Family Business Live Q&A Sessions – Real Talk, Real Solutions

🔥 November Topic: How to align family and business governance

This session will dive into practical ways to create governance structures that align family values with business goals. You will learn how to establish clear roles, transparent decision-making processes, and effective communication channels that balance family dynamics with business needs.

In this live Q&A session, family business expert Philip Pryor will unpack the biggest risks facing family enterprises today. From unresolved conflict to unclear succession planning, we’ll explore what really threatens business continuity—and what to do about it.

Whether you're a founder, successor, advisor or in-law, this session is for anyone navigating the emotional complexity and leadership challenges of running a business with family.

Expect practical advice, real-world insights, and actionable strategies you can use right away.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

– How to navigate the most common (and difficult) family business challenges
– Tools for improving communication, trust, and decision-making
– Practical ways to manage conflict, succession, and fairness
– Insights from real family business stories and situations
– What’s working — and what’s not — across generations

👥 This Q&A is ideal for:
– Family business owners and founders
– Next-gen leaders preparing to step up
– Advisors or consultants working with family enterprises
– Anyone navigating love, leadership, and legacy in business

About the Starlight Donation
All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to the Starlight Foundation, a charity dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families through joy, play, and support during their hospital experiences. Programs include hospital playrooms, wish-granting, and entertainment that bring happiness to kids facing illness.

Participation in the Q&A session is open to all, with an option to contribute a donation of any amount to support the Starlight Foundation. Donations are warmly welcomed but entirely voluntary—every bit helps bring light to children’s darkest days.

Learn more about their incredible work at: https://www.starlight.org.au

Bring your questions—we're here to talk openly.

Philip is the author of Risking It All: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Challenges All Family Businesses Face — now available for presale with an exclusive 20% discount atwww.familybusinesscentral.com

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