Meet the Mentors

 Dip. Building & Construction | Cert IV WHS | Cert Demolition | Cert Civil & Plant Ops 

 A seasoned construction coach, Qualified Builder & consultant, with 20+ years of experience in demolition, excavation, and civil works. Founder of The Hardnox Association, he helps startups and established businesses scale through strategic planning, compliance, and smart networking, empowering entrepreneurs to build sustainable and profitable ventures. 

 Helping you find your niche, define your USP, and scale with clarity — Michael Emerzidis brings real-world experience and industry insight to support growth in the construction space. A trusted mentor and advocate, he empowers trades and businesses to cut through the noise and build with purpose. Book a session today. 

   INSOL Int’l, ARITA Adv. Cert. – UTS, Law Extension / LPAB Bridging – USYD,  / Practical Legal Training – LSSA, LLB – UNISA, BCom 

 Kaveer has been practicing law since 2012, with extensive experience in Australian law .Early in his career, Kaveer discovered his passion for commercial law, which led him to establish Soni Legal with a focus on serving businesses. Over the years, he has helped companies navigate both growth and challenges, ensuring contracts are tailored to their needs and guiding them through complex legal issues. Kaveer has also worked closely with directors to overcome legal obstacles and supported insolvency practitioners in maximizing value for their estates.

 Lean Six Sigma | ECM Certified (IBM) | MCSD | UNSW

A strategic growth advisor, professional coach, and transformation expert, Anesan brings over two decades of global experience across corporate leadership, digital transformation, and organizational performance. With a deep background in Lean Six Sigma, enterprise coaching, and systems thinking, he has led change initiatives for both startups and large-scale organizations. As the founder of Organisational coaching solutions, Anesan now focuses on helping business owners scale with clarity—using structured methodologies to unlock sustainable growth and operational excellence.

 Diploma of Financial Services (General Insurance), Associate CIP 

With over 25 years of experience across broking, claims, and compliance, Delivering a sharp, no-nonsense approach to navigating risk in business.  she leads an independent brokerage that refuses to be tied to any group—ensuring her clients get clear, unbiased advice, especially when dealing with complex or hard-to-place risks.

Supporting  you through emerging risks like cyber threats and champions the use of proactive strategies, including cyber insurance, to protect businesses before things go wrong.

 Polina champions real-world risk strategies and mental health reform. 

Her motto: Action speaks louder than words.

Apply today! 

The School of Hardnox is on the lookout for seasoned professionals to lead masterclasses and mentor business owners in the construction, trade, and property sectors. We’re calling on experts in:

HSE&Q (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) – Sharing best practices, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory insights.

If you’re an experienced professional with a passion for mentoring, we’d love to connect! Reach out to be part of something that’s making a real impact.

Apply today! 

The School of Hardnox is on the lookout for seasoned professionals to lead masterclasses and mentor business owners in the construction, trade, and property sectors. We’re calling on experts in:

HR & Workforce Management – Covering recruitment, staff retention, leadership, and compliance.

If you’re an experienced professional with a passion for mentoring, we’d love to connect! Reach out to be part of something that’s making a real impact.