The Contributors

Meet your R|6.0 facilitator

Hayley Linthwaite

For over 30 years, Hayley has made it her life’s work to ignite the sparks of transformative change all over the world. An experienced facilitator, coach, consultant, social entrepreneur and educator, she has empowered leaders and teams, facilitated multimillion dollar organisational change programs, founded social enterprises, and cultivated a community of changemakers. Hayley bridges the latest explorations in systems change, adult development and neuroscience with the transformative power of the arts and embodiment to unlock profound shifts in individuals and systems. All of her work is propelled by her unwavering belief in our human capacity to ignite change and create abundant futures.


  • Vertical Development Institute

    Alis has spent over 15 years as a facilitator and coach, working with leaders, teams and organisations across many sectors, industries and countries, accompanying them through their times of transformation. After all these time, she is humbly continuing to wonder at people's never-ending capacity to turn disruption and break-down into fuel for growth and positive change.


  • My Daily Business

    Fiona Killackey is an award-winning author, business coach, podcast host, speaker and journalist, and the founder of My Daily Business a consultancy that provides group and 1:1 business coaching, e-tools, branding + marketing workshops and creative ideation.

    She has worked with large and small brands in senior content and marketing roles (including Amazon, Cool Hunting, Audible and Country Road Group) for more than two decades & now spends most of her time helping small business owners nail their marketing, branding and systems / processes in a way that doesn't feel gross or make them gag.


  • Wordfetti

    Anita Siek is a lawyer turned brand strategist and copywriter and CEO of Wordfetti, a human-centred brand strategy and copywriting house specialising in helping brands that don't do normal create a dent in their industry through the power of psychology and words.

    With a big passion for words, language and how the delicate choices of how they can trigger different emotions and feelings in a reader, her and her team at Wordfetti are on a mission to spread the power of one of the most powerful tool we as humans have, being words, in igniting world-changing ideas, provoking thought, and driving impactful action.

    Anita's work has been featured on Forbes, Mumbrella, Smart Company, Thrive and more, and some of her clients include Australia's largest insurance group, IAG, Challenge DV (formerly known as Australia's CEO Challenge), Lack of Color, The Calile Hotel Group and Luna Bronze.


  • As a seasoned Creative Director and Design Director hailing from the vibrant Sunshine Coast, QLD, Jaime Kiss brings over two decades of relentless expertise and creativity to the industry. With an grand international portfolio boasting collaborations with esteemed brands such as Google, BBC, and Volkswagen, Jaime’s diverse skill set spans the realms of branding, packaging, typography, illustration, art direction, photography, experiential design, product design, retail design, animation, motion graphics, and UI/UX web and app design.

    Jaime's creative journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, transcending borders and igniting imaginations with bold and ingenious design solutions and visual storytelling. He possesses an innate ability to seamlessly fuse artistry with strategy, crafting immersive experiences that leave an indelible mark on both the audience and the brand itself.

Presenters


  • The Dreaming Collective

    Carly Forrest, a dedicated advocate for Indigenous businesses, draws upon over a decade of professional experience to empower First Nations entrepreneurs. With a Bachelor of Business Management & HRM, Carly's journey began in community engagement at Buranga Centre, USC, and leadership roles at QUT. She later contributed to education at TAFE QLD East Coast and conducted First Nations research at the School of Education, UQ.

    In May 2023, Carly launched The Dreaming Collective, aiming to bolster Indigenous-owned businesses' growth through strategic operations while promoting cultural respect in non-Indigenous sectors. Notable clients include Ochre Sun, First Nations Bush Foods and Botanical Alliance, and Sunshine Coast Council. Her expertise encompasses leadership, stakeholder relations, brand development, and marketing communication. Carly's commitment extends to mentorship, public speaking, and advocacy, evident through her board and committee engagements. She epitomises collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity, leaving a lasting impact on Indigenous entrepreneurship and community development.


  • Facilitator | UX Designer | Design Sprint Master

    Throughout his career, Marvin has championed the importance of enterprise growth and development. With a background in advertising, design and photography, he has built a creative career in various regions and sectors. Marvin is currently a Design Sprint Facilitator at the QUT Centre for Future Enterprise, working with a team of UX researchers and business design specialists to deliver digital solutions for industry clients.


  • StartUp Creative

    Kaylene Langford is a passionate entrepreneur, coach, writer and speaker, and the founder and owner of StartUp Creative, a hugely popular online platform, podcast, and print magazine that educates, inspires and supports creative entrepreneurs and future innovators. Kaylene has over a decade of experience coaching, educating and supporting individuals to identify and achieve their goals. Working with aspiring and established entrepreneurs, she genuinely believes that everyone has the ability to achieve their potential. She’s worked with leading brands such as Squarespace, Canva and is a highly sought after keynote speaker and author of her first book ‘How to Start a Side Hustle’.


  • Moffat Creative

    Amie Moffat is a Creative Producer and has carved out a successful 20-year career in the Creative Industries working in both Australia and New Zealand as a facilitator, arts educator and producer.

    Amie studied at the Victorian College of the Arts and Swinburne University in Melbourne Victoria. She has also completed certificates in facilitation with Zenergy.

    Her recent work history includes; LEOTC Educator at Corban Estate Arts Centre and producer for Red Leap Theatre in Auckland. After moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2016 she worked for The Maroochydore Revitalisation Association as the Creative Projects Manager and established her own company Moffat Creative as independent producer where she has contracted to APAM, Sunshine Coast Council and PANNZ. She was the Senior Festival Producer for Horizon Festival. She is currently the Executive Producer of PANNZ.

    Amie Moffat is passionate about connecting high quality arts and cultural experiences with communities and audiences to build human connection and instigate change.

  • Cholena is a Koa descendant, born on Turrbal Country (Brisbane), grew up on Kabi Kabi Country (Bribie Island) and has been living on Jinibara Country (Mt Mellum) now for more than 17 years. A Visual Artist, she works across many mediums and methods of making, including cyanotype, printmaking, drawing, painting, weaving, and ceramics. Cholena’s previously worked for TAFE Queensland as a Visual Arts and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts teacher and an Education Officer at Woodford Correctional Centre.

Mentors


  • Liz Burcham has extensive experience in the commercial, government and NFP sectors of the creative industries as creative producer and business leader.

    Career highlights include Cultural Director for the City of Newcastle, responsible for the city’s cultural strategy, contributing to the city’s urban renewal; CEO of Metro Arts, a Brisbane-based contemporary arts space dedicated to the development of artists and contemporary practice, where over her 11-year tenure Liz developed Metro Arts into a nationally respected organisation providing a leading platform of infrastructure, incubator and producing services for performing and visual artists; and Content Director for Seven Network’s entry into digital services.

  • Dr Toby Gifford is a designer, creative coder, and interdisciplinary media arts practitioner, with a particular interest in virtual/augmented reality and immersive installation. He has worked across industry and academia at the intersection of art and technology, with extensive professional experience in software programming and systems design. His research spans a broad range of areas including: application of artificial intelligence to the creative industries; environmental sensing for ecosystem health monitoring; and modelling and data visualisation to aid design.

  • Through her arts media business POPSART, Bec Mac is one of Brisbane's most prolific arts journalists. With a signature blend of insight and effervescence, Bec's one-on-one video-documented interviews keep us connected to artistic trailblazers at their openings, exhibitions, studios and events.

    A true creative entrepreneur and artist, Bec's work sits at the intersection of creative community, on-line media, activism, the urban environment and the philosophy and outcomes of Placemaking.

  • Liz Chang is an experienced arts leader with a passion for empowering artists and supporting their development. Liz’s career has encompassed roles in local government, museums, public art, and studio contexts including Curator and Artist Development at Parramatta Artists’ Studios; Curator for Urban Art Projects in Shanghai and Philanthropy and VisAsia Coordinator for The Art Gallery of New South Wales.