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Body Intelligence = Business intelligence
Thea helps your employees take care of themselves so they can take care of your business.
Unleash the energy contained within your greatest untapped organisational resource – the human body – and enjoy a healthier, smarter workforce.
Sixty eight per cent of Australians do not care for their bodies’ most basic needs of sufficient exercise, sleep and eating sufficient vegetables. This means at least two thirds of your people will be operating well below their full capacity. It doesn’t matter how great your culture or employee rewards, your people will never reach their full potential if they don’t possess body intelligence to correct this fundamental gap.
In this keynote you will discover Thea’s 3-steps to better B.I. that will enable your people to bring more energy and smarts to their day.
Read lessBody Intelligence for Female Leaders
Close the gender wellbeing gap for female leaders and see more women step up, and stay up.
Despite significant improvements in gender equality in the workplace, there are still far fewer women than men in senior leadership roles, especially in the private sector. Is the struggle to maintain their health and wellbeing one of the (many) barriers? Especially during midlife when menopause and career aspirations can collide?
Recent Australian data shows that female leaders are more likely than male leaders to report significantly lower overall wellbeing, personal wellbeing, work wellbeing and life satisfaction.
This keynote will help your organisation attract and retain more female leaders, and equip women to protect their health and vitality and so fulfil their career aspirations. It can also be adapted for working women at all levels of an organisation.
Read lessThea O'Connor
Thea O’Connor innovates health and workplace wellness, fostering peak performance
Thea O’Connor is a visionary health and wellbeing expert who has dedicated two decades to revolutionising how people approach personal and collective wellness. With a background in clinical practice, public health and workplace initiatives, she has been a driving force in reshaping mindsets and behaviours for the improvement of society's physical and mental health.
Having spearheaded transformative campaigns throughout her career, Thea has led the charge in destigmatising larger body sizes in public health discourse, advocating for inclusive approaches to weight management long before diversity and inclusion became a mainstream issue. As a pioneering Naptivist, she champions the ‘power nap’ as a crucial element of personal sustainability, challenging conventional notions of productivity and rest.
As the founder of ‘Menopause at Work’, Thea is at the forefront of raising awareness about menopause in Australian workplaces, ensuring that women receive the necessary support to thrive professionally during this stage of life.
As a TEDx speaker, qualified health professional (dietitian), science graduate, and recipient of Adelaide University’s Prize in Genetics, Thea brings a wealth of expertise to her presentations. She empowers audiences to cultivate body intelligence, equipping them with the skills to listen to and honour their bodies needs for optimal energy, reduced stress, enhanced performance, and healthier relationships.
With a passionate focus on workplace wellness, Thea addresses the pressing need to prioritise employee wellbeing to drive organisational success. Recognising the challenges of exhaustion and lethargy in modern workplaces, she emphasises the critical link between vitality and productivity. Through her innovative approach, she advocates for nurturing a culture of wellbeing that enables employees to thrive both personally and professionally.
Drawing on her deep respect for the human body’s remarkable capabilities, Thea’s work spans nutrition, body image, workplace health, and sleep science. Through one-on-one consultations, prevention programs, conference presentations, and media contributions, she tirelessly promotes the importance of caring for one’s physical foundation. Whether educating individuals about their body’s operating systems, or fostering healthier group norms within communities and workplaces, Thea’s mission is clear: to empower individuals and organisation to prioritise wellness and unlock their fullest potential.