Meet The Founder
Liz Paine is a training and organizational development specialist known for delivering tailored learning programs and consultancy services.
While she has a broad background in business management, Liz particularly loves her roles as a custom curriculum developer and facilitator of dynamic workshops.
As a popular presenter and business coach, Liz enjoys nothing more than tapping into human potential and giving clients the clear, actionable steps they need to grow their careers or businesses.
Creative Training Style
Liz brings her background as a drama teacher and performing arts studio owner directly into her approach to training. Her workshops are always full of interesting activities that keep participants engaged and having fun. Her enthusiasm for participatory learning, combined with her ability to ensure successful outcomes for everyone, makes Liz a sought-after management consultant, leadership coach, and training facilitator.
Core Areas of Expertise
Liz offers a diverse suite of development programs designed to support personal and professional growth at every stage, and is comfortable guiding everyone from young professionals launching their careers to senior executive staff.
Primary focus areas include:
- Interpersonal & Business Communication
- Leadership Development
- Customer Service Excellence
- Public Speaking & Oral Presentation
Course outlines for many of these programs can be found directly on the Learning Insight website.
Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
- Bachelor of Social Science – Majors in Human Resources Development and Organisational Studies and Communication
- Diploma in e-learning
- Certificate IV in Business (Sales)
- Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety
- Graduate Certificate in Communication
- Licentiate Diploma in Speech and Drama Australia (Teaching) – Ministry of Education
- Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama Australia (Teaching) – Ministry of Education
- Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama Australia (Teaching) – Ministry of Education
- Board member of the Automotive Training Board (NSW ITAB)
Client Profiles & Portfolio
Today Liz’s clients include industry associations, both large and small private enterprise, government departments, Industry Training Advisory Boards and private training providers. Liz has developed and delivered training programs for organisations such as:
- Corporate & Government: Toyota Motor Corporation, National Parks & Wildlife, and The National Safety Council of Australia
- Marine & Industry: The Marina Industries Association of NSW, The NSW Boating Industry Association, and Marine Queensland
- Education & Training: TAFE NSW Leaders Network (formerly TAFE Managers Association), TAFE and international training colleges, Granville Principals Association, and various local schools
- Community, Care & Not-For-Profit: Alpha Omega Aged Care Services (Cabramatta), St Columba Port Macquarie Early Learning Centre, St Agnes’ Parish Lismore, and Probus
Career History
- Principal Consultant and Business Founder – Learning Insight and The Occasional Speaker
- State Manager of a large national Registered Training Organisation
- Senior Learning & Development Manager – Motor Traders Association of NSW
- A/Chief Education Officer for the introduction of New Apprenticeship/Traineeships for NSW TAFE
- Project Manager for the piloting of the New Apprenticeship System – Professional Development Unit NSW TAFE
- Curriculum and Resource Writer
- Special Programs Coordinator/Traineeship Coordinator for NSW TAFE
- Teacher of Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management Programs, Communication, Career Transition, Administration and Business English, Customer Relations, Workplace Assessor
- Private practice as a Speech and Drama Teacher and self-employed owner of a large studio of performing arts