Are you an apprentice or an employer of young people in Queensland? Join us for an insightful event this March, where we will help you improve communication and open conversation.

We’re combining the science with lessons from elite sport to provide actionable advice to get your employees performing at their peak, quickly.

We’re thrilled to welcome back coaching psychology expert, Susie Burrell, NRL legend Marty Taupau and Bronco’s superstar Billy Walters for this one-off FREE event.

Discover the most effective ways to communicate with your apprentices or trainees and how to motivate them to go the distance. Our experts will share advice on managing difficult conversations and how to create a shared language with your younger workforce.

Discover how to...

Take lessons from elite sport to get your team performing at their peak
Give and receive constructive feedback by reducing defensiveness
Navigate difficult conversations and build a shared language
Coach and prepare apprentices for the journey ahead
Keep your team motivated to go the distance

Schedule for the event

3.30pm: Registration, drinks and canapes
4pm: Presentation
5pm: Q&A
5.30pm: Drinks and canapes
6pm: Event concludes

Capacity is limited, so RSVP now and lock in your seat!

There is paid parking available at the hotel.

Guest speakers

Susie Burrell

Susie Burrell is passionate about empowering people and teams, using science to help optimise their performance and wellbeing. She holds an Honours Degree in Psychology and a Masters of Coaching Psychology, and shares insights which businesses can apply to coaching and mentoring staff. Sue also holds an Honours Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and has graced the screens as the resident dietitian on Channel 7’s Sunrise, enriching the lives of viewers with her practical and evidence-based advice.

Martin Taupau

Martin Taupau is a recently retired NRL legend with over 15 years’ experience playing at the highest level of sport. Having played 256 NRL Games and 35 representative test matches, he is a veteran of the league and knows a thing or two about mentoring the new players coming through. Off the field Martin is Co-Founder of two businesses, DSRUPTRS and Not Stationary. He shares his unique perspective about the lessons that businesses can learn from elite sport.

Billy Walters

Billy Walters is a current NRL player with the 2025 NRL Premiership winning Brisbane Broncos. Before signing his first NRL contract, Billy completed a carpentry apprenticeship, giving him lived experience of navigating workplace expectations, feedback, and the transition from learning to professional performance. In elite sport, Billy operates in a system where performance is reviewed regularly, feedback is direct, and accountability is non-negotiable. This mirrors many of the pressures faced by apprentices and employers, where progress depends on clear communication and trust.

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