Behind every successful entrepreneur is a trusted senior leader who keeps the wheels turning. But what happens when your right-hand leader is empowered with the same structure, tools, and vision that drive your business forward? That’s when businesses don’t just grow—they scale.

The EO Melbourne Senior Leadership Program is designed to give your senior leader the clarity, confidence, and capability to step into leadership with impact. Think of it as building your business bench strength: you, the entrepreneur, gain the freedom to step back and focus on the bigger picture, while your senior leader steps up with the skills and support to lead.

Why enrol your Senior Leader?

This program equips your Senior 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 Senior 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 senior 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)

  • General Manager

  • Key Executive

  • Integrator

  • Right-hand leader

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

For $5,999 + GST a year, participants receive:

  • The program includes 10 half-day learning sessions in total—6 delivered by EOS and 4 run by EO Melbourne.

  • It begins with the launch session in November 2025, followed by monthly sessions from February to November 2026.

  • Topics may include, but not limited to:

    • Hiring and Firing

    • Managing up (and down) dealing with an entrepreneur

    • Difference between a leader and manager

    • Delegation vs abdication

    • Effective Communication

    • Commercial acumen

    • Client Interaction

    • AI – delivered by EO

    • Sales and Marketing - delivered by EO

  • Monthly accountability group meetings led by an EO member coach

  • Invitations to select EO Melbourne social events, such as the KE Christmas Party

Plus, Senior Leadership Program participants will have an opportunity to take part on a possible Executive Education program with the Asia School of Business (for an additional cost).

PROGRAM BENEFITS

For the Entrepreneur (EO Member):

  • Train your Senior 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 Senior 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 Senior Leadership Program participant and their sponsoring EO Melbourne Member must attend the launch and intake training.

  • The Senior Leader commits to 10 half-day sessions over the course of one year, while the EO Member commits to joining their Senior Leader for at least 3 of these sessions.

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

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

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

NEXT STEPS

  1. EO Melbourne Members nominate their Senior 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 Senior Leader’s place by paying the program fee of $5,999 + GST per year.

  4. Both the EO Melbourne Member and their Senior Leader attend the program launch in November 2025.

CONTACTS

Please contact our Chapter Manager, Kirsten Yokoyama, with any questions, clarifications or questions about the program structure:

Chapter Manager

Kirsten Yokoyama manager@eomelbourne.org 0407 557 466