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SUMMARY:OMSB Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense\, yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending—who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those they like\, and to like someone\, you must know them. The stronger the relationship\, the more connected you are. The more connected you become\, the longer business relationships will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads; we enhance relationships. \nWe remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why.\nWe eliminate superficial small talk like “So\, what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about sports or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. \nYou will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room full of people selling while no one is listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experiences event you attend\, you will leave more inspired\, energized\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \nWhen was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nPurpose of Each Event\nA fun and relaxed night out with your peers. We’ll help facilitate new and meaningful relationships.\n▪ Meet someone new\n▪ Reconnect with someone you know\n▪ Learn something new\n▪ Be reminded of something you know to be valuable but have forgotten \nReviews & Feedback\nSome feedback from attendees: \n“I’ve attended every kind of corporate event\, but the dinner I attended was hands down the best event I’ve been to in the last 5–6 years.” \n— Alan Hodgson\, Telephony and Network Lead at GPC Asia Pacific \n“When is the next one? I’m booking in now!” \nCan Anyone Attend This Dinner?\nNot exactly. The dinner is for men and by invitation only. We’re happy to review anyone you think would be a good fit\, but it is a private dinner\, and they can attend a future event.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/omsb-evening-experience-2/
LOCATION:Park Street Pasta & Wine\, 268 Park Street\, South Melbourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:OSMB
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Masterclass with Willem Popp
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce that Willem Popp\, The Technology Wordsmith\, will be joining us as the speaker for our 1st October 2025 Uncommon Masterclass session. \nWith over two decades of experience across journalism\, IT leadership\, and consulting\, Willem has a unique talent for transforming complexity into clarity. His career has spanned business analysis\, project management\, enterprise architecture\, and technical writing—always with a focus on making communication impactful and accessible. \nWillem’s session topic will be revealed soon\, but one thing is certain: his sharp editorial eye\, wealth of experience\, and gift for storytelling will make this a session not to be missed.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-masterclass-with-willem-popp/
LOCATION:masterclass-by-common-sense.mn.co
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
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SUMMARY:Members Only Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:The members-only dinner allows all our Uncommon Experiences members to discuss their biggest challenges and opportunities. It’s a space to build on trust\, deepen friendships\, and find new ways to support each other. \nTo enhance this\, we are introducing a facilitated “Abundance Circle”\, where members can both Give and Contribute using their human and social capital: \n\nHuman Capital – Your knowledge\, skills\, strengths\, and experience gained through education and training.\nSocial Capital – The relationships you’ve built that can serve as valuable resources for others.\n\nThis powerful exercise creates a network effect\, connecting us all in a way that strengthens our influence in the markets we operate in. \nBenefits of Participation:\n✔ Solve an existing problem or challenge\n✔ Gain new knowledge and insights\n✔ Achieve your goals faster\n✔ Build high-quality connections and referrals\n✔ Strengthen trust and relationships\n✔ Improve personal and professional well-being\n✔ Enhance your reputation \nWhy Uncommon Experiences?\nWe created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting—having real conversations with interesting people who are genuinely interested in us. If we couldn’t find this kind of space\, we knew others were struggling too. \nSo\, we removed everything people dislike about traditional networking and built intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experiences. With a structured connection framework\, we accelerate relationship-building without the pressure of being “sold to.” \nThis is Un-Networking. \nAt most events\, people don’t truly connect because the experience isn’t designed for them. We know that people want to work with those they like\, and to like someone\, you must know them. The stronger the relationship\, the more meaningful and lasting the connection. \nWe don’t guarantee leads—we enhance relationships. \nOur Promise\nAt every Uncommon Experiences event\, you will leave feeling more inspired\, energized\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \nWhen was the last time an event truly delivered on that promise? \n 
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/members-only-evening-experience/
LOCATION:Firebird\, 223 High Street\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T150000
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Mornington Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:It’s Common Sense to connect with amazing people and we created Uncommon Mornington to bring the people we know who live on the Mornington Peninsula to connect and truly get to know one another. An extension of our experiences that is a little more relaxed as an added benefit for our members to further build stronger relationships with each other and their friends and contacts who live on the coast \nIts great to meet wonderful people and find interesting and unique restaurants\, wineries and hidden establishments while continuing to build strong relationships with people that have also decided that living where they are is amazing. We are always looking for fantastic suggestions and family favourites to add to the list. \nThis booking is so that we know who is coming as we have grown it has become harder to book a place without the numbers. You will still purchase the meal you wish and pay for your own alcohol \nWe have another group for people that reside on the Mornington Peninsula and that like to play golf. They usually tee off in the morning do 9 holes ruin a perfectly good walk then come and join us for lunch. We intend to have four different groups around Melbourne and bring them together once a year for a Golf Competition. If you are interested please reach out. \nWe created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like\, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you and we celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships. \n 
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-mornington-day-experience/
LOCATION:Mr Vincenzo’s\, 784 Esplanade\, Mornington\, VIC\, 3931\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Uncommon Mornington
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250919T123000
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SUMMARY:Cup and Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new type of networking that combines coffee and meeting new business connections. The coffee cupping session to explore the flavours of coffee from around the world\, all while connecting with peers. \nWhat you will learn \n\nLearn about the life cycle of coffee from the farm to the roastery to your cup\n\nWhat you will get \n\nThe chance to taste some amazing coffee from all over the world and build connections with people in your field\n\nParking Info \nLimited parking along Crown and River streets \nWhat to bring \n\nBusiness cards and pens if you want to keep in contact with the people you meet\n\nWhat to wear \nBusiness casual clothing and closed shoes \nAppropriate for \nPeople with a keen interest in coffee and the desire to meet new peers and build business connections \nP.S. Optional lunch afterwards on site or nearby
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/cup-and-connect-2/
LOCATION:Veneziano Coffee Roasters\, 16-18 River Street\, Richmond\, VIC\, 3121\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cup and Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T220000
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SUMMARY:The Abundance Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:We crave connection and growth. To find it we often turn to networking organisations – all of them characterised by shallow conversations\, transactional relationships\, and the anxiety of impressing others. Lacking trust and accountability. \nThe secret to success in life and business is learning how to connect and form relationships with other people. \nHow can deep relationships be formed based on mutual trust and accountability? How do you rediscover intimate business relationships with depth and meaning? \nThe answer isn’t another app\, networking organisation or course. The answer lies in deep peer-based relationships that start with an abundance mindset at their foundation. \nBy building a space and a framework for giving we build greater trust\, collaboration and abundance in our lives. \n3 reasons why this works: \n\nScientifically Proven Reciprocity: Give before you ask.\nIncreased Influence: Build trust and collaboration.\nSimplicity in Asking: Create a space for giving.\n\nAdd Value Don’t Trade Value\nNetworks are a vehicle for creating value for everyone\, not just claiming it for ourselves. \nIn traditional old-school reciprocity\, people traded value back and forth by only helping the people who helped them and giving to the people from whom they wanted something in return. To spark a more powerful form of reciprocity instead of trading value\, the aim is to add value. \nThe simple rule of attendance: the five-minute favour: \nYou must be willing to do something that will take you five minutes or less for anybody in the room. \nThis increases results by opening the door for you and others to gain benefits from people they’ve never helped— or even met. By creating a norm of adding value\, you transform giving from a zero-sum loss to a win-win gain. \nNetworks Advantage\nThe key benefits of participating in an abundance circle are: \n\nReal problems are solved\nIncrease of knowledge\nAchieve your goals\nHigh-quality connections\nCareer boost\nHappiness and Health\nTrust building\nReputation increase\n\nThe value you bring to the session includes:\n\nWhat you know (your knowledge)\nWhat you can do (your skills)\nWho you know (your network)\nWhat you have (your resources)\n\nBy developing a strong network\, people gain invaluable access to private information\, diverse skills\, expertise\, and influence. \nPeople go unappreciated because they give everything away for free to the wrong people. By surrounding yourself with other abundant people you allow the reciprocity to return to the group. \nMost people laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving. Then again\, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were. \nCome join in the abundance circle and experience the power of reciprocity. \nBook your ticket now.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/the-abundance-evening-experience/
LOCATION:Smith St Bistrot\, 300 Smith Street\, Collingwood\, VIC\, 3066
CATEGORIES:Abundance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T150000
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SUMMARY:FAB Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:Redefining Business Through Connection & Collective Growth \nThis invitation-only gathering brings together industry leaders\, finance experts\, and a carefully curated guest list to discuss the latest in cryptocurrency\, the stock market\, and global finance—over an intimate lunch. Engage in meaningful conversations\, gain valuable insights\, and build lasting connections in a relaxed yet insightful setting. \nGrounded in the principles of Uncommon Experiences\, this event is more than just about business—it’s about changing how business is done. Our mission is to foster genuine relationships where business owners collaborate\, share knowledge\, and support each other inside and outside of work. \nOur members meet monthly in private dining rooms across Melbourne\, breaking bread in a space built on trust\, abundance\, and gratitude. We believe strong foundations and working with reliable people are key to long-term success. And\, of course\, we have a strict No D*ckhead Policy—because great business starts with great people. \nLimited to 10 seats only!
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/fab-day-experience/
LOCATION:Osteria Renata\, 436-438 High Street\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:FAB
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T090000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Trenches by Ronn Bechler
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the Trenches is a no-BS masterclass distilling 30 years of raw\, real-world experience advising Boards and CEOs at the highest levels.  Through war stories\, brutal truths\, and sharp insights\, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at power plays in the boardroom\, the isolation of leadership\, strategy gone sideways\, and the need to prioritise values over revenue.  From meltdowns to turnarounds\, this session is packed with the unfiltered lessons\, patterns\, and power moves that separate great leaders from the merely competent – no theory\, just hard-earned wisdom from the front lines. \nWHY ATTEND \n\nThis masterclass offers what books and MBAs can’t – real\, unvarnished lessons from decades spent inside boardrooms during moments of crisis\, conflict\, and critical decision-making\nGain rare insight into the dynamics of power\, the traps even seasoned leaders fall into\, and how to navigate complex situations with clarity\, courage\, and credibility\nIf you want to avoid expensive mistakes\, challenge your thinking\, and lead with more edge and impact—this is where you get the playbook\n\nWHAT WILL YOU SHOW \n\nReal-world case stories – anonymised but authentic\n“Do vs. don’t” moments pulled from experience\nCase studies where leaders were forced to choose between short-term gain and long-term values\nThe litmus test: “If this decision hits the front page tomorrow\, can you defend it without flinching?”\n\nWHAT ARE THE BENEFITS \n\nUnfiltered insight from real experience – get behind the curtain of boardrooms and executive suites… no theory\, no fluff\nAvoid costly mistakes – discover the patterns of failure that even smart\, seasoned leaders fall into—and how to avoid them before they cost your reputation\nSharpen strategic judgment – learn how to navigate complex decisions\, conflicting priorities\, and high-stakes conversations with clarity and confidence\, especially when values and revenue collide\n\nThis masterclass will make you smarter\, sharper\, and more prepared for the realities of top-tier leadership \n  \nWHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH \nParticipants of this masterclass will leave with more than just stories – they’ll walk away sharper\, more grounded\, and better equipped to lead or advise at the highest levels \n\nHard-earned lessons that don’t show up in textbooks – real\, unfiltered insights from 30 years inside boardrooms… what works\, what fails\, and why smart people still get it wrong\nClarity on power\, influence & integrity – understand how to hold your ground\, drive impact\, and lead with conviction… even in the face of resistance\, ego\, or ethical tension\nA rare perspective shared by few – this isn’t recycled leadership theory… it’s the kind of wisdom you only get from someone who’s been in the room when the real decisions are made\n\nHOW WILL YOU FEEL AFTER (the 1% er) \n\nEnergised – inspired by raw\, real stories that cut through corporate jargon and reconnect them to the real work of leadership… courage\, clarity\, and conviction\nClearer – more confident in navigating tough decisions – especially when values and revenues clash – and more grounded in what really matters\nYou will leave with more confidence\, more clarity\, and more courage\n\nWHO SHOULD YOU INVITE AND SHOULD ATTEND -WHY \n\nCEOs and C-suite executives ready to sharpen their crisis leadership\nSenior leaders preparing to step into top roles with confidence\nFounders and scale-up leaders aiming for sustainable\, values-driven growth\nAspiring board directors looking to build real-world influence\n\nBecause this isn’t theory or fluff. You’ll get raw\, unfiltered stories and battle-tested experience that reveals what really happens behind closed doors – and how to lead with clarity\, courage\, and impact when the pressure is on. \nIf you want to avoid costly mistakes and lead with integrity and edge\, this masterclass is for you. \n  \nABOUT THE PRESENTER: RONN BECHLER \n \nOver the past 30 years\, Ronn Bechler has been a trusted advisor to the Boards and management teams of many well-known Australian companies\, enabling the successful execution of private and public company growth strategies. \nSpotting an opportunity\, he pioneered corporatised investor relations consulting in Australia\, while also breaking a near-monopoly in shareholder data\, establishing Market Eye and growing it year-on-year for 15 years into the largest investor relations consultancy and second largest shareholder data business in the country.  Having successfully sold the business to Automic Group in August 2022\, Ronn was appointed as 1 of 2 Executive Directors on the Board of Automic Group. \nAfter 28 years of working 6-7 day weeks\, he retired from Automic Group in February 2024 to pursue non-executive and investment opportunities.  In addition to managing investments\, Ronn is a non-executive director of Kogan.com (ASX: KGN) and Advisory Board Chairman of Argall (private architectural engineering firm)\, as well as being involved with several not-for-profit organisations.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-masteclass-with-ronn-bechler/
LOCATION:masterclass-by-common-sense.mn.co
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250912T150000
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Yarra Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this then others must be having the same issue. We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like\, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships. We remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why. We eliminate superficial small-talk like “So what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about COVID\, sports\, or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. You will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room of people selling\, and no one listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experience you attend\, you will leave us more inspired energised\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in – When was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nWho attends these experiences?\nThis lunch is for experts\, leaders\, thinkers and strategists from Yarra who want to: \n\nStay up to date with industry trends and innovation\nConnect and collaborate with the best minds in Victoria\nLive in and around the Yarra Valley\nLearn how to deal with suppliers\, internal management and customers in such a demanding role\nEngage with like and unlike-minded individuals\n\n 
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-yarra-day-experience/
LOCATION:Paperbark Cafe\, 118 York Road\, Mount Evelyn\, 3796\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Uncommon Yarra
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
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SUMMARY:CAB Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like\, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships. \nWe remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why. We eliminate superficial small-talk like “So what do you do” to go beyond the mundane talk about COVID\, sports\, or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. You will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room of people selling\, and no one listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Common Sense event you attend\, you will leave us more inspired\, energised\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \n*When was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nReviews & Feedback: Some feedback from people who have attended our events: \n“I’ve attended every kind of corporate event\, but the event I attended was hands down the best event I’ve been to in the last 5-6 years” \n– Alan Hodgson – Telephony and Network Lead at GPC Asia Pacific (Repco) \n  \nCan Anyone Attend This Dinner? \nNot exactly. The dinner is by invitation ONLY. Everyone who attends comes via a personal recommendation.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/cab-evening-experience/
LOCATION:Pepe’s Italian & Liquor\, 275-285 Exhibition St Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
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SUMMARY:Change Makers Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:A Private Gathering for Women Driving Change \nThe Change Makers Lunch is an exclusive\, invitation-only event designed for women leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators who are shaping the future. This isn’t just another networking lunch—it’s a space for genuine connections\, deep conversations\, and shared insights among women making an impact. \nHosted by Uncommon Experiences\, our mission is to change how business is done—fostering trust\, collaboration\, and opportunities in a supportive\, high-caliber community. \nWhat to Expect\n✅ A carefully curated guest list of inspiring women\n✅ Meaningful conversations beyond surface-level networking\n✅ A relaxed and engaging atmosphere to build real relationships\n✅ No sales pitches—just authentic connections \nThis is business done differently—with a focus on impact\, innovation\, and trust. Seats are limited and by invitation only.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/change-makers-day-experience/
LOCATION:Little Bossley at Bossley Bar & Restaurant\, 186 Exhibition Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Change Makers
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250805T042651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T052509Z
UID:2751-1757073600-1757084400@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:Uncommon West Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:It’s Common Sense to connect with amazing people\, and we created How the West was Won First Friday to bring the people we know who live in the West to connect and truly get to know one another. An extension that is a little more relaxed as an added benefit for our members to further build stronger relationships with each other and their friends and contacts who live in the West. \nI moved to the West a few months before COVID and knew no one. It was lonely and a long way to visit or meet in the CBD. Its great to meet wonderful people and find interesting and unique restaurants\, wineries and hidden establishments while continuing to build strong relationships with people that have also decided that the West is Best. We are always looking for fantastic suggestions and family favourites to add to the list. \nThis Booking is so that we know who is coming\, as we have grown\, it has become harder to book a place. You will still purchase the meal you wish and pay for your alcohol \nWe also have a Golf Group that tees off and completes 9 holes before joining us for lunch. If you are interested in ruining a good walk\, happy to introduce you. They play Ambrose at the amazing golf courses we have around the West. We have another group for people who reside on the Mornington Peninsula. We intend to have four different groups around Melbourne and bring them together once a year for a Golf Competition. \nWe created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-west-day-experience/
LOCATION:The Geelong Club\, 74 Brougham St\, Geelong\, VIC\, 3220\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Uncommon West
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250805T024436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T065657Z
UID:2700-1757010600-1757023200@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:OMSB Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense\, yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending—who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those they like\, and to like someone\, you must know them. The stronger the relationship\, the more connected you are. The more connected you become\, the longer business relationships will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads; we enhance relationships. \nWe remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why.\nWe eliminate superficial small talk like “So\, what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about sports or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. \nYou will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room full of people selling while no one is listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experiences event you attend\, you will leave more inspired\, energized\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \nWhen was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nPurpose of Each Event\nA fun and relaxed night out with your peers. We’ll help facilitate new and meaningful relationships.\n▪ Meet someone new\n▪ Reconnect with someone you know\n▪ Learn something new\n▪ Be reminded of something you know to be valuable but have forgotten \nReviews & Feedback\nSome feedback from attendees: \n“I’ve attended every kind of corporate event\, but the dinner I attended was hands down the best event I’ve been to in the last 5–6 years.” \n— Alan Hodgson\, Telephony and Network Lead at GPC Asia Pacific \n“When is the next one? I’m booking in now!” \nCan Anyone Attend This Dinner?\nNot exactly. The dinner is for men and by invitation only. We’re happy to review anyone you think would be a good fit\, but it is a private dinner\, and they can attend a future event.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/omsb-september-4th/
LOCATION:Lincoln Arms hotel\, 138 Queensbury St\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
CATEGORIES:OSMB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250903T090000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250902T064339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T082203Z
UID:3234-1756886400-1756890000@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:Show Me the Model\, Not the Hype by Raphael Fiorini
DESCRIPTION:Brilliant ideas die every day because their creators can’t prove they are viable. A financial digital twin turns napkin sketches into living models that reveal if your concept can survive\, scale and thrive. Drawing on over 35 years of taking complex\, ambiguous business ideas and concepts to market\, I’ll show you why it is important to make every assumption visible\, every scenario testable and every decision defensible\, taking that ‘cool concept” to either investor-funded or board-approved reality \n \n  \nWHY ATTEND\nNumbers not narratives\, decide who gets funded and who folds. You’ll see how a financial digital twin validates viability before you quit your day job\, how real-time stress-testing answers investors’ toughest questions on the spot\, and how modelling discipline replaces wishful thinking with quantified confidence.\n\nWHAT WILL YOU WALK AWAY WITH\nAn understanding on how a good Financial Digital Twin of your idea or business can lead to Faster Go/No-Go Calls\, compressing months of debate into an interactive model everyone can question objectively\, allowing you to walk into any room armed with defendable numbers\, not slide-ware.\n \nHOW WILL YOU FEEL AFTER (the 1 %-er)\nExpect to be more confident and calm under fire because any “what-if?” questions can be modelled and future shocks become rehearsed scenarios\, not surprises.\n \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nIdea-stage and pre-seed founders who need to know whether their concept can pay its own way\, corporates and scale-ups testing new products or markets\, and investors or advisors who want to cut through hype and see defendable numbers before writing cheques will all gain concrete\, actionable insights from this session. \nABOUT YOUR SPEAKER  —  RAPHAEL FIORINI \nRaphael is an ideator-turned-activator who has spent three decades translating first-of-their-kind technologies into commercial results. From helping commercialise the internet in Australia in the 1990s\, writing the broadband strategy for a European country\, helped develop the original business case for NBN\, architecting Telstra’s national Digital Twin business\, to co-founding a number of AI startups\, he has repeatedly proven that bold ideas only matter when the numbers stack up. \nAs Chief Commercial Officer\, he grew IoT-lighting scale-up Vivid Technology seven-fold in three years\, and earlier drove a 64 percent uplift in Hills Holdings’ share price by steering its pivot from heavy manufacturing to next-gen tech solutions. A background in Finance and Economics\, Raphael pairs deep analytical rigour with front-line go-to-market experience—skills he now uses to coach founders\, advise scale-ups and mentor Masters students on commercialising emerging technology. Whether raising capital\, stress-testing strategy\, or building a live financial digital twin\, he is known for stripping out hype\, exposing value drivers and turning vision into bankable growth.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/show-me-the-model-not-the-hype-by-raphael-fiorini/
LOCATION:masterclass-by-common-sense.mn.co
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250630T162743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T024821Z
UID:2482-1756468800-1756479600@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:D.A.T.A Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike traditional networking but love genuine connections. We believe in engaging with interesting people who are truly interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, we knew others must be facing the same challenge. \nSo\, we eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking and built an intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experience. Our connection framework is designed to accelerate relationship-building and foster mutual understanding—without the pressure of being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nToo many networking events miss the mark. They don’t consider who’s attending\, their interests\, or what truly matters to them. People want to work with those they like\, and genuine connections come from truly knowing someone. Stronger relationships lead to better collaboration and long-lasting business partnerships. We see you as more than just a job title—we celebrate and showcase who you really are. We don’t guarantee leads; we cultivate relationships. \nWe remove the guesswork about who you should meet and why. Forget superficial small talk like\, “So\, what do you do?” We go beyond mundane conversations about sports or real estate and focus on meaningful interactions that foster deep connections and trust. You won’t leave with a pile of business cards from people trying to sell to you—you’ll leave with real relationships. \nThis is what we call Business Relations (BR). People tell us we’re different. We believe everyone deserves this level of respect. \nOur promise? After each Uncommon Experience\, you’ll leave feeling inspired\, energized\, connected\, and motivated.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/data-day-experience-290825/
LOCATION:Pepe’s Italian & Liquor\, 275-285 Exhibition St Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000
CATEGORIES:D.A.T.A.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250827T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T052619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T024723Z
UID:2442-1756296000-1756306800@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:Uncommon AI Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:Uncommon AI Experiences are exclusive\, invite-only events designed to bring together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Our goal is to create a space where industry leaders\, innovators\, and experts can connect\, share knowledge\, and explore the latest trends and developments in the AI landscape. \nFocused on the future of AI\, these gatherings provide an opportunity to engage in deep\, meaningful discussions about emerging trends\, transformative technologies\, and strategies for adapting to the ever-evolving digital world. At Uncommon AI Experiences\, we foster a high-trust environment where attendees can build relationships\, exchange insights\, and collaborate on future-proofing their businesses. \nJoin us for an intimate\, curated experience that will expand your AI knowledge and connect you with a network of forward-thinking professionals ready to drive the future of technology. \nBook Now: Seats are strictly limited!
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-ai-day-experience/
LOCATION:Smith St Bistrot\, 300 Smith Street\, Collingwood\, VIC\, 3066
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T050832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T040530Z
UID:2439-1755777600-1755788400@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:Change Makers Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:A Private Gathering for Women Driving Change\nThe Change Makers Lunch is an exclusive\, invitation-only event designed for women leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators who are shaping the future. This isn’t just another networking lunch—it’s a space for genuine connections\, deep conversations\, and shared insights among women making an impact. \nHosted by Uncommon Experiences\, our mission is to change how business is done—fostering trust\, collaboration\, and opportunities in a supportive\, high-caliber community. \nWhat to Expect\n✅ A carefully curated guest list of inspiring women\n✅ Meaningful conversations beyond surface-level networking\n✅ A relaxed and engaging atmosphere to build real relationships\n✅ No sales pitches—just authentic connections \nThis is business done differently—with a focus on impact\, innovation\, and trust.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/change-makers-day-experience-210825/
LOCATION:Future Future\, 191 Swan Street\, Richmond\, VIC\, 3121
CATEGORIES:Change Makers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T050057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T024607Z
UID:2421-1755714600-1755727200@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:OMSB Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense\, yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending—who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those they like\, and to like someone\, you must know them. The stronger the relationship\, the more connected you are. The more connected you become\, the longer business relationships will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads; we enhance relationships. \nWe remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why.\nWe eliminate superficial small talk like “So\, what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about sports or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. \nYou will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room full of people selling while no one is listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experiences event you attend\, you will leave more inspired\, energized\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \nWhen was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nPurpose of Each Event\nA fun and relaxed night out with your peers. We’ll help facilitate new and meaningful relationships.\n▪ Meet someone new\n▪ Reconnect with someone you know\n▪ Learn something new\n▪ Be reminded of something you know to be valuable but have forgotten \n  \nReviews & Feedback\nSome feedback from attendees: \n“I’ve attended every kind of corporate event\, but the dinner I attended was hands down the best event I’ve been to in the last 5–6 years.” \n— Alan Hodgson\, Telephony and Network Lead at GPC Asia Pacific \n“When is the next one? I’m booking in now!”
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/omsb-evening-experience-200825/
LOCATION:Athenaeum Club\, Melbourne\, 87 Collins Street Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000
CATEGORIES:OSMB
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T044946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T024525Z
UID:2426-1755259200-1755270000@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:Uncommon Mornington Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:It’s Common Sense to connect with amazing people and we created Uncommon Mornington to bring the people we know who live on the Mornington Peninsula to connect and truly get to know one another. An extension of our experiences that is a little more relaxed as an added benefit for our members to further build stronger relationships with each other and their friends and contacts who live on the coast \nIts great to meet wonderful people and find interesting and unique restaurants\, wineries and hidden establishments while continuing to build strong relationships with people that have also decided that living where they are is amazing. We are always looking for fantastic suggestions and family favourites to add to the list. \nThis booking is so that we know who is coming as we have grown it has become harder to book a place without the numbers. You will still purchase the meal you wish and pay for your own alcohol. \nWe have another group for people that reside on the Mornington Peninsula and that like to play golf. They usually tee off in the morning do 9 holes ruin a perfectly good walk then come and join us for lunch. We intend to have four different groups around Melbourne and bring them together once a year for a Golf Competition. If you are interested please reach out. \nWe created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like\, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you and we celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-mornington-150825/
LOCATION:Devilbend Farm Beer Co\, 990 Stumpy Gully Road\, Tuerong\, VIC\, 3915\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Uncommon Mornington
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250506T124442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T004031Z
UID:736-1755172800-1755183600@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:MAP Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of attending networking events that leave you feeling like just another business card in a sea of faces? It’s time to unlock the true power of professional relationship-building! \nOur MAP lunch series provides an environment where you can forge deep connections with like-minded individuals who value who you are\, not just what you do. Say hello to an exclusive gathering where marketing professionals come together to build meaningful relationships that go beyond business transactions. \nWe all know the struggle of trying to establish genuine connections in a world filled with superficial networking events. It’s frustrating when you invest time and energy\, only to end up with a stack of forgotten business cards. \nLet’s break free from the noise and create something extraordinary! \nJoin us at this highly curated gathering\, where you’ll connect with marketing professionals who share your values\, interests\, and aspirations. Get ready for an intimate experience that will transform your networking journey. \nAt MAP Lunches\, it’s not about job titles or sales pitches. It’s about building authentic relationships based on who you are as a person. Our events bring together a handpicked group of 20 marketing professionals\, ensuring you’ll sit next to individuals you’ll instantly resonate with. \nAre you ready to connect with marketers who genuinely understand your challenges and aspirations? \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to surround yourself with a supportive community of professionals who are eager to collaborate\, share insights\, and refer work. \nBook Now: Seats are strictly limited!
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/map-evening-experience/
LOCATION:Central Club Hotel – North Melbourne\, 240 - 248 Victoria Street\, North Melbourne\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:MAP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T045019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T054741Z
UID:2427-1755109800-1755122400@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:CAB Evening Experience for Members Only
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like\, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships. \nWe remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why. We eliminate superficial small-talk like “So what do you do” to go beyond the mundane talk about COVID\, sports\, or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. You will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room of people selling\, and no one listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experiences event you attend\, you will leave us more inspired energised\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \nWhen was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise?
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/cab-evening-experience-130825/
LOCATION:UE Clubhouse\, 8 La Trobe St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000
CATEGORIES:CAB - Construction Architecture Building
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250808T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T044941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T045010Z
UID:2425-1754654400-1754665200@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:Uncommon Yarra Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:About Uncommon Yarra Experiences\nWe created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this then others must be having the same issue. We eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like\, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships. We remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why. We eliminate superficial small-talk like “So what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about COVID\, sports\, or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. You will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room of people selling\, and no one listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experience you attend\, you will leave us more inspired energised\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in – When was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nWho attends these experiences?\nThis lunch is for experts\, leaders\, thinkers and strategists from Yarra who want to: \n\nStay up to date with industry trends and innovation\nConnect and collaborate with the best minds in Victoria\nLive in and around the Yarra Valley\nLearn how to deal with suppliers\, internal management and customers in such a demanding role\nEngage with like and unlike-minded individuals\n\n 
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-yarra-250825/
LOCATION:No.7 Healesville\, 7 Lilydale Road\, Healesville\, VIC\, 3777
CATEGORIES:Uncommon Yarra
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250805T032631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T040528Z
UID:2709-1754591400-1754604000@uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com
SUMMARY:OMSB Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense\, yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending—who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those they like\, and to like someone\, you must know them. The stronger the relationship\, the more connected you are. The more connected you become\, the longer business relationships will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads; we enhance relationships. \nWe remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why.\nWe eliminate superficial small talk like “So\, what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about sports or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. \nYou will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room full of people selling while no one is listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experiences event you attend\, you will leave more inspired\, energized\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \nWhen was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nPurpose of Each Event\nA fun and relaxed night out with your peers. We’ll help facilitate new and meaningful relationships. \n\nMeet someone new\nReconnect with someone you know\nLearn something new\nBe reminded of something you know to be valuable but have forgotten\n\nWho Attends These Events?\nThese dinners are for business owners\, thinkers\, and strategists who want to meet other abundance thinkers. \nReviews & Feedback\nSome feedback from attendees: \n“I’ve attended every kind of corporate event\, but the dinner I attended was hands down the best event I’ve been to in the last 5–6 years.” \n— Alan Hodgson\, Telephony and Network Lead at GPC Asia Pacific \n“When is the next one? I’m booking in now!”
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/omsb-evening-experience/
LOCATION:Bossley Bar & Restaurant\, 186 Exhibition Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:OSMB
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250801T153000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T045624Z
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SUMMARY:Uncommon West
DESCRIPTION:It’s Common Sense to connect with amazing people and we created How the West was Won First Friday to bring the people we know who live in the West to connect and truly get to know one another. An extension that is a little more relaxed as an added benefit for our members to further build stronger relationships with each other and their friends and contacts who live in the West. \nI moved to the West a few months before Covid and knew no one. It was lonely and a long way to visit or meet in the CBD. Its great to meet wonderful people and find interesting and unique restaurants\, wineries and hidden establishments while continuing to build strong relationships with people that have also decided that the West is Best. We are always looking for fantastic suggestions and family favourites to add to the list. \nThis Booking is so that we know who is coming as we have grown it has become harder to book a place. You will still purchase the meal you wish and pay for your own alcohol. \nWe also have a Golf Group that tees off and completes 9 holes before joining us for lunch if you are interested in ruining a good walk\, happy to introduce you. They play Ambrose at the amazing golf courses we have around the West. We have another group for people that reside on the Mornington Peninsula. We intend to have four different groups around Melbourne and bring them together once a year for a Golf Competition. \nWe created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-west-010825/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Uncommon West
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T035707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T051507Z
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SUMMARY:The Abundance Experience
DESCRIPTION:We crave connection and growth. To find it we often turn to networking organisations – all of them characterised by shallow conversations\, transactional relationships\, and the anxiety of impressing others. Lacking trust and accountability. \nThe secret to success in life and business is learning how to connect and form relationships with other people. \nHow can deep relationships be formed based on mutual trust and accountability? How do you rediscover intimate business relationships with depth and meaning? \nThe answer isn’t another app\, networking organisation or course. The answer lies in deep peer-based relationships that start with an abundance mindset at their foundation. \nBy building a space and a framework for giving we build greater trust\, collaboration and abundance in our lives. \n3 reasons why this works: \n\nScientifically Proven Reciprocity: Give before you ask.\nIncreased Influence: Build trust and collaboration.\nSimplicity in Asking: Create a space for giving.\n\n  \nAdd Value Don’t Trade Value\nNetworks are a vehicle for creating value for everyone\, not just claiming it for ourselves. \nIn traditional old-school reciprocity\, people traded value back and forth by only helping the people who helped them and giving to the people from whom they wanted something in return. To spark a more powerful form of reciprocity instead of trading value\, the aim is to add value. \nThe simple rule of attendance: the five-minute favour: \nYou must be willing to do something that will take you five minutes or less for anybody in the room. \nThis increases results by opening the door for you and others to gain benefits from people they’ve never helped— or even met. By creating a norm of adding value\, you transform giving from a zero-sum loss to a win-win gain. \nNetworks Advantage\nThe key benefits of participating in an abundance circle are: \n\nReal problems are solved\nIncrease of knowledge\nAchieve your goals\nHigh-quality connections\nCareer boost\nHappiness and Health\nTrust building\nReputation increase\n\nThe value you bring to the session includes:\n\nWhat you know (your knowledge)\nWhat you can do (your skills)\nWho you know (your network)\nWhat you have (your resources)\n\nBy developing a strong network\, people gain invaluable access to private information\, diverse skills\, expertise\, and influence. \nPeople go unappreciated because they give everything away for free to the wrong people. By surrounding yourself with other abundant people you allow the reciprocity to return to the group. \nMost people laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving. Then again\, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were. \nCome join in the abundance circle and experience the power of reciprocity. \nBook your ticket now.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/the-abundance-experience-310725/
LOCATION:Frontside Food & Wine\, 1A Fennell Street\, Port Melbourne\, VIC\, 3207
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T035247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T051522Z
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SUMMARY:FAB Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Redefining Business Through Connection & Collective Growth\nThis invitation-only gathering brings together industry leaders\, finance experts\, and a carefully curated guest list to discuss the latest in cryptocurrency\, the stock market\, and global finance—over an intimate lunch. Engage in meaningful conversations\, gain valuable insights\, and build lasting connections in a relaxed yet insightful setting. \nGrounded in the principles of Uncommon Experiences\, this event is more than just about business—it’s about changing how business is done. Our mission is to foster genuine relationships\, where business owners collaborate\, share knowledge\, and support each other inside and outside of work. \nOur members meet monthly in private dining rooms across Melbourne\, breaking bread in a space built on trust\, abundance\, and gratitude. We believe strong foundations and working with reliable people are key to long-term success. And\, of course\, we have a strict No D*ckhead Policy—because great business starts with great people. \nLimited to 10 seats only!
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/fab-lunch-300725/
LOCATION:Middle Park Hotel\, 102 Canterbury Road Middle Park\, VIC\, 3206
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250619T062844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T051528Z
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SUMMARY:Cup and Connect
DESCRIPTION:Cup and Connect 25th July 2025\nJoin us for a new type of networking that combines coffee and meeting new business connections. The coffee cupping session to explore the flavours of coffee from around the world all while connecting with peers.What you will learn \nLearn about the life cycle of coffee from the farm to the roastery to your cup \nWhat you will get \nThe chance to taste some amazing coffee from all over the world and build connections with people in your field \nParking Info \nLimited parking along Crown and River streets \nWhat to bring \nBusiness cards and pens if you want to keep in contact with the people you meet \nWhat to wear \nBusiness casual clothing and closed shoes \nAppropriate for \nPeople with a keen interest in coffee and the desire to meet new peers and build business connections
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/cup-and-connect/
LOCATION:Veneziano Coffee Roasters\, 16-18 River Street\, Richmond\, VIC\, 3121\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T034732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T051547Z
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SUMMARY:Change Makers Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:A Private Gathering for Women Driving Change\nThe Change Makers Lunch is an exclusive\, invitation-only event designed for women leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators who are shaping the future. This isn’t just another networking lunch—it’s a space for genuine connections\, deep conversations\, and shared insights among women making an impact. \nHosted by Uncommon Experiences\, our mission is to change how business is done—fostering trust\, collaboration\, and opportunities in a supportive\, high-caliber community. \nWhat to Expect\n✅ A carefully curated guest list of inspiring women\n✅ Meaningful conversations beyond surface-level networking\n✅ A relaxed and engaging atmosphere to build real relationships\n✅ No sales pitches—just authentic connections \nThis is business done differently—with a focus on impact\, innovation\, and trust.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/change-makers-day-experience-240725/
LOCATION:UE Clubhouse\, 8 La Trobe St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250619T062029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T051556Z
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Mornington
DESCRIPTION:It’s Common Sense to connect with amazing people and we created Uncommon Mornington to bring the people we know who live on the Mornington Peninsula to connect and truly get to know one another. An extension of our experiences that is a little more relaxed as an added benefit for our members to further build stronger relationships with each other and their friends and contacts who live on the coast \nIts great to meet wonderful people and find interesting and unique restaurants\, wineries and hidden establishments while continuing to build strong relationships with people that have also decided that living where they are is amazing. We are always looking for fantastic suggestions and family favourites to add to the list. \nThis booking is so that we know who is coming as we have grown it has become harder to book a place without the numbers. You will still purchase the meal you wish and pay for your own alcohol. \nWe have another group for people that reside on the Mornington Peninsula and that like to play golf. They usually tee off in the morning do 9 holes ruin a perfectly good walk then come and join us for lunch. We intend to have four different groups around Melbourne and bring them together once a year for a Golf Competition. If you are interested please reach out. \nWe created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending. Who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those that they like\, and to like someone you must know them. The stronger the relationship the more connected you are. The more connected you become the longer business relations will last. We understand you are more than what you and we celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads we enhance relationships.
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/uncommon-mornington-180725/
LOCATION:TBC
CATEGORIES:Uncommon Mornington
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T000655
CREATED:20250623T033508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T051606Z
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SUMMARY:OMSB Evening Experience
DESCRIPTION:We created Uncommon Experiences because we dislike networking but love connecting. Talking to interesting people who are interested in us. If we couldn’t find this\, then others must be having the same issue. \nWe eliminated everything people dislike about conventional networking to make an intimate\, highly curated\, invitation-only experience and community. Complete with a connection framework designed to accelerate the building of relationships and mutual understanding without being “sold to.” This is Un-Networking. \nIt’s Common Sense\, yet almost every other networking event doesn’t understand the audience attending—who they are as a person or what’s most important to them. People want to work with those they like\, and to like someone\, you must know them. The stronger the relationship\, the more connected you are. The more connected you become\, the longer business relationships will last. We understand you are more than what you do and celebrate and showcase this. We don’t guarantee leads; we enhance relationships. \nWe remove the uncertainty around who you should be introduced to and why. We eliminate superficial small talk like “So\, what do you do?” to go beyond the mundane talk about sports or house prices. We focus on ensuring everyone quickly builds deep connections and high levels of trust. \nYou will not be met with hundreds of business cards thrown at you or a room full of people selling while no one is listening. We call this Business Relations (BR). We are told we are different. We like to think everyone should receive this level of respect. \nOur promise is that at each Uncommon Experiences event you attend\, you will leave more inspired\, energized\, connected\, and motivated than when you walked in. \nWhen was the last event you attended that offered this kind of promise? \nPurpose of Each Event\nA fun and relaxed night out with your peers. We’ll help facilitate new and meaningful relationships.\n▪ Meet someone new\n▪ Reconnect with someone you know\n▪ Learn something new\n▪ Be reminded of something you know to be valuable but have forgotten \n  \nReviews & Feedback\nSome feedback from attendees: \n“I’ve attended every kind of corporate event\, but the dinner I attended was hands down the best event I’ve been to in the last 5–6 years.” \n— Alan Hodgson\, Telephony and Network Lead at GPC Asia Pacific \n“When is the next one? I’m booking in now!”
URL:https://uncommon.st.bodecontagion.com/event/omsb-evening-experience-160725/
LOCATION:Tokyo Tina\, 66A Chapel Street Windsor\, VIC\, 3181
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