CGA Connect – Alumni Conversations – Pyman Family

Five generations of the Pyman family have been Grammarians, from great uncle Alec in 1902 through to grandson Ethan. Hear the Pymans talk about what the school community means to them and why they’re sending their own kids there, plus their advice for new graduates on staying connected through the alumni clubs.

In this episode of Heart Stories, Audrey McGregor (Class of 2025) shares her journey through Caulfield’s sporting, academic, and co-curricular life – from joining the First Volleyball team and co-captaining it to an APS premiership win, to discovering a love for mooting through Legal Studies and becoming Mooting Captain in Year 12. She reflects on…

In this episode of Heart Stories, Giselle Stogdale (Class of 2019) takes us back to her Caulfield days of musicals, sport, and camps, capped off by helping win the very first APS girls football season in Year 12. She went on to study biomedicine at Melbourne Uni before finally finding her spark in a Masters…

Ashley Hasworth, CFO of Gilmore Space Technologies, shares how an eclectic career spanning investment banking, startups, and aerospace brought him full circle back to his home country, armed with lessons on leadership, trust-building, and relentless growth. You’ll discover how experiencing different cultures and industries turbocharges your ability to lead across borders, and why the most…

In this episode of Heart Stories, Laura shares how her background in global studies shaped her approach to workplace culture and how her experiences overseas helped her develop a deeply empathetic leadership style. You’ll discover her framework for translating big-picture visions into everyday actions, one that focuses on impact, intention, and inclusion. She explains why…

In this episode, Andrew Poole dives into the core principles that underpin his leadership style. You’ll discover how a simple, focused strategy transformed Nike Pacific’s market position in less than a year and why hiring smarter people is critical for growth. He breaks down the importance of trust and authenticity, emphasising that real connection fuels…

Most legal advice feels cold, distant, and intimidating, but what if it didn’t have to be? Hollia Lam, founder of Lamco and a community builder at heart, reveals how to transform legal support into a human, empowering experience. From her inspiring journey as an international student to leading a boutique law firm focused on clarity…

See the highlights from the recent 2026 Golden Alumni Society Luncheon in February.