Justin Kabbani

I help ambitious leaders, teams and organisations unlock clarity, creativity and performance using AI.

As Founder and AI Strategy Partner, I design and deliver practical, high-impact programs that transform how people work, fast.

My focus is helping clients move from AI confusion or curiosity to confident capability. Whether through keynote speaking, executive alignment, hands-on training or company-wide rollouts, everything I do is built around one thing: results.

Over the past two years, I’ve trained 3,500+ professionals, supported 120+ businesses, and helped generate over $10M in measurable outcomes, without fluff, jargon or overwhelm.

If you’re serious about leading with AI and want to equip your people with the tools and mindset to perform at the next level, I’d love to connect.

Founder | AI Strategist, AI Keynote Speaker & AI Clarity Coach

AI Marketing Summit

Leading the AI Marketing Summit, bringing together 100s of marketing industry professionals to explore the potential of AI-driven marketing. Live events across Melbourne and Sydney.

Founder & Host | AI Marketing Summit & AI-Powered Marketer

The Right-brain Workout

I joined two legends of the creative game - Russel Howcroft (Gruen, 3AW, AFTRS, Sayers) and Alex Wadelton (Guinness World Record Holder) - to change the way people think about thinking and help people, teams and organisations become better problem solvers through creativity. 

Nothing gives me greater professional satisfaction than people realising their creative potential - especially when using the thinking tools, techniques and technologies that we've created to get them there.

CEO - Creative Energy Orchestrator

Hardhat

I co-founded Hardhat with childhood buddy Dan Monheit at the 'dawn of digital' in 2005. Today, it has become one of Australia's most-loved creative agencies with a 40-strong team of thinkers and makers led by respected communications experts in the fields of behavioural economics, strategy, creativity, UX and craft. 

Hardhat helps brands capitalise on the how, when, where, what and why of human behaviour to get people to tick, click, swipe, buy and believe. The agency has evolved with the times, trends and technologies to deliver stories, experiences, ads and interfaces that champion 'brand' and 'user' in equal measure. Hardhat knows that while a 30-second ad might get people believing in a brand, a three-second wait on its website can get them leaving.

I was Hardhat’s founding Creative Guy (that’s a Creative Director without anyone to direct). I deployed my vast and varied creative skills across strategic thinking, design, branding, photography, video, editing, animation, product development, programming, and pool cleaning to do everything and anything a client would throw our way.  

As the agency grew, I grew into the Managing Director role, where I deployed my Creative Guy hat to create a legendary culture where creativity could thrive and individuals were supportively challenged to discover their own creative potential. Among staff and alumni, Hardhat is fondly held as one of the greatest places to work. The enduring values of Hustle - doing what it takes to get the job done right, Humility - being inspired by the unknown, and Heart - having an undeniable passion, have rippled across the globe as Hardhatters themselves grew their wings and carried our culture with them.

Co-founder, Creative Guy & Managing Director

Trusted ChatGPT & CoPilot expert empowering leaders to use AI to activate human brilliance | AI Implementation Coach | Keynote Speaker

What if your smartest people could do their best work 5x faster, and love it? That’s what happens when leaders work with me. I help business owners, marketers, and executive teams unlock time, creativity, and strategic clarity using AI. Not in theory, but in daily, measurable wins.

Whether we’re automating high-friction processes, upskilling teams in AI fluency, or designing a strategy that saves millions, the result is the same...

💡 Less grunt work. More great work. Faster growth.

What my clients get:
Speed: Complex work gets done in a fraction of the time
Clarity: Team knows what to use AI for, how, and when
Capability: Staff become self-sufficient, AI-fluent problem-solvers
Confidence: Execs lead with credibility and vision in the AI era
Competitive Edge: First-to-move advantage over slower competitors

I’ve helped:
- A national retailer turn 2-day tasks into 30-minute workflows
- A building industry firm deliver an ISO certification, in-house
- A financial services firm save six-figures by delivering website content 
- A professional services firm build an AI strategy to outpace larger competitors
- Dozens of leaders go from “AI-curious” to “AI-powered” in under 60 days

What they say:
“This was worth 10X what we paid.”
“Justin didn’t just train us, he transformed how we think.”
“Finally, AI training that leads to action, not overwhelm.”

👋 Who I work with:
- Business owners ($20–500M rev) wanting to scale with AI
- Marketers & execs who want a clear, practical roadmap
- Teams overwhelmed by AI noise and hungry for real results
- Organisations ready to embed AI into the DNA of how they work

If you're ready to transform how your business operates, without the fluff, without the hype, I’d love to chat. Because the companies moving first are already winning.

I'm Justin Kabbani 💪🧠, and I coach the top 1% of AI-powered business leaders to accelerate their companies into the AI future... with clarity, confidence, and speed.

Justin Kabbani 💪🧠

Bruce Eckfeldt

From Angel To Exit

From Angel to Exit explores the entrepreneurial journey of scaling businesses from first funding to successful exit. I interview founder-CEOs, investors, and thought leaders about the real challenges of building leadership teams, expanding markets, and navigating growth complexities. Each episode delivers practical insights and actionable frameworks to help you scale your business and prepare for what's next.

Founder and Podcast Host

Eckfeldt & Associates

As a strategic business coach, I work with ambitious CEOs and leadership teams to scale their businesses faster and with less drama. My focus is defining a clear strategic positioning and building a highly accountable leadership team to build and execute on the roadmap. I help them achieve their growth visions through programs like my three-day strategy intensive Roadmap12, my quarterly planning two-day program Sprint90, and my leadership development program Leadership360.

My background as founder and five-time Inc. 500 CEO means I know the challenges and what it’s like to be in the driver's seat. My 20+ years of coaching experience means I know how to guide leaders and their teams through the process to maximize results while making the process engaging and dynamic.

Strategic Coach and Retreat Facilitator

Metronomics

I am one of a select group of highly accomplished certified Metronomics/3HAG coaches focused on helping companies achieve high growth with confidence. I specialize in guiding CEOs and leadership teams to attain strategic clarity and drive execution. I foster alignment, engagement, and empowerment within teams, facilitating the identification and implementation of crucial activities, establishing measurable objectives, and cultivating accountability throughout the organizational hierarchy.

Certified Metronomics/3HAG Coach

Scaling Up: A Gazelles Company

As a certified Scaling Up Coach, I help businesses and leaders achieve long-term success by focusing on four critical areas: people, strategy, execution, and cash. With my background as a five-time Inc. 500 founder and CEO, I coach companies to implement the Scaling Up growth system by building a sustainable company culture that fosters collaboration, innovation, and employee engagement by developing a solid business strategy that aligns with their vision and goals using the One-Page Strategic Plan, by executing their plan using proven tools such as the Rockefeller Habits Checklist, which helps prioritize and track progress, and by exclusive cash acceleration strategies to improve their cash flow and optimize their financial performance.

Certified Scaling Up Coach

The CEO's Right Hand

As a dedicated Value Strategist with TCRH, I specialize in partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to maximize business value and streamline the process of due diligence and transactions. With a focus on strategic optimization, my role involves a comprehensive evaluation of business operations, financial health, and market positioning to identify and enhance key value drivers. With a proven track record of delivering tangible results, I am committed to helping businesses unlock their full potential and achieve optimal outcomes for both the company and the individuals.

Value Strategist

The Muse

I advise professionals on topics including management and leadership, negotiating, career planning, startups, and executive skills as a Master Coach at The Muse since 2016. The Muse is a leader in helping next-gen job seekers discover their professional priorities and find jobs at companies where the people, benefits, and values align with their unique needs.

Master Executive/Leadership Coach

Psychedelic Invest - Insights and Analyses on Psychedelics

The Psychedelic Invest Podcast is a business podcast devoted to exploring the modern world of psychedelics and entheogenic medicine. During each episode, I speak with researchers, advocates, healthcare experts, founders, investors, thought leaders, and policymakers who are finding new and exciting ways for psychedelics to impact our individual mental health and social wellness positively.

Podcast Host

Scaling Up Services

As the creator and host of the Scaling Up Services podcast, I share my commitment, expertise, and passion for helping service companies scale their businesses more rapidly and efficiently without the growing pains often accompanying new development. Scaling Up Services podcast is devoted to helping founders, partners, CEOs, key executives, and managers of service-based businesses scale their companies faster and with less drama.

Creator and Podcast Host

Thinking Outside The Bud

Thinking Outside the Bud is a business podcast devoted to driving innovation within the rapidly growing cannabis industry. During each episode, I speak with founders, investors, thought leaders, researchers, advocates, and policymakers who are finding new and exciting ways for cannabis to impact business, society, and culture positively.

Wilder Retreats

I’m a partner and an advisor at Wilder, a leader in nature-based company retreats. I design and facilitate a wide variety of experiential learning programs and high-impact leadership workshops. Our mission is to provide unforgettable experiences to our clients that would help them build amazing company cultures and attract and retain top talent. Wilder Retreats is at the forefront of outside office experiences with memorable team building, executive offsites, leadership development, client entertainment, and talent recruiting programs.

Partner/Advisor

Strategic Business Coach | Scaling Up & 3HAG Certified | Cannabis Industry Expert | Podcast Host | Inc 500 CEO

Coaching CEOs to Scale & Exit Faster with Less Drama

Want to scale faster and increase your valuation? Check out my FREE assessments:👇👇👇

Growth Readiness Assessment - Scale profits, not problems! Find out what you need to focus on to scale your business faster and easier with this simple assessment. 

DOWNLOAD: https://www.eckfeldt.com/growth

What I do as a strategic coach…

I know firsthand how arduous the growth and exit journey can be and guide leaders and their teams to maximize results while minimizing drama by focusing on three core objectives:

1) Align CEOs and Leadership Teams around a differentiated strategy 
2) Establish the core meeting rhythms for execution 
3) Developing and mentoring leadership to support growth 

Some recent accolades…

“Bruce’s facilitation skills are equally impressive, fostering an environment of collaboration and buy-in, which is crucial for aligning our team around a shared vision.”

“What sets Bruce apart is his exceptional balance of providing clear structure and process while also offering transformative insights.”

“Bruce created remarkable alignment across the leadership team. We emerged with a shared strategic direction and a renewed sense of purpose.”

My core programs…

ROADMAP12 - Three-day strategic intensive for leaders of high-growth companies looking to scale faster and with less drama and creates a crystal clear three-year/twelve-quarter plan that will drive predictable implementation.

VALUE10X - provides businesses with top-line revenues $10M+ who want to improve their operational performance and strategic positioning to maximize their valuation in the event of an exit, transaction, or investment round.

LEADERSHIP360 - Robust multi-rater/360 assessment and executive coaching program specifically designed for CEOs and Key Executives in high-growth companies looking to transform themselves and level up their leadership.

RETREAT FACILITATION - Expert program design and masterful retreat facilitation for senior leadership teams, YPO/EO forum groups, and project/department groups looking to tackle their most significant challenges and have transformational experiences.

Book a call:
https://www.eckfeldt.com/book-a-call

Email: bruce@eckfeldt.com
Phone: +1 (917) 385-7330

✌️

taplio

The Battle

Justin Kabbani 💪🧠

Bruce Eckfeldt

Followers

Posts

Engagements

Likes

Ready to grow your LinkedIn presence?