SOME INFORMATION ABOUT OUR TEACHERS    

CAROL FOX - (AUSTRALIA)

  Performance Coach, Motivational Speaker and Author. She holds the following qualifications Bachelor Applied Science, Graduate Diploma – Education, Masters Degree, an NLP Master Practitioner and a Master Hypnotherapist. An internationally recognised speaker, author, personal coach and training facilitator and an expert at helping people find their inner champion. Experiencing the champion mindset herself, then when teaching and university lecturer she concluded that champions have simply their life’s purpose and live it with clear focus. A supporter of elite athletes, sporting teams, business leaders, progressive corporate teams and individual clients as she guides them to their own answers providing powerful tools to enhance motivation, productivity, communication, and overall happiness in their lives. In her words, “My job is to support people and guide them to find the tools to get out of their own way so they can be, do and have what they want.” 

CAROLYN BRIGGS - (AUSTRALIA)  

  Elder of the Boon Wurrung, Elders Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and Works Closely With Her Own and Other Aboriginal Communities around Australia. She is the authorised Elder of the Boon Wurrung. Her achievements are many and include establishing Australia’s first Aboriginal childcare centre and the Steering  

Convener of the South Eastern Lands Council. As a youth and welfare officer, she worked on Community Development for the State of Victoria developing strategies for Indigenous employment in the State Government sector. A former director of La Tribe University’s Aboriginal Tertiary Support Unit and also set up the Djawurrung Cultural Community Centre in Bending. She served as a mediator with the Equal Opportunities Commission and was seconded to the Federal Attorney-General as head researcher for Victoria on the Muir head recommendations to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. She now works as a restaurateur and land management consultant. A modest lady working tirelessly for the Indigenous people of the world to the point she is ready to drop from exhaustion but when children are in need she does not rest until they’re settled. 

CRAIG HARPER - (AUSTRALIA)  

  Exercise Scientist, International Motivational Speaker, Educator, Author, TV Presenter, Radio Personality, Motivator and so much more. He teaches that you’re the solution (and the problem) that change is a process working from the inside out. He is blunt, challenging and amusing but knows what works if you’re ready to change. “It doesn’t matter how hard we look for a solution, when we’re looking in the wrong place”. He knows that anyone can create amazing change and incredible results in their life in a short time, if they are prepared to get a little uncomfortable, see in a new way, open their mind and heart to a different way of thinking and being. “The biggest obstacle to our success is not our life situation, environment, education, genetics, time availability, parental support, bank balance or God-given talent… It’s US; our attitude, our thinking, our destructive habits, our excuses, our procrastination, our inability to make significant cant decisions, our amazing ability to blame, our fear, our pride, our ego, our apathy and our laziness. It’s not about what’s going on around us; it’s about what’s going on within us. Once we start to change how we see ourselves… we start to change our reality.” Craig Harper is an average bloke who has an amazing perspective on life as he believes that success doesn’t ‘happen to us’, we create it!  

DANIEL BISKIND - (NEW ZEALAND / AMERICA)  

  Spiritualist, Co-Founder The Heart Power Process. Daniel’s passion is teaching people to set themselves free. Together with wife Sandra, they created and teach The Heart power Process, a spiritually-based approach to personal development and wellness. Combining inquiry and energetics, their work presents a user friendly tool kit to empower people to transform their lives as they free themselves from limiting beliefs and habitual thinking and realize their extraordinary potential as multi-dimensional human beings. He co-authored Heart Power with Sandra Biskind and Simon Moore, edited Sandra’s book Truth, Lies and Love, and has authored numerous articles as well as creating CD’s and DVD’s. He has appeared on TV and radio in several countries. Daniel has mentored and consulted with leaders for decades. His latent healing gifts became activated in 1985. In addition to ongoing research and development, writing, and teaching for The Heartpower Process, he consults privately. 

DAVE ROGERS- (SINGAPORE / CANADA)  

 Keynote Speaker, Investor, Executive Coach. A Dynamic global leader and speaker on today’s key business issues, he addresses the most critical business issues with energy, vibrancy, and enthusiasm, utilizing stories from his experience of managing over a billion USD portfolio, leadership and business experiences with top financial institutions for 15+ years, in North America, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and brings stories of human potential and growth through his own his rich life. His speeches and workshops are blended to combine the practical business learning, highly charged emotions to deliver impact and “shift attitudes” in a smooth and highly effective manner. His transformational approach to facilitation employs the powers of the east and west and embraces the simplicity of time, focus, and being, to gently and sometimes not so gently, shift participants from their current state to an empowering or more resourceful state. Widely renowned as a skilled “deal maker” and expert in entrepreneur coaching, he is an inspiring keynote speaker, engaging author, and noteworthy executive coach in the fields of entrepreneurship, personal and professional self development and peak performance. The author of two books, four audio & video programs and appears on radio, television, and stage throughout the world. 

DON TOLMAN- (AMERICA)  

  Author, Public Speaker, Trainer, Educator, Entertainer and Experimental Nutritional- Eating Researcher. He is an author, public speaker, trainer, educator, entertainer and experimental nutritional-eating researcher. He has written multiple books on a variety of skill-specific mental functions and self-improvement topics. His revolutionary discoveries in the field of whole food nutrition have earned him the right to speak at some of the world’s leading health and technology organisations such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Health Research Academy at Cornell University and the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. There he assisted many critically ill patients to recover through his work with nutritional eating, extended fasting and his experience in applying Principles of Health to many cancer patients. Over many years, he has made it his life’s purpose to educate people about “where health really comes from”, to dispel many of the myths of disease and is a living treasure, a source of wisdom that needs to be revisited with both honour and the respect for the gifts on him. America will be the richest nation the day the value of this man is recognised. 

EDIE HESTER – (AUSTRALIA)  

  Organisational Development & Communication Specialist, Bachelor Training Development, Graduate Certificate Counsel Psychotherapy, Graduate Diploma Conflict Resolution, Master NLP Practitioner. She has been guiding, teaching supporting, and mentoring business people from all walks of life for more than 16 years. A tertiary qualified, experienced interpersonal communication and conflict resolution specialist, she is dedicated and passionate about working with people so they feel capable, confident and can achieve their interpersonal communication goals. “Conflict is not a good or bad thing; it has no life of its own. The outcome of conflict is either effective or ineffective. Conflict is about learning ways to be more effective by dealing with people differently.” . She is a master of empathy and influence – which explains why she is a natural for helping people deal with conflict or communication at work or in their personal lives. 

DR. GEORGE BLAIR-WEST - (AUSTRALIA)  

  Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, Author and Speaker He is a medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in the psychotherapy of weight loss. He was invited to present his work at the International Congress on Obesity. He is a Director, Life Fellow and Spokesperson for the Obesity Prevention and Treatment Society, a non-profit t organisation with the goal of sharing research and clinical experience among weight loss professionals. His interest lies in translating research on the psychology and sabotage of weight loss into clinical practice for frontline professionals and the general public. Weight Loss for Food Lovers: Understanding the Psychology and Sabotage of Weight Loss is his first book. As well as his clinical work he is a regular contributor on national television, has appeared on national radio and Sydney’s top rating talk-back radio station 2UE where his book is featured. His abiding interest is to translate research findings to strategies that people relate to and use immediately. An extra ordinary man with simple philosophies that we should take note of. “Men are just abysmal at getting it”. He is profound and he does what he tells others to – “he pursues his purpose in love” and as a result he loves what he does. 

KEVIN BAILEY CFP - (AUSTRALIA)  

 Managing Director – The Money Mangers Pty Ltd. A Certified Financial Planner and Managing Director of The Money Managers, a financial advice business in Melbourne managing capital in excess of $800 million. A former Director of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), received the Distinguished Service Award from the FPA and elected a lifetime Fellow in May 2005. A member of the FPA’s conduct review commission and professional conduct committee, and the Melbourne chapter of the Australian Security and Investment Commission’s business consultative panel. He writes for the Herald Sun in Melbourne, Australia and numerous journals. A firm advocate for fee-for-service advice, he creates awareness of how markets work and improve investor protection. His beliefs concerning the importance of ethics and integrity in the planning process is central to The Money Managers culture. His peers recognised Kevin’s consistent leadership with numerous awards, including The Premier Adviser of the Year (1997), Financial Planner of the Year (1998), and Highest Rated Adviser in Australia (Adviser Ratings 2002 and 2003). He was one of the first recipients in Australia of the internationally recognised Certified Financial Planner mark. He is a director of Austcare, a world humanitarian aid agency and The Xanana Vocational Education Trust, providing training in East Timor. He is the Honorary Consul General for East Timor in Victoria and a patron of Life, Love and Health, a charity established to support women and children in that country. 

LOUISE LANGLEY – (ENGLAND)  

  Author, Speaker and Creator of the Ether Group. An international speaker, workshop creator and author of the book The Sacred Quest, teaching her inspirational message. In Dublin she met a mysterious stranger and completely out of character, this left brained, bottom line under-achiever, lost her wits - that’s what some said. After that meeting and back in London she began to hear voices, received non stop thoughts and guidance from the ‘Ether’! One night she was directed to write a book; understanding little of the complex information she was channeling, this first time author’s journey began and the book became her reality. Huge paradigm shifts saw her transcend a successful career to become the creator of “The Ether Group”, a group now pioneering many radical changes outlined in her book. The Sacred Quest is described by Dr Todd Ovokaitys as ‘a book of modern inspiration seeking its ancient and future roots. It is a profound tale that invites each reader to be the protagonist in their own inner journey to find the core of peace and the diamond light of wisdom within.’ Balance in life does not need to be a perfect 10 . . . . . . it just needs to be symmetrical and keeps you moving ahead! 

DR. MARY ANN GHAFFURIAN - (Australia) 

  PHD, Energy Psychology Specialist Spirituality, Personal Growth, Family & Wellness Advisor. Dr Mary Ann Ghaffurian is an Australian author, educator, pioneer of mind/body research and specialist in the transformation of human consciousness. A PhD in the psychology of mind, soul, culture and consciousness, and her thesis, The Search for Origin captures the processes of transformation and lays out the path. A former art therapist with the Mental Health Authority, Dr Ghaffurian has written Visual Art and Healing and Visual Art as Therapy for Deakin University. She is also an award-winning photographer, an artist and a designer who recognizes all people are looking to express the spark of genius that ignites them. Her seminars include The Psychotechnologies of Consciousness and The Protocols of Ascent presented at LaTrobe University, the Australian Catholic University and the Integral Intelligence Institute. She was conference coordinator of the Spirituality, Leadership and Management Conference in 2006. In 2002 she founded the vibrant Energy Medicine Clinic, Melbourne. Through spiritual evolutionary work, she brings others closer to their central truth. 

RIK SCHNABEL - (AUSTRALIA)  

  Master NLP Practitioner, Master Hypnotist, Success Coach And Author. What can we say about Rik Schnabel if you have not met him? In simple terms he is the original WYSIWYG man. What You See Is What You Get! He is an international Speaker and Author of Life Beyond Limits: Infinity Belief, Rik Schnabel is an inspirational speaker who enjoys sharing his knowledge and understanding of success with audiences around the world. Founder and Director of Life Beyond Limits, Rik is an experienced coach, trainer, mentor and presenter, who attains breakthrough success working with individuals and groups, enabling them to tap into their power at lightning speed and take action. His special gift is his ability to see gold in people that they don’t see in themselves. Prior to working in the personal and professional development field , Rik held senior roles in marketing within News Limited and was founder and director of two successful companies, Schnabel and Knight Advertising Agency and WHOZU Advertising and Marketing. 

ROB GELL - (AUSTRALIA)  

President – Greening Australia. A coastal geomorphologist by training; taught Environmental Science and Physical Geography at tertiary level and has presented television weather for 28 years. Professionally he is an environmental and communications consultant and Chairman of Access Environmental. He also a company director, published author and photographer and President of Greening Australia Victoria, Chairman of the Mornington Peninsula and Westernport Biosphere Reserve Foundation and a member of the Victorian Coastal Council. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and an Inaugural Fellow of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. He is the savewater® ambassador and was the Environment Ambassador to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. For ten years he served as a Victorian Councilor of Australia’s peak national environmental group, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). In 1998 he was invited to become an inaugural Fellow of the Environment Institute of Australia. He has served as a Councilor of the City of Doncaster & Templestowe and was Chairman of the Variety Club of Victoria for four years. His greater interest is as an active campaigner for our environment with strong ties to the scientific and conservation communities giving rare insight into the thinking and philosophies of the conservation movement. He has involved himself in many environmental issues and assisted many schools, communities, charities, environment groups, including government authorities, with projects and presentations. 

RON KUCHARSKI - (AUSTRALIA)  

  Executive Director Vantage Advisory Pty Ltd. He is a licensed investment advisor and Executive Director of Vantage Advisory, a boutique financial advisory group in Melbourne managing more than $100 million for 150 clients. With 25 years experience and an impressive record of achievement he noticed that people work harder, are busier than before withy little time to care for their wealth. His passion was to master the principles of wealth creation, understand market drivers and the acute precision for timing the market. He follows the 3Rs of investing: Right Type, Right Time and Right Price. Based accurate economic information he gave early warning to his clients in mid 2007 on the credit crisis, this motivated many to not only protect what they had but to profit t in one of the worst economic crisis the world has faced. Clients comment on his ability to communicate “big picture” solutions to their financial needs or problems in a straight-forward manner. His wealth of knowledge and valuable psychometric tools, such as Hermann Brain Dominance Indicator (HBDI), help him work and communicate with clients at many levels. An investor himself, he knows that creating wealth is not just about earning money, it is how you protect it, grow it, then how to enjoy and share it. 

SAMANTHA BACKMAN - (AUSTRALIA)  

  Homotoxicologist, Speaker, Comedian, Humanitarian and CEO. She lives life to the fullest believing that imagination is more powerful than knowledge. She believes that good nutrition, an attitude for brilliance and a smile on your face are the keys to vibrant energy, great health and “A Bloody Brilliant life”. As the CEO and founder of many companies in the health and wealth creation industry she also created The Wealth Template and The Heart Beat of Wealth Program. As an active humanitarian, working with women in the developing world a great joy in her life is to share simple powerful health solutions that slow the ageing process, prevent the onset of degenerative diseases and provide unlimited energy. Her humanitarian passion for helping women led to her second business, Alicia International, creating and promoting female hygiene and lifestyle products. She is motivated to make a difference around the world by helping two thirds of the women in the third world who suffer from urinary track and vaginal infections due to a lack of understanding of hygiene and the products to assist them. Known as the “Vagina Lady” in parts of the world the Alicia eliminates the need for tampons or sanitary pads and revolutionises the female hygiene market worldwide. She travels the world as a sought after speaker and philanthropist, delivering her message in India, world and is an advocate of the world and is an advocate of the “get over it” philosophy of life with little time for any who wastes their time feeling sorry for them self. 

SANDRA BISKIND – (NEW ZEALAND / AUSTRALIA)  

Spiritualist, Co-Founder The Heart Power, Food Philosophy Process. Her life is dedicated to the up liftment and enlightenment of humanity. A born medium and psychic, she knew from early childhood that she was here to work for God. Her first 25 year career, in women’s fashions, was marked by success both in retailing and design, where she created her own high fashion label in addition to creating a chain of boutiques in and around Melbourne. She has been involved in charitable activities since childhood and active in pioneering wholistic approaches to wellness founding the Enhanced Life Management Centre. Ordained as a priest in the Sufi Order of the West in 2000 she has integrated her spiritual gifts into all aspects of her life. With husband Daniel they created and teach The Heart Power Process – a spiritually-based approach to personal development and wellness. She has written three books, including Truth, Lies and Love and Heart Power, with coauthor Simon Moore. She has authored many articles as well as CDs and DVDs. Her interest in the eternal questions has never diminished, her active pursuit of answers accelerated by two near death experiences, over 30 operations, and the tragic death of her 41-year old mother when she was 18. Using spiritual gifts  and creativity she overcame health crises, relationship, business and financial setbacks to enjoy the life of her dreams. Since meeting in 1998 Sandra and Daniel created her third career. They created and own Eagles Nest, which opened in 2002. It received the highest rating in the Conde Nast Traveller 2008 Gold List of the World’s Top 100 Hotels. Together they bring a wonderful feeling of gentleness and love to the DVD. 

SHERRY STRONG - (AUSTRALIA / CANADA)  

Food Philosopher, Nutritional Strategist. Also a food coach passionately devoted to “wholistic” nourishment, the former Victorian chair of Nutrition Australia and Melbourne head of Slow Food who has spent over 20 years studying Human Nutrition, Health & Behavioural Science, food and wellness. A controversial thought leader and inspirational speaker in the field of Health & Well-being. Invited to present at the University of Queensland’s Brain Institute, on television and radio here in Australia or overseas and wittily reveals the shocking truth about food, its, often, detrimental impact on our body and planet. It is highly informative and entertaining to listen to her philosophies on how to heal both. You will question everything you know about “healthy” eating. Find out why fat French chefs and children in refugee camps in Africa are eating healthier than many dieticians and most privileged school kids in Australia. Her revolutionary approach will have your energy increased by 300% and even losing weight through health and mind gains. She is the author and creator of The Anti-Diet focusing on developing a healthy relationship with food, without dieting, experiencing true pleasure and quality of life. An international expert on food, its connection to well-being devoted to transforming personal and workplace wellness by inspiring people to take control of their own health. Her philosophy and modest approach are refreshing as she reminds us of the principles that cultures around the world have profited from for centuries. Unlike so many “experts” she even confesses to the battles she has had to fight and beat the chocolate and sugar fads so many of us give in to. 

DR. STEVEN KATZ - (AUSTRALIA / AMERICA)  

Network Care Practitioner, Soma to-Respiratory Integration Wellness Educator, International Speaker, Transformational Life Coach and Chiropractor. He is a Network Care Practitioner, Soma to-Respiratory Integration Wellness Educator, international speaker, transformational life coach and chiropractor. He is the director of the Infinite Potential Centre in Australia. He has been studying and working within the body/mind field for over 30 years. He has worked with thousands of people, successfully coaching them on their wellness path. He is an expert on the work of Dr Donald Epstein, founder and developer of Network Spinal Analysis and Somato-Respiratory integration. He is also an instructor of Epstein’s healing techniques. He is generous with his skills, knowledge and time to centre members and seminar participants alike and has conducted lectures, seminars, and workshops throughout Australasia and the US. When he learnt of the vision that was The Wheel of Life project he knew that this project was connected to his passion to help people .