PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - SPANZ
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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME ‘STRIVING FOR BALANCE’ 24-25 JUNE 2021 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA
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!
4
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.
6
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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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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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
9
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
10
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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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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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.
13Workshop
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.
14Workshop
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!
15Workshop
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.
16BRIDGET 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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