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At BeChallenged we believe that teamwork, communication, leadership and constructive feedback are the foundations of an effective team. We aim to design events that are tailored to the specific objectives of our clients and in doing so, ensure a positive and rewarding experiential learning experiences that will have lasting benefits in the workplace. Our team possesses a greatly diverse arrange of experiences, skills, knowledge and understanding of how teamwork and behaviour change can directly affect performance. We love what we do and are committed to ensuring that your next team building event is enjoyable, challenging and constructive.
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Sam Burton Taylor
A former city accountant with an appetite for life, Sam is driven by the energy of high performance, loves his work and is continually enriched by people, place and experience. Sam who is still an active Surf Patrol Captain, has graced the rugby fields of NSW and ACT over the past 10 years. His list of achievements includes; bull catching in northern QLD, raft guiding in Africa, sleeping on the banks of the white Nile and climbing Mount Kenya.
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Kingsley Seale
Laid back, passionate and with a preference for the lighter side of life, Kingsley who grew up in Hong Kong, is dedicated to his work and sees real value in what he does. A product of Knox Grammar, Kingsley returned to work at the school as a rugby coach and development officer between 2006 and 2007. His own career has seen him involved with the NSW Waratahs since 2005, with an unfortunate number of injuries limiting his appearances to date. In the future Kingsley would love the opportunity to take his enthusiasm and energy for life and work overseas.
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Andy Johnson
Self motivated and driven, Andy arrived in Sydney after seven years as a trainer in the London Fire Brigade seeking new challenges and personal experiences; it's possible the weather and lifestyle may have also been a factor! Twelve years of competitive rugby enabled Andy to develop a strong understanding in the dynamics of team functionality and effective performance. Future aspirations lie in the perfection of body-boarding, endurance events and retaining ones English accent.
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Nikki Taylor
After several years working in retail and hospitality, Nikki found her enthusiasm for customer service and event organising. In recent years she has been involved in the 75th anniversary of The Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Astra Awards and the Cancer Councils ‘Relay for Life'. Having recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Event Management, this Sydney-sider has her feet firmly placed on the ground and is itching to organise one and all.
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Mariette Rups-Donnelly
Mariette has worked as an actor, singer, dancer and director in television, theatre and film for the past 30 years. Mariette’s vast body of professional acting work includes the lead roles in Evita, A Chorus Line, Annie, Big River, Company, The Seagull, Hamlet, Emerald City, and Away, for many of the major theatre companies across Australia. She has also worked in Cabaret and in clubs and appeared on film and television most recently in Home & Away and All Saints.
As an educator for over 20 years she has taught a variety of stage and performance skills for NIDA, WAAPA, ACTT, the Actors’ Centre, Uni of Western Sydney, Eora and Wesley Institute. She has taught Voice, Movement, Acting, Singing, Music Theatre, Performance Technique, Play and Script building and Dance.
She enjoys being able to adapt her broad range of skills to the team building sales and presentation needs of the small business and corporate worlds. She is particularly valued for her understanding of how to use the voice and body to create maximum impact. She firmly believes that the training of business people is a natural extension of the business of acting. “After all” she says, “when you break it down, it’s all performance – the most important aspect is that you speak from your ‘authentic self’.”
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Alex Retief
When his parents planted a vineyard on the family farm in Wagga, Alex returned home to study winemaking at Charles Sturt University. He was then selected for a trainee-ship as assistant-winemaker, Charles Sturt University, where he remained for two years. He then set off for California where he did a vintage at Fetzer Vineyards in the Sonoma Valley. Alex then returned to Australia and was winemaker at Margan Family Wines in the Hunter Valley for three years. In between he travelled to France for a vintage at Domaine De La Baume in the Languedoc, before leaving Margans and spending 18 months making wine at Chateau de Lagarde in Bordeaux.
Settling back into Sydney with his wife Jemima, Alex has now joined the sales and marketing team for Peter Lehmann Wines as On-Premise key account manager for NSW.
Alex has an extensive knowledge of wines and a passion for it that when combined with his ability to captivate an audience creates an event that is truly unique.
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Mark Preston
A sport loving, fitness fanatic who claims he's rarely frustrated or angry. Mark's spent four years tucked away in a city office before embarking on his travels through the UK and Europe. Now back in his native Sydney Mark is reaffirming himself with his passion for sport and the outdoors, and in his own unique relaxed laid back style, considering his next move.
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Alex Breen
The proverbial action man, Alex has pretty much travelled the world, listing Ireland, Slovenia and the Canadian Rockies as his most enjoyed places. When not travelling he can be found, bushwalking, rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, wakeboarding and mountain biking, other passions include cooking, live music and an ice cold beer. With a Bachelor of education under his belt, Alex is planning his next travels and if he can find time a full time job.
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