Iain has been teaching for 37 years; Principal 32 years, ranging from: U2 to U8, decile 1 to decile 10; including primary/full primary/intermediate and internationally in Singapore •Consistent effective school leadership: back-to-back 4–5-year Education review reports; overall winner 2017 Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Award, winner of Excellence in Engaging, finalist 2022 Special Focus Award: Environmental and Sustainability Award•Held numerous national and international executive roles (APPA, NZPF, ICP) and served on numerous MOE and Minuisterial advisory groups/boards•Recipient 2019 Woolf Fisher Fellowship

He has a particular interest in innovative, flexible learning programmes, and how property and the environment can contribute to more effective student engagement, happiness, learning and achievement. From a principal leadership perspective, Iain has particular interests in how we can be more innovative in our staffing and leadership structures, how we can lead with passion and authenticity and how we can look after ourselves, each other and stand up for our values/beliefs.

Be Slacker Better is a call to arms! It's a call for you to re-examine how you see your role as a leader. It'll ask you to re-define what you think being a professional leader in the 21st century is really about.

At the end of this interview Principals and Leaders will:

- Be inspired to take a deep dive into where they find meaning in their roles

- Be able to use the VIA strengths assessment results to help clarify for themselves how they can get MORE out of themselves in their schools.

- Be inspired to re-think what the term Professional really means

About Steve:

Steve is an articulate, creative, and competent professional. He values the fostering of positive relationships and revels in working within team environments. The majority of his working career has been in leadership positions in Education. He has nearly 30 years of Primary Principal experience in the New Zealand school setting. He brings to Thrive a multitude of skills that cross over successfully in many working environments.His passions include music, writing and running.

Taking responsibility for your energy will change your life. Energy is the most important currency we have as humans and yet so many people are unaware of where they get it, how they can guard it and how they give it.

What you will learn...

-What to say after hello at a business function 

-How to easily chat to a total stranger and feel comfortable while doing it

-How to give and get trust to increase your credibilityHow to leverage those conversations to get what you need or want without being manipulative

About Lindsay:

Lindsay Adams OAM is the CEO of 24x7 Assessments, he specialises in understanding people and bringing out the best in people. He is an Australian Hall of Fame speaker and has served as the National President of PSA and International President of the Global Speakers Federation.

Taking responsibility for your energy will change your life. Energy is the most important currency we have as humans and yet so many people are unaware of where they get it, how they can guard it and how they give it.

What you will learn...

-Understand where you get your energy from

-Learn what is contaminating your energy

-How to guard your energy - saving it for what you consciously want to commit to.

About Lisa:

Lisa O'Neill is a keynote speaker who delivers powerful messages laced with honesty and humour. After losing all her energy at age 26 Lisa has spent 25 years learning about people and energy. She mentors business owners and individuals who want to explore their potential. She creates transformative experiences for organisations. Lisa is obsessed with personal development, running programs and retreats where people can re-energise and re-design their worlds.

Fundamental strategies for building resiliance, recovery and optimal health in a highly stressful environment.

What you will learn...

* Attendees will be challenged to re-frame "Health and Wellbeing" as a priority business survival tool - not a "nice to have time for" option.

* When it comes to your health, where do you start? Principals and Leaders will come away with a pick-list of options around exercise and nutrition that make a real difference to energy and recovery.

* The average tenure of a CEO is just 20 months, and the survival rate for Principals and Leaders in Education may not be much better. P&L's will pick up tools to avoid "The Three Corporate Career Killers" caused by overload, pressure and stress.

* We're all being told that we're living longer, but that's not the same as "better". Chronological age and biological age are not the same things, so there's no point getting old and being old too. Can you actually turn back the age clock? Attendees will face the ultimate challenge!

About Tim:

Tim Bean has spent the last 25 years at the top of the international health and wellbeing industry. His client list includes A-list celebrities and social high-flyers, and his corporate clients include seven of the world's ten biggest investment banks. He is a formidable thought-leader on health and wellbeing, and is widely regarded for his entertaining, informative and challenging presentations.