Learn - Grow -Thrive - Share

ABOUT
Purpose
To create a movement of happier, healthier and higher performing people in both their golf game and life game!
Are you unhappy, stressed, anxious or struggling and either don't know why, or just sick and tired of being sick and tired and you either dont want a doctor or counsellor, or have found them useful.
I have learnt the hard way, that to 'Thrive' we need to look at this quest/ challenge from a wholistic approach. ( No holes here sorry )
I see and hear people who have been working out, eating better, setting goals, but are still not happy with their golf, life and health, particularly their mental health. Soul or Spirit first is who we are. Ever calling us to connect with our true self, our higher self. We know it, we often feel it, our gut instinct, our intuition, trying to guide us daily.
I have learnt, the more I stop and listen to this inner guiding/knowing, the better my golf and life flows! Then let's connect and see where you may look for better results that you deserve.
It may be support with me, it may be with someone else.It may be just you, stopping enough to look within.In a world where most people are constantly focused on their outer world, now could be the time to have the courage to look within!
What if the art and science of thriving in a world that has us set up to just survive, was not about connecting first our Body, Mind and then Soul, but given the last few years of Covid 19, Bushfires, Floods and Interest Rates, what is actually needed is a Soul, Mind then Body approach?
1. Nurture the Soul/Spirit
2. Calm and Clear the Mind
3. Move and Feed the Body well.
Integrating the latest Wellbeing Science from the west with the Ancient Wisdom and Practices from the east to 'Empower you to THRIVE'! Our Golf is a reflection of our life!

Derek Rogers
Founder

Derek rebranded himself and his vision and co -created ‘The Thrive Movement Australia’ in late 2019 after 10
years of developing and delivering workshops for organisations. His new vision is bigger than himself, and is designed to be a platform for people and organisations to learn to connect, grow, care and share what it takes to actually thrive.
Derek is truly passionate about living a healthy and purposeful life. One that has him empowering and transforming people and organisations to be happier, safer, healthier and high performing. THRIVING!
He comes from a successful career in all Education settings, including TAFE in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia where he was an Industry Project Officer for 5 years, negotiating training requirements, designing and then co-delivering. In schools his roles have included PE, Health and Outdoor Education Teacher, together
with several department Co-ordinator positions. Derek’s background also includes WH&S both as a Health and Safety Officer for Government Departments and delivery of training in all aspects of Risk Management OH&S Compliance and Auditing. He is a trained Return to Work Officer.
His training is comprehensive , apart from his Teaching qualifications, a Diploma of Education Adults and a Certificate IV in Workplace Trainer and Assessor. He completed a Diploma of Leadership, Coaching and
Mentoring after more than 15 years studying human potential, through formal and informal training. This
included completing all the Landmark Education training, NLP training with Chris Howard and Tony Robbins.
He is a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, with further training in Eastern philosophies and practices, including many Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Buddhism .
He is also a Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
This training has included studying the latest in Neuroscience, Positive Psychology and Leadership and
becoming a qualified and experienced Peak Performance/Success, Health and Life Coach with the International Coaching Federation.
He is an active contributor of 2 Men’s Circles which empower men to be the best versions of themselves, for their self, their families and their communities.
Derek recently delivered a 12 months 3 part Health and Wellbeing program, working with mainly rural men
across Country NSW.
Module 1 covered all aspects of igniting Health and Wellbeing.
Module 2 covered Self Awareness of Thinking and Behaviour habits.
Module 3 covered Looking Out For and Supporting Each Other.
With ever increasing numbers of people suffering from poor mental health, including depression, anxiety,
stress, poor sleep, disengagement, then there is the obesity epidemic. Now more than ever, there is a need for his skills and knowledge to make an enormous difference for the health, wellbeing and performance of individuals, teams and organisations.
Why Derek - his lived experience is his unique advantage. An ordinary middle-aged Aussie bloke, who has lived in rural Australia in Qld, Vic and SA. In a car club, craft beer club, golf and former cricket and footy club. Has been divorced and has kids. He was diagnosed and has suffered from depression a few years ago and has family members with several mental health conditions.
Some of the larger organisations Derek has made a difference for include-
Deakin University, Austin Hospital, ABB Australia. Vic Roads, Essential Energy NSW, Turner & Townsend Global WA, R@R Corporate Health
Derek is a Communications, Mental Health and Thrive expert.
His expertise and key interests focus on –
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Resilience and Mental Health
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Increasing Productivity and Performance- via better health, communication and engagement
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Stress Management
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Creating Cultural change and Employee Engagement
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Health and Safety prevention specialist
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Transformational Team building in house and adventure retreat
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Transformational Leadership development
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Personal and Executive Coaching- Career, Life, Health
Derek is based on the Sunshine Coast and travels widely. He is available in person, through Skype or Zoom,
email and phone.
He loves family time, golf, the beach, rainforests, bushwalking, craft beer and racing his car.