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We do things differently
to make a real difference

After many years in a corporate, high stressed environment, the secret to success was uncovered through balance. As leaders, directors or managers you can take this learning and literally run with it (or walk with us). You can make a real difference by simply balancing the unhealthy hours spent in the office, getting outdoors on a Twalk-fest adventure with your team and ours. You’ll discover, by doing even this one thing differently you and your team’s work and personal lives will thrive.

Come twalk with us and experience our life changing difference. Walk the talk to thrive through:

Our Team Of Twalkers

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Tania Beck Soulos
(Sydney)

Tania is a highly skilled Executive Coach and Learning & Development professional, with over 20 years experience working with senior executives in professional and financial services, in Australia and the US.

Her passion is to work with senior management to solve business issues efficiently and effectively, while growing the people both professionally and personally.

Key capabilities developed include:

  • Proven ability to consult with clients to achieve business strategy
  • Effective management of key client relationships
  • Extensive team leadership/people management experience
  • Expertise in organizational development and adult learning, including needs assessment, instructional design, delivery and evaluation
  • Significant facilitation, presentation and course writing experience
  • Strong planning, project management and organizational skills
Julie Hyam Elliott
(Sydney)

Julie Hyam Elliott is a Company Director, entrepreneur and leading Business Growth Strategist. She holds numerous Board positions including Australian Invoice Finance and P & N Bank.

Julie has previously held roles as the CEO of Bank of Sydney (only the second Woman to run a Bank in Australia) where she increased profits by 88% and numerous executive roles in major Australian Banks.

At the same time as developing her Corporate career, Julie was the first woman to Chair the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (Melbourne) and State Trustees (Victoria).           

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Mandy Holloway
(Sydney)

Courageous Leadership Facilitator, Executive Coach, Mentor and Keynote Speaker, Chair of CEO Institute Syndicate Group.

Mandy’s empathy based style and her ability to intimately understand the on-going pressure faced by business leaders is grounded through her personal leadership experiences as a partner of KPMG and now the challenging experiences with our diverse client base. 

Combining her strong business background with her learning expertise means she designs, develops and delivers initiatives that achieve sustainable results. Mandy’s passion, dedication and courage touch everyone who participates in all the initiatives she facilitates.

Steven Sapsford
(Sydney)

Steven has been building and running businesses since 1985. He has truly mastered the art of recruiting, training, leadership, strategy, mentoring and so much more. 

He works with executives and key decision makers to ensure that amazing growth outcomes are achieved. He is a value-first, focused individual. He works closely with stakeholders to understand the gaps, goals and needs before proposing a strategy and process that we will walk through step by step, month by month. His core values advocate honesty and integrity.

Steven spent the first 8 years of his career building a construction business. Due to a downturn in the economy and building industry changes, Steve embarked into the world of direct selling in the mid 1990’s, he built an organisation with over 40 offices and more than 800 sales people across 5 countries in 10 years. Representing clients in the Hospitality, Entertainment and Sports Sector initially and diversifying through to Telecommunications then Finance and then with his move to Australia, he set up as an importer and wholesaler of FMCG goods in both the car care and fragrance industries. He quickly grew this business to retail sales of over $190m spanning 6 countries within 7 years.

Over the past few years he has moved into the consulting world so he can share the success he has experienced with others. Having created several multi-million-dollar organisations over the past 25 years he is now available to help you do the same. Steven’s number one goal is to help executive decision makers and owners improve their organisations within the first 90 days of working with us.

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Leah Barthel
(Sydney)

Leah joins the TWALK team as a Life and Wellbeing Strategist to share her experiences with others who may be dealing with the challenges life can throw you. 

Following a series of life events, Leah made a choice to create the reality she wished to see, and is driven to inspire and motivate others to realise their dreams and capabilities. 

To alleviate the pain she was experiencing from a series of tragic life events, Leah found Yoga which lead her to the path she is now on. In addition, Leah was then made redundant. Two weeks after that she had written her book, “A Gift Before I Go”.  She then asked herself “If I could pick any job in the world what would it be?”. The outcome was very clear. She wanted to be an Author, Public Speaker, Advocate for Organ Donation & Grief, Yoga & Meditation Teacher and most importantly an awesome Mum.

Melissa Bradbury
(Sydney)

Melissa is certified Clinical Nutritionist and an Accredited Member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association.

Through an evidence-based practice, she is committed to educating and empowering people by providing them with the tools they need to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. You can learn to feel your 100% best self and live a happy and fulfilling life through the experience Melissa provides.

Taking a holistic approach, based on the latest research, considering all body systems and how the body works collectively as a whole, rather than treating individual symptoms, she can tailor treatment plans that are manageable and realistic enabling you to achieve your health goals. With a special interest in pre and postnatal nutrition, chronic illness management including diabetes, weight loss, chronic digestive disorders, low mood, and energy as well as children’s health her expertise is extensive.

Melissa brings this knowledge and wellbeing approach to the TWALK team and offers a fabulous foundation for how food as ‘medicine’ can positively influence your life.

Nicola Sapsford
(Perth)

Nicola has 25+ years’ experience working in Financial Services managing and leading teams of up to 30 people to meet company objectives in debt recovery, finance and develop new business opportunities.

Her strong operational, finance, marketing, leadership and sales experience has enhanced organisations capability to achieve strategic outcomes.  Nicola has managed her own training consultancy company for over 12 years developing training strategies and facilitating cultural change initiatives for various industries. Nicola owns and operates a women’s connecting group The Pink Book Club providing a platform for inspiring women to inspire women!

Nicola holds a Cert IV Training and Assessing, Cert IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking, Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management and an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. 

Lee Bannister
(East Coast USA)

Lee Bannister, based on East Coast of the US, helps organizations with People and Human Resource Strategy, Transformation and Innovation.

Prior to founding People Transformation Associates LLC, Lee worked for the global PricewaterhouseCoopers organization for nearly 15 years overseeing global talent programs and technology, including Performance Management, Learner Testing and Learning Effectiveness.

Lee is a certified Human Resources (SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP) and Project Management (PMP) professional. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Science and a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Organizational Behavior from the University of Pittsburgh. He also has Master Certificates in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Project Management (PM). Having lived in both the US and the UK and worked worldwide, he is adept at navigating global business practices and integrating cultural necessities into solutions. 

Simone Smith
(San Fransisco)

Simone has a degree in economics with a Masters in Environmental Law.  In Australia, she worked as a consultant to clients in both the public and private sectors.

Her areas of focus were strategic planning and securing funding for capital projects.  Since moving to the US, her experience has been with non-profit organizations where she has worked in the areas of administration, development, fundraising and event management.

She now calls the San Francisco Bay Area home.

Simone will be responsible for booking your TWALK session, event management and project management for the TWALK team. She looks forward to twalking with you soon.