Our Team Test

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Our versatile mix of skills, capabilities, strengths, experience and styles allows us to match facilitators and training solutions to each organisation's needs. We deliver premium quality training and behaviour change programs all over Australia and beyond, with resources to support large scale solutions and remote, dispersed workforces. And no matter where we are - we are united in our focus on building positive wellbeing, mental agility and resilience!

Read our team member bios below.

tegan davies

General Manager

‍Background:

Tegan Davies is the passionate leader of the Oranges Toolkit team, responsible for all facets of the business management and facilitation of its transformative wellbeing programs. She is an experienced designer, presenter and facilitator of wellbeing programs, leadership and coaching. Prior to joining Oranges Toolkit, for over a decade, Tegan had a number of leadership roles at childhood cancer charity and the birthplace of the Oranges Toolkit, Camp Quality, including leading the Learning & Development & Culture function nationally.

Tegan is a Board member of Action for Happiness and a qualified business coach. She holds qualifications in Human Resource Management, a Diploma in Positive Psychology, is an accredited Strengths Profile practitioner, as well as various training and business certifications.

Favourite self-care strategy:

Meditation

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Put your own oxygen mask on before helping others.

Outside of work:

You'll find Tegan in nature, trekking around Melbourne or by a camp fire with friends.

Top 3 strengths:

- Gratitude
- Teamwork
- Kindness

Fun fact:

Tegan loves adventure - she's climbed to Everest basecamp and been diving with sharks!

jerry andrews

Head of Business Development

Background:

Jerry Andrews is a highly regarded and strategic business development leader with over 20 years of international business-to-business (B2B) experience across Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Australia. He’s worked with iconic organisations in the Health, Government, Corporate, Technology and Education sectors. Jerry is a commercially astute and agile professional with strong cross-cultural, multi-lingual, account-based marketing and lead generation skills.

Passionate about partnering with organisations to find creative solutions that build value, Jerry is highly analytical and adept at managing stakeholder relations at all levels. Jerry holds a Bachelor of Commerce and multiple business certifications.

Favourite self-care strategy:

Actively and regularly practising gratitude

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Identify wellbeing champions and establish governance.

Outside of work:

Jerry will be exploring nature, experimenting with fusion cooking and reading.

Top 3 strengths:

Unconditionality
Time Optimiser
Competitive

Fun fact:

Jerry dreams of becoming a tap dancer!

anna webb

Associate Facilitator

Background:

Anna is a facilitator, coach and learning consultant with more than 25 years of professional experience. Her strength as a facilitator lies in her ability to apply extensive knowledge of positive psychology and emotional intelligence to the art and science of adult learning. Anna has held leadership roles at both Cisco Systems and Optus Communications in Australia and in the USA. Anna has a warm, engaging and collaborative style with a focus on results and behaviour change.

Anna focuses on introducing workplace initiatives to enable people to flourish. Anna’s energy is focused on increasing people’s wellbeing as this creates a positive environment which has positive ripples effects on all areas of business.

Favourite self-care strategy:

Sleep and exercise

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Ensure it is practical and start small. All small actions have a larger combined positive impact. Be kind to yourself and don’t compare yourself with others. Comparison is the thief of joy.

Outside of work:

Anna enjoys spending time with family, friends, reading a book, listening to podcasts and being at the beach at any time of year.

Top 3 strengths:

- Gratitude
- Time optimiser
- Relationship deepener

Fun fact:

Anna's true passion is working with leaders to enable them to be the best version of themselves and to bring out the best in others.

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kari sutton

Associate Facilitator

Background:

Kari Sutton is a researcher, educator, writer, facilitator and keynote speaker with over 28 years’ experience in a variety of settings. She has a diverse background including holding a variety of different leadership positions at schools, working with the public service, community groups and the private sector delivering workshops and training as well as developing interventions aimed at increasing personal and professional wellbeing.

Kari has worked with over 25,000 children, parents, educators and other adults. She is the author of Raising Generation XXL and recently released Raising a Mentally Fit Generation. She is a member of the International Positive Psychology Association, the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association, the Institute for Learning Professionals and Early Childhood Australia. Kari provides proven, real world, practical strategies that people can immediately implement to cultivate resilience, emotional wellbeing and positive mental health. Her qualifications include: M. Ed. Guidance and Counselling, M. Ed. Early Childhood Education, B. Ed. Early Childhood Education, B. Teaching Early Childhood, Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing and Graduate Certificate Inclusive Education.

Favourite self-care strategy:

Spending time in nature, especially at the beach.

Key advice for clients developing a wellbeing strategy:

Make sure it’s a good fit for you, it doesn’t have to be what everyone else is doing or the latest trend.

Outside of work:

Kari will be swimming, spending time at the beach and getting better at photography.

Top 3 strengths:

- Gratitude
- Love of learning
- Growth

Fun fact:

Kari is driven to change the conversation about how we promote good mental health in children.

ali palmer

Client Success Manager / Associate Facilitator

‍Background:

Ali Palmer has over 30 years experience as a teacher and leader. Her work is grounded in positive psychology, neuroscience and strengths-based approaches. An engaging and passionate facilitator, Ali is adept at synthesising the science and modelling its application in fun, interactive and energising ways. Ali is the founder of The Strengths Space, a consulting business specialising in strengths coaching and the development of wellbeing programs. Prior to this she was a senior consultant with The Langley Group.

Ali was engaged by Independent Schools Queensland as a lead consultant on a four-year staff wellbeing project which led to transformational change in over 30 schools. She has designed on-line staff wellbeing modules for Queensland's Department of Education, is a frequent presenter of keynotes at conferences and delivered numerous wellbeing programs in organisations across Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Honours) from the University of Exeter, a Diploma in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, a Certificate in the Foundations of NeuroLeadership and is a certified practitioner of Strengths Profile and accredited trainer in Circle Solutions.

Favourite self-care strategy:

Spending time in nature.

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Be sensitive to the context that’s playing out in peoples personal and professional lives.

Outside of work:

Running in the national park, learning to surf, cooking for friends

Top 3 strengths:

- Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
- Gratitude
- Love of learning

Fun fact:

Ali likes to find playful ways to bring the science of wellbeing to life in everyday situations.

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gina brooks

Associate Facilitator

Background:

For over 25 years, Gina has been helping businesses maximise the potential of their people by delivering customised learning solutions that provide sustainable performance improvements.

Gina's career history comprises of numerous positions within large corporate organisations and small-medium businesses in both the public and private sectors. Her experience has provided her an in-depth knowledge of human and organisational behaviour and psychology making her an expert in providing emotional wellness programs in Australia. Gina is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders and was recently listed as one of the top two Learning and Development professionals in Australia by the Australian Institute of Training and Development. She has qualifications in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Psychology and Training & Assessment.

Favourite self-care strategy:

Mindfulness walk in nature. 90 second dance breaks and gratitude jars are also popular in Gina's household.

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Prioritising these strategies proactively into daily habits has a huge positive impact. Trust the science and do the actions and your personal and professional lives will improve.

Outside of work:

Gina will be walking, planning her next travel destination or delivering meals for Meals on Wheels.

Top 3 strengths:

- Rapport builder
- Social intelligence
- Creativity

Fun fact:

Gina is committed to developing the potential in people so that they can maximise the quality of their life both personally and professionally.

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jodi livesley

Associate Facilitator

‍Background:

Jodi has more than 20 years experience in developing people and communities, primarily working state and local government and community care prior to becoming an Oranges Toolkit facilitator. Jodi's recent experience includes working in the Aged Care Sector, where her focus was building capacity and business development.

In 2017, Jodi engaged The Oranges Toolkit to deliver wellbeing programs for community care organisations and was so inspired she undertook study in positive psychology to qualify as a facilitator of what she sees as a life changing program. Jodi also holds a Bachelor of Social Science from UWS and via scholarship to Dalhousie University (Canada) and a certificate in Organisation and Executive Coaching from the Institute of Executive Leadership and Coaching.

Favourite self-care strategy:

The breathing triangle: Breathe in for a count of 4, hold the breath for a count of 4 and breathe out for a count of 4. This technique moves focus onto the breath, away from the situation which is causing stress or discomfort, oxygenates the blood and calms the physical and emotional state.

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

We can all increase our wellbeing by making conscious choices to do so. Having implementable tools to use allows us to practice and create new habits by focusing on increasing our experiences of positive emotions each and every day. Start with small, easy to do changes, and connect to things which have meaning to you. A smart start can have big impact- chose one thing at a time and build on it.

Outside of work:

Jodi is likely to be in a DIY frenzy at home or at the beach with her kids.

Top 3 strengths:

- Gratitude
- Kindness
- Love

Fun fact:

Jodi is obsessed with the power of the brain and subconscious mind and is a qualified Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapist.

john johnson

Associate (IT Consultant)

Background:

John specialises in user experiences for websites and online applications and has 20 years experience in graphic and web design. His design experience spans print and packaging to online brand immersion techniques and intrinsic branding solutions for software and Internet companies.

Shining moments include working with Kimpton Hotels, eBay and Pacific, Gas & Electric, Quokka Sports, Fox Sports and more. John holds a degree in Graphic Arts from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and post-graduate MultiMedia studies at San Francisco State University. He serves as an Advisor and Guest Lecturer to the Board of Design and Industry Department at San Francisco State University. John has 10 years experience in the Wellness and Health field as a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT).

Favourite self-care strategy:

Meditation and exercise - especially yoga.

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Welcome impermanence and explore what it teaches us

Outside of work:

You'll find John teaching and practicing Yoga and Qi Gong, painting, surfing and playing guitar.

Top 3 strengths:

- Resilience
- Tolerance
- Patience

Fun fact:

John once ran 7 consecutive ultra-marathons in 7 days through the Sahara Desert.

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angie farrugia

Head of Marketing

‍Background:

Angie is an experienced marketing and communications manager and leader with 15 years experience in diverse roles and industries, specialising in brand development, strategic planning, public relations, digital marketing, business development and general management. Through agency and client-side roles, Angie successfully managed local and international brands and projects in commercial, tech and not-for-profit sectors including companies such as Ford Australia, TONI&GUY, Proctor & Gamble (Beauty), Microsoft UK and Early Childhood Management Services. She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) and has completed MBA subjects in Fundamentals of People Management, Collaboration for Social Impact and Project Management.

Angie joined the Oranges Toolkit in 2020 to apply her leadership and well-rounded marketing and communications skills towards a purpose-driven organisation with significant social impact.

Favourite self-care strategy:

Relaxing with a good book.

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Lead by example - check your own wellbeing first.

Outside of work:

Angie is playing with her kids or socialising with friends at an event that she's organised!

Top 3 strengths:

- Time optimiser
- Writer
- Organiser

Fun fact:

Angie has three sets of twins in her immediate family.

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mary johnson

Associate (Admin and Tech Support)

Background:

Mary has a diverse corporate background and current specialisation in Corporate Wellness Programs, focusing on emotional regulation and resilience, change management, mindfulness and stress management, movement programs through yoga. Mary spent 5 years working for a nonprofit managing digital communications and fundraising and prior to that, was in technology based in the Silicon Valley for 15 years in various partner and corporate sales development roles.

Currently work as a yoga therapist and mindfulness and meditation coach focused on working with individuals and businesses with a focus on stress management, mind/body repatterning to help one achieve their full potential.

Favourite self-care strategy:

A daily meditation/mindfulness, movement and gratitude practice.

Key advice for clients developing wellbeing strategies:

Set a clear intention. Start small at first and use this intention to guide you to support your heartfelt mission or purpose.

Outside of work:

Mary will be doing yoga!

Top 3 strengths:

- Persistence
- Creativity
- Open minded

Fun fact:

Mary goes by many different first names: Mary, Mary Jo, Maria and Medo.

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our talented,
professional team

rounded
resourcefulness

tegan davies

jerry andrews

anna webb

kari sutton

ali palmer

gina brooks

jodi livesley

john johnson

angie farrugia

mary johnson

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angie farrugia

mary johnson

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