaders in action:

Knowledge Workshops


You'll learn from experts about a diverse range of topics and get the latest thinking, together with practical application for your business. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know.

'Ask the Expert' Sessions


You'll have 1:1 discussions with experienced professionals across business disciplines. This valuable guidance and support will address challenges and opportunities unique to your company.

Facilitated Forums


You’ll participate in boardroom style meetings run by industry leaders. Within this intimate environment, you’ll engage with experts and peers to address challenges and opportunities.

Alumni Forums


You’ll join the community of Alumni Members to discuss topics that are important for business growth and development. These workshops are facilitated by a panel of Industry Experts.

Connect Events


You’ll be part of exclusive receptions that deliver inspiration and insights from business and industry leaders. You'll share stories, exchange ideas and build valuable and trusted relationships.

Leaders App and Resource Centre


With the mobile app and secure website, the whole Queensland Leaders Gold Coast community will always be right at your fingertips. In addition to contact details, you’ll find all the latest content and resources.

‘Ask the Expert’ platform


This signature platform enables Members to directly reach out Industry Experts. You’ll ask questions and gain feedback on critical issues to help make more informed and timely decisions.

Reciprocal rights


All Members have reciprocal rights to attend events around Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. This may be beneficial if you are seeking to develop new opportunities and markets.