Meet our Plenary Speakers
Dr Britt Andreatta | Brain Aware Training
Workshop Plenary 2: The Science of Change: new developments and strategies
Brain-Based Strategies for Creating Engaging Learning
Dr Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create science-based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the CEO of Brain Aware Training and former CLO for Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning). She has over 10 million views worldwide of her online courses and is the author of several best-selling books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, Wired to Connect, and Wired to Become. She recently won the 2024 Thought Leader of the Year by the Association for Talent Development. She is frequently named a “Top 10 Influencer” and regularly consults with organizations on leadership development and learning strategy.
Hayley Lewis
Inspirational Story
Hayley Lewis OAM captured the nation’s heart at just 15 years of age, winning five gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, before going on to become a world champion, dual Olympic medallist, and one of the few athletes to successfully return to elite competition after starting a family.
Beyond sport, Hayley is a successful business owner, author, psychology graduate, and proud mum of two. Many Australians also know her as the warm and engaging host of The Biggest Loser, where her authenticity and leadership resonated with millions.
Today, Hayley brings powerful insights on high performance, resilience, reinvention, and success beyond the podium.
Bo Hanson | Athlete Assessments
Workshop Plenary 1: Winning at Work: Lessons from the Olympic Arena
Bo Hanson has spent more than 25 years working across elite sport, business, education, and high-performance environments, specialising in leadership, coaching, and team development.
After a successful career in the sport of Rowing, including four Olympics and three Olympic Medals, Bo founded Team8 in 2003 and Athlete Assessments in 2007. Bo now focuses on working with clients in business, education, and sporting industries across the globe to achieve their own success, getting the best out of the people, and has attained an unmatched track-record in doing exactly this. In recognition of this, Bo was also the winner of the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) 2023 Award for L&D Professional of the Year, for his dedication to L&D and transformational work across various industries.
Having presented at more than 100 international conferences, Bo is known for his practical, engaging style and his ability to translate high-performance lessons into real-world results. His long-standing client relationships and consistently strong feedback reflect his ability to understand organisational challenges and deliver impactful, actionable development experiences.