Colonial First State provides financial advisers with front-row seats to learn from inspirational Australian thought leaders
Bryce Quirk
Australian wealth management group Colonial First State (CFS) has launched the Centre Stage masterclass series, designed to inspire financial advisers to think differently about their approach to business, their teams, clients – and life in general.
CFS Chief Distribution Officer, Bryce Quirk said the Centre Stage masterclass series would provide high-calibre educational content that would give financial advisers new perspectives on how to build stronger teams and invigorate their businesses.
Mr Quirk said: “Despite the headwinds Australia’s economy is facing, advisers are optimistic about business conditions, the outlook and future revenue growth in the advice industry.[1] Demand from clients for quality financial advice continues to grow, with 2.6 million Australians intending to seek advice within the next two years.[2] That’s why now is a great time for advisers to think about the best way to position their businesses for the future.
“At CFS, we believe in the power of great financial advice. Our masterclass series will help advisers to build practical skills that will empower them to drive change in their businesses and make it easier and more efficient to deliver advice to their clients.”
A focus on performance, storytelling and innovation
CFS created the Centre Stage program by partnering with high profile Australian thought leaders who have an inspiring story to share and important lessons to convey.
The program will focus on three key themes: creating a high-performance culture; using storytelling and authentic communication to deepen client relationships; and embracing innovation in advice businesses.
The first CFS Centre Stage masterclass in the series will be presented by Next Evolution Performance Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Vanessa Bennett, whose workplace strategies help to develop high-performing people by using neuroscience to optimise productivity, profitability and energy – without the risk of burnout.
“In my masterclass, I will discuss what we mean by high performance – and why it’s so important to have a high-performance culture in your business in order to increase profitability,” Ms Bennett said.
“The more effectively an adviser can set up a high-performance culture, the less time they will need to spend leading their team. The team will be happier and more productive, and the flow on effects in improving outcomes for clients will be massive,” she added.
The next speaker in the Centre Stage series is Sam Cawthorn, CEO and Founder of Speakers Institute and Speakers Tribe, bestselling author of 11 books, and the 2009 Young Australian of the Year, who will share his messages of resilience and using storytelling to influence, motivate and inspire others.
Mr Quirk said the masterclass series was part of CFS’s ongoing commitment to the growth and development of the advice industry.
“The partners we’ve chosen offer a fresh take on topics like connection, innovation and performance. The insights they share transcend industries and will provide advisers with practical steps they can take in areas such as attracting and retaining quality talent, deepening client relationships, and invigorating their businesses through innovation,” Mr Quirk said.
The CFS Centre Stage masterclasses are delivered as short videos that can be accessed free of charge and on-demand, so advisers can watch at a time that suits them.
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