NEXUS is leadership program unlike any other. Whether you are an aspiring leader or someone looking to go deeper in your leadership capacity, NEXUS is a program that will inspire you to that next level.  In 2026 the program will take a group of leaders through a program of residential retreats, online meetings, leader to leader conversations and coaching.

The program focuses on leading self and leading others through the lenses of emotional, cultural and generational intelligence. 

The program runs from February 2026 to September 2026* and requires your commitment for the following:

• *a prestart session in Q4, 2025, a 1hr online catch-up with cohort to discuss expectations and what we will be doing
• 2x 3/4 day in person residential retreats in Mid Febraury 2026 and early September 2026 (including the CONNECT26 Media Conference- valued at over $2000)
• Monthly online zoom sessions. 
• Coaching sessions - dates and times to be set with your coach

Cost & Inclusions:

The NEXUS Program is $9800+gst for members or $10800+gst for non members.

Thanks to the generosity of CMAA supporters, A CMAA Member financial subsidy of $2000 per registration is available for the first 10 to register reducing the cost to $7800+gst. A further discount of $300 is available for upfront payment of the program. 

The 8 month program and includes:

• Nexus curriculum, tools & ongoing support during the course period
• 2 x residential retreats including: accommodation (4 star +), transfers to/from accommodation, all meals & activities. (Note FLIGHTS to/from residential retreats are not included in program fees)
• Personality & leadership assessments including 360 assessment profile
• Full registration & accommodation at CONNECT26 (valued at over $1800)
• 3 x intensive online workshops
• 5 x 1 on 1 monthly leadership sessions with seasoned leaders
• Peronsal senior media leader coach for 8 months of the program 
• Networking with peers

 

NEXUS Program Dates:

 (subject to change) 

October 2025 - 1 hour online prestart session 

1st February 2026 - Personal Impact profile

10 - 14th February 2026 Residential #1- Bali, Indonesisa  

2nd April 2026 - Online Workshop 1 Online (12-2pm)

3rd April 2026 - EQ 360 Assessment

12th May 2026 - Online Workshop 2 Online (12-2pm)

20th July 2026 - Online Workshop 2 Online (12-2pm)

September 2026 - Residential #2 inlcuding CONNECT26 Gold Coast

There will also be regular coaching sessions with your coach throughout the program, dates and timing to be discussed with your coach. 

*Times, locations and meeting focus may be subject to change.

*Please note return travel to and from the NEXUS residential retreats is not included in the cost of the program.

 

Member Payment Plans:

CMAA has flexible payment options to suit your circumstances.

Option 1. Upfront Payment in full - taking the cost to $7500+gst for members  (Considers Members taking advantage of $2000 first 10 regsiration subsidy and a $300 discount for payment in full)

Option 2. A payment plan with an upfront fee of $2800+gst per member participant - due October 15, 2025 and then 10 monthly payments of $500+gst per month. (ending in August 2026). Note this takes into consideration the $2000 subsidy for the first 10 to register) Total $7800+gst.  Should your registration not be one of the first 10 eligible to receive the subsidy - cost per month repayments will be $700+gst per month.

If costs or payment schedule cause an obstacle for participation in this leadership opportunity please reach out to Nathan to discuss possible solutions.

ceo@mediaarts.org.au or 0438 723 370

 

Non Member Payment Plans:

CMAA has flexible payment options to suit your circumstances.

Option 1. Upfront Payment in full - taking the cost to $10500+gst for non members (Saving $300+gst)

Option 2. A payment plan with an upfront fee of $2800+gst per participant - due October 15, 2025 and then 10 monthly payments of $800+gst per month s (ending in August 2026). 

If costs or payment schedule cause an obstacle for participation in this leadership opportunity please reach out to Nathan to discuss possible solutions.

ceo@mediaarts.org.au or 0438 723 370