I’m Sandy Halpin, CEO and Founder of Capital Idea. For over 30 years I’ve been working with bold leaders and ambitious teams to shake off “good enough” and build businesses that are resilient, adaptive and future-ready.

I’ve led transformations for some of the world’s biggest brands – Disney, PwC, Qantas – and here’s what I know for sure: sustainable success isn’t about doing more with less. It’s about thinking differently, choosing differently and acting differently.

My sweet spot? Helping CEOs, business owners and leadership teams unlock untapped potential, sharpen strategy, and operate with curiosity and courage – so they’re not just reacting to the future, they’re shaping it.

I started life as a CPA (yes, I once managed a $15 billion portfolio – and no, I don’t miss it). These days, my focus is seeing what others miss and flipping it into bold strategies, leadership capacity and behaviours that shift businesses from “good enough” to game changers..

If you’re looking for safe, predictable or beige, I’m not your person. But if you want a strategic disruptor in your corner – someone who will challenge assumptions, provoke new thinking, and push you to build something extraordinary – let’s talk.

Different by Design.

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Sandy’s qualifications:  

Member of the Association for Coaching  

Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Australian Graduate School of Management  

Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)  (ex… after 30 years, I’m no longer a CPA) 

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, University of Southern Queensland  

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Queensland   

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