Josh Ward
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Credentials
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Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming
The Life Coaching CollegeJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid
HealthCorpOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Online Adult, Child, Infant Cpr / Aed Training
HealthCorpOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Practitioner of Matrix Therapies
The Life Coaching College
Experience
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TOMORROW MAN
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Australia
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facilitator
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Jan 2020 - Present
Disrupting stereotypes and building emotional muscle. What does it mean to be a bloke today? And what do we want it to look like tomorrow? The tide is changing for men young and old and the outdated stereotype is leaving some of our mates, dads, sons, uncles, teammates, workmates and brothers stranded without the tools for a healthy life. In today’s world, lots of men are suffering as a result of not being able to open up emotionally. Holding everything together, not showing vulnerability, being the mate, the partner, the dad, the brother without a space to let go and be supported is taking its toll. Suicide is the biggest killer in Australian men between 15-44. Things need to change… We aim to disrupt and evolve the stereotype of masculinity - where did the rules originate, who made them? Redefining what it means to be a man and providing a relevant emotional skill set that can be applied in the real world for the men of today and tomorrow. Enabling men to strengthen their emotional muscle allows them to develop stronger mutually supportive relationships, express themselves with clarity and confidence when under pressure and most importantly gives them the ability to ask for support when they need it without feeling weak or like a failure. We work in education, sporting clubs professional and amateur, workplaces and partner with aligned brands on unique projects with a social impact. Through a team of highly skilled facilitators, we deliver workshops, long form programs and facilitated keynotes. Show less
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Jigsaw Australia
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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External Employment Coordinator
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Jigsaw is a social enterprise utilising the value of people with disability to provides high-quality business-to-business services to a variety of corporate and government clients. Since its inception in 2014 Jigsaw has provided document management solutions to over 80 clients nationally. Jigsaw's vision, however, is to create a workplace that is inclusive of people living with a disability. Within Jigsaw we house over 150 staff, including trainees and award wage paid staff. Due to massive growth and success, we moved to a more fluid model to create real change within the workforce and give the opportunity to serve more people. We see the next step in the process is the transition of our staff into mainstream employment.This role was created under the notion that it would pioneer our transitional work. It has been exciting to be in a role so new and being left with such responsibility. Critical thinking and strategic planning are key skills being exercised along with the ability to liaise with channel partners and clients.Key Accountabilities - An ability to build strong, professional relationships with Jigsaw’s channel partners, externalemployers and people with disability to meet and exceed placement targets.- The capability to assess candidates and accurately match them with channel partners, externalemployers and/or specific roles.- Prepare and support your pool of employment-ready candidates for external meetings,interviews and their ‘first day’ on the job.- Promote your pool of employment-ready candidates to self-advocate and independently job huntto achieve employment goals.- Track external outcomes including, but not limited to, time to place, success rates (3, 6, 12month intervals), employee and employer satisfaction etc.- Have a passion and desire to demonstrate that people with disability should be fully included inthe mainstream workforce by meeting and exceeding placement targets/outcomes Show less
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Trainer
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Feb 2018 - Jun 2019
Jigsaw is a leading social enterprise that has a vision to create a world where people living with disability are fully included in the workplace.Jigsaw's mission is to become the leading document and data management business in Australia, creating award wage employment for people with disability.As a Trainer I was responsible for assisting the Team Leaders in delivering business outcomes, while training and developing each Team Member. I had never worked in the disability space and this was a steep learning curve. I aimed to build professional and personal relationships with the trainees based on mutual respect hoping to enable and empower individuals to reach their employment goals.Key Accountabilities ● Assist Team Leaders to deliver on business contract outcomes - Support Trainees to help achieve the business targets assigned to each team on time and to quality standards● Assist Team Leaders to manage the training and development of each team member, against employment outcomes - Assist to ensure the relevant, meaningful, timely delivery of training content and strategies to each teammember - Assist Team Leader to monitor and track the progression of each team member against employmentoutcomes● Maintaining the safety and professionalism of the Jigsaw environment - Promote and role model appropriate behaviour to support Jigsaw’s culture, performance and brand. - Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures of Jigsaw and take all reasonable care that yourteams or your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others - Ensure environment is supportive, respectful, professional, fun, and safe at all times Show less
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Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teen Director
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
The summer of 2014 where I was the recipeant of the Camp America scholarship and attended Camp Mendocino was one of the most profound and growth fueling experiences I’ve ever been apart of. In 2017 as part of and around the world journey I decided to return to camp 2 years later. After exceptional performance the previous year I was pushed further into the leadership team and appointed the role of Teen Director. Camp Mendocino offers a leaders - in - training program for teens which doubles as a work readiness program. My role as one of the two lead teen directors was to help design, implement and improvise the program. To be thrust into such a highly respected role on Camp was humbling but also came with it’s fair share of new challenges and responsibilities. I was given as space to practice, fail, and experience. I don’t think i was as successful over the summer as I would have liked to be, however I left with more learnings than I have most jobs. Key responsibilities - Creation, delivery, and reviewing of work readiness workshops - Assesments of working ability with teens through a structured rubric - Management of the kitchen, washing and dining areas, hosting over 500 people - Mentoring of each and every teen, about 60 over the summer - Confilict and Resolution management - Camp Skills Development for teens - Organising personalised work schedules and development tracks Key achievements - Best team award (Teen Directors) for consistency and performance over the session - Infinity and beyond award for excellence, creativity and going beyond to create an amazing experience. Show less
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The Reach Foundation
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facilitator
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2018
My experience with Reach has been like none other, it has challenged me physically, mentally and emotionally. Working within the Reach space has required me to work collaboratively with teams and constantly demanded a need for innovative and creative ideas. Working in such a unique and dynamic environment has allowed me to sharpen various skills around facilitation and participant engagement.Key responsibilities • Program Management (co-ordinating, planning and implementing of various programs within the Reach programs portfolio- starting from creation and follow through till completion)• Facilitation of Programs (delivery of workshops for participant groups of 10 -200, including both personally created content and ‘off the shelf’ workshops)• Facilitation training (creating a learning space for the younger generations of Reach Crew and Facilitators-in-Training to challenge themselves and develop as the next generation through Reach)• Corporate Partnership and Engagement (delivery and creation of workshops for business leaders within the corporate space to build on emotional awareness and team connection, therefore creating transferable and applicable skills in both the work place and outside life• Participant assessment (creating and studying risk assessments based around participant well-being and creating strategies that are safe and supportive)• Mentoring program (Taking on a various coaching roles to pass on organizational theory depending on stage of mentee journey through the organization. Ranging from new generation to accredited facilitators)Key achievements• Recipient of partner Camp America Scholarship 2014• Accreditation as Facilitator 2014• Recipient of the Shining Star Award for excellence and leadership 2013• Recipient of the Rising Star Award for top young talent in 2012• Accreditation as Facilitator-in-Training in 2012 Show less
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Project Worker - Learning and Develoment
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May 2016 - Mar 2017
Stepping into a more administrative and strategic role at Reach has been a key moment in my professional narrative. I am now responsible for the coordination of the NSW crew and the NSW Learning and Development Program. Including providing an administrative function and contact point for crew, coordination development opportunities with the National Learning and Development team, project management of organisational events and training activities. This now balance of strategic overview and on the ground facilitation has given me a more wholesome understanding of how the business operates.Project Management & Coordination.• Program Manage the crew recruitment process including team selection creatingmarketing collateral and providing logistical and administrative support in line with National Strategy.• Program manage crew mentoring across all levels of training including recruitment and selection, provide one on one guidance to support mentors.• Provide project management, coordination and administration for key events supporting the facilitation team to develop and create content for the event, providing the administrative support & managing the operational budgetProject Administration• Provide administrative support including collating information about training attendance, maintaining crew detailson the database and contribute reports for both internal and external stakeholders.• Provide administrative support to the crew accreditation process – the process by which a crew member develops to be a facilitator.•• Coordinate effective, accessible and timely communication with Reach crew including the maintenance of email contact lists, CRM database, crew Master Details, message net text system and Facebook groups.• Provide the Senior Manager of Learning and Development with timely budgetary information to ensure accurate reporting of income and expenditure Show less
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Facilitator in Training
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Feb 2012 - Nov 2014
Becoming a Facilitator in Training you must pass an accreditation process stepping up from being a voluntary crew member. The criteria involves:1. Show ongoing commitment as a crew member by attending at least 75% of Crew Training over 6 months 2. 3 performance reviews from a FAC or Snr FAC (70% and above)3. Actively attend community and education programs as a crew member or observer4. Being active in supporting the facilitation teams and debriefing process during programs5. Demonstrate that you have been proactive in trying to observe education programs where possible, and being able to learn and take away from observations6. Competent in facilitating small groups 7. Demonstrated ability in knowing when to refer a participant to wellbeing 8. Ability to introduce yourself and Reach in an authentic and engaging manner Show less
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Josh Ward Facilitation
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Sydney
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Facilitator
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Feb 2016 - May 2017
At the start of 2016 I started my own freelance facilitating company. My vision was to deliver high impact workshops through customised programs, pulling learning from a range of different schools of thoughts that allowed participants to deepen an understanding of their own hero's journey and recognise archetypal traits in themselves and co-workers fostering a better work community. My programs aligned employees with the values, vision and mission of the business, ultimately improving their bottom line. My biggest achievement was working with LinkedIn in their new hire program running employee experience workshops for new hires in the Sydney office. Show less
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Shelbourne Hotel
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Australia
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Floor Supervisor
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Sep 2014 - May 2016
Floor Supervisor Starting as a general glassy in the pub, my hard work and general leadership has moved me to be in charge of the floor at the Shelbourne. Looking after Friday and Saturday nights where we will have upwards of 300 patrons this role is unlike my other jobs that focus around interpersonal skills. However one of the biggest things I take away from this job is the understanding of systems and processes. I’ve altered a few systems myself to maximize efficiency reducing the need of staff on the floor from 3 to 2. Key responsibilities • Glass collection and cleaning for reuse • Floor tidiness upkeep • Stock management • Job delegation to glass staff • Upholding RSA and RCG regulations • Mediating needs between the bar, floor and management. Show less
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Laser Master and party host
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
My role at strike started as party host that later moved into becoming the laser master of the venue. As a party host I would be responsible for up to three parties a day during the weekends for kids aged 5 - 14. I would be responsible for the smooth running of the party and general hosting and entertainment. I later took up the opportunity to move into role of Laser Master. As Chatswood Laser Master I was in charge of all things laser tag on top of my normal duties as a party host. Laser Master Key Responsibilities • Integration of new game modes into current system • Educating staff on new game modes and how to present them • Forecasting sales and determining variance of actual results • Maximizing promotion and awareness around laser tag • Monthly national meetings to convene with other Laser Masters Key Learning’s • Ability to analyze and create understanding around any variance between forecasts and actual • Teaching people new modes in order for them to go on and be able to present them in the most effective and engaging manner • Ability to communicate effectively around venues progress Party Host Key Responsibilities • Entertainment and engagement of participants • Allowing for smooth transition between activities including bowling, lasertag, food and arcade games. • Maintaining a safety standard throughout the duration of the party. Key Learning’s • Crowd control of a younger demographic • A acute attention to time management • Skillfully able to liaison with party parents to personally tailor each party to suit the customer Show less
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Rugby Coach
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Apr 2013 - Aug 2015
Rugby Coach Since an early age I’ve always had a passion for the game and find that having a balanced life style allows me to excel in various aspects in my life. Being a Rugby coach has allowed me to flex my skills in empowering others and facilitating groups to new learning in something I’m extremely passionate about. The experience of creating a bond with the kids is also an amazing thing to be a part of. 2015 our team was the 2nd most successful in the whole school across all age groups. Key Learning’s • Creating engaging and original drills to sharpen skills • Being able to balance drill difficulty to accommodate for varying skill levels • Assurance of whole team participation and engagement, finding a balance between winning and everyone feeling part of the team and enjoying their time playing rugby. Show less
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Camp Mendocino
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Tribe Chief
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
After receiving a scholarship through a partnership with Reach and Camp America I was given the opportunity to work in America as a camp counsellor. I worked on Camp Mendocino which specialised in supporting youth from low socio-economic areas in the Bay Area in California (Oakland, San Fransisco). Within my first 2 weeks there I was promoted and given the role of Assistant Tribe Chief meaning I was assistant head of the eldest boys unit. That summer was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. We worked with a very different and sometimes difficult demographic of young people in tough situations. Low operation budgets and high staff attrition due to a variety of reasons demanded ingenuity, creativity, resilience, determination and optimism. The pressure was immense and managing a team when I was the youngest person in it was a sure causation for my huge growth over the summer. The take aways were huge and I know I’ll be returning someday. Key responsibilities - Morning wake up and inspection of cabins - Contacting and speaking to parents after incidents - Administrative functions in keeping kids files up to date and secured. - Management of kids medication - Filing and reporting CPS (Child Protection Services) reports. - Harm and Risk minimisation in activities - Counselling and support for the kids - Management and allocations for counsellors in my team - Team supervision and support - Daily/Weekly unit reports. Show less
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Prouds Jewellers
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sales assistant
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Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
My first retail job working in an industry I knew nothing demanded so much from me straight away. It was an amazing opportunity to start building on my sales and people skills. I had to study hard on the products I was selling due to lack of prior knowledge and had to lean heavily on people skills to meet sales quotas. You should never underestimate the skills that can be gained from a sales job where you have no prior experience in the product you're selling. I was lucky to start in a job that straight away started to foster skills I want to keep developing. Show less
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Education
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2005 - 2012
St. Pius X College Chatswood
ATAR
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