Michael Benson


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CEO AccelerateX Founder and CEO Workspace365

AboutAbout

I am a high integrity, energetic leader and motivator with a flair for identifying and pursuing growth opportunities. As a strategic, outcomes senior leader, commercial strategist and financially qualified professional; I make financial and business decisions, grow businesses through the application of strong technical business and commercial skills, tested project management abilities, consistently applied process improvement and IT skills; all aimed at enhancement of business performance and driving sustainable business growth. I have a solid background in developing and managing highly profitable and successful business. My skills and experience ensure that business strategy, product and service offerings, match and exceed the market and returns that are in line with the company’s strategic goals. With a wealth of financial and operational management skills and experience, I believe in building business by providing what my clients need, when they need it and of course, to the quality standards they expect. With high levels of energy, passion and a real drive for excellence, I get great pleasure from working in an industry that rejects the status quo, and rewards the innovative. Never content to believe I have reached a final destination, the roles I have worked at, have offered me a never-ending challenge that presents amazing opportunities!



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Executive Director | Entrepreneur, Trailblazer, Community Builder & Innovator

AboutAbout

I am an entrepreneur with over 25 years of commercialisation experience globally - in consumer products, services and experiences. In my time I’ve earned dozens of awards for businesses I’ve built from ideas into thriving brands & category leaders with the best or nothing mindset. Currently I am the Executive Director of the AccelerateX Group (Parent Co of CreativeCubes.Co / WorkSpace / Clubhouse / MicDrop / Timber+Greens). I’ve transitioned here from my former role after several years as the CEO & Co-Founder of the group. I continue to drive our brand, mission and vision in my new role, prioritising member experience and our brand(s) identity whilst also keeping a firm focus on our national expansion. I remain working hand in hand with landlords, asset owners & large institutions, future proofing their assets by tapping into a new wave of user demand with our products and services.


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I said to my wife 3yrs ago after watching an HBO documentary that I needed to reach Shaq.

In the documentary there were things he said that I just needed to sit down and unpack with him.

Today, I did that & had a great time delighting CreativeCubes.Co members with a once in a lifetime opportunity to be there and learn from one of the greats.

More of this to come with Shaq as the conversation is continuing behind closed doors… I hope to be able to share more in time.

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Thank you to my brothers at The Hour Group Australia & New Zealand … grateful for the deep relationship we have ✊


This is a video of my daughter Madi

Some kid at the skate park said she sucked at skating. When she told me, I asked what she was going to do about it.

Without skipping a beat she said “I’m going to practice and become the best skater I can be”.

We spent time at the skate park and she worked her butt off. My role was to ensure she was safe, encourage her yet let her figure things out for herself

Before entering the park we talked about failure and what she can learn from every time her trying didn’t quite hit the mark of execution... she said “I’ll adjust from each learning and continue to go at it”

She’s 8

So much to learn and take away from this
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Last week CreativeCubes.Co was recognized and won the Australian Great Place To Work Award which puts us amongst some elite companies globally who too have won this award.

Yes we have incredible, up lifting and inspiring work spaces that’ll blow your mind from an architectural perspective… but we didn’t win the award because of that.

We won it because of our CULTURE, team work, commitment to serving our members and executing our mission and vision in the eye of the global pandemic storm.

Yes we have office space, BUT we actually see ourselves more in the people business.

Proud & honored daily to lead this team✊
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Chief of Staff | Co-Founder

Best Posts: It was a great experience joining such incredible business leaders on the final episode of the SmartCompany and BlueRock vodcast series 'Business Journeys'! BIG Thank you to Simon Crerar, Amanda McCabe-Phillips, and Trevor Gordijn for leading such an insightful discussion that covered essential topics like values, people, and pricing. We delved deep into the crucial elements that underpin business growth and profitability. If you love podcasts like me and need some inspiration and practical advice to transform your business from its early stages into a thriving success, this discussion is tailor-made for you! ​ You can watch the vodcast by following this link: .

I might be partial, but if you're someone who works from home, I'd recommend stepping out of your usual workspace, whether that's your home office or your regular workplace. Being in a different environment can infuse you with new energy, and who knows what innovative ideas might come to mind. Don't hesitate to reach out – I'd love to welcome you to any of our five locations for a day of work and inspiration! Coffee on me!
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