I consider teaching my classes on a daily basis an achievement. For each class I spend time preparing and planning for a workout that will help my participants to achieve their fitness goals. Making my classes fun is also very important, as I realise that exercise can be a challenge for some. Creating a smile is on someone's face is important to me. I teach everyday, so to not enjoy the experience with those who choose to participate in my classes, would certainly make it a hard way to earn money.

I also consider my lecturing, presenting and mentoring an achievement. Working with new instructors, seeing them develop into effective and powerful leaders in fitness is very fulfilling. I am proud to work along side individuals who share the same passions and want to pass it onto the public as well as to their peers. Educating other professionals in how to deliver either a program or presentation, how to enjoy the process and how to take their next step forward is very rewarding.

Finally, I am passionate about 'what I do'. I think that to have a career in something that motivates you on a daily basis is an achievement. To recognise that you make a difference and can influence other people's decisions in their health and fitness is a big responsibility, but the outcomes are amazing. It gives me a smile and a purpose everyday."

Career Highlights

2011 Victorian Exercise Professional of the Year Finalist

2011 Launch of the Pelvic Floor First initiative in Sydney
2011 Pelvic Floor First Ambassador for Australia

2011 Continence Foundation Australia Ambassador

2011 Inaugural Gymstick Master Trainer Training in Finland

2010 Launch of Gymstick in Korea

2010 Australian Fitness Network Ambassador

2010 International Gymstick Master Training Update

2009 Gymstick Master training for Kuwait

2009 Celebrated 20 years of teaching in the fitness industry

2008 Bennettswood Over All Class of the year award

2008 World Master Gymstick Trainer

2008 Launch of Aqua Gymstick in USA 2008

2007 Author of the Year - Australian Fitness Network

2006 YMCA Award for Outstanding dedication and service commitment to the YMCA

2006  Invited to become a Lululemon Ambassador

2005, 2006 & 2007 Invited to teach at Cooper’s Aerobic Centre in Dallas Texas (the birthplace of Aerobics)

2005 Articles in The Age newspaper (Melbourne) 6 week series on Water Workouts 2004 Articles in The Age newspaper (Melbourne) 6 week series on Water Step Aerobics
2002 Aqua Fitness Leader of the Year - Victorian Aquatic Industry Awards
2002 Nomination for Fitness Leader of the Year
1998 Certificate of appreciation for Commitment to Aqua Exercise Leadership - VICSWIM
1995 1st Place - Funk Competition - Black and Blue
1992 Initiator of Primary School Aerobic Competitions