Stepping into a leadership, executive, or C-suite role is a balance of skills, experience confidence, visibility, and clarity in how you present yourself.
Many people underestimate their readiness to lead, even when they already have the capabilities organisations are searching for. If you’ve been leading teams, driving projects, shaping strategy, or influencing outcomes: you might be more qualified than you think.
Our candidate database
For 25 years, we've been the trusted partner to Australia's leading creative organisations and the executives who lead them. This depth of relationship is why we're consulted on the appointments that shape studios, networks, brands and governing bodies.
Our candidate network is a curated circle of high performance professionals. Every profile is personally assessed by our executive search team. You're not competing for visibility in a crowded system sorted by algorithms. Become part of a select group whose experience and judgement we already understand.
Discretion is fundamental to how we work. Your information is held privately and never shared or sold, and we never send your details to prospective employers without talking to you first.
Note - Candidate image & details are examples only.
Mentoring
C-suite mentoring for women and emerging leaders preparing to step into management, executive, or board-level roles
Work one-on-one with Patricia Powell-Hughes, Founder & Managing Director of EP Australia, to build a clear and confident strategy for your leadership journey. In this 90-minute mentoring session, you’ll explore your career story, uncover your leadership strengths, and create a tailored action plan to position yourself for executive, C-suite, or board opportunities.
Why early positioning matters
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Perception matters long before you apply
Skills alone don't guarantee recognition. If others don't already see you as a leader, you can be overlooked for roles you're more than qualified to be in
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Confidence drives visibility
Owning your expertise and advocating for yourself isn't optional. It's often what separates being qualified from being chosen. Hiring organisations notice candidates who back themselves
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Representation is critical
Leaders from diverse backgrounds bring perspectives that challenge the status quo, they build new frameworks, spot blind spots others miss, and reshape culture from the inside.
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The final call is based on who you are
Executive hiring isn't just a skills match. Your communication style, presence, and ability to inspire a team carry real weight in the final call beyond what you put on your resume
Build your strategy towards leadership
Use our checklist to see what you can do get ready for a c-suite or executive role.
Own your achievements
Know your value and document what you've delivered
Strengthen your executive presence
Build the skills and presence expected at leadership level
Want to get ahead of your skill gaps? Read our guide.
Build a strategic network
Don't wait until you're job hunting to start talking to mentors, decision makers, and leaders in your industry
Consider joining a board
Serving on a board is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate strategic thinking, governance capability, and leadership readiness. Board roles not only expand your professional influence but also provide a platform to shape strategy at the highest level.
Get ready to serve on a board
Use the checklist to identify ways to join a board
Build your C-suite offering
Placed by EP Australia
Meet Tom Avison
Chief Executive Officer,
Perth Film Studios
“EP Australia gave me confidence that this CEO appointment was being handled with the highest standards of rigour and integrity. The process was consistently clear with open, honest communication. I felt thoroughly briefed and well supported at every stage.”
Tom Avison, CEO, Perth Film Studios
Placed by EP Australia
Get ready for the next chapter
Take the next step in your career and shape the future as a leader in the creative industries
We’re here to help you turn your existing skills into a leadership role