Sustained progression requires intentional development. This session helps participants design a structured growth plan that aligns personal ambition with firm priorities.
You will clarify the difference between mentoring, coaching and sponsorship, and learn how to secure each with a clear value exchange. The session also explores targeted capability building, thought leadership positioning and purposeful networking across sectors and client ecosystems.
The focus is on building long-term visibility, credibility and momentum beyond the program itself.
You will leave with:
- A six-month professional development roadmap
- A strategic relationship-building plan
- A practical reflection and accountability cadence
Facilitator:
Charles Handley
Director, Dalton Handley
Charles Handley is a seasoned career adviser and recruiter. He is trusted by hundreds of talented marketers in professional services to enhance their careers, and various world class firms to bring them talent. With over 15 years of experience specialising in marketing, business development, and communications recruitment roles within the professional services sector in Australia, he has a deep understanding both client and candidate needs has established him as a respected and connected recruiter across the Asia Pacific.
Speakers:
Daniel Quinn,
Chief Marketing Officer, Gilbert + Tobin
Daniel Quinn is the Chief Marketing Officer at Gilbert + Tobin, where he leads the firm’s client relationship management, business development and marketing functions. Since joining G+T, he has focused on building a high-performing, collaborative team that delivers meaningful client impact and drives the firm’s growth agenda in a competitive legal market.
With more than 20 years’ experience in business development, client relationship management and marketing, Daniel has held senior roles across international professional services organisations in Australia and the UK including Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer and A&O Shearman. His expertise lies in aligning brand, client and business strategy to position firms for sustainable growth and deeper client engagement.
Ryoko Nekoto-Bird
Senior Japan Lead, Bird & Bird
Ryoko Nekoto‑Bird is Senior Japan Lead at Bird & Bird, with more than 10 years of experience in international business development, supporting Japanese companies in their Japan outbound expansion across APC, Europe and the Nordics. Her work sits at the intersection of client visibility, strategic relationship building, and long‑term network development—both within firms and across external ecosystems. She regularly collaborates with investment promotion agencies and professional associations, including the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to design platforms that enable sustained professional and commercial growth.
Event Details:
Date: 9 June 2026
Times:
13:00 pm - 14:30 pm: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
12:30 pm - 14:00 pm: Adelaide
15:00 pm - 16:30 pm: New Zealand
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Perth, Hong Kong, Singapore
Price:
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $160*
Full series registrants will automatically be added to this event.
* All prices in AUD.
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