About Chris
Chris' first job was working with his dad in the family photography business. His professional career has seen him in and around the HR function of large corporate and consulting organisations for over 25 years. He has held senior roles specialising in Remuneration, Talent Management, Organisational Development, Change and Learning - working both in Australia and Europe.
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After spending years coaching others to earn their living by working on stuff they really care about - he has finally decided to take some of his own medicine and do the same. Returning to his small business roots - Sustain Learning allows Chris to do what he enjoys most - delivery of engaging and memorable learning experiences on stuff that he is passionate about.
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Chris is a registered Psychologist with a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Organisational Psychology. He has studied Change Management at the Hult International Business School in the UK. He is an accredited Be Well Plan Trainer and an Anecdote Story Powered Leadership Partner. Chris also holds accreditation with Human Synergistics LSI/OCI tools as well as MHS Change Style Indicator and Change Navigator.
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He has played more than a few gigs as a guitarist and bass player in Sydney bands over the years, can almost hold a coherent conversation in German and has been known for baking the occasional decent loaf of bread.
Why live virtual learning?
In mid 2019 I received the outline of a new six month leadership program being rolled out globally in our organisation. In addition to a few two full day face to face sessions, there were several 90 minute virtual workshops included. I remember discussing with some experienced colleagues at the time - saying "this is no way to do learning - people just won't engage virtually".
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Then COVID happened and we couldn't be together physically. As a "stop-gap" measure our team decided to run some local virtual programs. Since then I have had several moments of insight that have absolutely blown my mind:
Am I against face to face learning? Absolutely not - for one thing the catering is usually much better! But I have learnt enough about live virtual learning to see it as a viable, effective and impactful solution that is here to stay.