2023 Speaker Faculty
We’re bringing you the heat with businesswomen from Australia and beyond, the fitness industry and further afield, all of whom are at the top of their game and are committed to helping you reach yours.
Join us 27th April 2023, Museum of Contemporary Art
The Rocks, Sydney
Abbie White - Founder, Sales Redefined
Amy Boone Thompson - Owner & CEO, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Amy Boone Thompson - Owner & CEO, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
The Future of High Performance Sales
In this session, Abbie will unpack the future of sales and how you can stay ahead of the competition. She will debunk the highest-converting sales trends you need to know and reveal the secrets of high-performance sales. What do the top 1% of high performers do differently from the rest of the pack? Abbie will share how to move sales teams from reactive to proactive and create a behavioural shift that sticks. This will be a highly-practical and interactive session to workshop your business in the room.
Amy Boone Thompson - Owner & CEO, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Amy Boone Thompson - Owner & CEO, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Amy Boone Thompson - Owner & CEO, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Inspired Leadership - Lessons From Three Decades in the Fitness Industry
Learn from one woman’s journey in the fitness industry and how she successfully navigated her own path to owning IDEA Health & Fitness Association after holding nearly every role in the industry. Outline techniques to uncover and clarify your purpose and discover how Amy is INSPIRING thousands of fitness professionals to build sustainable and profitable careers. You’ll walk away with practical strategies for self-discovery, empowerment and how to align purpose with passion—which will raise your visibility and enhance your personal brand. Create a blueprint for your own successful career, as well as a roadmap and checklist, and stand out as the leader you are.
Diana Williams - Owner & Founder, Fernwood Fitness
Amy Boone Thompson - Owner & CEO, IDEA Health & Fitness Association
Diana Williams - Owner & Founder, Fernwood Fitness
Q&A: Blazing Trails - What it Takes to Create Meaningful Change and Success
There are few people who have influenced women’s health and fitness in Australia more than Diana Williams. Diana pioneered the gym-for-women concept over 30 years ago, opening Fernwood Fitness in an abandoned school classroom in 1989. With over 70 clubs nationwide today, Fernwood has stood the test of time.
In this Q&A session, Diana delves into the failures and innovations that have led to Fernwood’s success through the years, and shares her insights on what it takes to follow your dreams. This promises to be an unmissable session with a true trailblazer and leader of women.
Kate Doyle-Kwon - VP of Communications and Franchise Marketing, Xponential Fitness
Kate Doyle-Kwon - VP of Communications and Franchise Marketing, Xponential Fitness
Kate Doyle-Kwon - VP of Communications and Franchise Marketing, Xponential Fitness
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the turnpike in the fitness industry by way of services, products and technologies? How can we drive growth through transformation when we're on shaky ground? What opportunities have the new leaders in fitness seized while other, more established companies lacked urgency and foresight?
We ask our panelists to share their experiences and insights on being disruptive in times of disruption.
Emma Masters - Co-founder, Therapy Fitness
Kate Doyle-Kwon - VP of Communications and Franchise Marketing, Xponential Fitness
Kate Doyle-Kwon - VP of Communications and Franchise Marketing, Xponential Fitness
Winning Through Innovative Experiences
The winning formula for customer experience is the ability to tell a more meaningful story at every touch point of your customer journey. Learn to create a more incredible culture and longer-lasting member retention in this session. Emma will dive deeply into the best steps to ensure an innovative, winning customer experience at your studio or facility.
Fiona Keable - Co-founder, The Real Body Movement
Kate Doyle-Kwon - VP of Communications and Franchise Marketing, Xponential Fitness
Fiona Keable - Co-founder, The Real Body Movement
FLAMETHROWER: The Top 5 Non-Negotiables to Build a Brand-Led Business
Your brand is more than just your business’ visual identity. It’s who you are, why you exist in the world, what you stand for, and what’s being said about you when you’re not in the room. And while every business has a brand, not every business intentionally leads with t
FLAMETHROWER: The Top 5 Non-Negotiables to Build a Brand-Led Business
Your brand is more than just your business’ visual identity. It’s who you are, why you exist in the world, what you stand for, and what’s being said about you when you’re not in the room. And while every business has a brand, not every business intentionally leads with theirs. In this session, Fiona Keable discusses the importance of being a brand-led business and her five brand non-negotiables for driving innovation and success. Fiona shares how your logo, team, business layers, marketing and personal brand, and culture all form critical parts of an elevated business brand that aligns company values with client satisfaction.
Jolin Ma - COO, FIT Summit & Active Franchising
Jolin Ma - COO, FIT Summit & Active Franchising
Jolin Ma - COO, FIT Summit & Active Franchising
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the turnpike in the fitness industry by way of services, products and technologies? How can we drive growth through transformation when we're on shaky ground? What opportunities have the new leaders in fitness seized while other, more established companies lacked urgency and foresight?
We ask our panelists to share their experiences and insights on being disruptive in times of disruption.
Kathy Johnsun - Founder, KJ Fitness
Jolin Ma - COO, FIT Summit & Active Franchising
Jolin Ma - COO, FIT Summit & Active Franchising
FLAMETHROWER: The Unexpected Joys of Training the Elderly
Kelly Weideman - Co-founder, Evolt
Jolin Ma - COO, FIT Summit & Active Franchising
Melony dos Remedios - CEO, Personal Training Academy
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the turnpike in the fitness industry by way of services, products and technologies? How can we drive growth through transformation when we're on shaky ground? What opportunities have the new leaders in fitness seized while other, more established companies lacked urgency and foresight?
We ask our panelists to share their experiences and insights on being disruptive in times of disruption.
Melony dos Remedios - CEO, Personal Training Academy
Nikki Williams - Business Development Manager, Exercise New Zealand
Melony dos Remedios - CEO, Personal Training Academy
Fuel 2023 Emcee
Michelle Furniss - GM, Xplor
Nikki Williams - Business Development Manager, Exercise New Zealand
Nikki Williams - Business Development Manager, Exercise New Zealand
Inclusion Ignites Innovation
In today’s incredibly 'PC' world, what is the ‘right’ way to approach Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace and beyond? Michelle Furniss, GM at Xplor shares first hand her experience of emigrating to a very ‘white’ Australia, why inclusion and diversity matters, and how to implement inclusive workplaces that drive innovation.
Nikki Williams - Business Development Manager, Exercise New Zealand
Nikki Williams - Business Development Manager, Exercise New Zealand
Nikki Williams - Business Development Manager, Exercise New Zealand
FLAMETHROWER: Spoon-Feeding Teaches Us Nothing: Why Values Go Hand-In-Hand With Mentoring
Being a leader often means that you're called on, or looked up to as, a mentor. Your vast, unique body of knowledge and experience provides the perfect platform from which to share and inspire others. This willingness to contribute to the growth of th
FLAMETHROWER: Spoon-Feeding Teaches Us Nothing: Why Values Go Hand-In-Hand With Mentoring
Being a leader often means that you're called on, or looked up to as, a mentor. Your vast, unique body of knowledge and experience provides the perfect platform from which to share and inspire others. This willingness to contribute to the growth of those in your charge is a gift but do you know how to make your words more powerful, your know-how more impactful and your mentoring make a true difference? In this fast and fierce Flamethrower session, Nikki will discuss the power of values and their influence when working with your mentees. Learn to take your mentoring to a new level and ensure your time, experience and words of wisdom make a difference that can last a lifetime.
Olivia Milne - APAC Sales Director, Keepme
Rachael Newsham - Program Director, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT® and BODYCOMBAT VR
Rachael Newsham - Program Director, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT® and BODYCOMBAT VR
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the
PANEL: Driving Transformative Growth
An innovator mindset is no longer only the domain of the disruptors of our world. For leaders, owners and entrepreneurs, the ability to adapt in the midst of chaos, catastrophe and change has become a critical determinant of business survival, not to mention success.
What innovations are coming down the turnpike in the fitness industry by way of services, products and technologies? How can we drive growth through transformation when we're on shaky ground? What opportunities have the new leaders in fitness seized while other, more established companies lacked urgency and foresight?
We ask our panelists to share their experiences and insights on being disruptive in times of disruption.
Rachael Newsham - Program Director, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT® and BODYCOMBAT VR
Rachael Newsham - Program Director, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT® and BODYCOMBAT VR
Rachael Newsham - Program Director, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT® and BODYCOMBAT VR
Opening Keynote: Innovation, Failure, Success
past fuel speakers
Adala Bolto
Founder, Zadi Training
Brittany Bennett
Founder & Director, Bennett PR
Chantal Brodrick
Communications Specialist
Emma Barry
Chief Creative Soul, Good Soul Hunting
Jacinta McDonell
Founder, W1LL
Co-founder, Anytime Fitness Australia
Jen Dugard
Creator, Body Beyond Baby
Liz Nable
Founder & Director, Xtend Barre Northern Beaches
Lynsey Fraser
Founder, FloSocial
Melony Dos Remedios
CEO, Personal Training Academy
Nardia Norman
Founder, Female Health + Performance Academy