The Alternative Board Macarthur

30/07/2026

As a business owner / leader, EOFY is often a time to focus on the numbers. But it's also an opportunity to reflect on the people behind them.
The results you've achieved this year haven't happened in isolation. They've been shaped by the team members who show up every day, the clients and customers who continue to place their trust in your business, and the wider community that supports your growth.
As Melissa Browne says, "It's not just about profit — it's about purpose."
As you close out another financial year, take a moment to acknowledge the people who have contributed to your success, celebrate the progress you've made together, and consider the impact you want your business to create in the year ahead.
Because sustainable growth is built on more than financial results. It's built on strong relationships, shared purpose, and the people who help bring your vision to life.
Here's to a new financial year filled with meaningful growth and continued success.

29/07/2026

28/07/2026

What if you had a better understanding of what drives your people?
How they communicate. How they make decisions. How they respond under pressure. And how they work best with others.
That's exactly what a DISC assessment can help uncover.
As one of the many tools available through The Alternative Board, DISC helps business owners and their teams improve communication, build stronger relationships, and work more effectively together.
Whether it's for you, your leadership team, or your entire business, the insights gained can transform the way your people work together.
Want to see DISC in action? Read our latest blog, A Day in the Life of the 4 Communication Styles, and discover how each personality type approaches work, communication, and collaboration differently.
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27/07/2026

As a business owner / leader, it's easy to put off difficult conversations about performance.
Many leaders worry that performance management will be time consuming, uncomfortable, or create tension within the team. But when expectations aren't clear and feedback isn't happening regularly, small issues can quickly become bigger problems.
A strong performance management system helps create clarity, improve communication, and ensure everyone understands what's expected of them. It also gives your people the support and accountability they need to perform at their best.
For business owners and leaders, it's one of the most effective ways to build a stronger team, develop future leaders, and achieve better business outcomes.
Want to learn how to create a performance management system that benefits both your people and your business?
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27/07/2026

As a business owner/leader, the performance of your business is closely linked to the well being of your people.
When your team feels supported, valued, and engaged, they're more likely to bring energy, commitment, and their best work to the business. When stress and burnout become the norm, performance, culture, and retention can all suffer.
That's why the most successful businesses don't view wellbeing as a perk. They see it as an important part of leadership.
It starts with creating clarity, building trust, encouraging open communication, recognising effort, and creating an environment where people can thrive.
Because when your people perform at their best, your business is better positioned to do the same.

24/07/2026

What role do relationships play in the success of your business?
As a business owner / leader, it's easy to focus on improving systems, increasing productivity, and finding new efficiencies. But some of the biggest opportunities for growth come from the quality of the relationships around you.
When your team feels valued, your people are aligned, and trust is strong, collaboration improves, engagement grows, and better results often follow.
In this episode, Darren Cron, Owner of The Alternative Board Perth East, explores why genuine human connection remains one of the most important drivers of long term business success.
🎥 Watch the episode and consider this question:
Why do we constantly look for efficiencies in our work, but rarely invest the same energy into strengthening our relationships?

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21/07/2026

Strong businesses are built by strong leaders.
Leadership isn't something people automatically develop as their responsibilities grow. It requires the right skills, the right mindset, and the confidence to lead others effectively.
The Alternative Board's High Impact Manager Accelerator Program (HI-MAP) helps managers strengthen their leadership capability, improve communication, build accountability, and create high performing teams.
The result is stronger leaders, more engaged employees, and a business better equipped for long term success.
If you're looking to invest in the future leaders of your business, our HI-MAP white paper is a great place to start.
Download it today and discover how developing your people can transform your business.

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20/07/2026

For Andrea Heathwood from MyClient Matters, HI-MAP provided more than leadership knowledge. It gave her practical tools she could actually apply.
Through The Alternative Board’s High Impact Manager Accelerator Program, Andrea was able to embrace new ideas around leadership, strengthen her people skills, and put that learning into practice in a way that made sense for her business.
It’s a great example of how leadership development becomes truly valuable when it moves beyond theory and into everyday action.
🎥 Hear Andrea’s experience with HI-MAP in the video below.
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19/07/2026

As a business owner / leader, EOFY is more than a date in the calendar.
It’s a moment to pause and recognise the journey you’ve been on — the challenges you’ve worked through, the decisions you’ve had to make, the risks you’ve taken, and the progress you may not have stopped to acknowledge.
When you’re busy running the business, it’s easy to focus on what still needs to be done and overlook how far you’ve already come.
A new financial year brings a new opportunity to look ahead with purpose. To reconnect with what you want from your business, set meaningful goals, and make the decisions that move you closer to the business and life you want to create.
Because success isn’t only measured by the profit and loss statement. It’s also measured by the freedom, stability, opportunities, and future your business helps you build.
Here’s to acknowledging how far you’ve come, and stepping into the new financial year with clarity, confidence, and renewed momentum.