Courage to BE YOU
Why Emotional Fitness Helps Leaders Master Uncertainty

Uncertainty is part of business. It affects how leaders think, how teams respond, and how confidently decisions are made under pressure.

At this event, Joe Pane will lead a practical and thought-provoking session for business owners, leaders, and professionals who want to navigate uncertainty with greater confidence, clarity, and courage.

Drawing on the ideas behind his bestselling book Courage to BE YOU – Your Guide to Mastering Uncertainty and his Emotional Fitness Formula, Joe will explore why uncertainty is not simply something to avoid but can become a catalyst for growth. He will unpack how emotional fitness shapes the way people lead, communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure, especially when business and life feel unpredictable.

This practical session will explore how to strengthen your relationship with uncertainty, build greater resilience, and develop more reliable access to certainty in uncertain times. Attendees will gain insight into the core ideas behind emotional fitness, practical tools for handling challenges with courage and clarity, and a framework for creating more meaning, impact, and growth in both business and life.

Whether you are leading a team, growing a business, navigating change, or simply wanting to show up better under pressure, this workshop will provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

About the Speaker

Joe Pane is a human behaviour expert, degree-qualified in psychology and sociology, a bestselling author of Courage to BE YOU, a master Extended DISC trainer, and creator of the Emotional Fitness Formula. He has been working in this field since 2006, has trained more than 7,000 mindset coaches, and has delivered emotional fitness workshops to tens of thousands of people across a wide range of industries. His work focuses on helping individuals, teams, and organisations navigate uncertainty more effectively and build greater clarity, courage, and impact.

Local Networking Nights is a FREE networking event

Formerly known as LinkedIn Local Sunshine Coast, this event is ideal for business owners, leaders, managers, and professionals who want to strengthen resilience, improve self-leadership, and grow amid uncertainty.

Location: Buderim Tavern
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026

The evening includes structured and informal networking with Sunshine Coast business owners and professionals, making it a valuable night of insight, connection, and practical learning.

The event is hosted by Buy Local Sunshine Coast.

Thanks to Buy Local Sunshine Coast for supporting this event. Local businesses can join for free to promote their services, increase visibility, and help the Sunshine Coast business community thrive.

Contact the host of Local Networking Nights Sunshine Coast August 2026