Leading a club means balancing commercial performance, people, governance, members and the needs of your community. The right leadership support helps you make sound decisions, build capable teams and plan confidently for what comes next.
Through our partnership with ClubsNSW, The CEO Institute offers three experiences matched to different leadership responsibilities and levels of organisational complexity.
Built around the realities of club leadership
Club CEOs navigate board expectations, operational pressures, financial sustainability, workforce challenges, member expectations and long-term strategy, often at the same time. Our programs give leaders protected time to develop their judgement, challenge their thinking and turn insight into action.
• Relevant learning grounded in everyday leadership decisions.
• Experienced facilitators and contributions from fellow leaders.
• Practical approaches that can be applied within your club.
• Opportunities to build trusted connections across and beyond the sector.
Exclusive opportunities for ClubsNSW members
Eligible ClubsNSW member clubs can access preferred program arrangements through this partnership. Program-specific member benefits are explained on each program page, or download our brochure below.
Every club CEO carries significant responsibility, but the scale of that responsibility and the support available can look very different. Explore the program that best reflects your current leadership challenges.
The Leadership Program
Develop your leadership confidence and capability through expert-led virtual learning, practical insights and shared experiences with fellow club CEOs over 12 engaging monthly sessions.
Best suited to: CEOs of smaller clubs seeking to strengthen their leadership skills, build confidence and develop strategic thinking.
Format: 12 monthly virtual sessions, each lasting 2 hours, featuring expert-led learning and practical leadership development.
Combine expert-led leadership development with confidential peer advisory sessions, where experienced club CEOs share perspectives, challenge thinking and work through real business challenges together.
Best suited to: CEOs of mid-sized clubs seeking practical leadership development alongside deeper peer discussion.
Format: 12 monthly virtual sessions, each combining 2 hours of learning and 90 minutes of peer advisory.
Join a trusted network of experienced CEOs for expert insights, confidential peer advisory and practical perspectives that strengthen decision-making, leadership effectiveness and business performance.
Best suited to: Experienced CEOs of larger clubs seeking strategic insights and confidential peer support.
Format: Monthly 4-hour confidential peer advisory sessions, facilitated by an experienced Chair.
