Prioritising options, choices and capabilities towards specific strategies and objectives
Helping leaders focus and communicate 'why' and 'what' are their priorities
Developing leadership capabilities to meet the business context and change objectives
Developing team unity, skills, and wellness to achieve business changes and outputs
Designing realistic, costed, and achievable capability change delivery plans
Helping leaders and teams work out 'how' and 'when' to invest in and prepare for change
Providing leadership and governance support to achieve mission objectives
Helping leaders and teams implement change whilst the business still runs effectively
With over 30 years as a transformation leader, advisor, and non-executive director, Stuart empowers people, teams, and organisations to achieve their personal and strategic goals by overcoming complex challenges. Passionate about strengthening business models and operational outcomes, He helps clients clarify their mission, perform effectively, and find joy in the journey – a true “heavy thinking / gets it done” partner.
A senior leader with a proven track record in achieving strategic goals globally. Armed with expertise in relationship management, negotiation, and strategic planning, developed through an Executive MBA at London Business School and Harvard Law. Passionate about driving informed decision-making, project management, and business process improvement for stakeholder value.
Energetic and enthusiastically developing business analyst and project administration support player building on four year’s experience as a legal clerk whilst studying for dual Business and Law degrees. With New Arenas, the focus has turned to offering broader commercial support for businesses seeking to achieve their successful transformation outcomes.
Passionate and detail-oriented third-year Medical Engineering student with experience in business and project administration. Lina brings valuable insights and a keen eye for precision, balancing technical expertise with organisational skills. Now focusing on supporting dynamic teams to drive project success and contribute to meaningful business outcomes.
As a former Australian Cricket Coach and leader, John has a unique perspective on the world. He is at home in any environment which seeks change, a desire for peak performance, and a vision to be the world’s best. Services include vision setting, individual and team coaching, and event speaking. John and Stuart have worked together for many years now, helping people and teams develop leadership skills to achieve their 'Everest'.
As a former professional rugby league player and current coach, Ben brings elite sports experience and a deep understanding of team dynamics, resilience, and performance excellence to the business world. He provides New Arenas’ clients with insights on leadership, motivation, and high-performance culture, helping individuals and teams reach their full potential in today’s competitive environment.
2 x Paralympic Gold Medallist and World Champion, Rowan is a passionate advocate whose non-pool goal is to enable a more inclusive society for all people, whether in the community or within a corporate environment. Rowan's inspirational journey provides insights and lessons that transcend the notion of 'disability'. They are useful for any person seeking to more deeply understand themselves and make the most of life.
A results-driven leader with expertise in transforming underperforming teams into high-performing, efficient ones. Specialises in fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. With leadership experience across healthcare, aged care, NFP, and engineering sectors, Justin drives change management and delivers measurable results, empowering teams for sustainable success and organisational revitalisation.
For over two decades, Becs has led strategic and operational transformations for public and private sectors, specialising in business transformation, capability development, and change leadership. She excels in partnering with executives to deliver outcomes, solve business challenges, and foster collaboration. Her experience spans health, insurance, banking, transport, education, and government.
Brendan’s HR superpowers span workforce planning, strategic integration, leadership and performance consultancy, which he’s been deploying for companies of all shapes and sizes for almost two decades, including Suncorp and Virgin Australia. As the founder of People Squared, he supports New Arenas and clients navigate Australia's HR and IR complexities.