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Day 1: Optimism

In unpredictable times, maintaining a sense of optimism can be the only thing that gets us through. In today’s bootcamp session we hear good news stories from the retail and hospitality industries all over the world and discover practical ways to stay positive even when the odds seem stacked against us.

Today’s panellists and contributors

Dominique Lamb

CEO, National Retail Association, Australia

As the CEO of the National Retail Association, Dominique plays an integral role by liaising and advocating on behalf of retailers at a Federal and State Government level on all areas of policy which affect retail businesses, including technical standards, product safety, industrial relations, loss prevention, city planning and infrastructure.

Megan Larnach-Jones

People and Projects Director, WHSmith

Megan Larnach-Jones is a highly regarded and experienced human resources leader with more than 15 years’ experience in generalist HR management, compliance management and business transformation. She has global experience, both in Australia and overseas, for a diverse range of international and privately owned companies including Delaware North Inc, Discount Super Stores Group and WHSmith.

Ivan Brewer

Profitability Consultant, Restaurantology

Ivan Brewer is a profitability expert and thought leader with a passion for the hospitality industry. He brings unique strategies and insights that magnify the key drivers of business performance. Ivan has worked with more than 1000 business owners to help them improve their business practices, choose technology that will positively impact the bottom line, and ultimately become more profitable.

Manish Singh

Founder, Sensational Intelligence

Manish is the founder of Sensational Intelligence, a boutique consultancy integrating mindfulness and neuroscience to help optimise your mind for greater happiness, wellbeing and performance. Manish focuses on helping people develop the mindsets to thrive, in our stressed out, always-on culture.

Watch: Optimism panel discussion

Our guests discuss what optimism means to them, why there is reason to stay positive, and how maintaining momentum is helping them lead their businesses through change.

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Read: Bootcamp booklist

We asked our bootcamp contributors to share their favourite books on optimism, resilience and embracing change. Featuring everything from memoirs to fiction to business essentials, this is the definitive reading list for these turbulent times.

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Do: 15 minutes of mindfulness

Mindfulness is a powerful tool for coping with stress and anxiety, and will help you develop the mindsets that will transform your life and optimise your mind for greater performance.

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