Passionate about your potential.
Introducing your trainers
Andrea van de Water
Andrea has been a corporate trainer with DPA for six years. Before DPA, she was a clinical nurse and educator for 10 years which helped develop her wonderful practical approach to training.
Andrea holds the Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training and is also qualified to conduct the Myers Briggs Type Indicator.
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Kate Wann
An expert in the fields of business management and communications, her down-to-earth style and ability to deliver engaging workshops ensures her training sessions are always enjoyable.
Before joining the DPA team, Kate worked as a consultant for several years, helping public sector clients develop their policies and procedures at a strategic and operational level. Kate has her Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Small Business Management and Bachelor of Journalism (Honours).
Angela Lucas
Angela is the O Group’s internationally Certified Life Coach who works at all levels within the organisation. Angela is also registered with the Australian Council of Educational Research (ACER) to use accredited Human Resource psychometric tools for customised high level coaching.
As a committed coach Angela has worked with leaders, managers and teams from organisations across Australia, to actualise their potential and create positive change.
Angela also has Advanced Diplomas of Business Management and Human Resources as well as the Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
Andrew Dixon
Andrew's appointment with DPA follows his role as National Training Manager with a Registered Training Organisation.
Andrew's experience in senior positions within government agencies has accredited him with a wealth of knowledge and a unique teaching style. His professionalism and confidence combines to create an interactive and enthusiastic environment that fosters teamwork and individual growth.
Andrew holds a Grad Certificate in Business Administration and Diplomas in Training and Assessment, Frontline Management and Government Financial Management.
Karen Clark
An expert in communication skills, Karen has worked with major organisations both here and in the UK. Karen is a qualified teacher, holds a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training and an Honours Degree in International History.
Karen has a special interest in Communication Skills and Stress Management.
Sarah Lowe
Sarah is an experienced trainer and assessor. Described as a “Change Agent” she is comfortable working with participant barriers, challenges and real life issues around behavioural change while enabling them to adopt strategies and tactics that will address behaviours in the workplace.
Sarah holds the Graduate Certificate of Sustainability, the Diploma of Training and Assessment, the Advance Diploma of Business Human Resources and the Advance Diploma of Business Management.
Who is developing their potential?
"Facilitator was engaging and interesting and managed to keep participants there mentally. Excellent course."
Jaime Carragher - NSW Dept of Planning
Meet Your Trainers
Karen Clark
An expert in management, assertiveness and customer service training, Karen has worked with major organisations both here and in the UK... read more
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