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Welcome

Community Cohort

Our global 8-week cohort to master community-led growth & turn your customers into raving loyal fans.


Cohort #7: Mon 15 Sept - Fri 7 Nov 2025.


Location: 100% online with optional in-person dinners.


Curious? Download our free Program PDF below.


Applications close 29 August.

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Ready to say yes? Apply now.

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Applications close Fri 29 Aug @ 12pm AEST.


Only 100 spots in Cohort #7. First in first served. 65 spots left.

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Community is the new currency.

But building an impactful one for a business can be tough, exhausting & lonely.

Learn how to master community-led growth and turn your customers into raving loyal fans.

Learn how to master community-led growth and turn your customers into raving loyal fans.

Learn how to master community-led growth and turn your customers into raving loyal fans.

Learn how to master community-led growth and turn your customers into raving loyal fans.

Learn how to master community-led growth and turn your customers into raving loyal fans.

Announcing Our Cohort #7 Speakers & Coaches...

Meet Your Hosts

Paz Pisarski - Co-Founder

Based along the Surf Coast in Australia, Paz has dedicated her life to serving people to build impactful communities. As the Co-Founder of The Community Collective, she quit her job in 2022 to grow this community that began as a meetup for 17 people in Melbourne. 


Since then, it went viral, growing into a 15.8k+ audience & 700+ community across 18 countries. 

Ines Schuber - Community Lead

Originally from France, Ines joined Cohort #1 in 2022 and quickly became an Ambassador at The CC and now Community Lead to guide you through.


She launched her own business as a plant-based and intuitive eating coach, empowering 100+ women to break free from diet culture

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Ready to make the best decision of your life?

Seth Godin, Founder @ the Carbon Almanac. Cohort #5 Speaker

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Derek Sivers, Author, Entrepreneur & Cohort #6 Speaker

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Paz Pisarski, Co-Founder @ The Community Collective

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The best 40 seconds you'll ever watch...

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Access exclusive past speaker recordings

Seth Godin

Steph Claire Smith

Steph Claire Smith

Laura Henshaw

Laura Henshaw

Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers

Sheree Rubinstein

Sheree Rubinstein

Mykel Dixon

Mykel Dixon

David Perell

David Perell 

Valentina Ruffoni

Valentina Ruffoni

Need help making your decision?

We got you.

Join our Info Session to learn how our program runs and hear from Alumni about their past experience to help you make your decision. 


Register to join live (or receive the recording). 


Come meet us.


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Ever felt like this?

  • You're curious about how Google, Asana and Canva mastered community-led growth 
  • You believe that community is the future of business 
  • You're wondering how to turn your customers into raving loyal fans
  • You genuinely want to positively impact the lives of others
  • You’re intrigued about how others leverage community-led growth
  • You feel you could be more efficient but don’t have the time to learn 
  • You know the value of community but struggle to articulate it
  • You wear multiple hats & feel like you’re doing 3 jobs in 1
  • It’s tough to consistently drive engagement amid global conditions, time-poor members & digital fatigue
  • It confusing to know which metrics to track & measure impact
  • You’d love more members in your space & higher event attendance
  • It’s tough managing members across multiple time zones & cultures
  • You’re unsure about how to build a financially viable community
  • You crave connection with people who honestly just get it

Frances Goh in Melbourne

Frances Goh in Melbourne

Get our strategy to master community-led growth...

Our Cohort will give you the skills, confidence and connections you need to build an impactful community for a business. 


You will be welcomed into our supportive space to learn how to build an actionable strategy, become more efficient and improve your public speaking skills. You will leave feeling more confident in your decisions and connected to people who are just as passionate as you are (it can be real!).


You can join from anywhere in the world with wifi, as we run it 100% online with members across 18+ countries.

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Join 280+ alumni who said YES. Are you next?

Frances Goh @ One Roof

Frances Goh @ One Roof

Rohit Bhargava @ The Startup Playbook Podcast

Rohit Bhargava @ The Startup Playbook Podcast 

Annie Liao @ Build Club

Annie Liao @ Build Club

Zach Zocher @ Techvisa

Georgina Healy @ Google

Georgina Healy @ Google

Mark Dombkins @ Forever Projects

Mark Dombkins @ Forever Projects

Irene Tsang @ LiftWomen

Irene Tsang @ LiftWomen

Desmond John @ Vibe Guide Ventures

Desmond John @ Vibe Guide Ventures

Liv Doherty @ Tractor Ventures

Liv Doherty @ Tractor Ventures

Lea Rausch @ EAC & What The Health

Lea Rausch @ EAC & What The Health

Sandeep Varma @ SAARI Collective

Sandeep Varma @ SAARI Collective 

Vinisha Rathod @ p3 Studio

Vinisha Rathod @ p3 Studio

Sean Grealy @ Sell Anything

Sean Grealy @ Sell Anything

What you'll learn in Cohort #7

Week 1: Kick Off Call, Goal Setting & Welcome Dinners


Week 2: Community Strategy Design


Week 3: Metrics & Calculating the Return On Investment (ROI) 


Week 4: Strategy Roadmap & Efficient Operations


Week 5: Integration Break Week (no live workshops) 


Week 6: Public Speaking & Facilitation Mastery 


Week 7: Mastering Community-Led Growth


Week 8: Reflection Workshop & Celebration Dinners 

Dannii Roberts in Melbourne

Our alumni are from businesses that believe in community

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Brodie West

Michelle Edhie Wahidin

Sasmini Bandara

Marketing & Communications @ Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation


Sydney, Australia

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Sasmini Bandara

Michelle Edhie Wahidin

Sasmini Bandara

Founder @ The Digital Nomad Life


Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Teala Stephens

Michelle Edhie Wahidin

Michelle Edhie Wahidin

Community Specialist @ Cake Equity


Wollongong, Australia

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Michelle Edhie Wahidin

Michelle Edhie Wahidin

Michelle Edhie Wahidin

Co-founder & Product Designer @ NARU


Melbourne, Australia

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Michelle Yanez-Olivares

Michelle Yanez-Olivares

Michelle Yanez-Olivares

Head of Community @ The Mintable

Sydney, Australia

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Morgan Stewart

Michelle Yanez-Olivares

Michelle Yanez-Olivares

Community Engagement & Events Manager @ Radium Capital 


Perth, Australia

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Caitlin Boucher

Michelle Yanez-Olivares

Caitlin Boucher

Head of Partnerships and Community @ Women in Digital


Brisbane, Australia

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The Investment

Live Cohort: $2800

2 x Cohorts & Coaching: $3800 (BEST VALUE)

Live Cohort & Coaching: $3000

Keen on the cohort experience? Includes 8-week program + 3-months access to our Slack, Portal & community for ongoing support & connection.


5-months access


Price in AUD & includes 10% GST. Payment plans available.

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Live Cohort & Coaching: $3000

2 x Cohorts & Coaching: $3800 (BEST VALUE)

Live Cohort & Coaching: $3000

Looking for tailored 1-1 support? Includes Live Cohort + 3 x 60min 1-1 coaching sessions. Usually $600 for 3 coaching sessions - save $400!


5-months access


Price in AUD & includes 10% GST. Payment plans available.

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2 x Cohorts & Coaching: $3800 (BEST VALUE)

2 x Cohorts & Coaching: $3800 (BEST VALUE)

2 x Cohorts & Coaching: $3800 (BEST VALUE)

Ready to commit to your growth? Includes 2 x Live Cohorts, 6 x 60min 1-1 coaching sessions + 8-months access. This is the dream support.


12-months access


Price in AUD & includes 10% GST. Payment plans available.

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On-Demand 1-1 Guidance with Our Coaches

Tim Duggan

Yana Belova

Yana Belova

Author @ Cult Status & Work Backwards & Chair @ Digital Publishers Alliance


Spain

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Yana Belova

Yana Belova

Yana Belova

Community Vertical Lead @ Canva, Advisor @ Miro, Tedx Speaker, Author


Australia

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Ben Davies

Yana Belova

Ben Davies

Community Leader @ MYOB, Advisor @ The Community Collective 


Australia

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$18k worth of value for just $2.8k

We ran the numbers so you don’t have to. Given that we consult externally to build community strategies for businesses, our Cohort is $18,000 worth of value for just $2,800 AUD. Not to mention, you'll leave with a completed Community Strategy & new tactics to use.

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What's Included in Cohort #7

Weekly Workshops

Async Support via Slack

Async Support via Slack

Come together twice weekly to learn community building tactics from expert speakers.


Wednesdays & Thursdays  | Online

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Async Support via Slack

Async Support via Slack

Async Support via Slack

Get answers to your questions at anytime via our Slack with 300+ alumni, coaches and our team for instant support.


Anytime | Online

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Fortnightly Coworking

Async Support via Slack

Community Strategy Template

Let us block time in your calendar to actually work "on the business" and action your to-do-list at coworking.


Fridays | Online

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Community Strategy Template

Community Strategy Template

Community Strategy Template

Access our blueprint to build an actionable Community Strategy for your business and get tailored feedback on it.


Anytime | Online

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Feedback on Your Strategy

Community Strategy Template

Feedback on Your Strategy

Our Alumni Editors will read your Community Strategy and provide guidance about being on the right track.


Week 5 | Online

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Resource Library Access

Community Strategy Template

Feedback on Your Strategy

Browse our Tech Tool, Educational Content and Experience Directories to access reliable community resources.


Anytime | Online

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Personal Introductions

Get matched with 3 community builders in your Cohort to check in on your goals and build deep relationships.


Anytime | Online or In Person

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In Person Dinners

Our Alumni Hosts organise Welcome & Celebration Dinners in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane & Lagos.


Weekdays & Weekends | In Person

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1-1 Coaching & Advice

1-1 Coaching & Advice

Book 60-minute 1-1 sessions with our  Coaches to deep dive into pressing questions and challenges.


Anytime | Online (Extra Cost)

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We see you

Scholarships

We believe in making our Cohort accessible. 


Full and Partial Scholarships are available for those who need financial support. Especially for disadvantaged groups & those living below the poverty line.


Apply before Fri 29 Aug @ 12pm AEST.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Email us with any questions - we love hearing from you!

Cohort #7: Mon 15 Sept - Fri 7 Nov 2025 


All sessions are optional. Pick and choose what to attend.


Cohort Workshop #1 - Wednesdays @ 10am AEST (to learn from speakers)

Cohort Workshop #2 - Thursdays @ 4pm AEST (to learn from speakers)

Cohort Connects & Coworking - Fridays @ 10am AEST (to connect with members)


Each Cohort Workshop is different. We do not repeat the same session.


Approx 2-4 hours per week. Designed to fit in with those working full time. 


It's a ‘build your own adventure’ experience. No minimum commitement required. Everything is recorded.


You basically get access to our community, portal and Slack for 5 months (8-week program + 3-months access). 


You'll gain value based on how much you put into it. 


Cohort Workshops are scheduled in the early mornings and late afternoons in the AEST Melbourne timezone to accommodate full-time working hours. Everything is optional so you pick what feels most aligned and what you have capacity for. 


We teach you 6 key community building skills using our frameworks built on lessons learned from supporting 280+ community builders.


1. Community strategy design

2. Efficient operations and productivity 

3. Public speaking and facilitation 

4. Community Growth & Engagement Tactics 

5. Measuring metrics to calculate the return on investment

6. Connections with other community builders


From speaking to alumni, you'll also learn how WE build community and run cohort-based programs just by joining. It's experiential learning at it's best!


Yes! Download here.


Great question. We’ve run 6 Cohorts since October 2022. 


Here’s a snapshot in numbers:

  • Cohort #1: 36 members, 4 countries, 0 Strategies Submitted
  • Cohort #2: 51 members, 5 countries, 9 Strategies Submitted
  • Cohort #3: 62 members, 8 countries, 27 Strategies Submitted
  • Cohort #4: 71 members, 10 countries, 42 Strategies Submitted
  • Cohort #5: 102 members, 10 countries, 47 Strategies Submitted
  • Cohort #6: 101 members, 12 countries, 44 Strategies Submitted
  • Cohort #7 Waitlist: 880+ people waiting to hear about the next program


Here’s a quick snapshot in words:

“The CC has solidified my pathway. Made me feel seen, heard and understood in community management. The network is life-changing and the workshops changed the way I operate as a community builder.” 

- Jack Hallam, General Manager @ Ammo Marketing


“This was genuinely one of the best professional development experiences I have ever had. I have been re-energised.You learn just as much about how to build a great community by being a part of this Cohort and observing their systems and processes as you do by leaning into all you have on offer. I will be back.” 

- Lucy Kippist, Community Manager @ Mums


Read articles written by Alumni.


Application Process:

  • Stage 1: Submit your written application
  • Stage 2: Interview with The CC Team or video submission 
  • Stage 3: Outcomes sent via email


No interviews are required for Cohort alumni looking to rejoin.


Key Dates:

  • Stage 0: Applications open 5 August 2025
  • Stage 0: Applications close 29 August @ 12pm AEST
  • Stage 1: Interviews with The CC team from 11 August 2025
  • Stage 2: Application outcomes sent before 3 September 2025
  • Onboarding: Welcome email sent from 8 September 2025
  • Onboarding: Week 1 Cohort Kick Off on Wed 17 Sept @ 10am AEST


We accept community builders, operators and founders who are actively building or managing a community for a business or defined goal. Basically if your role involves elements of community building, we encourage you to apply. 


You're a great fit for this program if you are: 


  • Managing a community for a business
  • Running an accelerator, incubator or cohort-based program
  • Leading an online membership and continuously organising events
  • Working at a co-working space
  • Launching an app and want to build a community around it
  • Managing a VC portfolio of founders 
  • Being a founder keen to launch a community for your budiness


And many more examples...


Apply anyway! You never know what could come from it. We read every application and respond to everyone.


Email hello@thecommunitycollective.co with questions.


No, we review each application and accept based on actively building or managing a community or not. Max 100 spots per program.


Book the Live Cohort & Coaching Package for 3 x 60min 1-1 coaching sessions with any of our Cohort Coaches. Coaching must be used during the program. 


If you are in the Live Cohort package, no coaching is included. Coaching is an extra cost of $200 AUD per session. Anyone can book coaching during the program.


Best value is to organise the Live Cohort & Coaching Package for 3 sessions for $200 AUD.


Popular timezones include:


Melbourne, Australia:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Wednesdays @ 10am - 11:15am AEST
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Thursdays @ 4pm - 5:15pm AEST
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Fridays @ 10am - 11:15am AEST

Perth, Australia:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Wednesdays @ 8am - 9:15am AWST
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Thursdays @ 2pm - 3:15pm AWST
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Fridays @ 8am - 9:15am AWST

Auckland, New Zealand:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Wednesdays @ 12pm - 1:15pm NZST
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Thursdays @ 6pm - 7:15pm NZST
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Fridays @ 12pm - 1:15pm NZST

New Delhi, India:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Wednesdays @ 5:30am - 6:45am IST
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Thursdays @ 12:30pm - 1:45pm IST
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Fridays @ 5:30am - 6:45am IST

Lagos, Nigeria / London, England:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Wednesdays @ 1am - 2:15am WAT/BST
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Thursdays @ 7am - 8:15am WAT/BST
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Fridays @ 1am - 2:15am WAT/BST

Paris, France:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Wednesdays @ 2am - 3:15am CEST
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Thursdays @ 8am - 9:15am CEST
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Fridays @ 2am - 3:15am  CEST

Los Angeles, USA:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Tuesdays @ 5pm - 6:15pm PDT
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Wednesdays @ 11pm - 12:15am PDT
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Thursdays @ 5pm - 6:15pm PDT

New York, USA:

  • Cohort Workshop #1: Tuesdays @ 8pm - 9:15pm EDT
  • Cohort Workshop #2: Thursdays @ 2am - 3:15am EDT
  • Cohort Connects or Coworking: Thursdays @ 8pm - 9:15pm EDT


In another timezone? Calculate the times here.


The live sessions are where the gold is! We encourage you to attend live, but if you can't make them, we get it. Life can be full! 


All online sessions are recorded and uploaded to the Cohort Portal within 48 hours. 


You will have access to our Cohort Portal and Slack for the 8-week program and 3-months after the program end date. 5-months in total.


Yes. Applications open August 2025.


We have scholarships available to support organisations & individuals facing financial hardship. Priority is given to disadvantaged groups & those living below the poverty line.


You can apply to be considered for a Scholarship by submitting a Scholarship Application in addition to your Cohort Application. Scroll up for the appliction link under "We See You" Scholarships.


You must submit both the cohort application & scholarship application to be considered. 


Yes! We've had over 100+ alumni re-join a program for a 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th time to continue up-skilling and re-visit their Community Strategy! 


All alumni from our previous Cohorts are welcome to rejoin through our Alumni Pass, an Alumni Role. Simply email us and you will be instantly accepted into the program. 


Why rejoin? This is your chance to up-skill once again, connect with the more community builders, access the new portal, learn from our new speakers, book 1-1 coaching, support the new Cohort of community builders, extend your Slack access and continue browsing the content library resources. We'd love to welcome you once again. Plus it's like reaching a book for a 2nd time - you pick up on new things again and again. 


1. You are actively managing a community for a business or clear purpose

2. You uphold the behaviour outlined in our Community Guidelines 

3. You have a wifi connection to access the program

4. You are a passionate human ready and willing to support others and the industry to grow as a whole


If you are unsure if you fit this criteria, apply anyway and we can let you know. 


We can't wait to read your application.


Of course! 


What’s a community builder’s favourite movie genre?
Drama-free comedies 😎


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