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ABOUT BUSH TO BOARDROOM

From Shepparton to the stage.

Bush to Boardroom Leadership is Tim’s way of sharing what shaped him.

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TIM ARNOLD

A proud country boy from Shepparton, Tim’s love for his family, community, and the country lifestyle drives his purpose: to give back and help others thrive.

Tim Arnold is the co-founder and director of Free Agency, one of the founders of Teamcast, one of the founding directors of The Play Free Foundation, and one of the founders of The Better Us Project. With a background in teaching Physical Education, Tim brings real-world experience and a deep passion for education to everything he does.

He spends his days working with schools, sporting clubs and organisations, and his evenings with his wife and daughters.

TIM’S PATH7 STOPS

01WHERE IT BEGAN

Shepparton childhood

02THE CLASSROOM

PE teacher

03CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Free Agency

04ONE OF THE FOUNDERS

Teamcast

05FOUNDING DIRECTOR

The Play Free Foundation

06ONE OF THE FOUNDERS

The Better Us Project

07TODAY

Bush to Boardroom

Earned.
Not given.

WHAT TIM STANDS FOR

Bush to Boardroom Leadership is Tim's way of sharing what shaped him. Not as a motivational slogan, but as a lived standard: show up, put people first, and lead in a way that makes the whole community stronger.

  • Service
  • Character
  • Consistency
  • Humility
  • Community
THE ALBUM
Tim Arnold on stage
ON STAGE
Dale Sidebottom speaking
DALE SIDEBOTTOM
THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM

Meet the team.

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Tim Arnold
FOUNDER

Tim Arnold

Bush to Boardroom Leadership is Tim's way of sharing what shaped him. Not as a motivational slogan, but as a lived standard: show up, put people first, and lead in a way that makes the whole community stronger.

Dale Sidebottom
CO-PRESENTER

Dale Sidebottom

Dale began his career as a teacher and coach before becoming an internationally recognised keynote speaker, facilitator and play consultant. His work has taken him to more than 25 countries, where he helps schools, organisations and leaders rediscover the power of play to strengthen mental health, connection and leadership.

Dale Sidebottom speaking at TEDx Docklands
TEDX SPEAKER25+ COUNTRIES
AUTHOR · SPEAKER · PODCASTER

Dale’s books.

All Work No PlayBOOK
The Playful AstronautsBOOK
365 Days of PlayBOOK

Dale is the author of All Work No Play, The Playful Astronauts, and 365 Days of Play, a TEDx speaker, and co-host of the Energetic Radio podcast. His passion lies in creating spaces where adults reconnect with the joy, courage, and authenticity of childhood, and carry those qualities into leadership and everyday life.

ENERGETIC RADIOTHE SCHOOL OF PLAYTHE BETTER US PROJECT
TIM’S PROJECTS

Where Tim puts his time.

THE PODCAST

Bush to Boardroom: Earned, Not Given.

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