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Disruption Circle
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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UPCOMING EVENT
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Where Leaders
Discuss Real Change
What is Disruption Circle?
Disruption Circle was created by Choice Dakin CEO Damian Menzies to move beyond the buzzwords and start real conversations.
Through online interviews, live events and private roundtables, we bring together senior HR leaders, business decision-makers and transformation experts to explore the human side of change. Whether it’s navigating redundancies, reshaping culture, uplifting leadership or strengthening wellbeing Disruption Circle is where shared experience meets practical insight.
Join the Disruption Circle
Want to Join the Conversation?
Disruption Circle is more than content it’s a community. Whether you’re leading through change, shaping people’s strategy or simply passionate about better workplaces, there’s a place for you here.
Here’s how to get involved:
Stay in the Loop
Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest episodes, insights and invites to upcoming events.
Apply to Be a Guest
Have a powerful story or perspective on change? We’re always open to new voices.
Attend a Private Roundtable
Join an exclusive group of senior leaders to discuss transformation behind closed doors.
Download: Top 5 Lessons from Disruption Circle
Our most practical, powerful takeaways all in one resource.
What we Talk About
From Strategy to people; Nothing Off Limits
In Disruption Circle, we dive deep into the real issues shaping the workplace not just what looks good on a slide deck. Each conversation is grounded in lived leadership experience, guided by what HR and business leaders are actually dealing with right now.
- Topics we explore include:
- Business disruption
- Organisational restructuring and how to do it right
- Managing psychological safety during change
- Executive outplacement and career transition strategy
- Cultural realignment post merger or acquisition
- Wellbeing, burnout and the retention crisis
- Building leadership capability & measuring coaching ROI
- And whatever’s keeping change leaders up at night
Why it Matters; The Value for the Audience
It’s More Than Talk, It’s Impact
Disruption Circle isn’t just about sharing stories. It’s about real-world leadership growth and practical insight from people who’ve been through it.
Here’s what you gain:
Learn from Those in the Thick of It
Candid insights from leaders actively managing transformation, not just theory.
Walk Away with Real Tools
Apply practical strategies to your own change challenges immediately.
Feel Less Alone
You’re not the only one navigating complexity. Find solidarity in shared experience.
Build Your Capability
Strengthen your mindset, resilience and leadership influence through exposure to diverse perspectives.
Connect With Like-Minded Leaders
Join a trusted network of people passionate about doing change better and more humanely.
Meet the Host

Damian Menzies,
CEO
Damian Menzies is the founder and host of Disruption Circle and the driving force behind its honest, human-centred conversations.
As CEO of Choice Dakin, Damian brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in career transition, leadership development and large-scale organisational change. He’s worked alongside some of Australia’s most complex industries during their toughest moments helping both businesses and people move forward with clarity, empathy and results.
Known for his direct style and real-world insight, Damian started Disruption Circle to cut through the corporate speak and explore what actually works when change gets messy.
Let’s build smarter, kinder organisations Together
Whether you’re planning a restructure, building a coaching culture or simply looking to learn from other forward-thinkers you belong in the Circle.
This is your space to connect, learn and lead change with empathy, strategy and purpose.