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What our delegates say
This masterclass was a great rumble – rumble with myself, rumble with others and rumble to rise strong and recognise more of my strengths and continue my journey of curious leadership.”
Emma-Jane Toscan
Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Engaging content and practical activities have ensured my confidence in transferring the learning back to the workplace.”
Lou Vanderfield
Senior Learning & Development Specialist
Catholic Healthcare
I enjoyed the discussion, I felt able to learn and contribute and reflect in a safe environment.”
Erin Overbury
Child Protection Team Manager
Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
The training was interactive. I came out of my comfort zone choosing courage over comfort. I can’t wait to incorporate what I have learned in my workplace.”
Nicole Assan
Acting Project Manager
The Torres Strait Regional Authority
The lineup of speakers and topics was excellent. The open and support atmosphere was incredibly conducive to extremely vulnerable presentations”
Kirsty Bilton
Director Traffic Engineering, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), February 2024
The Summit was a diverse, inspirational and inclusive space to talk about gender empowerment, diversity, positivity and inclusivity in the public service.”
Helen Cassidy
Operations and Inventory Manager, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, February 2024
I would definitely recommend attending the summit. It was very well organised & all of the speakers & panels were excellent. They were all so very real & inspiring.”
Nicole Jones
Department of Social Services, February 2024
This is a great course for anyone new to government or who has been in government for a very long time to learn contemporary writing and plain English so that it is accessible to readers.”
Melissa Landewee
Public Servant
Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
The Workshop class was very interactive. Perfect for people with limited and/or no experience in data visualisation. I learned a lot in the last three days and would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking forward to broadening their skill sets.”
Executive Assistant
knowmore Legal Service
Great session that suits whether you’re new to data or an experienced analyst. Paul’s knowledge and passion for creating engaging data stories is really clear. Can’t wait to dazzle my colleagues and management team with my newfound skills!”
Assistant Director
Business Integrity Learning, Services Australia
Exceptional Course. Paul’s enthusiasm for the subject engaged me completely. Highly recommended.”
A/g Workforce Reporting and Data Analyst
Department of Parliamentary Services
A really engaging way to learn the principles behind building and visualising data-driven narratives. A great balance of technical skill building and design theory.”
Principal Policy Officer
Queensland Department of Education
Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable presenter who kept attendees engaged and offered his spare time to cover material. Great conceptual concepts that are a good overview or refresher on data storytelling.”
Data Analyst
Department of Defence
Very engaging and knowledgeable presenter!”
Assistant Evaluation Officer
Department of Education NSW
Paul excels in his presentation, navigates dense topics with ease and lightness – this makes the overall training seamless and engaging. Powerful training. Thank you Paul!”
Public Servant
Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services
Amazing training, very informative and resourceful. Daniel was a great presenter and used very specific but versatile examples which were very relatable to a leadership role.”
Acting Manager
Offenders Services & Programs, Department of Communities and Justice NSW, June 2023
Daniel’s masterclass really made the audience question and reassess what you think you know and provides great practical ways about how you might achieve better results by trying something new and different. Highly recommended for everyone who thinks they know it all already.”
Adviser
National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), March 2023
Great course and invaluable to be able to connect with others in different fields and learn from their experiences.”
Chiara Galbraith
Assistant Director Forensic Audit, Office of the Auditor General WA
Mastering Difficult Conversations and Feedback - August 2022
Very worthwhile session for those reflecting on how they can work on themselves to be a better leader of an exceptional team.”
Siobhan Reid
ED Non-Materiel Procurement, Department of Defence
Mastering Difficult Conversations and Feedback - August 2022
This course covered concepts I hadn’t come across before, and the facilitator explained them in a relatable way.”
Michelle Palombi
Department of Health and Aged Care
Mastering Difficult Conversations and Feedback - August 2022
Highly inspiring! The breadth of experience and knowledge provided interesting insight into the diversity of leadership. There was a lot to take away and reflect on.”
Leiane Pretyman
Department of Transport NSW
This was a well-coordinated, well-delivered professional course with a high calibre presenter.”
Bronwyn Jentz, Operations Coordinator
Trade and Investment Queensland
February 2023
I have definitely taken on what I have learnt, and will apply it in my current role as a Senior Project Officer. It will contribute to my performance and my capabilities. Thank you.”
Nancy Cook, Senior Project Officer
The Torres Strait Regional Authority
November 2022
I would recommend this conference to anyone in a data analytics role to better comprehend the data journey we are all facing. I gained incredible insights I will be sharing with my team.”
Deb Tkalcevic
Department of Social Services, February 2022
The topics presented were relevant and wide ranging, allowing data professionals in the APS to be prepared for futuristic information needs and trends, understand innovations taking place in industry & look at successful use cases by the wider data community.”
Ravi Kumar
Department of Defence, February 2022
Eleanor is very well spoken, highly intelligent, experienced trainer; and is inclusive of everyone’s needs and styles of communication and made you feel very comfortable to partake in the training.”
Senior Project Officer - Programs and Strategic Projects Unit
Department of Education NSW
I found the managing difficult conversations workshop very informative, fun and engaging. Elenore had a wealth of knowledge and provided a comfortable environment which allowed participants great opportunities for discussions. Many of the skills learnt were practical and will be useful in the workplace and personally.”
Aboriginal Programs Coordinator
ACT Government
WOW what a super informative and relevant summit, the information provided was up to date and the presenters knew their stuff. Sessions were run on time and we got to ask questions throughout each block.”
Public Servant
Services Australia
The presentations were very relevant to our work and industry. The presenters were informative and the chair was also quite engaging. Appreciate how this forum opens up and encourages collaboration, learnings and leveraging work across various organisations, domestic as well as international”
Data Management Officer
Australian Taxation Office
This conference was relevant to the work we are doing in our department, there were plenty of takeaways from the presentations. The workshops were useful and practical.”
Assistant Director Data Governance Section
Department of Health and Aged Care
An affirming experience for everyone in the workplace. Respect for all, building a community that loves, protects and affirms.”
Program and Exhibitions Coordinator
Goulburn Mulwaree Council
I encourage any leaders who feel bias-free to attend this Summit. Be ready to have your mind blown to make space for more inclusivity.”
Training Officer, Customer Services, Partnerships and Projects
NSW Health
The workshop was great! It was the right mix of theory and putting a live data case study into practice. Steve gave us ample opportunities to break into groups to discuss case studies. Thank you for two insightful days.”
Senior Information and Communications Technology Training & Capability Analyst
Department of Communities and Justice NSW
I would recommend this course to anyone. Steve was great – informative, intelligent and engaging. I took so much away from this course.”
Assistant Director
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
This course did exactly what it said on the box. Steve gave a well structured and thoughtfully delivered workshop and the exercises built on the knowledge step-by-step. I had an excellent experience and am glad to have invested the time and money in this class.”
Engagement Coordinator
Office of Industrial Relations
Great session that suits whether you’re new to data or an experienced analyst. Paul’s knowledge and passion for creating engaging data stories is really clear. Can’t wait to dazzle my colleagues and management team with my newfound skills!”
Assistant Director - Business Integrity Learning
Services Australia
Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable presenter who kept attendees engaged and offered his spare time to cover material. Great conceptual concepts that are a good overview or refresher on data storytelling.”
Data Analyst
Department of Defence
An excellent masterclass. The information and frameworks are instantly applicable, making the content accessible and interesting.
Angus Dunningham
Transport Accident Commission
Attended Customer Strategy and Experience Design for Government 2023