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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
‘STRIVING FOR BALANCE’

3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020
MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA
PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
2 September
           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' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
3 September
                  Thursday

      8.00am          REGISTRATION DESK OPEN                                  Mokoia, Level 2

      9.00am          PLAN FOR THE DAY
                      JO HICKEY
      9.10am          KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
                      SPANZ EXECUTIVE WELCOME
                      JEFF SMITH
      9.30am          KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
                      THE 2020 ASSERTIVENESS CHALLENGE
                      PAMELA CRONIN

    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' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
WORKSHOP 1 @ 11.00am
Topic:                         Topic:                          Topic:
Saying “NO” and feeling okay   Minute Taking                   Overcome the Overwhelm
Presenter:                     Presenter:                      Presenter:
Pamela Cronin                  Ian Harper                      Lauren Parsons
Room:                          Room:                           Room:
Mokoia , Level 2               Millennium 3, Level 2           Millennium 1, Level 2

WORKSHOP 2 @ 12.00pm
Topic:                         Topic:                          Topic:
Dealing with Alphas            Minute Taking                   How to Thrive
Presenter:                     Presenter:                      Presenter:
Pamela Cronin                  Ian Harper                      Lauren Parsons
Room:                          Room:                           Room:
Mokoia , Level 2               Millennium 3, Level 2           Millennium 1, Level 2

WORKSHOP 3 @ 2.00pm
Topic:                         Topic:                          Topic:
Saying “NO” and feeling okay   Sisterhood of Style (wardrobe   Overcome the Overwhelm
                               styling)
Presenter:                                                     Presenter:
Pamela Cronin                  Presenter:                      Lauren Parsons
                               Emma John
Room:                                                          Room:
Mokoia , Level 2               Room:                           Millennium 1, Level 2
                               Millennium 3, Level 2

WORKSHOP 4 @ 3.00pm

Topic:                         Topic:                          Topic:
Dealing with Alphas            Sisterhood of Style (wardrobe   How to Thrive
                               styling)
Presenter:                                                     Presenter:
Pamela Cronin                  Presenter:                      Lauren Parsons
                               Emma John
Room:                                                          Room:
Mokoia , Level 2               Room:                           Millennium 1, Level 2
                               Millennium 3, Level 2

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
Workshops
                            Thursday

    SAYING NO AND FEELING OKAY: Pamela Cronin
    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 mean? How can we find the right words to make sure we say no without offending people?
    If setting boundaries is a challenge for you, then there are a few simple techniques that can help you to speak
    up and find a way to make saying ‘no’ a little more comfortable.

    DEALING WITH ALPHAS: Pamela Cronin
    Occasionally, we find ourselves working for, or with ‘Alpha’ personalities. What are they exactly? Why do
    Alphas present such a challenge for the people around them? What do we need to know about Alphas to help
    us work more effectively with them? We’ll explore ways to minimise the negative impact that Alphas can have
    on us, while maximising the positive aspects of working alongside them.

    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' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
3 September
                                  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' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
4 September
                  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' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
4 September
                                                   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           Case Worker (TBC)       Presenter:          Presenter:
                                                Lauren Parsons      Jessica Devi
Room:                   Room:
Millennium 3, Level 2   Millennium 2, Level 2   Room:               Room:
                                                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           Case Worker (TBC)       Presenter:          Presenter:
                                                Lauren Parsons      Jessica Devi
Room:                   Room:
Millennium 3, Level 2   Millennium 2, Level 2   Room:               Room:
                                                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:
                        Case Worker (TBC)       Presenter:          Presenter:
                                                Lauren Parsons      Jessica Devi
                        Room:
                        Millennium 2, Level 2   Room:               Room:
                                                Mokoia , Level 2    Millennium 1, Level 2

     EVENING

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PA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME - 'STRIVING FOR BALANCE' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 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.

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

 ORANGA TAMARIKI: Case Worker (TBC)
 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' 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2020 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, ROTORUA - spanz
Keynote
                                                                                      Bios

PAMELA CRONIN (keynote & workshops)
Pamela has 20 years experience in the Learning and Development
space in NZ, and has also delivered training in Kuala Lumpur,
Singapore and Manila. She specialises in the customised design
and delivery of workshops in assertiveness and influence,
boosting service culture, negotiation, leadership, conflict, and
personal effectiveness. Pamela is also deep into helping leaders
and teams strengthen their communication and their culture.
Academically, Pamela majored in Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
and Service Management as part of her MBA. She’s a published
author and is one of New Zealand’s most experienced trainers
and consultants, working across Corporate, Government, SME
and Not-for-profit Sectors.

The 2020 Assertiveness Challenge
It’s 2020 – is assertiveness still an issue? What do we mean
when we say that someone needs to “be more assertive”?
Whether you need to say more, say less, or say things differently,
assertiveness is often about being heard and finding the right way to say things that will help you to maximise
your impact and influence, without shooting yourself in the foot.

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

     ORANGA TAMARIKI—CASE WORKER

     Bio and photo pending...

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