George Darwent
EOS Implementer for owners of 10 to 250 person businesses in Melbourne
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsLeadership and team buildingTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia |
| Credentials | EOS Implementer, EOS Worldwide |
George Darwent is an EOS Implementer who helps owners of privately held businesses with 10 to 250 people build companies that run without them. He works with owners and leadership teams in Melbourne and across Victoria, and interstate for the right fit. He used EOS as a COO and then as CEO of Centauri, where revenue grew four times in twelve months before the business was acquired. He has also run his own business since he was 14.
What George helps with
George helps owners who have hit a ceiling because the business depends too much on them. He works with leadership teams to get everyone pulling in the same direction.
- Building a business that runs without the owner
- Getting the leadership team aligned on a vision and targets
- Reducing reliance on the founder
- Growing a business past the owner's ceiling
- Putting the EOS tools into practice with the team
- Keeping the leadership team accountable
Who George works with
George works with owners and leadership teams of privately held businesses with 10 to 250 people. His clients are based in Melbourne and across Victoria, with some interstate work for the right fit. Many come to him because the business leans too hard on the owner.
How George works
George uses EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System. He works with the leadership team in the room, so the team does the work during sessions. He believes the system works from the book Traction, and works far better with someone keeping the team honest. He has used the tools himself as a COO and as a CEO.
Background and qualifications
George started his first business at 14, a motorsport photography business that grew into a Formula 1 memorabilia business he still runs today. As COO of a fast-growing Microsoft consultancy, he self-implemented EOS from the book Traction and then brought in an implementer. In 2022 he became CEO of Centauri and ran the company on EOS. He is now an EOS Implementer based in Melbourne's south-east.
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He ran companies on EOS as both COO and CEO, including one through to acquisition, before becoming an implementer.
Best for owners of 10 to 250 person businesses who want the company to run without them.
Common questions
How much does George Darwent charge?
Coaching with George runs $100 to $225 an hour. Message George from this page for an exact quote.
What does George Darwent help with?
George Darwent helps with building a business that runs without the owner, getting the leadership team aligned on a vision and targets, reducing reliance on the founder and growing a business past the owner's ceiling.
Is George Darwent certified?
George Darwent lists: EOS Implementer, EOS Worldwide.
Where does George Darwent work?
George is based in Melbourne's south-east and works with businesses across Melbourne and Victoria. He also takes on interstate clients for the right fit.
How do I contact George Darwent?
Send George a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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