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Thought Pilots The Thought Pilots Advisory Boards are confidential peer groups made up of business owners and managers committed to growth and success in business.

02/10/2026

Working flat out and the business hasn't moved in a year?

You can spend all week ticking things off, putting out fires and working on what feels productive, while the real issue holding the business back stays untouched.

That’s where outside perspective matters.

A strong advisory board helps you identify the constraint that’s actually limiting growth, prioritise it properly, and stop wasting energy on work that isn’t moving the business forward.

30/09/2026

Best line to come out of a board day so far: 'If you can't change the people, change the people.'

Not what anyone wants to hear at the time. Every owner has someone they've been coaching for years who was never going to get there.

Good leadership isn’t only about developing people.

It’s also about making the hard calls when something clearly isn’t working.

28/09/2026

Worried about walking into a room of strangers and getting asked things you can't answer?

That's the normal fear, and it's the reason the first board day isn't the first contact. Somebody comes out to your place before any of it starts.

Nobody's assessing you on day one. They're working out what you're actually chasing, so the feedback is aimed at that instead of at a generic version of success.

25/09/2026

Running a business can be isolating, especially when you’re the person everyone else looks to for answers.

Having a room of people who understand the pressure, challenge your thinking and genuinely want to see you succeed can make a huge difference. Three years in the room, and for Michelle, Thought Pilots has become more than a place for hard questions. It’s a group that gives her new ideas every month, holds her accountable, and supports her through both the difficult moments and the wins.

Because sometimes the most valuable part of an advisory board isn’t just the advice.

It’s knowing you don’t have to figure everything out alone.

23/09/2026

Ask a business owner which conversation they're avoiding and they'll answer straight away.

It’s easy to stay focused on what’s working, keep things comfortable and steer around the issues no one really wants to address.

But real progress usually comes from putting those problems on the table and dealing with them properly.

At Thought Pilots, nothing is considered off-limits. Because uncomfortable conversations might be difficult in the moment, but avoiding them can be far more expensive.

SEPTEMBER BOARD DAY✨Another powerful day with our Thought Pilots community. One that reminds us why these rooms matter.E...
23/09/2026

SEPTEMBER BOARD DAY✨

Another powerful day with our Thought Pilots community. One that reminds us why these rooms matter.

Each month our members continue to show their vulnerability, honesty and commitment, taking a full day out of their already busy schedules to work ON their business, rather than getting caught up working IN it.

The incredible Bree Robbins from Paddington Pups joined us for a Fireside Chat, sharing her honest journey of owning and running a business. Including the highs, the hardships and the lessons that come from navigating it all.

With so many takeaways from Bree’s session, it’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest shifts come from stepping back, getting honest and asking ourselves the right questions.

This is the exact commitment we see from our members consistently every month 🚀

17/08/2026

✨ AUGUST BOARD DAY — WITH A TWIST! ✨

Another fantastic Thought Pilots Advisory Boards day, but this month we switched things up! 🚀

A massive thank you to the incredible team at Wildkinds Studio | Brisbane Content Marketing | Videography for coming in on Friday capturing the people, energy, spirit and essence that make TPAB what it is 📸

A fantastic educational session lead by Flynn Graham sharing his knowledge about “How to Market your Business like a PRO”

A few take aways were:
🚀 Who are we speaking to?
🚀 Tell vs. Show
🚀 How to positioning your business
🚀 How your website reflects your business

Of course, no great day is complete without great food! A huge thank you to 👩‍🍳Hands-on Cooking Classes In Brisbane for catering our board day and keeping everyone very well fed - the food was incredible!

Here’s to another month of big ideas, better connections and supporting each others businesses together!

Soph proudly represented TPAB at the latest Connection Central lunch, with one goal - to genuinely connect and inspire t...
20/07/2026

Soph proudly represented TPAB at the latest Connection Central lunch, with one goal - to genuinely connect and inspire the other amazing leaders in the room by sharing WHO we are at Thought Pilots through meaningful conversations 🚀

Connection is about bringing like-minded business owners together to share, support one another, and grow stronger through genuine relationships. When great people connect, incredible opportunities follow.

Thank you for another fantastic event. It’s these connections that continue to strengthen our business community.

13/07/2026

🚀 TPAB July Board Meeting X EOFY Party Recap 🚀

First meeting of the new financial year and what a cracking day it was! We were excited to kick off our meetings at our beautiful new home at CUB. The elevated space perfectly reflects the calibre of conversations, collaboration and leadership that take place each month.

A huge thank you to Liam from Connected Platforms for delivering an insightful and practical educational session on AI, giving our members plenty of ideas to take back into their businesses.

To top it all off, thank you to everyone who joined us for our EOFY Celebration at Bar Pacino! 🥂 It was the perfect way to celebrate the year that has been, reconnect, share a few laughs, and enjoy a fun-filled evening together.

Here’s to continued growth, stronger connections, and an exciting second half of the year! 🚀

Soph was proud to represent Thought Pilots Advisory Board at Friday’s Connection Central lunch, bringing together an inc...
05/07/2026

Soph was proud to represent Thought Pilots Advisory Board at Friday’s Connection Central lunch, bringing together an incredible room of commercial and industrial leaders.

The quality of the conversations and connections made the afternoon truly worthwhile. A special mention to Caroline for facilitating and setting the tone with your vibrant energy.

A big thank you to Michelle for the invitation and for bringing together such a fantastic group of people.

Looking forward to the next one! ✨

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