Jonathan previously has twenty five years of international business and entrepreneurial experience in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, during which time he became known for a highly successful, people focussed management style and is recognised as an expert in building and maintaining exceptional company culture that maintains integrity across multiple geographies. This was achieved through a highly focussed and individual based mentoring and upskilling process offered to staff at all levels, an approach he sees as key to the success of any organisation.

During his time in the BPO industry, Jonathan was a pioneer in the outsourcing drive to the Philippines which currently employs over 1.5 million people. He spent eighteen years based in Manila and became labelled by the media as the “godfather of Australian outsourcing”, featuring as the key note speaker at the Asia CEO awards. During this time, he established, grew and then sold multiple companies dealing with clients from Australia, New Zealand, the UK and US and employed over fifteen thousand people along the way.

Jonathan’s most recent role before venturing into clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy was as a shareholder and board member of Synchrony Global, an HRIS provider with offices in Australia, The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. He was key in the sale of the company to Rizing HCM.

He looks to use his vast business experience combined with his passion for strategic psychotherapy to great benefit for ISPA, it’s membership, and the wider community.

Gordon is an internationally recognized name in the world of NLP and Hypnotherapy. He is considered by many to be Australia’s leading NLP Trainer and Hypnotherapist having studied in Australia and in the United States with both the creators of NLP and the leaders in the field of Hypnotherapy. Gordon trained at the prestigious Milton Erickson Foundation in Phoenix Arizona, the absolute pinnacle of training in modern hypnosis.

Gordon is the former President of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists, Editor of the Australian Journal of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis, and the Chair of the Australian Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Moreover, he is not just a therapist. Gordian teaches a unique advanced form of hypnosis known as Strategic Hypnosis, a model that ISPA promotes and supports around the world.
Additionally, Gordon supervises over 120 psychologists, counsellors, and hypnotherapists, guiding them through difficult cases behind the scenes.

Coralee holds seventeen years of financial management experience from her former career to bring to her appointed role as Treasurer for the ISPA Board. Coralee is a qualified Accountant professional, specialising in Australian State and Federal government accounting and budget management functions. She still continues to provide financial consultation within the Government on specialist appointments.

Coralee is committed to serving ISPA with a strong focus on outcomes for members, stakeholders and the public interest. She is particularly focused on financial integrity and strategic management and has considerable expertise in corporate governance, finance, audit, risk and compliance."

Lauren has a Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy as well as Masters of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Certificate of Strategic Coaching from the Institute of Applied Psychology. She is working towards a Diploma of Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors. A Bachelor of Education from University of Sydney. And a self-taught NDIS expert.

Lauren has experience providing coaching and therapy to individuals, families, corporate workplaces and educational settings. Experience teaching, tutoring, and mentoring children and young people with disabilities; including supporting students in mainstream schools and NDIS participants. This also includes supporting their families or caregivers.

Lauren is compassionate, understanding and accommodating when working one-on-one or in groups to assist participants achieve professional milestones and personal goals.

Lauren is a competent course designer, program coordinator, and business coach for the private and public sectors where she provides support and coaching to business owners and senior management on strategies and practices designed to improve business performance and develop and grow team members.

She’s a business owner of Lauren Heaydon Coaching, Mentor You, and Educate Your Child. And last but not least, a wife, Stepmother and Mother.

As an entrepreneur, therapist, educator, coach, wife, mum and stepmum Lauren is passionate about helping members set goals, achieve important personal and professional outcomes, maintain balance in their lives, and uncover their full potential.

Mia's background is in financial services. Rather than look at traditional avenues to improve as a manager, she turned to strategic psychotherapy - and a whole new language and approach opened up. In her management role, she learned the importance good strategies and processes play in achieving success - and the same approach can be applied to life, so clients can strive and thrive.

She holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis & Strategic Psychotherapy, Certified NLP Coaching and Gut Directed Hypnosis Certification

This wide platform of expertise is what Kerry brings to her work as a dedicated, caring and results oriented therapist and coach for her clients, and to her role as a qualified trainer.
Kerry has spent decades serving in both business and people management, including as a General Manager for several successful start-up companies and had also worked in small business practices, right through to corporate roles also including, Sales and Marketing management, Business and IT Solutions Analysis, Project Management plus several of her own continuing, successful businesses created over the last 14 plus years.

Kerry brings this knowledge and skillsets from across many fields into her role as a therapist, navigating new and powerful solution-based processes and patterns for positive, long lasting change for clients who seek assistance with their issues, helping clients to get unstuck and stop struggling.

The probability of positive change is significantly greater when you get a coach &/or therapist who can help you hone and enhance your mental, emotional and physical processes. High achievers know to engage coaches for far better outcomes.

Kerry has been an active practitioner and master of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) for over 25 years and has trained at the Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) in Strategic Hypnosis with the creator of the Gordian Pillars of Psychotherapy - Gordon Young who is an internationally recognized name in the world of NLP and Hypnotherapy along with other luminaries in their fields such as Michael Yapko and Steven Gilligan as continued professional development training is a focused pursuit for Kerry.

Kerry understands the stresses of modern life, and how to help people stop struggling and start enjoying life more. Through the therapeutic process of guiding clients to more skilfully utilise better strategies and processes that will serve them better, clients soon understand how to improve thoughts, communication and even play, for better outcomes in all aspects of their lives.

Kerry is passionate about the work that she does and loves helping people to transform their relationships, their work, and their performance, in fact, improve everything for the better.
Kerry’s Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy practice is available through online telehealth apps, (sessions Australia Wide and Internationally).

When logistics and conditions are appropriate – there are also client rooms in Sydney’s Inner West, and some sessions can be arranged both ‘In Home’ or ‘In Office’ environments, due to the fact that Kerry works with individuals, couples, families and business clients and their teams to assist with relational dynamics that can improve communications and performance.

Kerry Bailey has a Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy 10450NAT, a Diploma of NLP Leadership and Strategic Coaching, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment amongst other qualifications and was invited to join the faculty of IAP - the Institute of Applied Psychology in 2020

As a Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist at Gold Coast Strategic Psychotherapist, Stefanie has had the privilege of immersing herself in various modalities, continuously expanding her knowledge and honing her skills in helping individuals navigate the depths of their own minds. Her work encompasses a holistic approach that integrates therapeutic techniques with a deep understanding of human behavior and the subconscious mind.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Stefanie is also a mother to two incredible boys, whose presence in her life has provided her with invaluable lessons in patience, resilience, and unconditional love. Balancing the demands of motherhood with the challenges of running her fourth business has been a transformative experience, further deepening her understanding of the human experience and the importance of self-care and self-love.

In addition to her clinical practice, Stefanie is passionate about sharing her knowledge and insights with others. She regularly speaks about Authentic Self Leadership in front of groups of entrepreneurs, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Through her speaking engagements, she strives to inspire individuals to tap into their inner strengths and embrace their authentic selves, both personally and professionally.

In addition to her private practice, Deb leads Brand and Marketing Communications for the Black Dog Institute, a world-leading mental health research organisation and medical research institute, promoting the prevention, management and treatment of anxiety and depression, particularly in young people.

Deb is committed to serving ISPA and helping to transform and rebrand hypnotherapy and psychotherapy in the hearts and minds of the general population and sector. Deb is passionate about creating impact and influence and developing real value for our members that propels their businesses forwards and fosters enhanced mental health outcomes for the audiences and clients they serve.

Deb has extensive marketing expertise and a 30-year track record growing awareness, reach, impact and brand equity for local, national and international causes, charitable organisation and service organisations. She has managed high impact cause marketing, behaviour change and communications campaigns for the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, VISA International, Price Waterhouse, ACCOR Hotels, Sempra Energy and the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA).

Deb’s a qualified and licensed solution-focussed Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist and is presently completing her Diploma in Counselling. Deb has a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Canada’s esteemed McGill University, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing.

Deb’s also the mother of two teenage boys. She knows what it feels like to have a child who is paralysed with fear and worry. But she also knows how it feels when things get better and what needs to change to get there.