If you love hearing from everyday people with extraordinary ideas and expertise in their fields, strap in. TEDx Rockhampton is landing.
TEDx Rockhampton will be held at Empire Apartment Hotel on May 30.
The event, part of the global TED Talks movement, will cover topics relevant to mental health, human behaviour, organ donors, sea glass and more.
Five of the day’s 10 speakers have been announced.
DAN BANOS
Dan is a psychologist at Newstart Psychology & Counselling with expertise in adolescents, anxiety, child psychology, couples therapy, depression, HIV-AIDS, spirituality, stress, teenagers and more. He has ample experience administering psychometric tests to support the assessment of individuals cognitive and decision making capacity.
SAM TRETHEWEY 
Sam is a farmer and former FarmOnline blogger with a passion for food and agriculture. He was appointed Director of the Future Farmers Network in November 2014. Born into a farming family in Tasmania, Sam has worked on and managed properties in Australia and overseas. He is currently stretching his mind at Bond University with an Executive MBA.
HEATH HENWOOD
Heath is an Educational Leader with a passion for equipping and enabling people to participate in life and learning. He is an advocate for parents, children, adolescents and teachers, serving on educational bodies and community groups. He currently teaches and mentors teachers in Central Queensland. Heath has published articles; speaks at conferences, seminars; and conducts professional development sessions on multitude of topics including Pedagogical Practices, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Curriculum and Parenting. He mentors leaders in schools, community and business. Heath has represented Australia in Land Sailing at the 2014 World Championships, finishing in the top 10.
TED SCOTT 
Ted holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Economics. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. He was awarded an Order of Australia in the General Division in 2004 for his contribution to industry. In 2001 he was named by the AFR’s BOSS Magazine as one of Australia’s top thirty business leaders. Ted made a career in management in the Electricity Industry in Queensland. He managed many power stations. Ted’s management career culminated with his term as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Stanwell Corporation. Stanwell Corporation when it was formed in 1997. He is now the Principal of Human Factor Australia working as a management consultant. He specialises in change management, strategic planning and executive coaching. Over the last decade or so he has coached more than eighty senior executives. He is currently the Chair of The Asset Institute. Ted is the author of a number of books and contributes a regular column to “The Art of Healing” magazine.
IAN OGDEN
Ian is an experienced leader and change agent. His career has spanned hugely diverse roles in public, private and community settings. Ian has been CEO of two Qld local governments, and held executive positions including; Senior International Adviser, Consortium CEO, consultant to industry and government and, for the past 5 years, a ground breaking role as an Innovation Facilitator for the commonwealth government. Ian is an Adjunct Research Fellow with CQUni . He is a proven manager and builder of regional capital and he currently works in some of Australia’s most challenged regions. Ian has been a guest speaker and presenter at forums and conferences throughout Australia.
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