AUTHOR, ENTREPRENEUR AND EDUCATOR, SPEAKER

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Please meet, Wendy Perry who is the Managing Director of Workforce BluePrint, Facilitator for Sea to Valley Startups, for 4.5 years (2019-2023) the Entrepreneur Facilitator for Adelaide – West, Switch Start Scale.  An author, entrepreneur & educator, explorer & innovator, mentor & speaker on Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Strategic Workforce Planning & Development, Vocational Education & Training (VET) & TVET, International Capability & Capacity Development.  Mentoring & facilitation are strengths with Wendy working alongside entrepreneurs, founders, governments, individuals, industry sectors, organisations, regional development agencies, startups, scaleups, students & unicorn companies.

A reputation as a leading authority on Workforce Planning & Development & Vocational Education & Training (VET) is well earned with extensive experience working in Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Building & Construction, Civil Construction, Community Services, Contact Centres, Defence, Disability, Education, Employment Services, Energy, Events, Food & Wine, Government, Health, Higher Education, ICT, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Sport & Recreation, Small Business, Telecommunications, Tourism, Vocational Education & Training (VET), & Water sectors.

Clients include business and industry leaders, entrepreneurs and social enterprises, female founders and diverse innovators, government agencies and not for profits, people who are unemployed and those with disabilities, mature aged people who are self-employed or are looking to startup a venture, and scaleups with a local, national and international aspiration.  This mentorship has taken Wendy all around Australia and the world where she has hosted many international delegations and programs with connections across Africa, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile, China, Ecuador, Fiji, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Spain, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, USA, Vietnam, and Zambia.

"Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation - this notion of persuasive/influential communication is at the heart of our work.  Thank you sincerely for your highly relevant and inspiring presentation."

“I would like to say a huge thank you for your involvement in our conference.  You did an excellent job as chair, tying together the key themes of the day and keeping the audience engaged.

Your presentation was very informative and I believe our delegates could have listened to you all day.  As for your workshop, the feedback has been truly excellent!

We had a very successful two days, so I thank you again for your involvement and adding value for our delegates.”

“It was fantastic having you confirm your availability to participate in the Conference.”

 “…loved your presentation at the conference in Sydney yesterday – well done Wendy!”

“Great day at the conference today.  Loved Wendy @waperry – inspirational”

“95.5% of delegates rated your session good to excellent”

“Your session was most inspiring and tackled key elements of workforce development in an insightful way.”

“It was great to have you there and I thought your presentation really touched the right mark.”

“Your keynote presentation provided an excellent overview of many of the policy issues currently confronting the industry and received strong ratings from the delegates in the evaluations.

Personally, I appreciated the time and effort you put into both the preparation and delivery of your presentation, plus your willingness to be in involved in other aspects of the Conference.”

Speaker Requests

If you would like to explore a potential topic for a key note, conference, event, forum, master class or professional development activity, please contact me on +61 416 150 491 or wendy@wendyperry.com.au.

Recent Presentations/Guest Speaking/MC/Webinars/Workshops

  • Navigating the Future Together: Fostering Connections between Australian & Vietnamese Stakeholders - Melbourne Nov 2023
  • Industry Innovation Panel - Education, Innovation, Technology and Digital Skills - Melbourne Nov 2023
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch - Burra Nov 2023
  • Port Pirie Power-Up: Propel Your Business & Personal Progress Nov 2023
  • Aussies Scaling Up to the World Meetup in Sydney Oct 2023
  • Linking Australia & APAC – EdTech, Talent & Transformation + Networking Oct 2023
  • Innovation Expert, AUS4SKILLS Vietnam Sep 2023
  • Turn Your Knowledge Into Learning – Online Course Sep 2023
  • Sea to Valley Startups Meet up Port Hughes Sept 2023
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch - Gawler Sept 2023
  • Meetup Port Pirie Sea to Valley Startups Aug 2023
  • Meetup Port Broughton Sea to Valley Startups Aug 2023
  • Inspiring Business Stories – AUKUS & Export, Events & Sport + Networking Aug 2023
  • CX, SXSW & Sister Cities 40 Years Celebration from Adelaide SA to Austin TX, July 2023
  • Opportunities in Transformational Education – SA Development Professionals Meetup, July 2023
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch - Share what you are working on & idea referrals - Port Pirie
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch - Share what you are working on & idea referrals - Balaklava
  • Get Stuff Done – Idea or Business, Financials, Marketing & Social Media
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – Share what you are working on & idea referrals - Nuriootpa, July 2023
  • Take Your Course, Webinar &/or Workshop & Turn it into a Microcredential, June 2023
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – Business Markets Local, National and International, June 2023
  • Ecosystem Lunch – Education Employment Entrepreneurship Disability Housing, June 2023
  • Turn Your Knowledge Into Learning – Online Course, Webinar &/or Workshop, June 2023
  • Regional Innovation Reverse Pitch Night, May 2023
  • Founders in the Forest 29 – 30 May - Bundaleer Forest, Jamestown
  • Radical Collaboration Dinner Hosted by Wendy & Scott Perry
  • Capital & Cashflow, Crowd Funding & Investment Event
  • Side Hustle and Startup to Scaleup and Standout with the Polaris Centre
  • Sea to Valley Startups Meetups Across The Yorke Peninsula
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – Scaling Up Efficiently and Effectively
  • Austin, Texas x Adelaide, Australia – Sister City Meetup Mar 2023
  • Populate your Financial Forecast for 2023-24 Mar 2023
  • Draft Your Business Plan for 2023-23 Mar 2023
  • Exploring Self-Employment Course Topic 5: Branding and Marketing Mar 2023
  • Exploring Self-Employment Course Topic 4: Going Digital Mar 2023
  • Exploring Self-Employment Course Topic 3: Start-Up Essentials Feb 2023
  • Get Ready for 2023 across the Yorke Peninsula Feb 2023
  • Exploring Self-Employment Course Topic 2: Business Idea & Validation Feb 2023
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – Products, Experiences, Services vs Customers Feb 2023
  • Exploring Self-Employment Course Topic 1: Getting Started Feb 2023
  • Cars, Beats & Old School Kool #shoplocal at Pizza Meccanica Feb 2023
  • Taking Your Business to the Next level Info Session Jan 2023
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – Stakeholders, Supporters and Plans for 2023 Dec 2022
  • Sea to Valley Startups Self-Employment Assistance Info Session Dec 2022
  • Regional Innovation Growth Hack Kadina Dec 2022
  • Sunday Lunch in Mannum with Mayor re. Floods Nov 2022
  • J Glow & Co First Birthday Celebrations + Switch Start Scale Networking Nov 2022
  • Intro to the Startup Scene and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Australia Nov 2022
  • SA Development Professionals Meetup - Microcredentials Nov 2022
  • Sea to Valley Startups Lunch Kadina Nov 2022
  • Where are self-employment, small business, startup and growth opportunities Nov 2022
  • Entrepreneurship Stories from Veterans, Serving Members and Family Members Oct 2022
  • Rethink your Career Oct 2022
  • This Time Next Year Webinar Sep 2022
  • AEA - Get stuff done Sep 2022
  • How to Create Micro-credentials for Coaching, Courses & Programs Webinar Sep 2022
  • Are you charging enough money? Webinar Sep 2022
  • Will Your Idea Work as a Business? Webinar Sep 2022
  • Mid North Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce Meeting Aug 2022
  • Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Financial Year - Online Aug 2022
  • Where are the grants trending and be ready to apply Webinar Aug 2022
  • Where are the Business Growth, Jobs & Entrepreneurial Opportunities Now? Aug 2022
  • How your business can benefit connecting with defence and veterans families Aug 2022
  • Guest Speakers for ASMS Dream, Design and Develop Jun 2022
  • Pitch Night Stone and Chalk Jun 2022
  • Sea to Valley Startups Launch in Port Pirie July 2022
  • Sea to Valley Startups Meet up and Networking in Wallaroo July 2022
  • Inaugural SA Development Professionals Meetup June 2022
  • Pitch Night June 2022
  • How to attract employees in times of labour and skills shortages – Webinar May 2022
  • #shoplocal Beverages and Beer, Food and Fun Apr 2022
  • Pitching, Presenting & Public Speaking 1 on 1 Apr 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Developing your Positioning Stories Apr 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Get Stuff Done - LinkedIn Profile and Strategy Mar 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Get Stuff Done - Marketing and Social Media Mar 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Get Stuff Done - Proposals and Supporting Documents Mar 2022
  • Kimba Future Workforce and Training Plan Feb 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Get Stuff Done - Outsourcing and Team Feb 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Get Stuff Done - Offers, Customers, Products, Pricing Feb 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom TV Show info session Feb 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Get Stuff Done - Systematise Intellectual Property Feb 2022
  • Business Acceleration for Entrepreneurs: Module 4 Scaling Up Cash Jan 2022
  • All about the numbers and what you look for as a private investor Jan 2022
  • Business Acceleration for Entrepreneurs: Module 5 Jan 2022
  • Bootstrap to Boom - Get Stuff Done - Strategy for 2022 by the Sea Jan 2022
  • A Real & Raw Story of How to Go from $0 to $100 k in 10 Months Dec 2021
  • Core Learning Elements Program: Short Course Business Acceleration for Entrepreneurs Dec 2021
  • HR foundation for Scaling Up People Dec 2021
  • Get Stuff Done - Business Planning for 2022 by the Vines Dec 2021
  • Scaling Up PEOPLE: 6-10 December Dec 2021
  • How to Prepare and Practice your Pitch Dec 2021
  • Core Learning Elements Program: Short Course Business Acceleration for Entrepreneurs Dec 2021
  • Short Course Business Acceleration for Entrepreneurs, 23 December 2021 - Synchronous Application of Execution Tools Dec 2021
  • Secret Copywriting Tips to Get Your Social Media Posts to Connect & Convert Nov 2021
  • Opening Ceremony for the Australia Awards Short Course Business Acceleration for Entrepreneurs Nov 2021
  • Where the jobs are now Oct 2021
  • AASA Bhutan Aug 2021
  • Open Mic Night Aug 2021
  • Business and Community Projects Session Aug 2021
  • Kimba Future Workforce and Training Plan Aug 2021
  • Business and Community Session -Kimba Future Workforce and Training Plan Aug 2021
  • How do you find a job during lockdown and which sectors are hiring? Jul 2021
  • How to Build Your Business, Career and Personal Profile Online Program (4 weeks) slides Jul 2021
  • How to start a business &/or shape services to meet NDIS participants needs Jul 2021
  • How to start a business &/or shape services to meet NDIS participants needs Jul 2021
  • Get Stuff Done - Write your Media Release Jun 2021
  • Switch Start Scale 2021 Awards Jun 2021
  • The Innovation Factory Grand Opening Jun 2021
  • Community Information Session - Kimba Future Workforce and Training Plan May 2021
  • How to capture client and customer testimonials confirmed May 2021
  • Community Information Session - Kimba Future Workforce and Training Plan May 2021
  • The 21st Century Capability Soon To Be in Huge Demand Apr 2021
  • Case Study Interview - Evaluation of Entrepreneurship Facilitator Initiative Apr 2021
  • Celebrate Business Birthdays, Launches and Rebranding Apr 2021
  • Building Bridges Through Youth Entrepreneurship in Austin and Adelaide Mar 2021
  • Clubhouse - Future of Jobs, Skills and Work: World-class Education Mar 2021
  • Designing Entrepreneurial Learning Opportunities Mar 2021
  • Opportunities in the Care Sector for Practitioners, Sole Traders & Startups Feb 2021
  • Health and Wellbeing Practitioners and Startups Feb 2021
  • How to Service Four Times the Numbers of Customers for the Same Funding and/or Save Money Feb 2021
  • Live Interview with Brendan Kane, author of One Million Followers, How I
  • Built a Massive Social Following in 30 days Feb 2021
  • Reconnect with your Inner Warrior to Achieve your Personal and Professional - Kickboxing Feb 2021
  • Workforce of the Future - What do Employers Want ? Feb 2021
  • Business Survival Tips for Second Wave and Lockdown Nov 2020
  • How to Build Your Business Development Machine Webinar, November 2020
  • Switch Start Scale Program - Strategy for 2021, November 2020
  • How to Take on New Employees Cost Effectively - Step by Step, November 2020
  • Curated by Creatives - Exhibition at Ferg’s Stepney, November 2020
  • 10 Steps to Creating a Profitable Online Course with Sarah Cordiner Webinar, November 2020
  • Team Building for Face to Face, Online and Hybrid Workforces Webinar, November 2020
  • How to Present on Camera and TV like a Professional plus Watch Party, November 2020
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Shop Webinar, October 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - write your proposal and set up a template
  • Maintaining a culture of innovation and inclusivity and leadership outlook in quality assurance for the VET Sector, October 2020
  • Face your Fears and Do It Anyway! Axe Throwing Session, October 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - outsource work successfully, October 2020
  • How to up your Strategic Networking Game, October 2020
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch - Systematise your IP and Business, September 2020
  • Adelaide Hills 1 Day Innovation Tour, September 2020
  • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Tour of Yundi Hosted by Kool Tours, September 2020
  • How can VET/Skills Providers Prepare for On-demand Talent in Future, September 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - Produce your Capability Statement, September 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - 90 Day Plan Webinar, September 2020
  • Growth and Transformation of Regional Workforces Webinar, August 2020
  • How to Have Comfortable Sales Conversations Webinar, August 2020
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch - Shift Your Mindset and Seize Opportunities, August 2020
  • Reigniting Economic Growth & Entrepreneurship - Leaders Forum & Dinner, August 2020
  • Exploring Education in Africa and Finland Growing as a Human Being Webinar, August 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - Google My Business set up and update, August 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - budget and sales forecast for 2020-21, July 2020
  • Developing Team Cohesion with The Creative Wellbeing Experience Webinar, July 2020
  • Review and Reset Business and Personal Goals for 2020-21 Webinar, July 2020
  • The Shift to Distance and Online Learning with ILO Webinar, July 2020
  • Aussies and Kiwis Networking - Trans Tasman Trade and Exchange session, July 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - brainstorm long tail keywords and blog topics, July 2020
  • Get Stuff Done - write your enews or email update, July 2020
  • Changing Lives Through International Capacity and Capability Development, July 2020
  • How to Reimagine World-class VET in Australia Webinar, June 2020
  • Reframe a Problem to Unlock New Perspectives Webinar, June 2020
  • How to Turn Followers into Clients Webinar, June 2020
  • Emerging Workforce, Entrepreneurial Mindset and Real World Learning Webinar June 2020
  • How to Build Landing Pages that Convert Webinar June 2020
  • How to bring the creative & cultural vibe back to your city, town or region June 2020
  • Persian Cooking Class with a Twist - Healthy Middle Eastern Unique Dishes May 2020
  • Convert Empty Spaces to Creative Entrepreneurial Coworking Hubs for Growth May 2020
  • Keeping Your Team Strong While Working at Home & Through Reintegration May 2020
  • How to Build Your Personal Brand and Be the 'Go-to' Person Webinar May 2020
  • How to Seed then Sell Successfully Online Webinar May 2020
  • Design Inspiration for your Space Webinar with Andrew Eden May 2020
  • Businesses Ramping Up and Pivoting Positively Webinar #2 May 2020
  • How to Start a Side Hustle in a Day and Keep it Going Webinar May 2020
  • Become Mentally Strong & Physically Fit Webinar May 2020
  • Rediscovering Growth, Opportunity & Future When Volatility is New Normal May 2020
  • How to Pitch in Conversation, Online and via Video Webinar May 2020
  • How to Rank Higher in Google Searches Using SEO, Gain Traffic & Visibility May 2020
  • How to Declutter Making Time and Space for Living Webinar May 2020
  • How to Reboot your Thinking - Q and A with Nick Bowditch and Wendy Perry May 2020
  • How to Get Clients Without Leaving your House with Andy Harrington April 2020
  • How to Maximise Facebook for Business - Groups Lives Pages Reviews Video April 2020
  • How to Deal with Difficult Circumstances, Conversations and People April 2020
  • Be kind to yourself April 2020
  • Virtual Coffee Meeting - Brainstorming on your Business April 2020
  • How to keep your people employed and supported plus HR connection time April 2020
  • How to Get the Winning Edge on that Job Virtually Webinar April 2020
  • How to get Bookings, Leads and Sales Using a Chatbot Webinar April 2020
  • Grants and Funding Opportunities Webinar April 2020
  • Businesses Ramping Up and Pivoting Positively Webinar #1 April 2020
  • How to Use MailChimp Effectively Webinar March 2020
  • How to Get Customers Now Webinar - Q & A with Justin Herald & Wendy Perry March 2020
  • How to Set Up a WooCommerce Shop for your WordPress Website March 2020
  • How to Take your Programs & Services Online Using Zoom, Google & Microsoft March 2020
  • How to Build Your Network and Profile on LinkedIn March 2020
  • How do you Achieve Sustainable Development Goals & Spire Leadership Launch March 2020
  • How to Woo the Media and Launch of MILCO Design February 2020
    Health & Wellbeing Collaboration - Entrepreneurs, Practitioners & Startups February 2020
  • Kangaroo Island 1 Day Innovation Tour February 2020
  • What is over the Horizon for Digital, Social and Web in 2020? January 2020
  • How to Fill Your Sales Funnel for 2020 January 2020
  • Switch Start Scale Christmas BBQ 2019, Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, December 2019
  • Back of the Coaster Lunch – Actions, Ideas & Referrals, December 2019
  • Bright Tank 19, Brighton Secondary School, December 2019
  • Banksia Park International High School Innovation Challenges for year 8-9s and years 6-7s, BPIHS, December 2019
  • Get Stuff done – Sorted for 2020, Once and Again Book Café, November 2019
  • How to Produce a TV &/or Web Series and Launch of Bali in a Jar, CCF SA, November 2019
  • Mental Wealth for Entrepreneurs and Startups, WOTSO Workspace, October 2019
  • How to Tap into Cost Effective Talent & Growth Hack your Business, Seaton High School, October 2019
  • How to Startup & Scaleup a Multi-million Dollar Business from South Australia, September 2019
  • Druk Entrepreneurial Challenge – Scaling up in Bhutan, Thimphu, August 2019
  • The Future of Jobs, Skills and Work for Students, Seaton High School, August 2019
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – Programs, Services & Client Referrals, August 2019
  • Intro to the Startup Scene and Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service in Western Adelaide, Port Adelaide, July 2019
  • How to Podcast Live, July 2019
  • The 4th Industrial Revolution and VET: the relevance of entrepreneurship education in Australia, NCVER No Frills, July 2019
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour – Adelaide, July 2019
  • Get Stuff Done – Working with the education sector or providing educational (accredited and non-accredited) programs, June 2019
  • How to Switch Off from Work and Relax, June 2019
  • Collaboration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conversations, Training Provider Forum for the South Australian VET Sector, May 2019
  • How to Get Paid for Social Media Posts and Influence Online, June 2019
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – How to Attract an Investor, May 2019
  • Humble Hustle Lunch, May 2019
  • Network acceleration local to international with entrepreneurs from Bhutan, May 2019
  • Sundowner Networking – Kingdom of Bhutan to Kangaroo Island, May 2019
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour, May 2019
  • Launch of Signarama Hindmarsh (Business Shower), April 2019
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – How to Network Comfortably and Effectively, Large Pier Hotel, March 2019
  • Intro to the Startup Scene and Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service in Western Adelaide, Civic Centre, Woodville, March 2019
  • Intro to the Startup Scene and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem at the jobactive and Employability Skills Training Market Activation Forum, March 2019
  • Get Stuff Done – Writeshop, Civic Centre, Woodville, March 2019
  • Rev up your networking – meet a race car driver & Western Adelaide standout, Findon Crash Repairs, February 2019
  • Introducing the Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service to the Next Steps Program, West Lakes, February 2019
  • Bootstrap to Boom, Australian Government Small Business Fairs, Mount Barker and Glenelg, February 2019
  • National NEIS Association Board presentation at BRACE, Adelaide Business Hub, Port Adelaide, February 2019
  • Building Entrepreneurial Skills, TAFE Queensland, Gold Coast, January 2019
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  • VTA and Study Melbourne Real Day Outs in Melbourne, Geelong and Mildura, 25-27 September 2018
  • Local Government Professionals, South Australia HR Conference, 19 September 2018
  • Skilling Australia’s VET Future, Adelaide 2018, National VET Conference, 13-14 September 2018
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour, 12 September 2018
  • MDC 2018 Teaching and Learning Conference, Innovative Teaching Practices in VET, 6-7 September 2018
  • 4th Industrial Revolution, Workforce 4.0 and the Relevance of Tertiary Education at ACPET National Conference on 29-31 August 2018
  • What makes a Tertiary System World-Class and World-Leading at APIEF on 29 August 2018
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour – Social Capital for a high school on 24 August 2018
  • Healthy Australian Agribusiness 2020+ on 23 August 2018
  • 21st Century Capabilities – The Future of Jobs, Skills and Work for Frankston Mornington Peninsula LLEN on 27 July 2018
  • The Future of Training and Learning, AITD National Conference & EduTECH, Sydney, June 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Adelaide, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, June 2018
  • Future of Jobs, Skills & Work in Adelaide, Workforce BluePrint & Career BluePrint, May 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Sydney, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, May 2018
  • Confident Conversations in VET Practice for Teaching, Learning and Assessment workshops, DET NSW, April & May 2018
  • The Future of Jobs, Skills & Work in Melbourne, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, February 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Melbourne, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, February 2018
  • Community Colleges Australia Regional Economic Development Forum, Thought Piece – Collaborations: New Horizons, Byron Community College, October 2017
  • TVET/VET and Entrepreneurship, UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme 2017, Bonn, Germany, September 2017
  • Scaling up from South Australia to the world, Tonsley pod, September 2017
  • Horticulture Workforce Development Forum, Mildura, SuniTAFE, July 2017
  • Pitch to Collaborate, July 2017
  • Future Jobs to 2020, St Thomas School, July 2017
  • From Clusters to Ecosystems – our journey over the past 20 years, July 2017
  • Developing Northern Australia Conference, June 2017
  • EduTECH, June 2017
  • Australia Indonesia Business Council and Australia Awards Indonesia Networking Event, 2017
  • Mobility and Skills Forum – Case Studies in the skill training and experience of other nations – Regional roundup from Singapore, Bhutan, South Pacific and Maldives; Skills Shortages and Investment Opportunities in Future Proofing a National Capability and Economy; Industry and Innovation to Deliver National Capability and reliance on Global Mobility and Skills, Adelaide, November 2016
  • VET over the horizon – what you need to know to be resilient, Community Colleges Australia 2016 Conference
  • An evidence based approach to Skills and Employment Regional Profiles, Department of State Development, September 2016
  • Future Industries, Jobs and VET, GOTAFE Professional Development Day, September 2016
  • Future Jobs, Monash Tech School Summit, September 2016
  • Key note presentation on The key to Employer and Industry TVET Partnerships, World TVET Conference 2016, Suva, Fiji, August 2016
  • VET over the horizon – What you need to know to be resilient, Criterion Conferences, July 2016
  • Optimising your resources in an era of digital disruption, Akolade, July 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Staff Professional Development, June 2016
  • Engaging Employers in Skills Development for the 21st Century: Joint Australian Government and OECD Workshop, June 2016
  • EduTECH 2016 – VET Leaders Congress and Workplace Learning Congress, May 2016
  • The future of VET in Australia and Overseas webinar, May 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Open Nights, May 2016
  • Budget 2016 webinar, May 2016
  • Adelaide City Council deputation on Austin, Texas and SXSW trip, May 2016
  • Talent Planning and Pipelining, Grow Wellington, February 2016
  • Take your Business to the World, Unley Business Breakfast, February 2016
  • Venture Dorm Summer School, February 2016
  • VET Predictions for 2016 webinar, December 2015
  • How to develop a World-class TVET system and RTO webinar, December 2015
  • How Micro-Learning is making its way into the VET market webinar, December 2015
  • How to facilitate learning using advanced methodologies webinar, December 2015
  • How to help your students gain real life work experience webinar, November 2015
  • How to engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, November 2015
  • How to confidently assess RPL webinar, November 2015
  • What are the skills RTOs need to be compliant webinar, November 2015
  • RPL made Simple workshop, November 2015
  • Training: Market Design and Reform presentation, Workforce Development Conversation Café and Clinic facilitation, Jobs Australia National Conference, October 2015
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Women’s Leadership in Business, Trade and Economic Development, 2 hour tour and panel for a delegation of women from Mongolia and Indonesia, October 2015
  • Engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, ACPET, October 2015
  • What are the international opportunities for individuals and organisations webinar, September 2015
  • Economic Development Australia National Conference, Redcliffe, Queensland, September 2015
  • Keynote at the World TVET Conference, Borneo Convention Centre, Sarawak, Malaysia - see presentation, August 2015
  • Switch Start Scale Christmas BBQ 2019, Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, December 2019
  • Back of the Coaster Lunch – Actions, Ideas & Referrals, December 2019
  • Bright Tank 19, Brighton Secondary School, December 2019
  • Banksia Park International High School Innovation Challenges for year 8-9s and years 6-7s, BPIHS, December 2019
  • Get Stuff done – Sorted for 2020, Once and Again Book Café, November 2019
  • How to Produce a TV &/or Web Series and Launch of Bali in a Jar, CCF SA, November 2019
  • Mental Wealth for Entrepreneurs and Startups, WOTSO Workspace, October 2019
  • How to Tap into Cost Effective Talent & Growth Hack your Business, Seaton High School, October 2019
  • How to Startup & Scaleup a Multi-million Dollar Business from South Australia, September 2019
  • Druk Entrepreneurial Challenge – Scaling up in Bhutan, Thimphu, August 2019
  • The Future of Jobs, Skills and Work for Students, Seaton High School, August 2019
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – Programs, Services & Client Referrals, August 2019
  • Intro to the Startup Scene and Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service in Western Adelaide, Port Adelaide, July 2019
  • How to Podcast Live, July 2019
  • The 4th Industrial Revolution and VET: the relevance of entrepreneurship education in Australia, NCVER No Frills, July 2019
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour – Adelaide, July 2019
  • Get Stuff Done – Working with the education sector or providing educational (accredited and non-accredited) programs, June 2019
  • How to Switch Off from Work and Relax, June 2019
  • Collaboration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conversations, Training Provider Forum for the South Australian VET Sector, May 2019
  • How to Get Paid for Social Media Posts and Influence Online, June 2019
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – How to Attract an Investor, May 2019
  • Humble Hustle Lunch, May 2019
  • Network acceleration local to international with entrepreneurs from Bhutan, May 2019
  • Sundowner Networking – Kingdom of Bhutan to Kangaroo Island, May 2019
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour, May 2019
  • Launch of Signarama Hindmarsh (Business Shower), April 2019
  • Back of the Napkin Lunch – How to Network Comfortably and Effectively, Large Pier Hotel, March 2019
  • Intro to the Startup Scene and Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service in Western Adelaide, Civic Centre, Woodville, March 2019
  • Intro to the Startup Scene and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem at the jobactive and Employability Skills Training Market Activation Forum, March 2019
  • Get Stuff Done – Writeshop, Civic Centre, Woodville, March 2019
  • Rev up your networking – meet a race car driver & Western Adelaide standout, Findon Crash Repairs, February 2019
  • Introducing the Entrepreneurship Facilitator Service to the Next Steps Program, West Lakes, February 2019
  • Bootstrap to Boom, Australian Government Small Business Fairs, Mount Barker and Glenelg, February 2019
  • National NEIS Association Board presentation at BRACE, Adelaide Business Hub, Port Adelaide, February 2019
  • Building Entrepreneurial Skills, TAFE Queensland, Gold Coast, January 2019
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  • VTA and Study Melbourne Real Day Outs in Melbourne, Geelong and Mildura, 25-27 September 2018
  • Local Government Professionals, South Australia HR Conference, 19 September 2018
  • Skilling Australia’s VET Future, Adelaide 2018, National VET Conference, 13-14 September 2018
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour, 12 September 2018
  • MDC 2018 Teaching and Learning Conference, Innovative Teaching Practices in VET, 6-7 September 2018
  • 4th Industrial Revolution, Workforce 4.0 and the Relevance of Tertiary Education at ACPET National Conference on 29-31 August 2018
  • What makes a Tertiary System World-Class and World-Leading at APIEF on 29 August 2018
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour – Social Capital for a high school on 24 August 2018
  • Healthy Australian Agribusiness 2020+ on 23 August 2018
  • 21st Century Capabilities – The Future of Jobs, Skills and Work for Frankston Mornington Peninsula LLEN on 27 July 2018
  • The Future of Training and Learning, AITD National Conference & EduTECH, Sydney, June 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Adelaide, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, June 2018
  • Future of Jobs, Skills & Work in Adelaide, Workforce BluePrint & Career BluePrint, May 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Sydney, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, May 2018
  • Confident Conversations in VET Practice for Teaching, Learning and Assessment workshops, DET NSW, April & May 2018
  • The Future of Jobs, Skills & Work in Melbourne, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, February 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Melbourne, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, February 2018
  • Community Colleges Australia Regional Economic Development Forum, Thought Piece – Collaborations: New Horizons, Byron Community College, October 2017
  • TVET/VET and Entrepreneurship, UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme 2017, Bonn, Germany, September 2017
  • Scaling up from South Australia to the world, Tonsley pod, September 2017
  • Horticulture Workforce Development Forum, Mildura, SuniTAFE, July 2017
  • Pitch to Collaborate, July 2017
  • Future Jobs to 2020, St Thomas School, July 2017
  • From Clusters to Ecosystems – our journey over the past 20 years, July 2017
  • Developing Northern Australia Conference, June 2017
  • EduTECH, June 2017
  • Australia Indonesia Business Council and Australia Awards Indonesia Networking Event, 2017
  • Mobility and Skills Forum – Case Studies in the skill training and experience of other nations – Regional roundup from Singapore, Bhutan, South Pacific and Maldives; Skills Shortages and Investment Opportunities in Future Proofing a National Capability and Economy; Industry and Innovation to Deliver National Capability and reliance on Global Mobility and Skills, Adelaide, November 2016
  • VET over the horizon – what you need to know to be resilient, Community Colleges Australia 2016 Conference
  • An evidence based approach to Skills and Employment Regional Profiles, Department of State Development, September 2016
  • Future Industries, Jobs and VET, GOTAFE Professional Development Day, September 2016
  • Future Jobs, Monash Tech School Summit, September 2016
  • Key note presentation on The key to Employer and Industry TVET Partnerships, World TVET Conference 2016, Suva, Fiji, August 2016
  • VET over the horizon – What you need to know to be resilient, Criterion Conferences, July 2016
  • Optimising your resources in an era of digital disruption, Akolade, July 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Staff Professional Development, June 2016
  • Engaging Employers in Skills Development for the 21st Century: Joint Australian Government and OECD Workshop, June 2016
  • EduTECH 2016 – VET Leaders Congress and Workplace Learning Congress, May 2016
  • The future of VET in Australia and Overseas webinar, May 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Open Nights, May 2016
  • Budget 2016 webinar, May 2016
  • Adelaide City Council deputation on Austin, Texas and SXSW trip, May 2016
  • Talent Planning and Pipelining, Grow Wellington, February 2016
  • Take your Business to the World, Unley Business Breakfast, February 2016
  • Venture Dorm Summer School, February 2016
  • VET Predictions for 2016 webinar, December 2015
  • How to develop a World-class TVET system and RTO webinar, December 2015
  • How Micro-Learning is making its way into the VET market webinar, December 2015
  • How to facilitate learning using advanced methodologies webinar, December 2015
  • How to help your students gain real life work experience webinar, November 2015
  • How to engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, November 2015
  • How to confidently assess RPL webinar, November 2015
  • What are the skills RTOs need to be compliant webinar, November 2015
  • RPL made Simple workshop, November 2015
  • Training: Market Design and Reform presentation, Workforce Development Conversation Café and Clinic facilitation, Jobs Australia National Conference, October 2015
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Women’s Leadership in Business, Trade and Economic Development, 2 hour tour and panel for a delegation of women from Mongolia and Indonesia, October 2015
  • Engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, ACPET, October 2015
  • What are the international opportunities for individuals and organisations webinar, September 2015
  • Economic Development Australia National Conference, Redcliffe, Queensland, September 2015
  • Keynote at the World TVET Conference, Borneo Convention Centre, Sarawak, Malaysia - see presentation, August 2015
  • VTA and Study Melbourne Real Day Outs in Melbourne, Geelong and Mildura, 25-27 September 2018
  • Local Government Professionals, South Australia HR Conference, 19 September 2018
  • Skilling Australia’s VET Future, Adelaide 2018, National VET Conference, 13-14 September 2018
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour, 12 September 2018
  • MDC 2018 Teaching and Learning Conference, Innovative Teaching Practices in VET, 6-7 September 2018
  • 4th Industrial Revolution, Workforce 4.0 and the Relevance of Tertiary Education at ACPET National Conference on 29-31 August 2018
  • What makes a Tertiary System World-Class and World-Leading at APIEF on 29 August 2018
  • City of Entrepreneurs Tour – Social Capital for a high school on 24 August 2018
  • Healthy Australian Agribusiness 2020+ on 23 August 2018
  • 21st Century Capabilities – The Future of Jobs, Skills and Work for Frankston Mornington Peninsula LLEN on 27 July 2018
  • The Future of Training and Learning, AITD National Conference & EduTECH, Sydney, June 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Adelaide, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, June 2018
  • Future of Jobs, Skills & Work in Adelaide, Workforce BluePrint & Career BluePrint, May 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Sydney, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, May 2018
  • Confident Conversations in VET Practice for Teaching, Learning and Assessment workshops, DET NSW, April & May 2018
  • The Future of Jobs, Skills & Work in Melbourne, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, February 2018
  • RTO Leaders Lunch in Melbourne, Workforce BluePrint & Audit Express, February 2018
  • Community Colleges Australia Regional Economic Development Forum, Thought Piece – Collaborations: New Horizons, Byron Community College, October 2017
  • TVET/VET and Entrepreneurship, UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme 2017, Bonn, Germany, September 2017
  • Scaling up from South Australia to the world, Tonsley pod, September 2017
  • Horticulture Workforce Development Forum, Mildura, SuniTAFE, July 2017
  • Pitch to Collaborate, July 2017
  • Future Jobs to 2020, St Thomas School, July 2017
  • From Clusters to Ecosystems – our journey over the past 20 years, July 2017
  • Developing Northern Australia Conference, June 2017
  • EduTECH, June 2017
  • Australia Indonesia Business Council and Australia Awards Indonesia Networking Event, 2017
  • Mobility and Skills Forum – Case Studies in the skill training and experience of other nations – Regional roundup from Singapore, Bhutan, South Pacific and Maldives; Skills Shortages and Investment Opportunities in Future Proofing a National Capability and Economy; Industry and Innovation to Deliver National Capability and reliance on Global Mobility and Skills, Adelaide, November 2016
  • VET over the horizon – what you need to know to be resilient, Community Colleges Australia 2016 Conference
  • An evidence based approach to Skills and Employment Regional Profiles, Department of State Development, September 2016
  • Future Industries, Jobs and VET, GOTAFE Professional Development Day, September 2016
  • Future Jobs, Monash Tech School Summit, September 2016
  • Key note presentation on The key to Employer and Industry TVET Partnerships, World TVET Conference 2016, Suva, Fiji, August 2016
  • VET over the horizon – What you need to know to be resilient, Criterion Conferences, July 2016
  • Optimising your resources in an era of digital disruption, Akolade, July 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Staff Professional Development, June 2016
  • Engaging Employers in Skills Development for the 21st Century: Joint Australian Government and OECD Workshop, June 2016
  • EduTECH 2016 – VET Leaders Congress and Workplace Learning Congress, May 2016
  • The future of VET in Australia and Overseas webinar, May 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Open Nights, May 2016
  • Budget 2016 webinar, May 2016
  • Adelaide City Council deputation on Austin, Texas and SXSW trip, May 2016
  • Talent Planning and Pipelining, Grow Wellington, February 2016
  • Take your Business to the World, Unley Business Breakfast, February 2016
  • Venture Dorm Summer School, February 2016
  • VET Predictions for 2016 webinar, December 2015
  • How to develop a World-class TVET system and RTO webinar, December 2015
  • How Micro-Learning is making its way into the VET market webinar, December 2015
  • How to facilitate learning using advanced methodologies webinar, December 2015
  • How to help your students gain real life work experience webinar, November 2015
  • How to engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, November 2015
  • How to confidently assess RPL webinar, November 2015
  • What are the skills RTOs need to be compliant webinar, November 2015
  • RPL made Simple workshop, November 2015
  • Training: Market Design and Reform presentation, Workforce Development Conversation Café and Clinic facilitation, Jobs Australia National Conference, October 2015
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Women’s Leadership in Business, Trade and Economic Development, 2 hour tour and panel for a delegation of women from Mongolia and Indonesia, October 2015
  • Engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, ACPET, October 2015
  • What are the international opportunities for individuals and organisations webinar, September 2015
  • Economic Development Australia National Conference, Redcliffe, Queensland, September 2015
  • Keynote at the World TVET Conference, Borneo Convention Centre, Sarawak, Malaysia - see presentation, August 2015
  • Community Colleges Australia Regional Economic Development Forum, Thought Piece – Collaborations: New Horizons, Byron Community College, October 2017
  • TVET/VET and Entrepreneurship, UNEVOC TVET Leadership Programme 2017, Bonn, Germany, September 2017
  • Scaling up from South Australia to the world, Tonsley pod, September 2017
  • Horticulture Workforce Development Forum, Mildura, SuniTAFE, July 2017
  • Pitch to Collaborate, July 2017
  • Future Jobs to 2020, St Thomas School, July 2017
  • From Clusters to Ecosystems – our journey over the past 20 years, July 2017
  • Developing Northern Australia Conference, June 2017
  • EduTECH, June 2017
  • Australia Indonesia Business Council and Australia Awards Indonesia Networking Event, 2017
  • Mobility and Skills Forum – Case Studies in the skill training and experience of other nations – Regional roundup from Singapore, Bhutan, South Pacific and Maldives; Skills Shortages and Investment Opportunities in Future Proofing a National Capability and Economy; Industry and Innovation to Deliver National Capability and reliance on Global Mobility and Skills, Adelaide, November 2016
  • VET over the horizon – what you need to know to be resilient, Community Colleges Australia 2016 Conference
  • An evidence based approach to Skills and Employment Regional Profiles, Department of State Development, September 2016
  • Future Industries, Jobs and VET, GOTAFE Professional Development Day, September 2016
  • Future Jobs, Monash Tech School Summit, September 2016
  • Key note presentation on The key to Employer and Industry TVET Partnerships, World TVET Conference 2016, Suva, Fiji, August 2016
  • VET over the horizon – What you need to know to be resilient, Criterion Conferences, July 2016
  • Optimising your resources in an era of digital disruption, Akolade, July 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Staff Professional Development, June 2016
  • Engaging Employers in Skills Development for the 21st Century: Joint Australian Government and OECD Workshop, June 2016
  • EduTECH 2016 – VET Leaders Congress and Workplace Learning Congress, May 2016
  • The future of VET in Australia and Overseas webinar, May 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Open Nights, May 2016
  • Budget 2016 webinar, May 2016
  • Adelaide City Council deputation on Austin, Texas and SXSW trip, May 2016
  • Talent Planning and Pipelining, Grow Wellington, February 2016
  • Take your Business to the World, Unley Business Breakfast, February 2016
  • Venture Dorm Summer School, February 2016
  • VET Predictions for 2016 webinar, December 2015
  • How to develop a World-class TVET system and RTO webinar, December 2015
  • How Micro-Learning is making its way into the VET market webinar, December 2015
  • How to facilitate learning using advanced methodologies webinar, December 2015
  • How to help your students gain real life work experience webinar, November 2015
  • How to engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, November 2015
  • How to confidently assess RPL webinar, November 2015
  • What are the skills RTOs need to be compliant webinar, November 2015
  • RPL made Simple workshop, November 2015
  • Training: Market Design and Reform presentation, Workforce Development Conversation Café and Clinic facilitation, Jobs Australia National Conference, October 2015
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Women’s Leadership in Business, Trade and Economic Development, 2 hour tour and panel for a delegation of women from Mongolia and Indonesia, October 2015
  • Engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, ACPET, October 2015
  • What are the international opportunities for individuals and organisations webinar, September 2015
  • Economic Development Australia National Conference, Redcliffe, Queensland, September 2015
  • Keynote at the World TVET Conference, Borneo Convention Centre, Sarawak, Malaysia - see presentation, August 2015
  • Mobility and Skills Forum – Case Studies in the skill training and experience of other nations – Regional roundup from Singapore, Bhutan, South Pacific and Maldives; Skills Shortages and Investment Opportunities in Future Proofing a National Capability and Economy; Industry and Innovation to Deliver National Capability and reliance on Global Mobility and Skills, Adelaide, November 2016
  • VET over the horizon – what you need to know to be resilient, Community Colleges Australia 2016 Conference
  • An evidence based approach to Skills and Employment Regional Profiles, Department of State Development, September 2016
  • Future Industries, Jobs and VET, GOTAFE Professional Development Day, September 2016
  • Future Jobs, Monash Tech School Summit, September 2016
  • Key note presentation on The key to Employer and Industry TVET Partnerships, World TVET Conference 2016, Suva, Fiji, August 2016
  • VET over the horizon – What you need to know to be resilient, Criterion Conferences, July 2016
  • Optimising your resources in an era of digital disruption, Akolade, July 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Staff Professional Development, June 2016
  • Engaging Employers in Skills Development for the 21st Century: Joint Australian Government and OECD Workshop, June 2016
  • EduTECH 2016 – VET Leaders Congress and Workplace Learning Congress, May 2016
  • The future of VET in Australia and Overseas webinar, May 2016
  • 21st Century Capabilities and Careers, ASMS Open Nights, May 2016
  • Budget 2016 webinar, May 2016
  • Adelaide City Council deputation on Austin, Texas and SXSW trip, May 2016
  • Talent Planning and Pipelining, Grow Wellington, February 2016
  • Take your Business to the World, Unley Business Breakfast, February 2016
  • Venture Dorm Summer School, February 2016
  • VET Predictions for 2016 webinar, December 2015
  • How to develop a World-class TVET system and RTO webinar, December 2015
  • How Micro-Learning is making its way into the VET market webinar, December 2015
  • How to facilitate learning using advanced methodologies webinar, December 2015
  • How to help your students gain real life work experience webinar, November 2015
  • How to engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, November 2015
  • How to confidently assess RPL webinar, November 2015
  • What are the skills RTOs need to be compliant webinar, November 2015
  • RPL made Simple workshop, November 2015
  • Training: Market Design and Reform presentation, Workforce Development Conversation Café and Clinic facilitation, Jobs Australia National Conference, October 2015
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Women’s Leadership in Business, Trade and Economic Development, 2 hour tour and panel for a delegation of women from Mongolia and Indonesia, October 2015
  • Engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, ACPET, October 2015
  • What are the international opportunities for individuals and organisations webinar, September 2015
  • Economic Development Australia National Conference, Redcliffe, Queensland, September 2015
  • Keynote at the World TVET Conference, Borneo Convention Centre, Sarawak, Malaysia - see presentation, August 2015
  • VET Predictions for 2016 webinar, December 2015
  • How to develop a World-class TVET system and RTO webinar, December 2015
  • How Micro-Learning is making its way into the VET market webinar, December 2015
  • How to facilitate learning using advanced methodologies webinar, December 2015
  • How to help your students gain real life work experience webinar, November 2015
  • How to engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, November 2015
  • How to confidently assess RPL webinar, November 2015
  • What are the skills RTOs need to be compliant webinar, November 2015
  • RPL made Simple workshop, November 2015
  • Training: Market Design and Reform presentation, Workforce Development Conversation Café and Clinic facilitation, Jobs Australia National Conference, October 2015
  • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Women’s Leadership in Business, Trade and Economic Development, 2 hour tour and panel for a delegation of women from Mongolia and Indonesia, October 2015
  • Engage effectively with employers and industry webinar, ACPET, October 2015
  • What are the international opportunities for individuals and organisations webinar, September 2015
  • Economic Development Australia National Conference, Redcliffe, Queensland, September 2015
  • Keynote at the World TVET Conference, Borneo Convention Centre, Sarawak, Malaysia - see presentation, August 2015
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