Blog categorized as Strategy & Leadership

#71: Strategic Planning That Works: Agility, Value & the Future of Associations with Cris Massis and Anna Yerondais, YM3
In this episode, we're joined by association leaders Cris Massis and Anna Yerondais to unpack what modern strategic planning looks like in 2025—covering member value, revenue diversification, agile leadership, and the future-ready mindset associations need to thrive.
#68: The Business of Associations: How Tim Boyle Rebuilt ARCS Australia for a Sustainable Future
Tim Boyle shares how he transformed ARCS Australia’s financial sustainability with bold decisions and strategic shifts. From revamping revenue streams to rethinking membership models, he reveals the key moves that turned the association’s future around.
#63: Insights from the Association CEO Index with Sarah Morgan
Sarah shares her journey from journalist to corporate communicator, explaining how her experience working with an association led her to establish her own agency.
#62: Driving Change: How the Australian Property Institute is Redefining Member Success
In this episode, Amelia Hodge, CEO of the Australian Property Institute (API), and Sheila Kushe, GM of Corporate Affairs, share how they’re designing innovative, future-ready solutions that support both members and the broader industry.
#60: Fundraising Reimagined: Trust, Transparency, and Impact with Katherine Raskob, Fundraising Institute of Australia 
In this episode, Katherine Raskob, CEO of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA), reveals how fundraising isn’t just about collecting donations—it’s about building trust, creating impact, and driving meaningful progress.
#58: 2025: Trends Shaping the Future of Associations with Angela Shelton, Olena Lima and Belinda Moore
Join Angela Shelton, Olena Lima, and special guest Belinda Moore as they dive into the Associations Evolve Journal, exploring the trends that will define the association world in 2025.
#39: A Story of Association Success, Mentorship, and Sell-Out Events with Marise Maechler 
Marise shares her inspiring journey from a small town to the big city, taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to lead the association in 2021.
#35: Why Implementation Stalls & How to Reignite Progress, with Rosie Yeo 
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will empower you to transform strategic challenges into opportunities for growth.
#26: Leading Through Change: IAP2 Transformative Journey with Marion Short 
Marion shares her story of a comprehensive transformation that touches every aspect of association management.
#21: Start with the Why Not: Challenging Conventions to Drive Association Innovation with Lindsay McGrath, SPASA 
Discover how Lindsay encourages culture of innovation by asking 'why not' and considering alternative approaches to member engagement, service delivery, and industry leadership.