Chris Mason
Chairman of Mindshop International

Chris is the founder of Mindshop which means he has been part of Mindshop longer than anyone except Julie! His claim to fame is that he is good at the Mindshop tools. He wishes he could make a similar claim for racing his Porsche GT3 but when pressed has to admit to being an average driver on the track. Chris has tertiary qualifications in business and is currently completing a PhD in Industrial/Organisational Psychology.

Julie Mason
Mindshop Excellence Coordinator

                                 

Julie has been involved in the coordination of the Mindshop Excellence Program for over 15 years. Her role includes liaising with Schools, Facilitators and Host Organizations and establishing strategic alliances with various Industry Groups and Educational Networks. As a member of the Mindshop Educational Trust Board, she is also actively involved in the design and development of Excellence Training Manuals, CD's, Website and Marketing material. Her interest in photography ensures that an accurate record of all Excellence workshops is continually updated in Newsletters and Websites.

Robert Pridham
Mindshop Excellence Chairman of the Board

Dr Robert Pridham is a Business Adviser and an Accredited Mindshop Facilitator. Robert held senior management positions in large corporates before embarking on a consulting career spanning 20 years. He is a mentor in the Monash University MBA program and delights in empowering young adults to unleash their talent through Mindshop Excellence participation.

Harry Kras

                                 
Harry Kras is an Accredited Mindshop Facilitator and Family Business Advisor who works with successful family businesses to help them use the power of the family to maximise the family’s business opportunities. He has been a member of the Mindshop Excellence Board since its formation, and run Excellence programs since 1996. ‘Excellence programs give me an enormous buzz. Seeing the incredible results that a group of school age consultants can achieve in 5 days is truly awe inspiring’ says Harry. As well as running traditional Excellence programs, Harry has also run programs at Special Schools for students with physical and intellectual disabilities which he has described as ‘a life changing experience’. Harry enjoys playing tennis, walking, reading and in a moment of madness, tandem sky diving.

Suzaane Carey

                               
Sue Carey is a careers counsellor working in a consulting capacity across a wide range of schools. She has worked in careers education for over 17 years and has been involved with Mindshop Excellence for 15 years. She loves guiding young people in their career journey and promotes any opportunity for self discovery. She is passionate about keeping fit and healthy and loves yoga, tennis, golf, travel and food.

Josie Belvedere

                                 
Commerce teacher at Melbourne High School. Josie has extensive knowledge on the implementation of the Victorian Essential Learning Standard s (VELS) in State School system.

John Tabone

                                 
JVCAL coordinator with Catholic College Bendigo. John is the VCAL, VLT representative for his region and is an expert in writing school curriculum. John has facilitated many Excellence programs in Ballarat and Bendigo over the last 6 years. He has applied his passion and industry experiences to develop many community partnerships and integrated projects which can be adapted into any Applied Learning setting. He loves teaching and curriculum and getting everyone else excited about it!

Paul Isaac

                                 
Previously worked in a managerial role in the Milk industry and utilised the Mindshop business improvement processes as a Mindshop Facilitator. Semi-retired and is currently managing a portfolio of investment properties. Paul is a Past President of the Wheelers Hill Rotary Club and has conducted many Excellence programs involving youth and industry with the Rotary network. Paul enjoys spending time with his growing family and travelling Australia with his wife, Margaret.

Emily Mason

                                 
After obtaining a Bachelor of Social Science in 2004, Emily joined the family business and is now the Network Development Executive helping hundreds of Mindshop members around the world to achieve greater success in their business and personal life. Back in 1998, Emily participated in an Excellence Program with Caulfield Grammar School so understands how rewarding yet challenging week long program is. Her enjoyment from the Excellence Programs comes from watching the nervous and reserved young adults on day 1 of the program blossom into confident and outgoing company executives by day 5. When not at Mindshop, Emily’s passion is in travelling, playing sport, shopping and spending time with family and friends.