John Englezos,
Award winning artist, photographer and author

There are few people out there that I would readily describe as "visionary", but Eugene is one of them. He takes the time to listen to the stories of others, sees a need in the community and provides thoughtful and creative responses. The work he and his team... have done - particularly for the people of Melbourne - is nothing short of inspiring. I commend him to you wholeheartedly.

Bob Field,
Community Engagement Leader, One Community

Eugene speaks the language of strategic identity and values with a rare clarity. This has served me both in my own professional development as well as in the organisations, teams and projects I have been involved in. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

His involvement brought both a sense of calm and a sense of agency into what was a very stressful, complex, messy role and team. I was provoked to think higher and wider than I had been. I was challenged to engage in inventive solutions which began to unlock departmental entrepreneurialism both personally and for our team. He was able to equip me with tools to journey back towards the clarity of what was at my - and by extension - 'our' organisational core story and business. And he does this with good humour, intelligence, patience and tactical creativity. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has a diverse collection of teachings, strategies, vocabulary and moments of calculated silence following hard questions.

I wholeheartedly recommend him to any individual or organisation which needs to unlock the kind of clarity that moves one forward from a place of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Call him. Book him. Invite him into your story and expect to be asked the calm, considered, provoking questions which you need to hear. Expect gentle clarity and tactical creativity. Expect to get to the 'aha!' point - but maybe not by the path you imagined you'd take.

Rob Nicholls,
Community Leader, L'arche Melbourne

Eugene is an energetic and creative man who is also incredibly well-organised. He also has access to some very skilled people who complement his own skills. He has assisted me with a number of events at two different organisations and I hope to have his assistance again soon. I would highly recommend him.

Farah Beaini,
Director, Centre for Building Better Community

Miles ahead of others operating in this space, in the careful and thoughtful delivery of all services, and incredible insights that are cultivated within such a short amount of time. You won't regret attending and participating.

Jayden Battey,
Director, Integrity Arts Australia

Eugene is the kind of strategist who remembers those on the ground. Uniquely blending experiences in law, community consultation and development, arts and theatre, cultural analysis, and not-for-profit management, Eugene will work with your company or organisation to achieve a sensible, manageable and actionable strategic plan.

In particular, Eugene has an eye for talent, and I can credit much of my personal and professional growth to his oversight, planning, training and - ultimately - trust. Passionate about developing well-rounded leaders, I highly recommend Eugene as a personal coach, organisational strategist, community development consultant, or arts management consultant.

Evan Englezos,
Director, Live at the Saddle

Eugene understands the incredible value of community. More importantly, what Eugene offers is his deep experience, intuition and vision in facilitating spaces of imagination, creativity, sensitivity and wonder to shift communities and shape cultures.

Eugene and A Stronger Narrative have contributed to many Live in the Saddle events, transforming each one from a gig in a room into a fivefold sensory world of transcending joy and hope.

A Stronger Narrative offers thoughtful, professional, engaging and deeply beautiful spaces to help lift up and build positive, life-giving communities that our world so desperately needs.