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Upcoming Events.

Brand from the inside out: Where marketing meets employer brand

Employer Branding Australia’s Head of Brand Strategy Marci Powell is joined by three Marketing leaders to explore why marketing should care just as much about employees as they do about customers as an audience to understand, influence and help shape brand reputation.

September 24th
Online (via Zoom)


The Power of Brand in HR: Build your Influence, Impact and Career

In partnership with the AHRI Victoria State Council, Mark will host a practical and engaging session exploring personal, HR team and employer brand.

Discover how to articulate the value you bring, build authentic visibility and use storytelling and connection to strengthen your impact and career.

What you’ll take away:

  • Greater clarity on the professional brand you want to build and the value you bring.

  • Practical ideas for increasing your visibility, credibility and influence authentically.

  • Ways to use storytelling and communication to strengthen your impact with others.

  • An opportunity to connect with other AHRI members focused on growing their careers.

October 13th
Melbourne, VIC


AHRI South Australia State Conference 2026

Mark will be delivering the opening keynote at the AHRI SA Conference, focusing on the power of purpose, values, and true organisational connection.

Here’s what attendees can expect to take away from the session:

  • The latest insights on what matters to employees across Australia right now, and what’s driving their behaviours 

  • Best practice strategies for driving connected cultures that perform

  • Practical tips on how to uncover, articulate and amplify ‘purpose’ and ‘values’ that move the dial on culture and performance  

October 27th
Adelaide, SA

Event Testimonials.

“By far my favourite session and key speaker. Mark brought energy and passion. Well structured, well delivered and so personable.”

— Attendee, LGMA QLD Inspire Conference June 2026

“He was my favourite presenter of the day and provided insightful considerations to think about as a new employee in local government."

— Attendee, LGMA QLD Inspire Conference June 2026

"What particularly stood out was Mark's willingness to listen and adapt. Despite the first event already being a success, he actively sought feedback and refined his session for our second audience, and this resulted in even better outcomes. The feedback following the second session was glowing, with many participants describing it as one of the biggest "a-ha" moments of the entire event.”

Organiser, Private Client Conference

"Mark is a powerhouse - so impressive, personable, and authentic. He is a great listener with a human capital approach. He treats people as assets instead of resources. He is a very engaging speaker and presenter. I like that he approaches all with a smile and warmth.”

Event Attendee

Past Events.

EVP Essentials: A Fireside Chat with LinkedIn’s Richard Lowe

Speaking with LinkedIn’s Richard Lowe, Mark unpacked why EVP matters more than ever for public sector employers, how content marketing turns a good EVP into something candidates actually see and believe, and the common mistakes organisations make when they try to tell their story (spoiler: it's rarely about having enough stories to tell, it's about how you tell them and who sees it).

Personal Branding for authentic, everyday people

Hosted by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI), Mark lead a practical session focused on developing and harnessing your personal brand to build relationships, influence and career opportunity, and to advocate for your team and organisation.

Appearance on ABC Radio National’s ‘This Working Life’ program

Mark joins Lisa Leong and UQ’s Dr Stacey Parker to unpack what actually motivates us to perform our best at work. Is it incentives like cash bonuses? Recognition of a job well done? A mix of the two?

Listen as Mark shares his expertise on how you can motivate people without alienating them.  

Access Resources.

How to develop an Employer Brand strategy.

Find out from the experts how to produce and execute a best practice employer branding strategy which is clear, actionable and effective. Includes:

  • The importance of a strategy in employer branding

  • What makes an effective employer branding strategy

  • 6 steps to developing and executing your employer branding strategy

How to create an Employee Value Proposition.

Expert advice on how to uncover and craft your employee value proposition. We’ll help you understand who you are and bring that to life in a unique, authentic way. Includes:

  • What is an Employee Value Proposition (EVP)?

  • What makes an EVP great

  • 6 steps to creating your EVP

10-step guide to great employer branding.

10 key steps you can take to bring your talent offer to life and turn it into better recruitment results. Includes:

  • The importance of employer brand research

  • How to create an EVP

  • Authenticity in employer branding

  • Employer branding strategy

  • The power of employee storytelling

  • Measuring your employer brand

Let’s Work Together.

No pressure. No hard sell.
Just an honest conversation. 

Contact us - share your story and what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll listen to understand, and help you unpack the right solutions for you.