who we are
Our Board
In 1995 the Mindshop Educational Trust was established to coordinate these programs. The below are current board members donate their time to support the evolution and growth of this remarkable program:
CAMERON GEDDES
Chairman
Cameron started his career as a SCUBA instructor whilst having a sabbatical from university. He then completed his physiotherapy degree, specialising as a paediatric respiratory physiotherapist at a teaching hospital in Melbourne. In these roles he developed strengths in the areas of complex problem solving, critical decision making, supporting the transition of knowledge into performance, and maintaining high performance in a complex and uncertain environment. His ability to coach and mentor student or patient influenced the ultimate outcome and he took this philosophy and applied it to supporting the enhancement of teamwork and leadership skills in high performing teams. He is passionate about helping people achieve their potential by coaching them to harness their strengths and focus their effort constructively.
DR CHRIS MASON
Founder
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. Chris has been a student all of his life and he has a degree in business and a PhD in industrial/organizational psychology.
Julie Mason
Founder
Julie has been involved in the coordination of the Mindshop Excellence Program since 1993. 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.
Sue 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 30 years and has been involved with Mindshop Excellence for 18 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.
Greg Humphries
In corporate life, Greg was a global IT executive with over 30 years’ experience in the leadership of enterprise systems across the US, Asia and Europe. Greg has been involved in facilitating Excellence programs since 2012 and has been amazed and inspired by the student’s enthusiasm to learn the Mindshop tools and their un-blinkered approach to seeking solutions. With special interests in diversity, process and planning he looks forward to working with the other leaders of the Excellence Trust to ensure the success of the program for years to come. Greg squeezes his Excellence role in between his passion for cars, music, photography, and wine.
Harry Kras
Harry Kras is an Accredited Mindshop Facilitator and Specialist Family Business Advisor who works with successful family businesses to help them use the power of the family to maximize the family’s business opportunities. He has been a member of the Mindshop Excellence Board since its formation and facilitated 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.
Peter O’Donnell
Peter is the Executive Director of Southern Cross Farms where his responsibility lies with Strategy Development, Investor Liaison and Acquisitions. Peter is also involved in many community organisations. This includes being a member for the finance committee of the Mildura Specialist School, Director of Mildura Airports Pty Ltd and Board member of MASP. Additionally, he is co-founder of the Kokoda Youth Leadership Program. He is also a coach of football and basketball teams in his spare time. Peter is married to Andrea and has three children - Jack, Will and Kate.
Emily Splatt
After obtaining a Bachelor of Social Science in 2004, Emily joined the family business to help over a thousand Mindshop members around the world to achieve greater success. Back in 1998, Emily participated in an Excellence Program with Caulfield Grammar School so understands how rewarding the week long program is. When not at Mindshop, Emily’s passion is in travelling and spending time with her young family and friends and has recently completed an MBA.
Sue White
Sue White is Head of Careers at St Kevin’s College, Toorak. She has worked as a Careers Practitioner in a variety of school settings over the past 18 years and is passionate about providing young people with the resources, programs and personal resilience to make informed career pathway decisions. A life-long learner, Sue recently completed her Juris Doctor with La Trobe University. In addition to her full time role at St Kevin’s, Sue has 5 children aged from 21 to 28 to which she is devoted. Her other interests include walking, reading, sport, travel and socialising with friends.