MENTORS
AMELIA LEE + DUAYNE PEARCE | LIVE LIFE BUILD
Live Life Build is a collaboration between Duayne Pearce of D Pearce Constructions, and Amelia Lee of Undercover Architect.
Together we have over 45 years of industry experience in residential design and construction. Independently we have a passion to improve our industry and the experience of homeowners. Combined, we provide holistic, comprehensive education to change the way residential builders do projects, business and life.
We have teamed up and created a community and mentoring for builders like no other.
VON XAVIER SORIANO | PARTNERSHIPS
Von Xavier Soriano is the Partnerships Specialist at TIACS, a proud husband, devoted father of three girls, mental health advocate, and enthusiast of all things on two wheels. With nearly 15 years of corporate leadership experience at Bunnings and Bunnings Trade, Von transitioned in 2023 to the social-purpose sector. Driven by a desire to create meaningful impact, he joined TIACS to champion the profound power of a simple conversation in transforming mental health outcomes within the blue-collar industry.
AARON APPLEFIELD | MINDSET
COACH APPLES, STOIC COACHING
Deep in Apples’ core is a positive, winning mindset that he applies to all aspects of his coaching and life. With 16yrs design and building experience in sales and management roles along with more than 25yrs international coaching experience, Apples is a competitor on and off the field.
HELEN ROGERSON | LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP EQ
With a long career in the corporate world at executive level in human resources and leadership development roles, Helen helps leaders to be the best they can be. With a real-world approach to developing leader capability, Helen is passionate about her personal mission of making a difference, one person at a time.
Her book, “LeadershipEQ: Everyday Leadership for Everyday Leaders” provides a practical framework for leaders to apply in their day to day roles.
JOHN TONKIN | SYSTEMS
BRAIN IN A BOX
Growing from a corporate training background, John has always worked closely with technology and systems, in some of Australia’s leading corporates. He launched his first systems-oriented business in 2000. A passion for systems and a methodology finessed through working with hundreds of businesses across Australia and internationally has contributed to John and the Brain in a Box team being recognised as experts in the field of business systems.
KURT EVERARD | SELF CARE
TIACS
Kurt is a counsellor at TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), which is a free and confidential counselling service for truckies, tradies, rural, blue collar workers and those who care about them, available Australia-wide.
TIACS is funded by Trademutt Workwear – we know many of you love their gear!
JUSTIN ANDREWS | BREATHWORK
INDUSTRY ADVOCATE
Justin Andrews is a seasoned builder with 32 years of experience and 17 years running his own construction business. His passion lies in creating bespoke renovations that transform spaces, meeting clients’ needs, and exceeding their expectations. As a successful construction business owner, Justin has honed his expertise and prides himself on being an industry expert.
But Justin’s journey doesn’t end there. His life took a transformative turn when he discovered Breathwork. This powerful practice not only changed him personally but also profoundly impacted his construction business. Recognising the immense benefits, Justin wants to give back to the industry that has served him well.
KATIE CRISMALE-MARSHALL | PROFIT FIRST FOR TRADIES
Katie Crismale-Marshall, founder of Efficient Tradie Bookkeeping and the influential
voice behind Profit First for Tradies, is a dynamic and passionate speaker known for her
deep understanding of the financial struggles faced by trades business owners. With
over a decade of experience in the field, Katie has dedicated her career to empowering
tradies with the tools and knowledge necessary to achieve financial success and
stability.
Drawing from her rich background of working closely with tradies and her personal
experiences growing up in a family of tradespeople, Katie offers a unique and relatable
perspective on financial management. Her expertise lies in simplifying complex financial
concepts into practical, actionable strategies, making her a sought-after speaker in the
trades industry.
Katie Crismale-Marshall is determined to bring financial change to the trades industry
for all trades businesses.
JERRY TYRRELL | TOOLS™
Tools™ is a groundbreaking digital platform designed to elevate the construction industry by providing builders with 24/7 access to illustrated, 3D compliance and quality standards. This uniquely Australian innovation helps minimize mistakes, avoid rework, and improve profitability by offering essential technical content for quality systems and client presentations. With the ability to share visuals of high-risk work, Tools™ promotes collaboration and mentorship, ensuring builders consistently deliver defect-free projects.
Focused on solving industry-wide challenges in quality and productivity, Tools™ empowers tradespeople to enhance their skills and reputation. With two new micro-learning modules released weekly, the platform continually offers fresh content to help professionals stay prepared for any construction challenge, driving better outcomes for all.
ANDY PICKARD | ENERGY EFFICIENCY
POWERHAUS EGINEERING
Andrew Pickard, Director of Powerhaus Engineering. Andrew is a mechanical engineer and thermal performance assessor who started out with a simple mission: to help Australians build better homes. With 14 years of consulting to architects, builders, homeowners, and all levels of government, he’s transformed that mission into a practical approach, combining smart data, sustainable practices, and a deep understanding of what makes a home truly livable.
Powerhaus Engineering is dedicated to creating homes that power themselves. Their passion is in using data and innovation to build smarter and with bigger impact. Powerhaus empower their clients with the tools and levers to balance cost, comfort and carbon. They want to help you build better, and for comfortable, safe, healthy and fossil-fuel-free homes to be available to everyone.
They’ve developed the Powerhaus app to help the next generation of architects, building professionals and home owners easily access effective data to make easy energy efficiency decisions during home design. The Powerhaus app guides you through optimising designs for higher energy efficiency ratings with real-time feedback, ensuring your projects meet the highest standards effortlessly..
JOHANNES EGBERTS | BREATHWORK
BREATHLESS EXPEDITIONS
Johannes Egberts refused to let his difficult upbringing define him. With a thirst for self-discovery and a love of unconventional experiences, he unexpectedly discovered the power of breathwork that changed the trajectory of his life forever.
Johannes has led the breathwork movement since 2018 and is considered Australia’s leading breathwork instructor. He offers unique experiences designed to foster team building and life resilience to a portfolio of impressive clientele ranging from professional athletes, renowned authors and some of Australia’s high-profile companies. Since he founded Breathless, he has trained over 20,000 people in breathwork, published research into breathwork and trained more than 300 breathwork instructors.
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DR JO LUKIN | PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY
www.drjolukins.com
Spends her day inside the heads of individuals, teams and organisations – seeking to understand what makes them tick and assisting them to reach their potential. A psychological Indiana Jones, she describes it as a truly fascinating career that she is grateful for every day.
With a PhD in Psychology, over 30 years' experience, and a breadth of knowledge in the sport, organisational and educational domains. She delivers programs in resilience and expert performance for the Australian Defence Force. Dr Lukins has worked with elite athletes and outstanding professionals throughout her career, giving her a unique insight into the world of success.
Knowing that she has made a difference in the lives of others is the ‘why’ of her work and the most satisfying element of her career.
CATHY GELLING | MARKETING
FLOW DESIGN
Cathy, a seasoned professional with 28 years of experience in the print, design, and advertising industry, has witnessed the transformative journey from traditional paste-up techniques to the awe-inspiring digital landscape of today.
Throughout her career, Cathy has cultivated a global client base and honed her expertise in branding across diverse industries, solidifying her position as a leader in her field. Fuelled by an unwavering passion for visual branding, Cathy thrives on collaborating closely with clients to craft impactful and enduring brands that drive success and sustainability.
JASON BANKS | SELF CARE
TIACS
Jason Banks is the Alliance Manager at TIACS – This Is A Conversation Starter. TIACS provides early to mid-intervention mental health support to tradies, truckies, rural and blue collar workers and their loved ones right around Australia.
With 30 years of Retail Leadership experience with two of Australia’s biggest retailers in Coles and Bunnings Jason has a wealth of knowledge in managing large teams.
AARON WAILES | GREENCOAST BUILDING DESIGN
BUILDING DESIGNER
GreenCoast Building Design is a Brisbane based Design Studio led by Aaron Wailes, a Building Designer who has over 20 years industry experience designing and creating beautiful homes for his clients. Aaron is a passionate advocate for collaborative team relationships that ultimately ensures the success of the project.
BEN GREAVES | BRAND + CONTENT
LIGHT AND LINES
I'm not a photographer or film maker. Well, I'm not just a photographer or film maker, anyway.
MICHAEL TYRELL | NCC 2022
BUILDING APPROVALS & ADVICE
Michael is the Managing Director of Building Approvals & Advice. With 20 years of experience in the construction industry as a Structural Engineer and Building Certifier, Michael has been the Director of Building Approvals and Advice for 10 years. He is proud to coordinate the experienced and friendly team at BA&A. Michael’s experience in the industry extends from underpinning and renovations, to new homes and house demolition or removal. Whether the job is big or small, building safety is his priority.
TAMSIN PARRY | TEAMS
THE DOING CO.
Tamsin is an awarding-winning Team and Operations Consultant passionate about streamlining and optimising businesses through efficient systems and building solid teams. She has over 30 years of operations, team, and project management experience.
Over the past 10 years, she has specialised in the digital industry, becoming certified as an Online Business Manager, and focused on managing remote teams and online businesses. She has hired, trained, and managed over 100 Filipino Virtual Assistants for 6 and 7-figure business owners across the US and Australia.
She has been working with Amelia and Duayne as an Online Business Manager for Live Life Build, supporting them in creating a strong team, and systematised business.
BELINDA BROSNAN | CHANGE
CONSULTANT
Belinda Brosnan is a leading change agent passionate about helping leaders adapt, influence and level-up in changing times.
Formerly a senior leader in property development and media industries including Mirvac, Macquarie Bank and News Limited, Belinda now works extensively with senior leaders and organisations to challenge their thinking and focus, shifting them out of autopilot, to be adaptive navigators of the chaos that can be uncertainty.
RIK RUSHTON | COMMUNICATION
CONSULTANT/COACH
Rik Rushton is a “time tested” Peak Performance Coach and Platform Speaker who has impacted key people from leading brands (Emirates, Holden, CGU, NAB), as well as professional sports organisations (Collingwood FC, Western Bulldogs, Cricket Victoria, Cricket Australia).
The Author of The Power of Connection — How to become a master communicator in your workplace, in your headspace and at your place, which made the “best-sellers list” in 2018, Rik is ready to share his latest success strategies with you.
LEX ORANGE | CONTRACTS
DWF GROUP
Lex is a Principal Lawyer in DWF’s Construction and Infrastructure team. With more than 25 years experience working on projects, Lex structures and documents projects, strategically positions his clients during the delivery phase and resolves disputes. Lex project manages the delivery of legal services in all facets of his practice, a key element in ensuring successful outcomes.
NICOLE HATHERLY | BRAND
BRAND TRUE NORTH
Nicole (or Nik!) is a Brand, Profile and Leadership Strategist, with a wealth of experience in various industries – including the construction industry.
She’s also an Executive Coach, Board Advisor, published writer and Branded Podcast Strategist, and has over 26 years experience delivering award-winning brand and growth strategies for iconic and international brands and global thought leaders.
Nik is amazing and incredibly talented at what she does, and we know you’ll find this session incredibly useful.