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Andrew May

Andrew May inspires people around the world to unlock their full potential and wake up to a better way of living, working and leading.

Andrew is CEO and founder of StriveStronger.com, a digital consultancy that partners with organisations to create Cultures of Wellbeing. He presents inspiring presentations and is recognised as one of the world’s leading performance strategists. Andrew works with elite athletes and is the Mental Skills Coach for the Manly Sea Eagles, National Rugby League Club, Professional Boxer Tim Tszyu, the New South Wales Waratahs Rugby Union Team, and previously worked with the Parramatta Eels.

Andrew’s popular podcast, Performance Intelligence, is a leading Australian podcast in sport and fitness. Andrew interviews experts in different fields of human performance every week including Phil Waugh, Tom Trobojevic, Holly Ransom, Lisa Messenger, Simon Katich, and more.

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Kamal Sarma

Founder & Managing Director of Rezilium

From monk to venture capitalist Kamal Sarma has transformed leaders and teams globally.

Over the last 20 years he has delivered significant results for people and companies with his customized framework and teachings.

Kamal has developed deep insight into organizations and people cultivated by his own unique background. Living in a monastery he trained as monk for 6 years before excelling in senior corporate positions. Now as the founder and director of Rezilium – a strategic leadership firm Kamal delivers customized strategies and presentations for a range of industries.

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Dr Kristy Goodwin

A highly sought-after digital wellbeing & productivity expert.

Kristy’s a speaker, author, researcher and consultant who delivers evidence-based information about the impact of digital technologies on children, adolescents’ and adults’ health, wellbeing & learning. She’s passionate about sharing the latest research and insights into how “digitalised childhoods and adolescence” are changing the ways that students learn, play and develop (without telling parents or educators that they need to ban the iPad, or disconnect the Internet).

With over 14 years of experience in teaching and research, Kristy has a gift for cutting through media-hype, myths and misnomers about what the human brain and body really needs to thrive in a digital age (based on latest neuroscience and developmental science).

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Ciaran Gribbin

A rock star in the true sense of the word who has spent his life writing and playing songs from “dodgy pubs in Belfast”, to some of the biggest stages in the world alongside musicians including Paul McCartney. He was the frontman for popular Irish band Leya and toured the world as lead singer for Australian rock legends INXS.

A prolific singer-songwriter, Ciaran has co-written songs for Madonna, Snow Patrol and Deadmau5. He also wrote the soundtrack for the 2009 film “Heartless” and 2011’s “Killing Bono”.

Ciaran shares how growing up in a troubled part of the world gave him the resilience to overcome any obstacle. He has never drunk alcohol, sips camomile tea, practices meditation and has rituals around gratitude and mindfulness – totally challenging the stereotypical behaviours many people think are befit of a rock n roll star.

Ciaran runs music programs for teams and individuals through his company ‘Rock and Roll Team Building’ and shifts minds into a lighter, happier, and calmer place with sound therapy and music through ‘Vibrate Your Mind.’

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Caitlin Bassett

Caitlin ‘CBass’ Bassett is former captain of Australia’s national netball team, the Diamonds.

Starting netball at the age of 11, she dominated the netball scene and scored 2,038 of 2,268 attempted shots at goal when playing for Australia, with an unbelievable 90% accuracy rate.

Caitlin is always looking to learn when it comes to leading teams. In her words “I don’t pretend to be perfect but instead focus on being genuine, and that is what I continually come back to when the pressure is on – being an open and real leader.”

Caitlin has a communications degree majoring in Broadcast & Journalism, s a Fox Sports commentator and passionate spokesperson on topics including career transition (based on her own experience and difficulty adjusting), leadership and women in sport. Caitlin is now a Sports Journalist at The West Australian and lives in Perth. She has a dog named Chino, a pet Bunny named Big Wee Wee, and a cat with no name. Caitlin is a self-proclaimed die-hard coffee fan.

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Jacqui Louder

Is an accomplished Sport Psychologist known for her work with the reigning AFL premiers, the Collingwood Football Club, and she has also worked with the Melbourne Storm when they won NRL premierships. With a wealth of experience including roles at the National Institute of Circus Arts and active involvement with Motorcycling Australia, Jacqui brings a unique perspective to her work.

From navigating the pressures of sustained success to fostering cultures of trust and continuous improvement, Jacqui is at the forefront of shaping mental resilience for athletes at the highest level. Join us as we explore the insights and wisdom of Jacqui Louder, a driving force behind the psychological wellbeing of some of Australia's most elite athletes.

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Matt Formston

At 5 years of age when Matt Formston lost his vision, doctors and teachers told him he would never play sport and his career aspirations were over. Matt didn’t listen.

He played multiple sports as a child including rugby league, ice hockey and surfing, progressing to win gold and silver medals at the 2014 and 2015 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships and representing Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Matt also holds four world Surfing titles and recently conquered one of the world’s most dangerous waves in the Atlantic waters on the coast of Portugal, called Nazare.

Matt is Head of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility for Optus Business and is a sought-after keynote speaker and business coach, with an inspiring message on high performing teams, resilient leadership and the secret weapon of being present.

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Dr Suzy Green

The Positivity Institute’s CEO & Founder

As a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in the treatment of mental illness, Suzy is on a mission to reduce the impact of mental illness in our workplaces, schools and communities. As a Coaching Psychologist, who has scientifically investigated the impact of evidence-based coaching, Suzy is committed to encouraging the use of coaching for performance and wellbeing enhancement for all.

Suzy’s vast experience in the media includes having been a brand ambassador for ANZ, Fitbit, Nivea, Nespresso and Officeworks. Suzy is also an official ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and regularly speaks as both a keynote and on panel presentations about Positive Psychology and Positive Psychology Coaching.

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Dr Tom Buckley

Dr Tom Buckley is one of the world’s leading researchers on stress and resilience. His biggest learnings, however, aren’t from the lab. Overcoming cancer at 12 years and almost dying on a mountain bike accident earlier this year have taught him invaluable life lessons.

Dr Tom Buckley is an internationally recognised expert on the impact of stress on human health and wellbeing. He is currently Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney and heads the StriveStronger Research Institute.

Dr Tom has qualifications in Health Sciences including a Masters degree in Nursing specialising in intensive care and cardiology and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). His doctoral studies were recognised internationally as ground-breaking, identifying physiological pathways associated with life stressors. He developed a program of research in the identification and management of cardiovascular risk factors as well as developing expertise in the human factors of performance and behavioural science. His work is regularly featured on national and international TV, radio and print media. Dr Tom is also co-author of MatchFit.

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Bonnie Hancock

Athlete | Author | Speaker

World Record-Breaking Paddler, Community Leader, Speaker and Author. Explore the thrilling journey of a female mentor, discover her record-breaking feats, and dive into the wisdom she shares as a captivating speaker and author.

A professional Ironwoman at just seventeen, Bonnie Hancock has competed in 9 Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series, representing Australia.

Bonnie recently became the fastest person to paddle a surf ski 12,700 km around the Australian coastline.

Bonnie Hancock, a dynamic speaker, has graced stages from local community events to national conferences and international forums.

With her inspiring stories of triumph and leadership, Bonnie captivates audiences worldwide, sharing the essence of surf ski paddling, community engagement, leadership and her remarkable journey

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Angela Poon

StriveStronger's productivity expert, Angela coaches C-Suite executives, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams on how to optimise the way they work for enhanced efficiency. Angela facilitates workshops and webinars where she teaches practical productivity skills that can be easily applied regardless of their experience or background. She has a passion for helping people to work through their productivity roadblocks and achieve their personal best.

Having spent 15 years working in global management consulting firm KPMG in Sydney and Singapore, Angela understands the challenges working in the corporate world, whilst also juggling being a wife and a mum to a young daughter (and two fur-babies)

She has a nerdy side having studied a BSc at UNSW in Business Information Technology and holds a Masters in Commerce from USYD and loves spreadsheets and refining processes but her true love is being a creative where she paints with watercolour and acrylic mediums.