Bruce is excited to be working with Rapport Leadership to provide SME businesses and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations with Executive Leadership Coaching and Training. Many organisations (small, medium or large) experience difficulties in maintaining focus and energy on their chosen success strategy/goals. This is often caused by distractions driven by 'urgent' operational demands and/or rapid changes in the operating environment. Given that organisations are all driven by… Show more Bruce is excited to be working with Rapport Leadership to provide SME businesses and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations with Executive Leadership Coaching and Training. Many organisations (small, medium or large) experience difficulties in maintaining focus and energy on their chosen success strategy/goals. This is often caused by distractions driven by 'urgent' operational demands and/or rapid changes in the operating environment. Given that organisations are all driven by people, eventually lifting business performance becomes a 'matter of the mind'. Rapport Leadership uses a customised approach to develop a program of coaching and training to bring the leadership 'back on track'. This enables the organisation to balance its strategic and operational objectives. ​Combining the Rapport Leadership approach with his broad range of experiences in organisational transformation, Bruce helps Business Owners, Senior Executives and Boards to drive performance and/or change in their organisation by implementing a customised program of activities. These programs drive cohesion and 'performance culture' within organisations to help everyone 'stay on target'. Show less

Responsible for development & leadership of compliance & risk management systems across the global Arvensys Group of companies.

Excited about the opportunity to assist benevolent and community organisations in building organisational effectiveness and sustainability, allowing them to focus on delivering their purpose-driven services to the community.

Led the formation of a client’s new company and a subsequent restructure to take into account a revised strategy. Combined consultancy offerings and software components into a single service offering. Worked with client to develop a niche online garment business. Managed the launch including the establishment of an online presence.Currently working with a client to establish a Franchise network to sell an innovative, patented 'new generation' signage system. Responsible for the… Show more Led the formation of a client’s new company and a subsequent restructure to take into account a revised strategy. Combined consultancy offerings and software components into a single service offering. Worked with client to develop a niche online garment business. Managed the launch including the establishment of an online presence.Currently working with a client to establish a Franchise network to sell an innovative, patented 'new generation' signage system. Responsible for the development of all the franchise documentation as well as the design of a compliance and governance framework for the franchise network. Show less

Leading the rejuvenation of the Gunawirra Board to stabilise the direction and vision of the organisation. This work is laying the foundation for future growth of the amazing work done by the Gunawirra team treating trauma and abuse in young indigenous mothers and children.

Led the design and implementation of a web-based quoting and sales platform for NSW CTP Greenslips. The site was called Value Greenslips.The site went from zero to over $3.3M revenue per month in just over 2 years

Obtained Executive Committee support for a radical change to the membership fee. Membership renewal rates went up to over 90% and 300 new members were recruited.Represented the Long Day Care sector at a number of Government organised forums, as well as supporting the Executive Committee at their attendance at Government and industry/sector forums.

Led a constitutional review of the organisation that resulted in the development and implementation of a 'modernised' constitution that was aligned to recent changes in the Corporations Act. This simplified a wide range of compliance tasks.Led the review of the investment strategy that significantly improved returns on the organisation's investments.Initiated and led an major overhaul of the organisation's business strategy as the Peppercorn and ABC Early Learning organisations… Show more Led a constitutional review of the organisation that resulted in the development and implementation of a 'modernised' constitution that was aligned to recent changes in the Corporations Act. This simplified a wide range of compliance tasks.Led the review of the investment strategy that significantly improved returns on the organisation's investments.Initiated and led an major overhaul of the organisation's business strategy as the Peppercorn and ABC Early Learning organisations emerged into the long day care arena. This led to confirmation of the preschool-focussed strategy, as well significantly closer working relationship between the Board and the Senior Management Team. Show less

Initially working for the Owner of RediCar Rentals, established new reporting systems to measure business performance of the four branches across the Blue Mountains. Then automated the vehicle rental operations through the design and implementation of a MS Windows based application.After leading a management buyout of the RediCar operations, then purchased the Europcar Franchise for Central West of NSW covering Lithgow to Dubbo.In parallel with the 'traditional' car rental… Show more Initially working for the Owner of RediCar Rentals, established new reporting systems to measure business performance of the four branches across the Blue Mountains. Then automated the vehicle rental operations through the design and implementation of a MS Windows based application.After leading a management buyout of the RediCar operations, then purchased the Europcar Franchise for Central West of NSW covering Lithgow to Dubbo.In parallel with the 'traditional' car rental operations, established a 'courtesy car' service for leading smash repairers in Sydney's north-west and Blacktown districts. Show less

A range of roles in various IT&T organisations including IBM, Alliance Computers, Oracle, Wyse, BHP Information Technology & Telstra.

The role was a paid position as Producer/Director for the Olympic Judo & Wrestling events and the Judo Paralympic event.Managed a team of 6 production professionals overseeing announcements, arena music, live audio/visual display of sporting competition.The flawless execution of over 40 medal ceremonies led to me being asked by the Executive Producer to support some of the other Sports Presentation Managers in presenting their medal ceremonies.