TRAC Newsletter

"You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of. You don't have charge of the constellations, but you do have charge of whether you read, develop new skills and take new classes." Jim Rohn

Upcoming Events

Great Corporate Race - Public (Open) (Dates TBA)

Best Year Yet Program (Dates TBA)

Best Year Yet Program - Leader Training (Dates TBA)

Great Corporate Race (17 Aug 2007)

Best Year Yet Seminars (31 Aug 2007)

TAA 04 Training Course (3 - 14 Sep 2007)

Advanced Facilitator Training (25 - 27 Oct 2007)

2007 Visionary Leadership Program (31 Oct - 2 Nov 2007)

Welcome to Learning Frontiers' July Newsletter

We trust that you will find it informative and representing great value in providing rich and useful information in assisting you and your teams in maximising their potential.

If you are a fan of the reality TV show The Amazing Race, here is your opportunity to experience the same phenomenon right here on the Sunshine Coast. The next BIG event is on Friday August 17th Starting and Finishing at Bli Bli Castle – Put this date in your diary today!

This event will be coinciding with a medieval feast and entertainment as part of the Great Corporate Race presentation of awards. A great afternoon of racing followed by an awesome evening of feasting and entertainment whilst at the same time raising funds to support youth and families in crisis on the Sunshine Coast. Book your teams by contacting Jeanette at the TRAC office on 07 5494 7102 or mobile 0421 206 244 . For more detailed event information follow this link to the GCR website. www.thegreatcorporaterace.com

As a footnote; we would like to publicly thank all of the GCR event sponsors and the participating Sunshine Coast tourism venues. Without your support this event would not reach the heights and recognition it is currently achieving, not just here on the Sunshine Coast but NOW much further a field.

TAA-04 Bridging Course / Options for Full Course

The new training and assessment package TAA-04 is the NEW minimum requirement for persons working as workplace trainers and assessors. Now structured as a 14-unit competency based training package, those persons currently holding the existing Category 2 or BSZ98 training qualifications are eligible to undertake the TAA-04 Bridging course which TRAC offers in partnership with Universal Education and Training (UNET) as an intensive five (5) day course.

We are also offering a FULL TAA-04 program (All 14 units to be delivered in a 2 week –10 day Block). Those persons wishing to undertake the bridging elements only will have to complete the second week only. This program is scheduled for commencement on September 3rd running through to the 14th. Bridging Course participants will start on the 10th September. Course information is available on the TRAC website using the following link: http://www.tracc.com.au/events.php?a=view&tEvent_id=15 All enquiries should be directed to TRAC’s training support officer, Carla Shervey on 07 5494 7102 or email Carla@tracc.com.au

For those looking to gain the NEW TAA-04 qualification or to identify other delivery strategies such as RCC or RPL to gain the qualification they should also discuss the various options by talking with Carla on 07 5494 7102.

Advanced Facilitator Training (High Performance Work Cultures) Review

TRAC Consulting in partnership with its US based partners Learningchange LLC recently delivered its acclaimed Advanced Facilitator Training at the Caloundra Power Boat Club from April 30 to May 2nd. The event was well supported with attendees coming from the Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay and Cairns Regions.

The theme for this intensive three-day event was the “Development of High Performance Work Cultures”. In what was a transformational event for all attendees the feedback suggests that this was one of the “BEST” training events that some participants had ever attended.

“A hands on practical workshop with real relevance to the workplace environment. Fun activities and great learning structures provided amazing insights into the power of being a great facilitator and team player”. Tim Saville – Life Coach and BYY program leader.

“The Advanced Facilitator Training Program will allow me to grow both the business and the individuals that make up the team. The improvements in my communication skills, the ability to question, to explore and to lead will make me more effective in my role”.
Mike Tyson – Operations Manager – Caloundra Power Boat Club.

“The broad variety of activity based learning, case studies, and games provided as examples to allow us to physically see and to examine the thinking / actioning of the change process… that you make everyone be involved and endeavour to draw everyone out to be the best that they can be and to recognise that we can all change was awesome”. – Anonymous participant

TRAC and LearningChange have formed an Australian based Company known as the Facilitation Academy. This company will deliver a suite of cutting edge professional development programs based around the themes of facilitation and organisational / teams development.

The next scheduled Facilitator Training Program is scheduled for 25th – 27th October 2007. The themes for this advanced facilitation program will involve two themes; these are the “Development of High Performance Teams” and “Facilitative Leadership”.

The content of this program will have application across various sectors including work teams, sporting teams, boards and not for profit organisations. Lock these dates into your diaries NOW, as this will be one of the most transformational programs ever to be delivered on the Sunshine Coast. Further information can be obtained by calling Mark Jones on 07 54947102 or mobile 0421 688877 or following this link: http://www.tracc.com.au/TrainingDevelopment/FacilitatorTraining.php

Best Year Yet

TRAC Consulting through its subsidiary company “Learning Frontiers Pty Ltd” continues to grow its Best Year Yet (BYY) program in partnership with a growing team qualified team of program leaders. TRAC has in this month acquired the Master License for the Best Year Yet Business Coaching System for the Australasian – Pacific Rim. This is a significant acquisition as already significant interest in the program has come from Perth WA, South Australia, Victoria and New Zealand.

Programs are currently being delivered across Regional Queensland with participants realising measurable performance improvements across numerous areas of their business operations.

TRAC’s QLD team of program leaders are proactive ALL over Regional Queensland with BYY initiatives and proposals now in front of a number of regional councils, schools, training organisations, manufacturing plants, corporate companies and public utilities.

Demand is requiring TRAC to run another Program Leader training program with interest coming from trainers and consultants in Melbourne, Sydney, The ACT and Brisbane. Our goal is to conduct another BYY Program leader Training before the end of November. Should you be interested in learning more about this Business/Life Coaching opportunity please contact Mark Jones on 0421 688877.

Note: Licensing opportunities are currently available for State and Regional locations across Australia.

Detailed information about the amazing results generated through the BYY program can be found via a link from TRAC’s website or via the following link www.bestyearyet.com

Best Year Yet Public Seminars

A series of Best Year Yet public seminars will be offered throughout the second half of 2007. This one day transformational workshop will help you to establish an actionable ”LIFE” plan that will ensure that your next year will be your best year ever achieving all the goals that you may have felt previously impossible.

The cost of this life changing one day workshop is $449.00 inclusive of GST and includes all catering, a comprehensive workbook, a copy of the best selling book, “Best Year Yet”, authored by Jinny Ditzler and a 12 month audio CD support program.

To enrol in our 31st August 07 “Best Year Yet” workshop call the TRAC office on 07 5494 7102 for a enrolment package.

WDC - Women in Business

TRAC Consulting was recently announced as the successful tender for the delivery of 6-month Women in Business Forum, which will be delivered on behalf of the Whitsunday Development Corporation. (WDC).

Queensland State Development funds this program with additional sponsorship support from the Commonwealth Bank and the Whitsunday Shire Council.

The program commenced in early June with 25 very enthusiastic and passionate women in attendance. With TRAC training a small group of amazing ladies as local mentors to support the program participants, this group of women will certainly influence the business culture of the Region.

We would like to thank Rebecca Andrews EO of the WDC and the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE (BRIT) who are hosting the program. The next workshop scheduled for the 17th &18th July will be themed around “Leadership”.

Up-coming Events Summary

Course details and enrolment forms for the above programs can be obtained by following this link to the Events section of the TRAC Consulting website at http://www.tracc.com.au/events.php