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 Michael, our dynamic Queensland and Northern Territory state manager and the mastermind behind turning team building into an adventure! With a toolkit crafted from 20 years as an Aircraft Technician, 12 years in the Australian Army, and a profound passion for coaching, Michael knows a thing or two about the mechanics of teamwork and the art of leadership. But don’t be fooled by his disciplined background; Michael is all about infusing fun into the formula for success. His events are legendary for transforming routine team dynamics into epic quests for collaboration, using the power of play to break down walls, build bridges, and inject a spirit of joy into every challenge. His approachable nature and ability to make teamwork enjoyable have made him an invaluable asset in promoting positive, lasting changes in team culture.

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 Alene, a people-person with a knack for creating positive experiences. Formerly from an administration background, Alene took a leap of faith in 2021 and ventured into the hospitality sector. Her journey led her to Corporate Challenge Events in 2022, where she began assisting and facilitating at events on a casual basis.

Her passion for people and administrative experience were rewarded in October 2023 when Alene was offered the role of State Manager (Victoria) and became a full-time member of the Corporate Challenge Events team. Now, Alene is happy to be back in her administrative element, engaging with clients, peers, charities, and venues, all while ensuring every event shines.

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.