The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2024 is fast approaching – and tickets are selling fast. To be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 15 & 16 of August, it promises to be a fantastic in-person 2-day event.
So, let’s have a look at one of our spectacular Keynote Speakers, Dr Lauren Burns OAM.
Speaking on ‘Elevating Potential’, Lauren knows firsthand about achieving goals and embodies this year’s Conference theme, ‘From Competence to Excellence – Strive to Inspire’.
Lauren created sporting history by winning the first Olympic gold medal for Australia in Taekwondo. Before her Olympic win, few people knew that Lauren was 12 times Australian Champion and had achieved a string of international titles including numerous medals at the world championship level.
Lauren delivers a powerful, engaging, and life-changing presentation. Lauren’s genuine passion for inspiring and empowering participants shines through her unique blend of humour, down-to-earth storytelling, and evidence-based tips for achieving optimal well-being and high-performance living. She has the ability to captivate audiences with relatable anecdotes and practical strategies.
Through her presentation, Lauren elevates the potential of each individual in the room, motivating them to take action and make positive changes in their lives.
She created sporting history by winning the first Olympic gold medal for Taekwondo when the sport debuted at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
She was one of only three Australian women to win an individual Olympic Gold Medal, along with Cathy Freeman and Susie O’Neill. Her amazing triumph at the Sydney Games was achieved against the odds – requiring enormous discipline, commitment, perseverance, and teamwork.
Since the Sydney Olympics, Lauren has emerged as one of Australia’s most sought-after speakers. She has been on the speaking circuit for over 25 years and continues to travel the country conducting keynote presentations, workshops, and masterclasses, all centred around ‘Elevating Potential’ in individuals.
Lauren’s genuine passion for inspiring and empowering participants shines through with her down-to-earth storytelling and evidence-based tips for achieving optimal well-being and high-performance living. Her ability to captivate audiences with relatable anecdotes and practical strategies is what sets her apart.
She has a PhD in Athlete Lifestyle and Mindset and works closely with the Australian Institute of Sport, both with the Gold Medal Ready program and their research institute. Her doctoral work won the prestigious RMIT Vice Chancellor’s Prize and Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Prize for Research Impact and is published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
A best-selling author, Lauren has penned two books: Fighting Spirit and Food from a Loving Home. Lauren also shares her nutritional expertise by designing whole-food menu plans for a renowned Melbourne childcare centre. Additionally, she offers exclusive one-on-one executive-level coaching while balancing the joys and responsibilities of a busy family life.
Over the past 20 years, Lauren has combined all of her learning and experience into nine core elements, making up the Circle of Lifestyle.
To really find out for yourself about how Laura can help elevate your potential, be sure to register to attend the VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2024.
You can register here.
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