The only way your company will grow, is if your people do too.

As a valued Business NSW member, get 10% off the February 2025 intake. Learn more about the Chief Maker MiniMBA here.

about chief maker


Chief Maker is a professional development company specialising in leadership and executive excellence. Trusted globally to create high performance teams and inspiring leaders, their flagship MiniMBA equips leaders with the practical toolkit they need to navigate change, drive growth, and inspire excellence.

At Business NSW, we are committed to providing our members with unparalleled opportunities for growth and success. That's why we've partnered up with Chief Maker, a trailblazer in leadership development, to offer an exclusive discount on their flagship program.

Management is the pivotal linchpin between company strategy and frontline execution. But managers can only succeed in their role if they're given the right toolkit to do so.


1000+

CEOs and Executives coached across 16 countries

370+

Chief Maker Academy Members

105+

Businesses Transformed

EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS NSW MEMBER INTAKE

As a valued Business NSW member, get 10% off the upcoming February 2025 intake.

CHIEF MAKER MINI MBA

Starting February 2025

Chief Maker MiniMBA for Leading High Performance Teams is a virtual, coach-led, 12 week program arming middle and senior managers with strategic frameworks and proven methodologies to rapidly increase their leadership capability and create high performing teams. Under the guidance of Executive Coach Greg Layton, leaders work through 12 core modules that build upon each other, applying their learnings each week, reviewing their work and refining their application in real time. Organisations benefit from an aligned leadership team, speaking a common language and efficiently turning strategy into an achievable roadmap for success.

HOW YOUR BUSINESS WILL BENEFIT

  • Build a powerful team of highly accountable senior managers
  • Improve capability and performance of senior managers
  • Execute the company strategy
  • Bring purpose, vision and values to life
  • Implement frameworks and a common language
  • Increase loyalty and reduce staff turnover

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

  • 12 week online, coach-led program by Founder & Executive Coach, Greg Layton
  • Live group coaching session every week (1 hour)
  • Peer sharing and work review during each weekly call
  • Comprehensive workbook with templates and examples
  • Online videos and case studies for additional learning
  • Graduate certificate and LinkedIn qualification
  • Trusted peer network of like-minded professionals


GREG LAYTON

Founder, Chief Maker


Greg Layton, Founder of Chief Maker and an esteemed Executive Coach, specializes in preparing leaders for success in C-suite roles. With a wealth of experience coaching CEOs, executives, and professionals worldwide, Greg is dedicated to helping senior leaders transcend operational challenges and make a lasting impact in the business world. 

Greg's expertise, showcased in his book Chief Maker: The 5-step Blueprint to Get a Seat on the Executive Team and his role as a keynote speaker and host of "The Inner Chief" podcast, demonstrates his commitment to empowering leaders. Additionally, as the founder of the Council of Chiefs and Universal Man, Greg's diverse background, including training with Shaolin Monks and coaching elite athletes, enriches his approach to leadership development.