Kevin McAlister

Founder and Workplace Wellbeing Coach at Lift Your Wellbeing
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Rebecca Taylor

Kevin is absolutely fantastic. His Lift Your Wellbeing programme is superb and will work for anyone and any type of business!

Carlos Bonifax

I met Kevin and Lift your wellbeing after an initiative by my boss to do some team building activities and get fit on the way. It has been genuinely one of the best experiences at work and for my wellness. The "muscle" team (as we call it) became even closer, and I got hooked into fitness. Since I started training with Kevin, I ran my first marathon, shed some body fat, and the training sessions have helped me keep my sanity during this difficult COVID times and to focus on positive things. Thanks, Kev!

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Kevin is quite simply one of the best personal trainers I have worked with. He has a gift for health, nutrition, and fitness and helping others achieve their goals. He is an inspiration in the way he lives his own life and a true example of what a healthy lifestyle can do for someone. He is always positive and uplifting and my life is truly better because I know Kev. I have been very fortunate to meet Kev and his team through Grant Thornton, and started working out with him remotely since the first lock down. Kevin offers a complete program that not only focuses on exercise but also nutrition, rest, and mindfulness. Having worked in the corporate world in the past, he has full appreciation of what life could be like. When it comes time to working out with Kev and his team, you will never know what he has up his sleeve. He constantly varies exercises and switches up workouts. I highly recommend Kevin and his team to anyone who wants a rigorous and exciting program to keep them engaged on a daily basis.

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Credentials

  • Mental Health First Aider - Certificate of Accreditation
    Mental Health First Aid® Australia
    Jun, 2022
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Australia
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder and Workplace Wellbeing Coach
      • Oct 2017 - Present

      Lift Your Wellbeing is a global Workplace Wellbeing business that focuses on the workplace as well as the worker, in delivering engaging and innovative solutions for our clients. Achievements have included. • Leveraged entrepreneurial skills to successfully establish and manage innovative workplace wellbeing business, pivoting to an online mode of delivery in 2020, proactively supporting the mental health and wellbeing of 2,500 diverse employees across 8 industries in London and Melbourne since 2017. • Collaborated closely and partnered with 20 leading businesses globally such as DLA Piper, Grant Thornton, Reed Smith, and Skanska & Schlumberger to focus on increasing staff connections and levels of physical activity, positively transforming the employee experience of corporate employees such as lawyers and accountants and reducing reported stress levels by 22% in Q3 2020. • Drew from strong data and financial acumen to continually expand and develop business, managing approx. 75 external stakeholders, client decision makers, wellbeing leaders, HR teams, and employee users of service. Additionally, employed budget management proficiencies to improve business metrics and maintain high levels of employee engagement, resulting in increasing workplace cohesion. • Recognised importance of understanding various operational factors required to successfully deliver engaging employee wellbeing strategies and enhancing employee experience resulting in an above average rate of initiative engagement of 20% each month in 2020. • Designed and implemented wellbeing training and delivered in-person to 25 companies in 2017-19, utilising interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people in all types of businesses to train and support 40 line managers. • Drew on various skillsets and profound knowledge base to provide 20 leadership teams with tools to enhance respective workplace cultures.

    • Strength And Conditioning Coach
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      As the lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Mornington Soccer Club I am responsible for the programming, delivery and coaching of elite level soccer players ranging from under 12 to under 18s at a junior level as well as being a member of the coaching staff for the elite senior mens team. My role includes working closely with the other coaches and the players to develop and deliver strength and conditioning programs for the 10 month season in line with the latest science in sports performance and wellbeing. This varied role includes running programming, gym based strength sessions for all players on a weekly basis, GPS monitoring and data analysis, recovery and general player wellbeing education.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Member
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), supports a variety of industry Initiatives, furthering the international conversation about wellness in its many and varied forms. This Initiative brings together top thinkers and doers who will offer thought-leadership for a new vision of impact for wellness at work in the global community. The initiative offers inspiration and resources for amplifying the power of wellness at and through work worldwide. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/initiatives/wellness-at-work-initiative/

    • United Kingdom
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Physical Wellbeing and Fitness Coach
      • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

      Cre8 Fitness is a private boutique gym in the heart of The City of London; they have been in The City for many years and understand the lifestyle and demands of the demographic. The team includes five highly experienced and collaborative personal trainers and one physiotherapist who work closely with their clients to ensure they achieve long term sustainable changes to their health. Achievements include: • Built and established a client base of 50 professionals to develop strong relationships and improve overall health and happiness, warranting successful achievements of goals for 92% of all clients throughout tenure. • Utilised experience in dynamic and fast-paced environments to remain client-focused, thinking critically and remaining adaptable and flexible to connect with 60 employees weekly meaningfully contributing to enterprise efficiency for 2 years. • Empathetically coached individuals through sensitive and challenging wellbeing issues, demonstrating a strong customer-centric approach to enable employees to locate positive outcomes and pave the way for significant success in mental and physical health goals between 2017 and 2019. • Employed comprehensive knowledge and experience in the design, delivery, and measurement of best practice workplace wellbeing solutions, fostering relationships and enforcing success measures during employment span.

    • United Kingdom
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Physical Wellbeing and Group Fitness Instructor
      • Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

      F45 Training is a team-based, functional training facility that places a huge emphasis on the 'three key factors' of motivation, innovation and results. Born in Australia, F45 Training merges 3 separate leading-edge fitness training styles into one, consummate and compelling group training experience for its members. F45 Training combines elements of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Circuit Training, and Functional Training. The fusion of these three training concepts has lead to the development of 27 different, 45 minute workout experiences, with more in development by our F45 Athletics Department. This combination of interval, cardiovascular and strength training has been proven to be the most effective workout method for burning fat and building lean muscle. Achievements include: • Drew from extensive health and fitness training to identify the most beneficial exercises for 100+ members weekly, taking all levels of fitness and abilities into consideration to ensure the health goals of each client. • Engaged in the rehabilitation of 10 clients with mobility and other physical issues, assisting them to feel their best mentally and physically whilst ensuring exercises were safe for clients to participate in based on individual circumstances, successfully exceeding client satisfaction goals between 2016 and 2018. • Guided classes of 30 participants in building strength, stability, and mobility, assisting in incorporating functional fitness into existing exercise routines and forging long-lasting relationships throughout all efforts.

    • United Kingdom
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Analyst
      • Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

    • Australia
    • Accounting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Strategic Advisor - Private Advisory
      • Nov 2015 - May 2016

      • As Strategic Advisor, worked on government initiative Business Success Mapping, gaining deep understanding of client current business model and providing coaching and business planning, achieving 100% of strategic ambitions between 2015 and 2016.• Actively participated in 10 client coaching workshops, asking relevant questions regarding business, industry, key challenges, and crucial financial and non-financial figures, saving substantial money for clients across tenure.• Adeptly prepared 20 SWOT analyses based on initial workshops with clients, assisting clients to identify key focus areas and develop action plans to achieve set targets using the SMART method, enmeshing consistency and integrity throughout all efforts.• Diligently prepared reports for 15 clients containing detailed analysis of financial and non-financial factors from a historical and forward looking perspective, including overview of business model, future cash flow analysis, and current trends and challenges specific to the client’s industry, building long-term relationships.

    • Senior Accountant - Auditor
      • Apr 2013 - May 2016

      • Chiefly managed 30 client portfolios including ASX-listed entities, large proprietary companies and SME in industries such as Not For Profit, Aged Care, and Life Science, providing a highly valued service for over 3 years.• Executed communication and problem-solving skills to analyse entity qualitative and quantitative data to appropriately plan audit procedures and address audit risks, ensuring client compliance with Australian Accounting Standards.• Developed strong working relationships with key client contacts including Financial Controllers and CFOs to assist the efficient resolution of audit issues identified.• Presented detailed analytical and audit procedures on all financial statement areas to assess accuracy of financial information, preparing financial statements in line with IFRS, reviewing client reconciliations and calculations to assess for appropriateness, ratio and financial analysis, and performing assessments of clients’ control environments and providing recommendations.

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • Accountant
      • Apr 2011 - Apr 2013

      Tax • Worked directly with clients and partners to achieve the best outcome for all stakeholders • Prepared income tax returns and financial statements specializing in individuals and small businesses • Proficient in the use of MYOB and Excel • Utilized financial models to achieve the optimal results for clients Audit • Audited solicitors trust accounts through the utilization of bank reconciliations • Completed detailed audits of the trust accounts receipts and payments • Communicated effectively with clients of a non financial background • Worked efficiently and effectively in a team environment to achieve goals • Developed a solid understanding of the accounting and financial system

Education

  • Edith Cowan University
    Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Psychology
    2023 - 2024
  • Langley Group
    Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
    2022 - 2023
  • The Neuroscience Academy
    Certificate in Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health, Neuroscience
    2022 - 2022
  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
    Post Graduate Diploma Of Chartered Accounting, Accounting and Business/Management
    2013 - 2015
  • Active IQ
    Level 3 & 4 Certificate in Personal Training & Group Fitness Instructor
    2016 - 2016
  • Monash University
    Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Majoring in Accounting, Finance and Macroeconomics
    2009 - 2012
  • Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
    Level One Strength and Conditioning Coach
    2016 - 2018
  • Australasian Leadership Academy
    Wellness Designs Practitioner Training Program, Workplace Wellbeing Strategy Development
    2021 - 2021

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