Leadership and the practice of “Positive Team Cultures” are prevalent through all aspects of Dwain’s life. An avid baseballer for over 40 years, and now the president of his childhood club Dwain “Practices what he Preaches” when leading any team.

With a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement and more than 30 years of experience in the delivery of team building, corporate health and culture programs, Dwain has a distinct passion and understanding on the importance of team culture in the workplace. When not working, Dwain loves spending time and telling dad jokes with his children Will and Charli and partner Anita.

What Anita lacks in height she makes up for in enthusiasm. With 20 years experience in leadership coaching, facilitation and change management, Anita has led programs for the public sector, corporate and small owner led organisations.   She has a proven ability to apply evidence based learnings in simple, scalable and effective ways that have real business impact. Anita found what she describes as ‘the perfect fit’ with CCE integrating training, team building and conferences to blend her life’s work. Anita is just as enthusiastic about wine and balancing her lifestyle with long distance running. When she is not improving positive culture or hitting the pavement she loves to spend time with partner Dwain and step children Will and Charli.

Meet Kieran, a play specialist with big energy, sharp instincts and the kind of presence that gets a room leaning in. He brings fun naturally, but behind that spark is real expertise in facilitation, leadership, coaching and team dynamics. With a background in outdoor leadership and people development, Kieran knows how to read a group, build trust quickly and create the conditions for genuine connection. He is highly regarded for his relationship-building skills, proactive style and ability to understand different personalities and strengths. Kieran does more than lift the mood. He helps teams communicate better, engage more openly and step into play with purpose. The result is an experience that feels easy, energising and enjoyable, but is backed by skill, structure and intent.

Shane is an engaging facilitator who thrives on being able to connect with his clients and peers. Shanes passion is helping organisations create an environment that promotes growth, high performance and a clear vision for positive team culture. Along with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and qualifications in training, assessment and sport’s coaching, Shane has 10 years experience leading and managing teams in the corporate and fitness industry. Outside of the office Shane always wants to be the best version of himself and enjoys reading and researching holistic health or practising daily mediation. Shanes pride and joy are his wife Elisa and three children Mikayla, Mackenzie and Mason. 

Meet Matt, the Victorian Licensee for Corporate Challenge Events. With over 15 years of experience in high-level facilitation, he is a master at transforming group dynamics into high-performing teams. Beyond his professional expertise, Matt lives in Carrum with his fiancée, Rochelle, their dog, Hugh, and their cat, Trevor. He is deeply passionate about being a meaningful chapter in the career stories of the people and teams he works with.  He firmly believes that the most impactful leadership starts with authentic connection. As a Certified Coach, Matt brings a sophisticated toolkit to every event. His background is a unique blend of high-stakes environments, spanning everything from the rigors of Big 4 Consulting to the fast-paced agility of startups and large-scale enterprises. Known for his ability to bridge the gap between corporate strategy and human connection, Matt’s approach ensures that every team building experience is not just a fun day out, but a pivotal moment of growth and lasting excellence.

Say hello to Hugh, the driving force behind our NSW/ACT operations,  with 15 years of creating memorable moments. Beyond his professional expertise, Hugh is a dedicated sports lover and a proud father to Archer and Ava. He firmly believes that the right attitude can make all the difference. With a Bachelor of Health Science, including studies in Marketing and Management, and a background in sports coaching, Hugh brings a unique mix to the table. His outgoing personality and strong communication skills make him not just an effective manager but someone who genuinely makes events fun and engaging. Known for creating positive team cultures and never settling for less, Hugh’s approach ensures every event stands out for its excellence and enjoyment.

Introducing Coops, an experienced and people-oriented event planner. He brings a wealth of experience from his time in the outdoor education field, having worked for three seasons in the United States and six months in New Zealand. Coops holds a BSC in geography which has come in handy with all his travels! In the events industry, Coops is a seasoned professional. When his not boosting positive team cultures he has a strong commitment to non-profit events. Most recently, he planned, organised  and completed a 51KM sponsored walk which raised $8,000 for cancer charities.  He prides himself on participating in many NFP events and overall he has raised  over $17K for charities across the globe. Coops brings this passion and dedication to every event, super charging teams all across Victoria.

Taleah is an adventurer at heart!

She loves to travel and explore new cultures, having recently returned from seven months in New Zealand working at a YMCA camp teaching children the power of play, and then seven months backpacking around the UK.

Taleah started working at CCE in July 2021 and spent most of her lockdown linking workplace teams through online team events, her personal favourite being online Bingo! Now she’s excited to be out on face to face events and reconnecting teams all over Australia. Taleah loves meeting people from all over the world and hearing about their different cultures and lifestyles. She has a Cert 3 in fitness and loves spending her time off in the great outdoors hiking, camping and adventuring.