The 2024 VET National Teaching & Learning Conference is now only 2 weeks away and there are only a handful of tickets still available! Don’t miss out – Register today.
Let’s introduce Keynote Speaker: Dr Lauren Burns OAM, PhD, Olympic Champion, Performance & Lifestyle Consultant. Lauren will be delivering a powerful and engaging, presentation on Day 2 of the conference with her keynote presentation, ‘Elevating Potential’.
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. Her ability to captivate audiences with relatable anecdotes and practical strategies is what sets her apart.
Through her presentation, Lauren will elevate the potential of each individual in the room, motivating them to take action and make positive changes in their lives.
Lauren 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.
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.
Be sure to join Lauren at 2:40pm on Day 2 of the VET National Teaching & Learning Conference.
VDC would like to thank this year’s Conference Sponsor