Learn from Financial Experts
Our instructors bring decades of real-world experience to guide your financial education journey. Each expert has shaped countless careers and built their expertise through hands-on market experience.
Barnaby Kesterton
Senior Financial Strategist
After 18 years managing portfolios for institutional clients, Barnaby shifted his focus to education in 2020. He spent the first decade of his career at Melbourne's largest investment firm before founding his own consultancy. His teaching style combines complex financial theory with practical examples that students can actually use. What sets him apart is his ability to break down market analysis into digestible concepts – something he learned from mentoring junior analysts throughout his career.
Cordelia Blackthorne
Market Analysis Expert
Cordelia's background spans both traditional banking and fintech startups. She spent eight years at Commonwealth Bank before joining three different financial technology companies in senior roles. Her expertise lies in translating rapid market changes into actionable insights. Students appreciate her direct communication style and real-world case studies drawn from her consulting work with small businesses across Victoria. She believes financial education should focus on practical decision-making rather than theoretical frameworks.
How Our Experts Teach
Each instructor brings their unique professional background into the classroom, creating learning experiences that mirror real workplace challenges and opportunities.
Case-Based Learning
Every lesson centers around actual financial scenarios our instructors encountered in their professional careers. You'll analyze real market data and learn from both successes and mistakes that shaped their expertise.
Personalized Guidance
Our small class sizes allow instructors to tailor their approach to each student's background and goals. Whether you're starting fresh or building on existing knowledge, the learning path adapts to your needs.
Progressive Skill Building
Each module builds systematically on previous concepts while introducing new challenges. This approach mirrors how financial professionals actually develop expertise – through consistent practice and gradually increasing complexity.
Your Learning Journey
Our expert-guided program unfolds over six months, with each phase designed to build your confidence and competence systematically.
Foundation & Assessment
Begin with one-on-one sessions where instructors evaluate your current knowledge and establish personalized learning objectives. You'll cover fundamental concepts while identifying your natural strengths and areas for focused development.
Applied Learning
Work directly with industry case studies under expert supervision. This phase emphasizes practical application of concepts through guided analysis of real market scenarios and financial decision-making frameworks.
Independent Application
Demonstrate your developing expertise through self-directed projects with instructor mentorship. Focus shifts to building confidence in your analytical abilities while receiving feedback on your decision-making process.