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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
‘STRIVING FOR BALANCE’

24-25 JUNE 2021
MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA
PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
23 June
           Wednesday

    5.00pm-7.30pm       REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
                        WELCOME NETWORKING DRINKS         Mokoia, Level 2

    Come and join us for a complimentary welcome
    drink, then enjoy an evening to yourself or make an
    impromptu group for dinner! Enjoy!

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
24 June
                  Thursday

      8.00am          REGISTRATION DESK OPEN                                  Mokoia, Level 2

      9.00am          PLAN FOR THE DAY
                      JO HICKEY
      9.10am          KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
                      SPANZ EXECUTIVE WELCOME
                      STEVE LINDSEY
      9.30am          KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
                      THE 2020 ASSERTIVENESS CHALLENGE
                      STEPH HOLLOWAY

    10.30am           MORNING TEA                                       Millennium 5, Level 1

    11.00am           WORKSHOP SESSION: 1

    12.00pm           WORKSHOP SESSION: 2

      1.00pm          LUNCH                                             Millennium 5, Level 1

      2.00pm          WORKSHOP SESSION: 3

      3.00pm          WORKSHOP SESSION: 4

    WORKSHOPS
    Prior to conference you will have selected your workshop preferences.
    There are sheets available at registration if you would like to make any changes. Please
    refer to these master lists as some rooms are limited for space so may be full.

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
WORKSHOP 1 @ 11.00am
Topic:                            Topic:                           Topic:
Understand your own communication Minute Taking                    Overcome the Overwhelm
style and how to say no           Presenter:                       Presenter:
Presenter:                        Ian Harper                       Lauren Parsons
Steph Holloway                    Room:                            Room:
Room: Mokoia , Level 2             Millennium 3, Level 2           Millennium 1, Level 2

WORKSHOP 2 @ 12.00pm
Topic:                             Topic:                          Topic:
Dealing with Alphas—using          Minute Taking                   How to Thrive
compassionate assertiveness        Presenter:                      Presenter:
Presenter:                         Ian Harper                      Lauren Parsons
Steph Holloway                     Room:                           Room:
Room: Mokoia , Level 2             Millennium 3, Level 2           Millennium 1, Level 2

WORKSHOP 3 @ 2.00pm
Topic:                            Topic:                           Topic:
Understand your own communication Sisterhood of Style (wardrobe    Overcome the Overwhelm
style and how to say no           styling)                         Presenter:
Presenter:                         Presenter:                      Lauren Parsons
Steph Holloway                     Emma John                       Room:
Room: Mokoia , Level 2             Room: Millennium 3, Level 2     Millennium 1, Level 2

WORKSHOP 4 @ 3.00pm

Topic:                             Topic:                          Topic:
Dealing with Alphas—using          Sisterhood of Style (wardrobe   How to Thrive
compassionate assertiveness        styling)
                                                                   Presenter:
Presenter:                         Presenter:                      Lauren Parsons
Steph Holloway                     Emma John                       Room:
Room: Mokoia , Level 2             Room: Millennium 3, Level 2     Millennium 1, Level 2

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
Workshops
                               Thursday
    UNDERSTAND YOUR OWN COMMUNICATION STYLE AND HOW TO
    SAY NO: Steph Holloway
    Sometimes it can be hard not to say “YES”, when you really want to say “NO”. What holds us back from being able to
    say what we really mean? It could be down to our pre-conditions that we bring into communication interactions. These
    can be from upbringing, significant life events, certain environments, or even individual people. For over 50 years
    we've been taught that there are only four true communication styles, and which of these styles you predominantly
    'run' on affects the way you think, how you act, and how others perceive you. How can we find the right words then, to
    ensure we feel confident to say no without offending people? By gaining clarity on the language, body language and
    messaging we are using, and comprehending how that helps or hinders us in life!

    DEALING WITH ALPHAS—USING COMMPASSIONATE
    ASSERTIVENESS: Steph Holloway
    Occasionally, we find ourselves working for, or with ‘Alpha’ personalities. What are they, how did they get that way,
    and why do they challenge some people more than others? What do we need to know about Alphas to help us work
    more effectively with them, and minimise the negative impact that they can create? You'll gain wisdom on how you
    can step up with confidence using Compassionate Assertiveness as a tool. Compassionate Assertiveness is the easiest,
    quickest way to live an authentic life - and corrective coach 'less than ideal' behaviour of others.

    OVERCOME THE OVERWHELM: Lauren Parsons
    Ever feel overwhelmed or wish you could feel more calm, confident and in control? This session will help you get out of
    the ‘overwhelm trap’ by uncovering the number one mistake most people make, which keeps them stuck. Learn
    exactly how to juggle the multiple demands of life, work and family, while staying calm, centred and in control.
    Transform the way you approach and structure your life and workflows so you achieve much more in less time, regain
    balance and experience more joy and satisfaction.

    MINUTE TAKING: Ian Harper
    Welcome to the Minute Taking training workshop. Taking the time to record proper meeting notes ensures the time
    and effort that goes into a meeting isn’t wasted and that decisions and actions can be enforced. This course will help
    empower you to become even more efficient, productive and professional. This course is designed to create structure
    and better understanding as to what should be recorded as the minutes of the meeting.

    HOW TO THRIVE: Lauren Parsons
    As a busy professional it can be difficult to fit in time to exercise or eat well, let alone master the motivation to do so.
    This session will dispel the myths and give you practical, time-saving strategies to overcome the most common
    challenges busy people face when improving their health. Discover Lauren's transformational, holistic framework of
    Live Well Principles which will guide you to uplift, nourish, invigorate, strengthen and restore your body and mind,
    equipping you to perform at your peak.

    SISTERHOOD OF STYLE: Emma John
    Come and join Emma as she teaches you style tips, tricks and tools to achieve your unique look, working within your
    budget, timeframes and your own wardrobes. Her passion is to help every woman feel more confident and make it
    their number one accessory. Her mission is to help women to feel their best and curate the wardrobe of your dreams,
    to make getting dressed easier every day, so you can get on with the fun of living.
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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
24 June
                                  Thursday

Join us…
…as we enjoy the Rotorua Skyline experience! Your
evening includes a gondola ride up the Rotorua Skyline,
followed by a luge ride down to our dinner & drinks
venue at the Hidden Forest.

     Bus departs from outside the hotel at 5.00pm
          Return bus scheduled for 10.00pm

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
25 June
                  Friday

      9.00am   WORKSHOP SESSION: 5
                                                     Mokoia , Level 2

     10.00am   MORNING TEA
                                                 Millennium 5, Level 1

     10.30am   WORKSHOP SESSION: 6

     11.30am   WORKSHOP SESSION: 7

     12.30pm   LUNCH
                                                 Millennium 5, Level 1

     1.30pm    KEYNOTE ADDRESS: INSPIRATIONAL
               LORRAINE DOWNES                        Mokoia , Level 2

     3.00pm    PRIZE GIVING / CONFERENCE CLOSE
               JO HICKEY

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
25 June
                                                   Friday

WORKSHOP 5 @ 9.00am

Topic:                  Topic:                  Topic:              Topic:
Microsoft Teams         Oranga Tamariki         How to Disconnect   Guided meditation/
                                                from Technology     yoga
Presenter:              Presenter:
Otako Kaufusi           Tasi Malu / Bridget     Presenter:          Presenter:
                        Chugg                   Lauren Parsons      Jessica Devi
Room:
Millennium 3, Level 2   Room:                   Room:               Room:
                        Millennium 2, Level 2   Mokoia , Level 2    Millennium 1, Level 2

WORKSHOP 6 @ 10.30am

Topic:                  Topic:                  Topic:              Topic:
Microsoft OneNote       Oranga Tamariki         How to Disconnect   Guided meditation/
                                                from Technology     yoga
Presenter:              Presenter:
Otako Kaufusi           Tasi Malu / Bridget     Presenter:          Presenter:
                        Chugg                   Lauren Parsons      Jessica Devi
Room:
Millennium 3, Level 2   Room:                   Room:               Room:
                        Millennium 2, Level 2   Mokoia , Level 2    Millennium 1, Level 2

WORKSHOP 7 @ 11.30am

                        Topic:                  Topic:              Topic:
                        Oranga Tamariki         How to Disconnect   Guided meditation/
                                                from Technology     yoga
                        Presenter:
                        Tasi Malu / Bridget     Presenter:          Presenter:
                        Chugg                   Lauren Parsons      Jessica Devi
                        Room:                   Room:               Room:
                        Millennium 2, Level 2   Mokoia , Level 2    Millennium 1, Level 2

     EVENING

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
Workshops
                                      Friday

 HOW TO DISCONNECT FROM TECHNOLOGY: Lauren Parsons
 Technology affects the way that we think, move, work and play and we don’t yet truly understand its long term
 consequences. This session will shift the way you think about technology and help you create healthy habits
 that will set you in good stead for the future, as our reliance continues to increase.

 MICROSOFT TEAMS: Otako Kaufusi
 This is a digital Hub great for team work, collaborations, sharing files and online meetings.

 MICROSOFT ONENOTE: Otako Kaufusi
 This is our digital notebook I can show learning tools, digital inking, recording audio notes.

 ORANGA TAMARIKI: Tasi Malu & Bridget Chugg
 Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry for Children, supports any child in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant
 risk of harm now, or in the future. This workshop will provide information on the Ministry, its services and the
 support that is available to help keep children safe.

 GUIDED RELAXATION, MEDITATION, LIGHT MOVEMENT:
 Jessica Devi
 For SPANZ 2020 Jessica will be offering experiential sessions based on ways you can support yourself to reduce
 the impact of stress, busyness, aging and heavy workloads. Her sessions will include guided relaxation, easy
 meditation, breathing techniques and gentle movement. You can expect to leave feeling rested and more
 connected to your ability to care for yourself, allowing you to continue to do what you love, remain inspired and
 stay well. Yoga mats will be provided.

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
Keynote
                                                                       Bios

STEPH HOLLOWAY (keynote & workshops)
Steph Holloway is a body language and communication expert who
has worked internationally with over 10,000 people and 1,200
businesses. She was the founder of Elemental Potential, and
creator of the world’s first practical model for compassionate
assertiveness in 2012.

Her work is all about helping people to be better communicators
- with the goal to heal, inspire, and educate.......and she believes
that it usually happens in that order!

Steph uses unique teaching methods, humour, and storytelling to
help people fully grasp how compassionate assertiveness and body
language awareness used together will always give you an edge in
life.

LORRAINE DOWNES
Lorraine Downes was thrust into the international spotlight when
she became the first, and still the only New Zealander to win the
Miss Universe title in 1983. Such a coveted crown has come with
high demands and expectations, and she's been a household name
ever since.

A career in modelling and Lorraine created, owned and sold a
successful Model Agency. She continues her styling business and
her work as a brand ambassador and spokesperson for different
charities. Along the way she's had two wonderful children and
written two successful books. She's also had periods away from
the spotlight, contrasting with the very public cancer battle of her
late husband, New Zealand cricket great Martin Crowe, who
died in 2016. Throughout all this, Lorraine has become known for
her grace and humility, with a philosophical approach to her
challenges and an unselfish acceptance of her successes.

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Workshop
                                             Bios

     JESSICA DEVI
     Jessica has been studying health through movement, restorative resting and
     yoga for over 25 years. She believes the integration of mindful movement,
     breath practices, awareness and resting techniques can help us each to
     uncover – not only the very best version of ourselves but also a life that is
     deeper, sustainable and more connected. Jessica is passionate about facilitating
     a personalised approach for each person in a way that is unique to their own
     body, mind, history and hopes.
     In a session with Jessica the emphasis is on listening to your inner wisdom,
     nourishing your body and mind and creating long term, life-sustaining, change,
     growth and development. For SPANZ 2020 Jessica will be offering experiential
     sessions based on ways you can support yourself to reduce the impact of stress,
     busyness, aging and heavy workloads. Her sessions will include guided relaxation,
     easy meditation, breathing techniques and gentle movement. You can expect to leave feeling rested and more
     connected to your ability to care for yourself, allowing you to continue to do what you love, remain inspired and
     stay well.
     To find out more about Jessica you can visit her at her website www.yogawithin.co.nz or connect with her on
     facebook or instagram @yogawithinnz

     IAN HARPER
     Ian Harper is the founder, principal director, primary consultant, programme
     designer and facilitator for his own training and consultancy business STEM:NZ
     (Systematic Training, Education and Motivation), as well as contracting to PD
     Training to provide a wide range of training programmes.
     He was born in England and emigrated to NZ 30 years ago, he had over 20 years’
     experience in the health care field (as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse) before
     creating STEM:NZ in 1994 and becoming involved in Training and Service
     Development in a wide variety of industries. During this time, Ian has built up a
     very positive reputation as a leading speaker on motivation and other staff and
     management issues, and has spoken at various conferences, in NZ, Australia,
     England and Eire.
     His easy-going style has resulted in many requests to do “after-dinner” type speeches, panel discussions and MC
     at various events.
     Ian has a willingness to work with managers and staff, facilitating solutions based strategies that take into
     account individual learning styles, rather than the standard “one size fits all” or “Train and hope” approach.
     He has had papers published in various magazines and has consistently developed and delivered effective, high
     quality services to his clients, and he consistently receives positive and enthusiastic feedback from participants
     and clients.
     During the past 4 years Ian has facilitated over 150 programmes for PD Training and consistently receives
     positive feedback.

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Workshop
                                                                                     Bios

EMMA JOHN
Emma John is a qualified Personal Stylist who is passionate about helping women
rediscover their confidence in themselves and their own style.

She helps extraordinary women showcase their individual style and unique
personality, by empowering them to feel more confident, knowledgeable and
delighted by their wardrobes and less overwhelmed at shopping for themselves.

She teaches you style tips, tricks and tools to achieve your unique look, working
within your budget, timeframes and your own wardrobes. Her passion is to help
every woman feel more confident and make it their number one accessory.

Her mission is to help women to feel their best and curate the wardrobe of your dreams, to make getting
dressed easier every day, so you can get on with the fun of living. www.sisterhoodofstyle.com

OTAKO KAUFUSI
Immigrating to Aotearoa from Tonga when he was 7, Otako Kaufusi graduated
from Auckland University with a Computer Science Degree and has since spent
more than a decade working around the world in IT roles for major global
businesses across the banking and hardware sectors.

Otako is now the National Schools Manager for Microsoft New Zealand where he
manages Microsoft’s engagement and school programmes across the country.
Education has always been engrained in Otako’s upbringing – with his Dad a
teacher and parents making the decision to move to New Zealand so their children
could receive a good education and access to opportunities not available in their
beloved Island.

This foundation, alongside a move into the education sector for Microsoft, has
reinvigorated Otako’s passion to inspire students with his story and showcase
the power and opportunities technology and education can offer. He is involved in several initiatives that
promote technology in the Maori and Polynesian communities inside and outside of Microsoft, where he is also
a mentor.

In his session Otako will be showcasing some Microsoft tips and tricks alongside some powerful tools such as
Teams, a 21st century collaboration tool, and OneNote, the digital notebook that does it all!

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Workshop
                                              Bios

     LAUREN PARSONS
     Lauren is an award-winning Wellbeing Specialist who believes that everyone
     deserves to thrive. With 20 years’ experience in the health and wellbeing
     profession, she is passionate about equipping and inspiring people to truly
     boost their health and happiness. TEDx speaker, Author of real food less fuss,
     and Live Well, Work Well, founder of the Snack on Exercise movement and host
     of the THRIVE TV Show.

     Lauren is a sought-after international speaker, coach and consultant who
     integrates her six years of study and business background to help busy people
     re-discover how to feel vibrant, confident and energised.

     Based in rural Manawatu, New Zealand, she travels regularly to speak at
     conferences and in-house. She specialises in helping organisations create a
     high-energy, peak-performance team culture, where people thrive.

     For more see www.LaurenParsonsWellbeing.com

     TASI MALU
     Tasi Malu was born in Samoa and came to Aotearoa to be educated in the early 70’s. He attended Waitakere
     College and Auckland University where he obtained a law degree in 1990. He has an undergraduate degree in
     Law and a postgraduate masters degree in management. He has been a lawyer for 30 years, and has worked in
     private practice, but mainly in government. He still holds a practising certificate. For the last 15 years, and until
     very recently, he was the regional manager for the Oranga Tamariki Legal Services in the central North Island
     (manging legal staff in BOP, Waikato and Taranaki). He is currently the Regional Manager for Oranga Tamariki in
     the Bay of Plenty. He is now responsible for over 300 staff with sites in Tauranga (x2), Whakatane, Rotorua,
     Tokoroa, Taupo and Taumarunui. He took this role on just before covid 19 hit New Zealand, so has only been in
     the role for less than 6 months. Tasi has 3 children whom he loves very much: Simon (25), Sophia (20) and
     Gabriella (18). He is heavily into weight training and keeping fit. But he also likes to eat KFC, which he would
     like to see become the national food of Samoa, alongside taro.

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BRIDGET CHUGG
Bridget Chugg is currently a Senior Advisor to the Regional Manager in the Oranga Tamariki, Bay of Plenty
team. Bridget has degrees in Sports & Recreational Management, and post-graduate diplomas in Teaching and
in Social Work (biculturalism and practice). She has also served as a personal assistant to the Tauranga Site
Manager in Tauranga and also as an executive assistant to the Regional Manager. She has been with the
Ministry for 14 years. Bridget is married with one son, William, aged 10, who she adores. Most of her life
revolves around William’s sporting and extra-curricular activities and she also coaches one of his sports
teams. She loves playing competitive squash, and has been a representative gymnast and hockey player in her
younger days. Her favourite hobbies are dancing, dress making and sucking the marrow out of life.

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