Presenters
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| Dr Peter Downey | Grant Henderson | Bruce Haddon | Paul Brown |
Grant Henderson is the manager of Tirian Australia and oversees business development internationally. Grant has developed strong strategic and organizational skills working as an air traffic controller and managing cross cultural teams both in Australia and the Middle East.He has traveled extensively and has developed a warm and open approach to working with people from different cultures and in a range of different industries.
Dr
Peter Downey
(BEd, MA, EdD)
A
dynamic and entertaining speaker and facilitator, Peter uses his
background in education and public relations to apply realistic principles
to the corporate world. He holds a doctorate in education and is the
author of three internationally best-selling parenting and marriage books.
His specialties include burnout, the principles of high achievement, men’s
issues and the family/work balance. Peter is a popular commentator on
a range of television and radio programs and was recently featured on the
ABC Television special “Australian Story”. His aim is to bring the
sometimes dry academic and intellectual world to the wider audience with a
pleasing mix of humour. (Keynote speaker)
Base: Sydney Australia
Bruce Haddon
(MA Grad Dip AFAIM)
Bruce
is the Managing Director of Haddon/Perceptions creative consultancy.
Originally trained as a music arranger, he has since been credited with
creating a highly successful global TV jingle and musical director
of the US Soul legends "The Drifters”. More recently, he has
written and directed Singapore's largest business press campaign for
global bank ABN AMRO, and named the billion-dollar superannuation product
"Lifetrack". Bruce is the recipient of major advertising awards,
and is in demand as a keynote speaker on creative thinking for both
personal development and brand innovation. (keynote
speaker)
Base: Sydney Australia
Hear Bruce
Haddon talk about "Being Original" Audio
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about Bruce
Tim Paul
Tim Paul has a Masters in Leadership and
Management from Curtain University Graduate School of Business, focusing
on continuing education in leadership, organisational change and personal
effectiveness Tim has more than 15 years experience in: Strategy, Change
Management, Business Improvement, Business Development, Information
Technology, Project Management and Training Design and Delivery. Through
this work Tim has dealt with a range of clients in the areas of: Banking,
Finance, Insurance, Manufacturing, and Government. This work has led
to him developing business critical solutions, and through this work he
has engaged with a broad cross section of the customers’ workforce from
process worker to CEO, negotiating outcomes, coaching, training, and
facilitating change. Tim has an easy and approachable personality and
strong people skills with the capacity to develop rapport through active
listening and questioning. Tim is sensitive to the barriers that can
inhibit individual commitments to teams and to the diversity of cultural
and cross-functional influences in projects as well as the capacity to
facilitate and coach buy-in in these situations.
Rod
Power (BEc)
Work
with Rod, and you are sure to improve your communication (on both a
one-to-one and one-to-many basis) and motivation, applicable to
presenting, selling, negotiating, leading and managing. His workshops are
wonderfully interactive, effective and fun. The unusual combination of
Rod's business and acting experience makes him a highly dynamic,
entertaining and enlightening presenter, course facilitator and coach who
approaches business from an entirely different perspective. With degrees
in Economics, and Performing Arts (Acting), he has worked with some of the
biggest names in both the international business and acting worlds.
At a corporate level he has improved the communication and
leadership skills of many senior executives.
As an actor he has worked alongside such names as Richard
Roxburough, Gary Sweet, Mariel Hemingway and Rachel Blake.
Base: Sydney Australia
Tracey Dickson B Com (Accounting and Investments), Grad Dip Ed (Education and Training of Adults), M Ed (Adult Education), M Com in Human Resource Management and is doing a PHd in Corporate Outdoor Adventure Programs. Tracey is a training and organisational development consultant with over 14 years experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of experiential training programs both in Australia and the USA. Tracey is also a full time Lecturer at the University of Wollongong Faculty of Commerce in Human resource development and Management. Tracey is a sought after speaker at national and international conferences on issues related to improving the effectiveness of training programs. Base: Sydney Australia
Liz Yeo
(B Soc Sc MEd (Adult Ed))
Liz
has been a professional facilitator for the past 15 years. She has been
involved in extensive facilitation and training for trainers, working with
groups and setting up training programs for many organisations including
the Australian AIDS Council and many overseas aid agencies. She has worked
with all levels of management, and has strong focus on life skills.
Through her experiences, Liz has gained valuable insight into many
different people from many different walks of life.
Base: Sydney Australia
Matthew Leigh-Jones (BA Llb
LLM),
Matt,
formerly a lawyer with Clayton Utz Solicitors, is currently practicing as
a legal consultant whilst completing a Masters of Law in Information
Technology. Along with group facilitation he will bring substantial
problem solving skills coupled with an acute awareness of both corporate
needs and the Asian culture. Matthew is also a high achiever in a number
of sporting activities. (Speaks Indonesian)
As a highly
sought after international keynote speaker and renowned authority on
health and fitness, Paul combines contagious energy, researched facts and
amusing anecdotes to deliver a dynamic message of great relevance to the
entire business community. Four times Australian Aerobics Champion and a
former Health Club owner, his Australian based consultancy, Paul Brown
Global Fitness, now works with over 30 health and fitness businesses
around the world. Having taught about health and fitness for the past 9
years, Paul has featured in and opened some of the world's largest
industry conventions in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Asia
and India, ranking as one of IHRSA's (International Health, Racquet and
Sports Club's Association) top speakers. *
(keynote speaker)
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Coaching: Natalie
Morton
BSW
Natalie is a trained relationship therapist who has worked for 17 years with individuals, couples and families. She has assisted people with a range of concerns, which include depression, loss of confidence, relationship breakdown, communication difficulties, and assault. In recent years, Natalie has been working with individuals, from all levels of corporate management, assisting with personal and professional coaching. She has experience with and an understanding of the business cultures within Human Resources, Information Technology, Sales, Marketing, Banking and Accountancy. Natalie is an experienced educator who teaches counselling, people skills, team building and conflict resolution. Base: Sydney Australia |
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A special (comedy) treat:
Darren McCubbin and Paul Anthony Hogan
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The faces of energetic "Improvising", Paul Anthony Hogan and Darren McCubbin, are popping up all over the Comedy circuit and regularly seen on television. Paul has starred on Neighbours and hosted Melbourne’s New years Eve concert several times for over 3000 people. Darren started a PhD in pure Maths, but was lured away by the lights of the stage, and then continued studies in Communication. Darren is officially the loudest person in Australia, and is the 3rd loudest in the world. Fast and funny, you can expected the unexpected as Paul and Darren weave the laughs through any program. They have been actively involved in the entertainment industry as actors, performers, writers, producers, directors and drama teachers, and now bring their skills to business theatre. MORE |
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Martyn Newman
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