EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Every thriving business has a trusted senior leader: someone who keeps operations running smoothly, inspires their team, and turns vision into action. They’re the steady force behind the entrepreneur, ensuring that growth is both possible and sustainable.

Recognising their vital role, EO Melbourne first introduced the Key Executive Program to help these leaders grow alongside the entrepreneurs they support. 

As our members and their teams evolved, so did their needs. After speaking with participants and EO Members, one message stood out—it was time to take the program further. Members sought something more structured, practical, and focused on lasting business impact.

In response, we’ve redesigned the program as the EO Melbourne Senior Leadership Program, and now, the Executive Leadership Program, an elevated version that supersedes the Key Executive Program and the Senior Leadership Program. To be clear, this is NOT an EOS program. It’s a practical leadership program built to help senior leaders become true right-hand partners.

Delivered through four quarterly learning days and 10 monthly accountability groups and developed in collaboration with our Strategic Alliance Partner, Business Action, the Executive Leadership Program provides senior leaders with the frameworks, peer connection, and leadership tools to lead with strength and purpose.

Why enrol your Executive Leader?

This program equips your Executive Leader with the same EO-inspired learning, frameworks, and peer support that drive entrepreneurial success. By aligning your leadership team, you’ll strengthen communication, sharpen execution, and accelerate growth across your business. By putting your Executive Leader in the program, you are accelerating their growth and re-igniting their commitment to their roles and to your business.

What is the aim of this program?

The aim is simple yet powerful: to create a structured pathway that builds stronger alignment between you and your Executive Leader, while giving them the tools and accountability to help unlock your next stage of growth. Through a blend of learning sessions, accountability frameworks, and real-world case studies, your senior leader won’t just learn—they’ll be ready to lead with impact.

A Senior Leader can be your:

• Second-in-command (2iC)

• Senior Leader

• General Manager

• Key Executive

• Integrator

• Right-hand leader

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

For $5,999 + GST a year per participant, the Executive Leader receives:

• Launch event: November 2026; Make-up Session: February 2027

• Includes 4 quarterly sessions

  • it will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on these dates: 17 February 2027, 5 May 2027, 6 August 2027, 12 November 2027

  • Executive Leaders attend with their Visionaries (EO Members)

• Monthly accountability groups with 8-10 Executive Leaders per group

  • Each session will include 2 of accountability meeting with peers from other EO businesses

  • Debra and Adam and their team members will be the Accountability Coaches to oversee the accountability meetings

• The program covers topics for developing the skills set of your senior executive, different from EOS implementation. Topics may include, but not limited to:

  • Delegation vs Abdication: taking real ownership

  • Managing Up & Down: balancing the Visionary & the team

  • Leadership vs Management: creating clarity & accountability

  • Effective Communication & Issue Solving: stopping misalignment from killing growth

  • Commercial Acumen: understanding numbers, margins & measurables

  • Client Interaction & Ownership: the growth lever for the business

• Participants also received a Kindle pre-loaded with recommended reading, a comprehensive program pack, a full-year learning pathway and a supportive cohort.

• Invitations to select EO Melbourne events

• EO Members may enrol up to two Executive Leaders from their business.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

For the Visionary (EO Member):

• Train your Executive Leader to lead with confidence, freeing you to focus on vision and growth

• Step away from the day-to-day, knowing your business is in capable hands

• Gain better alignment and communication with your second-in-command

• Build long-term value by preparing your business for succession

For the Executive Leader:

• Learn proven frameworks to lead teams and drive accountability

• Develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills

• Gain access to a peer group of other key executives for shared insights

• Build confidence to step into larger leadership responsibilities

For the Business:

• Retain and develop high-potential leaders

• Strengthen leadership alignment across the organisation

• Drive sustainable growth with a stronger management team

• Build resilience by reducing reliance on one leader

GUIDELINES & COMMITMENT

• Both the Executive Leadership Program participant and their sponsoring EO Melbourne Member must attend the launch and intake training with a make-up session on a specified date.

• The Executive Leader commits to four quarterly learning days and 10 monthly accountability groups over the course of one year, while the Visionary (EO Member) commits to joining their Executive Leader for at least 3 of these sessions.

• The Executive Leader will complete the program’s mini-homeworks, tasks, and activities.

• The Executive Leader, EO Member, and Accountability Coach agree to the Commitment Agreement by signing the document.

• If the EO Member leaves EO, their Executive Leader is still required to complete the program.

NEXT STEPS

1. EO Melbourne Members nominate their Executive Leader by completing the application form. Please note: submission does not guarantee admission.

2. A selection committee reviews applications against the program’s eligibility criteria.

3. Once accepted, the EO Melbourne Member secures their Executive Leader’s place by paying the program fee of $5,999 + GST per year.

4. Both the EO Melbourne Member and their Executive Leader attend the program launch or the make-up session.

CONTACTS

For any queries, please contact our Chapter Manager, Kirsten Yokoyama, at manager@eomelbourne.org.