In the early 90s, Ray Good was one of the world’s Top 100 DJ's spinning the decks at sold-out raves in London, Tokyo and Berlin, organising large-scale music events for up to 15,000 people.

Whilst this sounds like an incredible lifestyle, he was burning out. Eventually someone said, “You should try meditation. Here, borrow my Enya CD…”. That was 28 years ago, and he has been meditating every day since.

Ray went to also built a successful retail seafood business then sold it to focus on his real passion – mindfulness.

These days he works as a full-time meditation and mindfulness coach – helping creatives, high-flyers and entrepreneurs find their Good Place.

Listen to Ray as he helps us focus on our minds on the inner music track of our lives.

For more information on Ray Good: https://www.goodplace.com.au/

Dr Gina Cleo is one of the worlds leading experts in habits and is passionate about translating scientific evidence into simple, actionable strategies to help improve health, wellness, mindset and lifestyle related habits – long term.

She has a PHD in habit change, is an Adjunct Professor at Bond University and an Accredited Dietitian. When she’s not geeking out on new habit research, she is running courses through her Habit Change Institute and obsessing over chai lattes.

She is also recently published a book called The Habit Revolution.

For more information on Gina Cleo: https://www.drginacleo.com/

Amanda Stevens has shared the stage with the likes of Sir Bob Geldof, Sir Richard Branson and Condoleezza Rice and has presented for audiences ranging in size from 30 to 9,000 at all levels of business.

With a double degree in marketing and consumer psychology, she has authored five books and is a highly regarded marketing consultant or as she describes herself – a consumer futurist.

Described as Entertaining, Inspiring, Humorous, Engaging and Memorable, she has wowed audiences in 14 countries for more than a decade on the speaking circuit and is widely regarded as one of the best speakers in Australia.

For more information on Amanda Stevens: www.amandastevens.com.au

When Theo Venter removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn’t have imagined. But why did Theo, an experienced liney, make what the safety industry would tell us was a poor decision? “Just Another Day” takes an in-depth look at the way in which workplace culture dictates safety, breaking through the many myths and misunderstandings associated with our safety industry.”

Co-Author of “Get Real: Staying Alive For A Living” and “Convenience Kills”, today he speaks all over Australia and shares with audiences lifesaving workplace safety advice using the backdrop of his own incredible survival story.

Theo will make you discover something about yourself you didn’t know. About your innate human nature. That although taking risks is normal and inherent in every human being, you could potentially be the next fatality at your workplace.

For more information on Theo Venter: https://www.theoventer.com/

James Castrission is a world-class adventurer, motivational speaker, two-time Guinness Record holder and a former corporate professional.

His bestselling books Crossing the Ditch and Extreme South cover his world-first journeys; kayaking from Australia to New Zealand and travelling unsupported to the South Pole.

In 2013, James founded MyAdventure Group – a business committed to sharing the benefits of having an Explorer’s Mindset with the corporate world.

Harnessing lessons learnt from the most hostile environments on earth, James’ keynotes, workshops and offsites are designed to develop teams and drive competitive advantage in organisations.

For more information on James Castrission: https://www.myadventuregroup.com.au

GOAL SETTING: LEADERSHIP MINDSET: GROWTH

For over 20 years, Keith Abraham has researched how top performing people harness their PASSION, achieve their GOALS and FOCUS on what’s most important to bring the best out of themselves and their businesses.

He has discovered the link between best performance, and people who are passionate about their life.

Inspiring audiences in 33 countries for more than 24 years and speaking to over 1.6 million people, it is no wonder he has won numerous awards including the highest honour for professional speaking, the Nevin Award, and Keynote Speaker of the Year from Professional Speakers Australia, the speaking industry’s peak body.

For more information on Keith Abraham: https://keithabraham.com/

Chelsea Pottenger is the founder and Director of EQ MINDS. She is an accredited Mindfulness & Meditation coach, a Psychology student of Adelaide University and a Mental Health Ambassador for R U OK?

She is also a woman on a mission, a mission to reset the corporate agenda, asking businesses to prioritise their employee’s mental health first. This mission is grounded and inspired by her own experience after suffering postnatal depression.

Chelsea combines science and personal stories to share practical tools for your team to build a positive, high performance mindset.

For more information on Chelsea Pottenger: www.eqminds.com

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: COMMUNITY: SUCCESS: STRATEGY

Diana Taylor is a leader, lawyer, business owner, company director and consultant with over two decades of business, legal and sports administration experience in the AFL.

She was the first ever female president of a men’s metropolitan football league and the first woman appointed to the VFL Tribunal and in In 2019, she became the first woman in 163 years to hold the role of Vice President of the Geelong Football Club, winners of the 2022 AFL Premiership.

Diana also cares deeply about people and the community. She has established one of the largest community palliative care centres in Australia at Deakin University amongst other community roles.

For more information on Diana Taylor: www.dianataylor.com.au