This is a hybrid event. You are welcome to join us online or in person.

Location: Room 17.08/ Level 17/ 300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

Time: 12:00-13:30

Date: Wednesday, 18th of March

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xob-jbec-sim

Or dial: ‪(AU) +61 2 9051 4958‬ PIN: ‪632 469 043‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xob-jbec-sim?pin=8221818186103

Most founders wait too long to think about culture.
By the time friction shows up, it’s already expensive.

In this practical 90-minute workshop, we’ll unpack how to intentionally design an innovative, customer-centric culture from day one. The leadership behaviours, team standards, and operating rhythms that enable high-performing teams to scale without losing momentum or meaning.

Companies like Spotify, Patagonia, and Australia’s own Atlassian didn’t leave culture to chance. They designed the foundations early. That clarity allowed them to grow globally while staying innovative, aligned, and deeply connected to their customers.

If you are building something ambitious, culture is not a soft add-on. It is the system that drives performance.

In This 90 minute Session, You Will:

• Walk through our 9-component Culture Canvas and understand the core building blocks of a thriving culture.

• Diagnose where your current culture is strong, unclear or vulnerable across all nine components and identify the risks that can slow growth.

• Leave with a simple, practical blueprint to build innovative, high-performing teams that stay customer-centric as you scale.

Founders who design culture early create organisations that move faster, hire smarter and build workplaces people are proud to be part of.

Who should attend

Founders and team leaders

After the session

Attendees will be given a free Culture Equation Ebook.

You will have the opportunity to book a consultation with The Culture Equation team.

Meet your speaker

Hiam Sakakini - Founder, The Culture Equation

Hiam Sakakini is the founder of The Culture Equation and a former Google leader, recognised for shaping high-performance teams and bold, values-driven cultures.

She partners with scaling, founder-led companies to align leadership, culture, and strategy—especially in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Through a blend of strategic consulting, evidence-based programmes, and executive coaching, Hiam helps leadership teams thrive at the intersection of people and performance.

With a growing focus on AI, she’s passionate about helping organisations build inclusive, future-fit cultures that harness the power of innovation without losing their human edge.

Contact the host of Define your Culture Canvas and Scale with Soul