Carol Fox

Confident Communication Expert, Executive Coach, Principal Trainer

Carol is an accomplished leader and expert in the fields of elite sport performance, emergency services, leadership and teamwork.
With over thirty years of experience, Carol has worked with numerous organisations and individuals, guiding and inspiring them into effective, powerful, community-shaping action.

Carol is the co-author of the book Confident Communication for Leaders and the creator and founder of the program inspired by the book. Through her work, she helps leaders at all levels eliminate self-doubt and build more confidence, leading to positive interactions at work and successful outcomes.

Carol’s expertise and experience have also earned her recognition as an Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence in the realm of business and sport leadership.

As the former President of Women Sport Australia, Carol is a respected leader and advocate for women in sport. She champions equality in sport and re-established the WSA Mentoring Program and Developed the Women in Sport Leadership Masterclasses for coaches and administrators at all levels in sport. Carol is also a popular speaker on the topic of Male Allyship and the important role it plays in sport and business in supporting women leaders.

Achievements include:

Former Ambassador for the ICCT20 World Cup 2020
Former President of Women Sport Australia.
AFR 100 Women of Influence.
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Victoria University Women in Sport Research Ambassador.
Mentor & Facilitator AFL She Can Coach Project.
Patron of the AFL Premiership Players Club.
Deputy President Surf Life Saving Queensland.

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Meet the Team

DR HANNAH MACDOUGALL

Motivational Speaker, MC

Hannah Macdougall is an elite Para athlete, dual Paralympian and Bronze Medalist, Community Resilience and Engagement Advisor at the State Emergency Services, Inclusion Advocate, and has completed a PhD in Athlete Well-Being, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.

Hannah applies her experiences and evidence-based knowledge to motivational speaking, workshops and coaching/mentoring.

Hannah seeks to connect with multiple communities through her humour and passion, walking her talk, and a genuine desire to help others achieve their potential.

Bonnie hancock

Ultra-endurance athlete, Motivational Speaker, Coach

Bonnie Hancock is a 32-year-old former professional ironwoman who paddled around Australia on a surf ski. The 12,700km journey took Bonnie eight grueling months, breaking the world record for the fastest and youngest to paddle around Australia.

Since the paddle, Bonnie has enjoyed sharing her story as a corporate speaker and her story carries many relevant themes such as resilience, working in a team, adapting to change, breaking gender stereotypes and stepping outside the comfort zone. Bonnie enjoys connecting with a range of different people, from elite athletes and business professionals to community sporting groups. When not in the ocean or holding a microphone, Bonnie coaches nippers at her local surf club on the Gold Coast, Mermaid Beach.

Andi pert

Women, Leadership, Career and Wellbeing Facilitator / Executive Coach

Andi is a highly sought-after leadership, career, and wellbeing coach and facilitator with over 30 years of experience in corporate and community-based environments. Known for facilitating high-impact leadership development programs and coaching individuals, Andi leverages the latest research and techniques from positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, emotional intelligence, and personal leadership. By working closely with clients, Andi helps them build strategies to enhance their satisfaction in work and life, establish meaning, purpose and direction, discover their authentic leadership style, build confidence and courage, and develop resilience and self-esteem, ultimately improving their performance and overall wellbeing. Clients describe Andi's style as zesty, authentic, warm, and engaging.

In addition to her coaching and facilitation work, Andi actively contributes to the community. She serves as the co-local lead for Mentor Walks in Melbourne, a non-profit organization that pairs senior mentors with emerging leaders for monthly walks and discussions. Andi also provides 12 months of mentoring to the recipient of the AFL Jill Lindsay Scholarship Award annually.

CATHY ACOCKS

Strategic Planning & Communication / Executive Coach

After 26 years as a senior manager in the Victorian Public Service, and the CEO of a not for profit organisation, Cathy specialises in Strategic and Business planning; organisational governance; and is extremely competent writing government funding applications.

Currently working with state sporting organisations, emergency services and local government Cathy enjoys providing support and direction to enable individuals to build on their pathways to success.

Stephanie Moorhouse

Motivational Speaker, MC, Workshop Facilitator

Stephanie is one of Australia’s most successful elite artistic gymnasts having represented Australia at the 2004 Olympic Games, 2003 World Championships and the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

She continues to stay involved in the Olympic movement at the state level, as a Director on the Victorian Olympic Council board and Committee Member of the Olympians Club of Victoria.

Steph has also worked in the media as a Sport Specialist commentator for Channel 10 at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, participated in the Hollywood Gymnastics movie ‘Stick It’ and is a regular guest speaker and event MC within the sporting environment.

MARK CERA

Experienced Strength & Conditioning / High Performance Coach

Mark is a physical performance specialist, who has worked in strength and conditioning and rehabilitation with elite sport teams around the world. He has also been an educator in health and fitness for many years.

While most workplace fitness providers offer either ergonomic assessments or fitness/health assessments and programs, Mark has taken the lessons learned from high performance environments and applied them to the workplace to provide a unique and bespoke approach to improving the health and performance of employees.

Mark can also present short or long talks or workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics tailored to your needs.

KRISTINA GREENWOOD

Business Coach / Mentor

Kristina (Kris) has over 25 years of experience in the Property & FM industry both as an owner & director of a leading FM software company and in numerous board positions. In 1997 Kris co-founded FM Innovations, a technology company which she sold in 2019 to Zuuse, a prominent software company with solutions for construction and building operations globally. During her 21 years of directing FM Innovations, the company won several industry awards for both Business Quality and Outstanding Customer Service.

Kris continues her involvement with Zuuse as a non-executive director advising on the trends and challenges within the FM industry both nationally and internationally. Kris is also the first female Chairman of FMA Australia and has been responsible for driving the strategic agenda to raise the profile of FM and elevate FMA Australia to a world stage.

Kris has been involved with many charitable organisations over the years, most recently taking a board role with Housing All Australians, and an Advisory and Action Group of influential leaders from the private sector with a shared belief that it is in Australia’s long-term economic interest to house all Australians including those on low incomes.

Kris is passionate about driving change and encouraging future leaders. Her advisory board roles are focused around start-ups and education, two vital areas that will shape our future. Kris is also a Director of TEN.

TAMATHA HARDING

Strategic Planning & Business Coaching

With 20 plus years working in senior management roles in State Sporting bodies, including a stint as CEO, Tamatha has an extensive background in strategic and project planning as well as grant writing and organisational governance. She has also been an advisor on state and local government projects.

She is able to provide clients with a variety of strategies to make theory become a reality and enjoys helping others, and the organisations they work for, reach their full potential.