Captivate Conferences https://captivateconferences.com Captivate Conferences Thu, 10 Sep 2020 23:56:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://captivateconferences.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-Captivate-ico2-32x32.jpg Captivate Conferences https://captivateconferences.com 32 32 Winning Grant Funding for Regional Councils https://captivateconferences.com/winning-grant-funding-for-regional-council/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:50:46 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=835
DUBBO 27th OCT, WOLLONGONG 29th OCT, TAMWORTH 3rd NOV 2020 – Winning Commonwealth & State funding for regional job creation projects

If you have a project that:

  • Is shovel ready,
  • Improves drought resistance,
  • Improves bush fire resistance,
  • Attracts innovation,
  • or Creates jobs

This event will give you a step-by-step process for getting state and Commonwealth funding for it.

While COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the national economy, it has created an unprecedented opportunity for businesses and local governments in regional NSW. Both the state and Commonwealth governments have set aside massive funding to combat the economic downturn that has accompanied the pandemic, and that funding is disproportionately earmarked for regional development initiatives.

KEY LEARNING TOPICS COVERED

  • Where does the funding come from, and how much is there?
  • What are decision makers and politicians looking for in the projects they fund?
  • What makes a project fundable?
  • Who are the decision makers and politicians who need to be engaged?
  • How do you get the decision makers and politicians to support your project?
  • What is the step-by-step process needed to obtain this funding?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Mayors and Councillors
  • General Managers
  • Directors
  • Planners
  • Economic Development Managers
  • Infrastructure and Place Managers
  • Human Resource Managers
Register Tamworth
Register Dubbo
Register Wollongong
]]> Pop-up Engagement Masterclass https://captivateconferences.com/pop-up-engagement-masterclass-sydney-march-2021/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:16:12 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=764

SYDNEY, 26th MARCH 2021

Want to deliver attractive and relevant pop-up engagement?  

Join us for a Masterclass with engagement expert Dr Joel Fredericks from Thrive Engagement.

Pop-up’s are a great way to engage with local communities around a variety of topics. Not only can they be effective for ‘hacking’ public spaces, creating curiosity and encouraging people to participate, they can also contribute to the success of a wider engagement campaign.

This one-day workshop is a practical, hands-on exploration of tools, techniques and strategies to design, develop and deploy pop-ups for community engagement. Using research and practical real-world examples, this workshop explores emerging digital trends, tools and technologies; as well as out of the box analogue methods, practices and approaches that can be applied to all types of community engagement.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Strategies to design, develop and deploy engaging and interesting pop-up’s
  • Understand the importance of place-based engagement
  • Incorporate digital and traditional methods in your pop-up
  • Learn how to provide accessible information to drive better quality feedback
  • Understand the tools, techniques and technology available for pop-up engagement
About your trainer

Dr Joel Fredericks

Dr Joel Fredericks is the Managing Director at Thrive Engagement, an academic researcher, community engagement practitioner and urban planner. Joel brings more than a decade of experience as a consultant on a range of community and infrastructure projects in local government, road, rail, water, telecommunications and energy sectors. He has facilitated national, state and local community engagement programs across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Joel’s academic research sits across the domains of community engagement, urban planning, sustainable development, digital placemaking, media architecture, smart cities and immersive technologies. Joel is particularly apt at analysing highly complex problems and configuring translatable concepts to drive engagement. This includes designing and developing bespoke community engagement programs, such as pop-ups that have brought about operational changes and increased consumer engagement.

Register Now
]]> Leading in Local Government https://captivateconferences.com/leading-in-local-government-sydney-march-2021/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:57:12 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=760

SYNDEY, 18th MARCH 2021

Advance your leadership skills to achieve outstanding results for your team, organisation and community.

This is a tailored one-day masterclass for the top tier of local government leaders

This masterclass has been designed specifically for mayors, councillors and senior local government leaders, and is led by Nick Tobin who has over 30 years of local government experience.

Participants will elicit new ideas and ways of thinking on how to build a harmonious team, create a productive organisation and develop a culture to create outstanding results. Nick will share his experience delivering award-winning infrastructure for local communities along with his ideas on how local government leaders can better leverage their resources for improved community outcomes. The masterclass focuses on techniques for developing strengths of your staff and giving them the confidence to excel in their role and obtain recognition within the organisation and community.

As a successful leader you will create passion, excitement and drive among employees, increase the tenure of staff, preserve company knowledge, and boost productivity and the skills of your people.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Discover how to tap into your natural leadership skills
  • Improve your ability to manage a diverse team
  • Build a team that can achieve outstanding results
  • Learn from cases studies that exemplify leadership in local government
  • Techniques for creating trusting and successful relationships between staff and elected officials
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  • Mayors and Councillors
  • General Managers
  • Directors
  • Human Resource Managers
ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER

Nick Tobin

Nick Tobin is a dynamic and innovative CEO/General Manager with significant experience spanning more than 30 years in local government as well as the corporate sector. Nick is the former General Manager of Willoughby Council and the former CEO of property developer Aqualand. During his tenure at Willoughby, Nick oversaw delivery of The Concourse, a $160M entertainment and performing arts precinct in the heart of Chatswood. Nick has a wide network of relationships with local, state and commonwealth government politicians and decision makers throughout NSW.

Register Now
]]> Public Speaking Masterclass https://captivateconferences.com/public-speaking-masterclass-sydney-march-2021/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:48:56 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=754

SYDNEY, 16th MARCH 2021

Would you like to feel more confident and at ease when speaking in front of audiences?

Join us for this 1 day Masterclass created specifically for professionals looking to improve their presenting and public speaking skills. Sarah Ewen, from Public Speaking for Life will guide you through fun and interactive exercises to improve your skills.

Developing and enhancing your presentation and facilitation skills will lead to more effective and engaging presentations, workshops and meetings. This tailored course will equip you with practical theory, tips and tools together with interactive exercises, multiple practice opportunities and personalised feedback to embed learning and build your confidence!

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Increased ability to articulate concepts and ideas in a clear, structured and simple manner.
  • Ability to facilitate productive workshops/meetings which are engaging, time effective and contain meaningful discussions and positive outcomes.
  • Development of dynamic delivery skills to bring content alive.
  • Overcoming fear and boosting confidence in formal presentations, team meetings, one-on-one conversations and challenging key stakeholder interactions.
  • Assist in building rapport with internal and external key stakeholders.
About your trainer

Sarah Ewen

Sarah Ewen is an internationally experienced public speaking trainer, facilitator, coach and speech writer with a gift for listening and partnering with others to improve their public speaking at their own pace.

She regularly takes to the stage herself to deliver keynote speeches, competes in speaking competitions and even braved stand-up comedy.

Sarah has a passion for empowering others to feel comfortable on stage with an ability to deliver their key messages in an authentic way. ‘I bring energy, insight and honest feedback and most importantly I have a heart to see YOUR public speaking dreams become a reality.’

Register Now
]]> Virtual Reality Masterclass https://captivateconferences.com/virtual-reality-masterclass-2/ Wed, 06 May 2020 03:09:26 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=564

SYDNEY, 25th MARCH 2021

Learn how to practically implement virtual and augmented reality and create an unforgettable experience for your customers.

This practical, hands on training session will teach you how to implement low-cost and accessible virtual and augmented reality for your next project. This new technology is rapidly changing how organisations can easily communicate complex information to customers using extended reality.

Find out how smart phones, ipads, and headsets can be used to let your audience see and experience places, buildings, products and more at concept stage. Take the first step to becoming an industry leader in the field of extended reality.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Learn the fundamentals about Extended Reality, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
  • Explore easy and cost effective ways of implementing these technologies at your organisation
  • Examine case studies of companies already using this technology to improve customer experience such as IKEA and Inkhunter
  • Discover ways to create immersive environments for your audience
  • Be brought up to date with the latest software and shortcuts to create compelling extended reality applications

About your trainers

Wayne Pearce

John Ballantine

Rita Naidu

Wayne, Rita and John are a team of experiential reality experts with a passion for sharing the benefits of virtual and augmented reality. They formed a bond through their research at Western Sydney University’s Lab38, with their work focusing on cutting-edge technology to make virtual and augmented reality more accessible to organisations and businesses.

The trio of trainers bring enthusiasm and energy to this topic, and their experience delivering internship programs and virtual reality design projects shines through in this master class. Wayne, Rita and John share a passion for virtual and augmented reality as a communication tool for design and creating place. Their most recent keystone project is the virtual reality walk through of the Penrith observatory which has received high praise.

Register Now
]]> Public Speaking Transformation https://captivateconferences.com/public-speaking-transformation/ Wed, 06 May 2020 03:09:26 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=563
ONLINE NOW

Would you like to feel more confident and at ease when speaking in front of audiences? 

Learn online, at your own pace and experience transformational improvement in your public speaking skills!

This custom created online public speaking master class features over 30 interactive videos that focus on three key elements of presenting:

  • your mindset: the foundation of all transformation
  • your speech writing: it’s all about the structure
  • your speech delivery: with easy to apply techniques
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Increased ability to articulate concepts and ideas in a clear, structured and simple manner.
  2. Ability to facilitate productive workshops/meetings which are engaging, time effective and contain meaningful discussions and positive outcomes.
  3. Development of dynamic delivery skills to bring content alive.
  4. Overcoming fear and boosting confidence in formal presentations, team meetings, one-on-one conversations and challenging key stakeholder interactions.
  5. Assist in building rapport with internal and external key stakeholders.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINERS

SARAH EWEN
Sarah Ewen is an internationally experienced public speaking trainer, facilitator, coach and speech writer with a gift for listening and partnering with others to improve their public speaking at their own pace.

Sarah has a passion for empowering others to feel comfortable on stage with an ability to deliver their key messages in an authentic way.’ I bring energy, insight and honest feedback and most importantly I have a heart to see YOUR public speaking dreams become a reality’.

TAREK SAID
‘I work with people to overcome the fear of public speaking, develop ideas in a clear and concise way and build genuine rapport with the audience. My passion is to empower people to connect with their true inner selves and share it with the world. I believe public speaking training is all about learning to connect with others.  It is a skill we all need, not only on stage but in our everyday life.’

Register Online
]]> Leading for Engagement https://captivateconferences.com/leading-for-engagement-2021/ Wed, 06 May 2020 03:08:58 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=561

SYDNEY, 17th MARCH 2021

Do you want to be a better leader?

Learn how to understand the foundations of leadership and grow as a leader of people.

This 1-day foundational leadership course is your first step to understanding the way you act, behave and make decisions. The course is built on three key pillars; Self Leadership, Coaching & Communication and Building Teams.

Pillar 1: Self-leadership
· Identify your mindset and
drivers of behaviours
· Learn techniques for
self-management
· Prioritise and meet deadlines

Pillar 2: Coaching and
Communication
· Draw out the best in others
· Coaching for growth and
development
· Techniques for providing
constructive feedback

Pillar 3: Building teams
· Navigate changes in the
business and team
· Stages in team development
· Setting team strategy for
success

About your trainer
Sarah Ewen

Sarah is a trainer, facilitator and corporate consultant focused on developing leaders and assisting individuals in the development of communication skills. Drawing upon her international corporate experience, Sarah has an ability to develop and deliver technical, leadership and communication skills training by breaking down concepts making it practical, relevant and engaging. Sarah draws on her expertise in leading teams and developing others through mentoring and coaching. She has over 12 years of expertise as a public speaker and experienced in speech writing/presentations and providing constructive feedback to presenters at all levels.

Register Now
]]> Leading with Strategic Empathy https://captivateconferences.com/leading-with-strategic-empathy-sydney-march-2021/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:20:10 +0000 https://captivateconferences.com/?p=1

SYDNEY, 23rd MARCH 2021

Learn how empathy can be used to create high performing teams.

Working with people can be incredibly challenging. For many a step up to leadership comes with bigger targets, tighter deadlines and dealing with challenging ‘people’ issues. Global surveys regularly identify leading people as the toughest job in business. Why are people so difficult?

What if the issue wasn’t ‘them’ … what if the problem is you? If we want to truly lead people, we need to understand that they are not just another cog in the machine. They are not a problem to be solved, or a resource to be deployed. How do we create deep, trusted and committed partnerships with our people? We need to build a deep understanding, underpinned by empathy and trust.

Daniel guides groups through these foundational elements and provides practical tools for application. This one-day interactive masterclass is designed to challenge and engage leaders. With engaging stories, practical activities and simple tools for participants to use, this will be a transformative experience.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Uncover the key elements of high performing teams
  • Simple tools to become engaging & curious leaders
  • Critical skills to enhance communication & connection
  • Help reshape stories that transform people’s lives
ABOUT YOUR TRAINER

DANIEL MURRAY

After a career in corporate strategy and management consulting within Australia’s largest Financial Services organisations, Daniel now helps businesses and leaders to drive performance through people, culture and empathy. Blending his background in mathematics and strategy, with a deep understanding of emotions, neuroscience and behavioral economics, Daniel has become an expert in building the capabilities, tools and strategies to embed Strategic Empathy.

As CEO of Empathic Consulting, Daniel has provided keynotes and training to PwC, Commonwealth Bank, Tyro, Macquarie Bank, AMP, Adaptovate, NSW Treasury, ICare and TAL. His ability to engage and entertain leaves his clients invigorated to strive for deeper levels of understanding and performance.

Register Now
]]>