African Professionals of Australia (APA) – Western Australia is hosting a Leadership Masterclass in Perth aimed at professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and career-focused individuals. The session focuses on the concept of “Outside-In Leadpreneurship,” which encourages participants to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset in how they approach leadership, work, and problem-solving across different sectors.
The discussion is centred on shifting leadership thinking beyond formal roles and titles. Rather than viewing leadership as something tied strictly to management positions, the session explores how individuals at all levels can influence outcomes through initiative, innovation, and value creation within their environments.
The masterclass will feature Professor Ebenezer Sholarin, a former professor at Curtin University, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Solarben Group. His background spans academia and business, offering perspectives on how entrepreneurial thinking can be applied in both structured institutions and independent ventures. The session will be moderated by Arnold Nyamhamba GAICD, who brings experience in governance and leadership practice.
The event is scheduled to take place at Curtin University on Friday, 10 July, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm AWST. It forms part of a broader trend of leadership development initiatives that seek to connect academic thinking with practical, real-world application, particularly in professional and community settings.
Within the African Australian professional landscape, initiatives of this nature are increasingly relevant. Many individuals operate within dual contexts—professional integration into mainstream industries while also navigating pathways to entrepreneurship, representation, and economic advancement. In this environment, leadership development programs that incorporate entrepreneurial thinking are viewed as a way to expand access to opportunity and strengthen professional mobility.
More broadly, the growth of such programs reflects a wider need for structured spaces where leadership skills, business thinking, and professional networks intersect. For multicultural communities, including African Australians, these platforms contribute to building visibility in professional sectors while also supporting long-term capability development across careers, enterprises, and community leadership roles.
