Workshops | Business Changing

Over the past year, over 250 businesses attended Zac de Silva’s business planning workshops and scored it 9.71 out of 10.

Join other smart business owners at our next business planning workshop – two days of business changing thinking and discussion with you and your key team, strategising to set you up for a successful year ahead and beyond.

Bring along your senior 1 – 3 people (or attend alone). Walk away with a business plan and 90-day strategy. Guided by Zac de Silva.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The two days are fairly intensive – we cram a lot in to make the most of your time and investment. Zac speaks for 25% of the sessions, sharing business strategy and lessons from personal experience and that of his clients to guide you through his tried-and-true framework to create a solid business plan. Throughout, he’ll pose questions, which you’re then given time to work through with your team. At this point, Zac wanders around the workshop, adding value where he can. Ask Zac any question you want on your business.

There are up to 10 businesses in each workshop. There’s time to network and connect. You will share a little with others as you can learn from one another and pick up some good ideas. Overall most of the workshop is you thinking on your business.

There are scheduled breaks for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, which you can use to eat, stretch, talk or make phone calls. Zac maintains a good pace and the activities will keep you engaged and focused.

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23:08 18 Oct 20

The 2 day workshop with Zac was outstanding. I came away with a very clear plan and vision for my future. Very enjoyable and rewarding process. Highly recommend. Thanks Zac

Chloe Sharplin

21:06 07 Oct 20

Zac is the tool with the right mechanism to gently squeeze an average lemon into a stunning lemon juice! (leaving you with creative juices flowing). He gets you thinking and motivated with clarity!

Hannah Chinnery

21:21 23 Sep 20

We had a great time at a recent workshop that went across two days. Zac really challenged our thinking and helped us to prioritise what we need to do in our business and establish a strong strategic plan. We learned a lot about best practice, our own business and it was a great learning experience. Thank you!read more

Michael Prasad

02:30 23 Sep 20

Zac and his team had a great 2 day workshop setup. The environment was fresh and clean with lots of fresh food and drinks. The course allowed broader thinking for our logistics business with lots of insightful ideas that were generated from the workshop. Zac has a lot of industry experience and his knowledge and guidance has really given us more clarity in achieving our vision for our business. Highly recommend this course thank you Zac Jread more

Kinstry Smythe

00:35 18 Sep 20

Highly motivating sessions to think solidly about my business. Refreshing and thoughtful ways to process the millions of thoughts about my business into a succinct and practical strategic plan. Now I'm looking forward to the next stages in my business! Thanks Zac and team!read more

Robert Tighe

21:30 17 Sep 20

Zac's 2-day workshop is an incredible opportunity to reflect on your business, set big goals, figure out strategies to help you achieve them and walk away with practical. actionable tactics to make sure you are working on the important things, not just spinning your wheels. Highly recommended.read more

Emma Jeffery

22:28 13 Jul 20

Thank you SO much for the insights and learnings at the course. I really enjoyed the two days. Some awesome motivation and the opportunity to meet stellar like-minded people.

Nelson Rayner

05:03 07 Jul 20

Great two day workshop that gives you a chance to reflect on your business, and focus on key points that need to be addressed to maximize your effectiveness and outcomes. The workshop was both entertaining and informative, and really helped us to think about how we might navigate Covid / post Covid, and plan out our next few years to guide the direction of the business. Food and hospitality was also great. Highly recommended!read more

Cameron Owen

00:59 03 Jul 20

Thanks Zac, Sip and Malyna for your help over the last 2 days. Zac's 2 day course was an amazing insight into my business. He helped me rediscover my purpose for getting into business in the first place. He also helped me realign my focus to where the growth opportunities actually are by taking us through a series of questions that unlock what is already inside of us. Fully recommend the Business Changing workshops, a great way to take your business to the next level! The Coffee Storeread more

Craig Cunningham

03:06 02 Jul 20

Amazingly lead programme. Small groups work. Hospitality A+ and food was pretty good too. Many thanks team

Ian Cartwright

00:03 23 May 20

Fantastic two workshop that couldn't have come at a better time. So pleased I was referred to Zac & team. Well constructed content that challenged me to step back, think then plan. Since then it has been focused action. Definitely recommend.read more

Jordan Statham

07:02 14 May 20

Had a one-on-one business mentoring meeting with Zac, came away from it feeling super positive about my business and it’s direction. Very impressed with his knowledge and ideas, will definitely be implementing his recommendations and attending his workshops in the future. Highly recommended.read more

Megan Daniels

22:55 23 Mar 20

Can’t recommend Zac’s 2-day workshop highly enough. I came away with clarity, strategies, focus, purpose, a wider view, renewed passion and confidence. My only regret is not doing it much sooner. If you are considering this workshop, my advice is just do it! It won’t take long before you notice the difference in your business.read more

Jeremy Harrison

23:06 21 Mar 20

I heard about Zac De Silva - Business Changing through a friend. I have been wanting to grow and expand my business and have been unsure of the next step to take moving forward. It was an excellent course that I attended with my partner and we both got a lot out of it. Looking forward to what comes next. I would highly recommend the course for anyone looking to expand, grow and develop their company.read more

Jodie Lachmund

09:22 19 Mar 20

I did the business plan 2 day course with Zak, I’m a creative person so I was scared that I would switch off and my mind starts thinking about the things I haven’t done or what’s needs to be done, BUT that never happened for a second, Zak has this amazing ability to have a memorable story that relates to what he’s talking about so you remember and relate. Thank you Zak, I have a great 90 days ahead of me nailing things in my business.read more

natalie perks

06:43 19 Mar 20

Best 2 days. Brilliant course! I feel like it was solid information that will improve my business tomorrow and I have the steps to put it into action.

June Lau

22:30 03 Feb 20

Went on the Grow your Profitability and Performance Course. Best business course I've been to hands down! Provided a great deal of clarity and actionable steps to bring strategy to life. Would recommend it to everyone!read more

Lorraine Hamilton

02:26 03 Feb 20

The Business Changing 2-day workshop with Zac was outstanding. His ability to get to the root of what drives me as a business owner and service provider is second to none. I have left the session freshly invigorated and with much more ambitious plans (and a clear roadmap to achieving them) than I ever thought possible. I'm already signed up for the refresher course! Thank you Zac, Sip and Matt!read more

Alex McLeod

21:16 01 Feb 20

An effective and super inspirational 2 day workshop to help inspire our business plan and future goals!! Highly recommend the learnings and wisdom from Zac and his team!

THE VIRTUE

00:27 01 Feb 20

Thank you so much to Zac and the Business changing team. What we have learnt about our business and ourselves over the course of the last two days has been transformational. I would recommend anybody in business to attend on of Zacs workshops. x Brooke and Ginaread more

Ivan Galtsov

06:54 30 Jan 20

With so many self-proclaimed business coaches out there, it's hard to know who to trust. Well, you can definitely trust Zac & the team at Business Changing. Not only Zac is super knowledgeable in the business development sphere, but he's also got a proven track record of success in business. We really enjoyed the business planning workshop and found it incredibly helpful. The only regret we have is not doing it sooner!read more

Caleb Phang

00:31 30 Jan 20

Very insightful. Has lots of business knowledge and very valuable to business owners of all walks ?

Simon Pound

23:59 10 Nov 19

We attended the Business Changing workshop and it was brilliant. the value of spending the time answering the right questions and formulating a strong plan for delivery was huge. We've found Zac knowledgeable, direct and with first-hand experience of the questions business owners are asking. Find the time to do the two day workshop.read more

Chris Harrison

02:21 24 Sep 19

With a relatively new start up I was a bit lost with my business before attending Zac's two day workshop, but I am now reinvigorated and have more clarity moving forward! Zac has a wealth of knowledge and is easily approachable, enabling me to feel confident in my business plan for the future. Highly recommend and I wish I attended this workshop sooner.read more

Victoria Collins

21:15 29 Aug 19

Zac reinvigorates your drive to succeed and think methodically about how to grow your business in a sustainable way. I can highly recommend him.

Sarah McLeod

20:33 29 Aug 19

Awesome two day business planning workshop. Answered questions I knew I had. The best part was discovering questions I didn't know I had and working on answering those too! Zac is a great down to earth, accessible facilitator and business coach. Thanks Zac :)read more

ActionHQ

10:05 29 Aug 19

Wow I just completed a two day session at Zac's Business Changing workshop. Zac takes it to a whole new level! What makes this so powerful is the extremely well considered questions Zac posses during the two days and the context of Zac's stories and learning. This workshop will challenge your critical thinking and inspire you to develop a highly actionable and focused strategy for business success. Although I thought I was under time pressure to invest in the event - this is certainly (by far) the highest pay-off activity of my year. If you are serious about business success then you can not afford to miss the opportunity to attend a Business Changing event. Thanks Zac, Sip and Phieng!read more

ActionHQ

10:05 29 Aug 19

Janet MacDonald

18:37 13 Aug 19

Zac's two day workshop was fantastic for giving me clarity and focus on refreshing my business and also, my approach to the business! His approach pushed me to examine and pull apart areas of the business which showed lots of untapped value and opportunity. Getting the thinking into a tangible strategic and tactical plan has been most useful for applying the value. Mixing with other business owners who are all in a growth mindset was refreshing. Outside the workshops I have previously worked with Zac as a coach and he brings immense value to businesses.read more

Mena Antonio

03:08 04 Jun 19

Zac's planning workshop marks a before & after line in my business. This was the key to unlocking the next steps. Producing a plan that is strategic and relevant has freshly motivated me but also relieved the overwhelm that afflict many small business owners, and taken out the guesswork. I know my roadmap for the next 90 days, the next year and the year after that. Zac wants our businesses to succeed. I still have to do the hard work. But knowing I have cheerleaders in Zac, Sip and Phieng sharpens my focus to take the right action in the right order to produce A+ results. Thanks Business Changing.read more

Ensiyeh Ghavampour

04:05 02 Jun 19

I truly enjoyed the 2 days workshop with Zac. As a start up I found myself overwhelmed and lost before I went to the workshop. Zac's workshop gave me clarity and helped me to know my next steps. I am on fire to make my vision a reality!!read more

Georgina Compton

09:50 30 May 19

Zac is a pro. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day business changing workshop. It was way beyond my expectations. I came away with valuable insights into my business and a clear plan for the future. I’d go so far as to say this workshop is a MUST for every business.read more

Roger NICHOLLS

21:19 28 Mar 19

A well delivered pace. For us with my Wife as a silent Partner in SteamCleanz Marlborough Limited, the direction of strategy in cementing the steps on core values in a Business Plan, as we move towards retirement will prove invaluable. We have several steps to focus on together.read more

Josh Heares

20:21 28 Mar 19

Zac is the man. His approach to developing game changing business strategy is enjoyable and robust. Making you ask (and answer) the hardest questions of yourself and your business. I highly recommend it to anyone no matter how successful your business is.read more

Reese Drake

01:46 10 Mar 19

A business plan seems like a scary thing to do, however Zac and the BC team made it a breeze! If there is anything I regret in business, it's not doing Zac & Sip's workshop in the begining. You are well guided but challenged to extract your inner genius and get it on paper. The duration is spot on, not rushed yet keeps you from straying off path. Book your space yesterday!read more

Debbie Harrison

03:19 01 Mar 19

We WISH we had done this months - or even years - ago! It's completely changed the way we think about our business and about ourselves and absolutely transformed the way we look at what we do. Zac's questions and examples get you to think about the way you do business like no book/podcast/online course can. His down-to-earth nature and genius with numbers meant we got a lot of value out of our short conversations during the course - two of his suggestions will pay for our course in a heartbeat! Zac and wife Sip are classy with everything they do and this course is no exception.read more

Brock Hatton

05:05 05 Feb 19

Zac has an amazing process which forces you to look at your business critically and identify the opportunities and gives you a framework for future growth. I would recommend him and his team to anyone regardless of the size or life stage of the business. Thanks for all you do Zac.read more

Justin Babet

02:58 05 Feb 19

I attended a business planning workshop with the team at Business Changing and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Zac has a great way of getting you focused on what really matters in your business, i.e. what can really move the needle. Since the workshop we've had a lot more focus and have been able to better articulate our strategy and plan to the team which means they're more focused to. This is already showing results on our bottom line.read more

Gemma Major

06:45 02 Feb 19

Zac's workshop is a MUST DO for anyone wanting to explore, understand and execute the possibilities for being the best. Zac shares so many incredible insights and learnings, creating a really cool experience that's both hands-on and educational. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :)read more

Deborah Hurley

03:23 29 Jan 19

Couldn't think of a better way to have kicked off the year. We'd been spending a lot of time working "in" our business, not "on" it so Zac's ability to help us identify the really important things in our business has set us up for the future. We're re-energised, focused and excited. Only downside is we wish we'd done it sooner! Thanks Zac, Sip and Phieng :)read more

Malcolm Gibbons

20:20 25 Jan 19

Zac has an easy approach to business strategy and a way to enable you to quickly hone in on the things you need to be doing that are important to your success. He is adept at asking the right questions to really get you thinking about shaping where your business is headed. Thanks for helping take the guesswork out of the future for our business Zac, Brilliant stuff!read more

Elliot Alexander

03:14 25 Jan 19

A very satisfying couple of days with Zac and his team. My business turned 10 last year, so I needed to re-energise and re-focus to lay down a new plan for the next stage. Super amped to apply my new vision. Epic hospo, was the cherry on top, friendliest people, great vibe yet very efficient. Can't believe how much we covered and got through in two days. Thanks Zac, Phieng and Sip :-)read more

julia schenz

02:48 09 Oct 18

Zac has a wealth of knowledge, which he shares in an accessible, inspiring & entertaining way! We left with clear strategies & a do-able plan, as to our next steps. Highly recommend to anyone just getting started, or already "in the midst" of their daily business, and needing to take a couple of days to re-focus. Thanks Zac & Team! :)read more

Malhar Panchwagh

19:58 05 Oct 18

I have to admit that I attended the business planning workshop rather skeptically. I have just started Good Food Journeys as a result of my passion for food and travel with a hope that one day it will be a full time business. After the 2 day workshop I have a business plan and strategies how to make it a full time business. The questions that Zac posed in those two days made me think of stuff that I otherwise wouldn't have. And that's what has given me the clarity for the future. Thank you Zac, and I look forward to being in touch.read more

Mary Whaley

22:36 04 Oct 18

Attending Zac's workshop with my husband and business partner was fantastic. Zac is a great teacher and he made us think about the steps we need to take to grow our business exponentially. We thoroughly recommend the course and Zac, We'd give Zac 10 stars if we could.read more

Phoebe Edge

02:01 11 Sep 18

We had an amazing time doing the 2 day 'Business Changing' course. Zac has an incredible way of personally engaging and helping to shape a focus for business moving forward. We are both motivated and excited for our businesses goals and vision. Thanks so much :)read more

Dion Howard

11:00 05 Sep 18

I think I have a reasonable degree of skepticism with business coaching and workshops of this nature - I half expect fist pumps and trust falls. Instead, we got a steady secure hand, guiding us through a thorough and sometimes uncomfortable reflective process. This enabled me to be face to face with the bottle necks and limitations of of my business, and fundamentally, of myself. That Zac could do this with an absence of ego, - sans fist pumps and hero stories of how if he can conquer the mountain and kill the dragon, then so can you! - was refreshing. Just down to plain business. I'll check back in a year with my results. Thank you Zac and Sim!read more

Timothy Kavermann

23:21 30 Aug 18

I have just completed Zac's two-day Business Changing workshop. I consider it the single best investment I have ever made in myself and my company. I went into it lacking a lot of direction for the future of Fuel Media. Two days later my passion has been re-ignited. I have a sharp and accurate focus and strategy to implement over the next 90 days. Along with a very valuable plan for the next 12 months, 3 years and 5 years of business. I started my company over 5 years ago and believe without a doubt I'd be in a far different place now had I found Zac in the beginning. By different, I mean I would have already met and exceeded all of my goals, and be working on new and far more ambitious endeavours. I will be recommending Zac's workshop to all clients I partner with who are looking to establish a new brand with impact! I really can not say enough about the course, the content, the delivery and the great business connections I made during the workshop. After day one, I had the confidence to make an immediate change in my team structure, something I never considered, it has already paid off and I know it will save me a lot of time and money in the years to come. If you have an established company or see one in your future, the Business Changing workshop will give you the best foundation possible. I have already begun my 90-day action steps and cannot wait to do further work with Zac, and for myself ON, rather than IN my business. Tim Kavermann Fuel Media Limited Auckland, New Zealand.read more

Michael Davis

04:14 30 Jul 18

Zac De Silva delivers an amazing Business Changing Workshop. He is clearly excellent at what he does, is very personable and delivers very practical and valuable insights into how anyone's business can be transformed. I rate Zac so highly I flew one of business partners in from the USA to attend his recent workshop held in Whangarei. We now have a very focussed and strategic business plan and 90 day focus we are implementing with renewed confidence and excitement around the future of our business. Thanks Zac and Sip. Outstanding job. Mavis from Dream It NZread more

Katie Douglas

01:28 24 Jul 18

We have just spent an amazing 2 days completing Zac's business planning workshop, and have come out feeling super excited and energised, knowing exactly what things we need to focus on to achieve our goals. We found the process really easy to follow, and came away with a clear action plan. We really enjoyed Zac's manner (he is the perfect mix of being knowledgable but so approachable), and we look forward to working further with him in the future! A big thank you also to Sip, for the engaging conversations and ideas!!read more

Alex Bayes

05:56 18 Jul 18

Zac's workshop was the spark that has given me renewed energy, focus and excitement for where my business is going and how I'm going to get there. The most thought-provoking and practical workshop I've ever attended - and I find myself looking at my business plan, pinned up on the wall, most days when I get into the office. Zac's razor-sharp insights and experience helped me to cut through the details and day to day running of my business to get to the heart of what's going to make us succeed. I'm thrilled that I attended this workshop, highly, highly recommended, and I can't wait get my teeth into my 90-day action plan. Thanks Zac & Sip, you guys are awesome!read more

myles mclachlan

00:27 12 Jul 18

We did Zac's 2 day business planning workshop after hearing rave reviews from other business owners and industry, WHAT A GAME CHANGER! Zac's workshop helped us to break down barriers and really focus on what was important. By allocating two days with Zac to work on our business plan with other like minded business owners it gave us a clear mission, vision and plan to take into the next few years of business. Not to mention his knowledge and contacts that hes more than happy to share and link giving even more value as you implement your new clear business plan. Thanks for your time and investment Zac, I highly recommend this workshop.read more

Dayalin Naidoo

22:37 05 Jul 18

I have achieved better clearer directions towards achieving my company goals and a unique business plan in place. The workshop was relaxing yet highly powered. Thank you Zac Doc Air Concepts

Belinda Cannon

22:29 05 Jul 18

Belinda Cannon, S O P H IE I'm blown away by the value I got from Zac's 2 day Business Planning workshop. I reached out to Zac as was wanting some coaching and help with performance metrics for my business. A pre-requisite was completing this course. I've walked away from the course with a full business plan and a very clear vision and mission for my business. The process was so easy and made sense (which says something, I've been somewhat confused and cynical about mission and vision historically!). Zac really does care and really does add value, I can see this already. I'm so excited for my business and its future and cannot wait to get stuck in. Thanks again Zac.read more

Sophie Anquetil

22:45 24 Jun 18

If you are needing the next step for your business Zac will put you on track. The two day workshop makes you analyse your current position and really highlights areas you need to achieve to succeed in your long term goals. Highly recommendread more

Jaime Borrett

08:34 01 Jun 18

My Husband and I attended Zac's Business Changing Workshop in Queenstown recently. We both came away feeling re-energised and have much more clarity and focus with our business than we have had previously. Zac's 2 day program is intensive. It is well structured and entertaining with a good balance of Zac sharing his teachings and expertise (delivered with great analogies and stories from his own experiences in business.) Along with time for each business in attendance to work on creating their own comprehensive business plan and strategies. It was also great to meet and mingle with other likeminded business people. In addition we also got to meet Sip ( Zac's awesome wife who is immensely successful in her own right) They are a superstar, super cool couple that genuinely care and are all round lovely people which is just a big bonus. Super happy to have met Zac and Sip and have had this experience. Highly recommended. Easy 5 Starsread more

Nick Marshall

08:33 23 May 18

Zac's breadth of real world business knowledge and skills are incredible. After completing his 2 day business planning workshop, we are now on target to grow by over 400% this year. By asking the right questions we were able to focus and prioritise on the most important objectives instead of dabbling in all the shiny new opportunities that constantly come our way. I highly recommend Zac and his mentoring to all!read more

Annie Johnston

03:57 29 Mar 18

We've been in business for over 25 years and Zac's workshop would have to be hands-down the most useful and thought provoking presentation we've experienced. Zac really knows his stuff and the way he runs his sessions cuts right into the really important stuff and gives clarity and direction. A great investment, wish we'd done it sooner - book it in!read more

Logan Whitelaw

21:57 25 Mar 18

We found the two day strategy and planning workshop so valuable for charting where we're going and how we're going to get there. The great thing about this workshop is that you're actually working on your business - it's not just theory. We've come away armed and ready to take action to keep moving things forward. Thanks Zac and the Team.read more

Pip McGregor

20:49 06 Mar 18

This will change your business, and give you clarity! Zac has a wealth of knowledge and a knack for empowering people to ask the right questions of themselves and their business. It’s delivered in a down to earth friendly way by someone who is incredibly successful in his own right. Cannot recommend this highly enough!!read more

Anne-Marie Chisnall

06:06 23 Feb 18

Fantastic workshop! Great to have the luxury of time out of the office to do some deep thinking on the business plan. Zac's structured process helps you to achieve miracles -- that plan you've likely been putting off and the inspirational insights you need to be 'the best business in the world'.read more

tosca salome

00:45 01 Feb 18

Zac is incredibly insightful, inspiring and has been absolutely vital in contributing to the growth of my business. He's made me think beyond my goals and really given me the push my business has strived for. Can't say the catering is bad either! Thanks Zac and Sip.read more

Hello Hammertongs

22:17 31 Jan 18

The game has changed again! If you feel like you've got great business goals and aspirations but have no idea how to get there, book yourself into one of Zac's Business Changing workshop's. It was immensely valuable to us as a new start up and we left the workshop knowing we have a strong plan WITH step by step instructions on how to get there. It was also wonderful to meet so many like minded businesspeople and get some amazing insights from our guest speaker. Definitely a workshop I'd recommend annually to get each year off to the best start.read more

Upcoming Workshops

Below are our upcoming workshops, please email any questions to hello@businesschanging.com

AUCKLAND January

Date:
Wednesday January 29 and Thursday January 30, 2020.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

SOLD OUT

AUCKLAND MARCH

Date:
Wednesday March 18 and Thursday March 19, 2020.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

SOLD OUT

ONLINE JUNE

Date:
Half day virtual workshop, Wednesday June 17, 2020
Time:
1:30pm to 5.30pm.

SOLD OUT

AUCKLAND JUNE

Date:
Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1, 2020.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

SOLD OUT

AUCKLAND SEPTEMBER

Date:
Wednesday September 16 and Thursday September 17, 2020.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

SOLD OUT

AUCKLAND OCTOBER

Date:
Wednesday October 6 and Thursday October 7, 2020.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

SOLD OUT

AUCKLAND OCTOBER

Date:
Tuesday October 13 and Wednesday October 14, 2020.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

SOLD OUT

AUCKLAND NOVEMBER

Date:
Wednesday November 18 and Thursday November 19, 2020.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

AUCKLAND JANUARY

Date:
Wednesday January 27 and Thursday January 28, 2021.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

AUCKLAND march

Date:
Tuesday March 30 and Wednesday March 31, 2021.
Time:
10am to 5pm both days.

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