speakers
Bevan James Eyles
Bevan James Eyles is a three-time Kiwi Fitness Instructor of the Year, former elite Ironman athlete, bestselling author, and a high performance mindset coach. Bevan’s specialty? Helping individuals unlock their full potential, mentally, physically, and emotionally. From elite performers to everyday people seeking their best version, his evidence-based, real-world strategies help transform habits, sharpen focus, and elevate results across life’s most important arenas.
JP Michel
Founder | SparkPath
JP Michel is the creator of the Challenge mindset and the Challenge Cards, which have been used by more than 100,000 students around the world. JP is a TEDx speaker whose work on careers has been featured on the BBC, CBC and Forbes.
Recognized as the 2022 Outstanding Career Leader by the Career Professionals of Canada, JP's holds a degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa and a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of Manchester.
Karen O'Leary - Conference MC
A natural performer, Karen developed exceptional communication skills in her two decades as an early childhood educator, and uses those skills to great effect as an Actor, Television Personality, MC and Host.
She made her acting debut in Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s cult-classic feature What We Do in the Shadows. Her head-turning performance as Officer O’Leary led to comedy spin-off series Wellington Paranormal, a show that is broadcast in 70 countries around the world, including on HBO Max in the US.
She has enjoyed roles in features The Moon is Upside Down, Millie Lies Low and SXSW darlings The Breaker Upperers and Nude Tuesday. Her talents are a perfect fit for improvised television comedy Educators, and she's also an excellent television host, as illustrated by her 2024 NZTV Award win for Best Entertainment Presenter, for her work in Paddy Gower Has Issues.
Karen is a charismatic, hilarious, and charming presence whose services are highly sought after.