21 MARCH 2023

DEFEAT IS NOT FINAL
UNLESS YOU GIVE UP!

“four real stories, four real people and four exceptional outcomes”

U Turn Platform – Motivational Conference

Iris Du

“Transforming your Idea, Behaviour and Mindset “

SPEAKER

Iris Du

Multi-award- winning Leadership strategist, #1 Amazon bestselling Author and You Want Group Co-founder

Arriving in Australia at age 15, on her own, with no family or friends, she had to fight to survive each and every day.

Listen to her story of how she transferred from a survivor to Multi-award-winning Leadership strategist, #1 Amazon bestselling Author and You Want Group Co-founder.

SPEAKER

Jetha Devapura

Founder CEO at Let’s TALK, Speaker, Philanthropist

Born in Sri Lanka and living in Australia for most of his life, Jetha is the founder CEO of CCC Foundation, a not-for-profit registered charity, that operates the largest cancer transit home and the first Lifeline Centre in Sri Lanka. Jetha is now working with schools and workplaces in Australia on his passion through the Let’sTALK Program.

Jetha Devapura
Jetha Devapura

“Letting everyone talk safely so they can be seen, heard and valued”

Lauren McDonough
Lauren McDonough

“Let things break you wide open, that’s where the golden light is“

SPEAKER

Lauren McDonough

Mental health advocate | suicide survivor | amputee | model

Lauren had many dark times and attempted to end her life, a suicide attempt  in May 2017, and lost her legs at the age of 19.

She now shared her story in the hope that it will help others and show them that things can get better and how they can literally make a UTURN on their life.

SPEAKER

Thai Ngo

Human Resources, Business and Career Strategist, You Want Group co-founder

Thai has 16 years of experience helping people and businesses succeed. After working with some of the biggest businesses and most successful leaders in Australia, Thai Ngo believes the biggest barrier to professional success is often ourselves.

His mission is to help people and businesses tap into their true potential to find the success they deserve.

Thai Ngo

“Creating strategies to maximise your result and live the life you want”

Samantha Jansen
Samantha Jansen

Master of Ceremonies

MODERATOR

Samantha Jansen

An author, speaker, book publisher, and a counselor

She is an author, speaker, book publisher and counsellor.  She is passionate about bring stories to life. She believes stories have the power connect people through conversations and create awareness to make a bigger impact.

HOST

Nuwan Samarapathi

NLP Coach, Author, and a Motivational Trainer

Nuwan has been a researcher in the field of personal development and motivation for many years. His programs are based on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Human Psychology, Psycho-biology, and Human Resource Management. 

Nuwan Samarapathi
Nuwan Samarapathi

Organiser

SCHEDULE

EVENT SCHEDULE

It happened to one – it happened to many

Being roughed and pushed out from one’s life journey

The weak wither and let life be a stern

The brave stand up and take a U Turn

06:00 PM

Registration and refreshments

06:15 PM

Doors open

06:30 PM

Introduction and welcome

06:45 PM

Speaker 1 – Iris Du
Transforming your Idea, Behaviour and Mindset

07:00 PM

Speaker 2 – Jetha Devapura
Letting everyone talk safely so they can be seen, heard and valued

07:15 PM

Speaker 3 – Lauren McDonough
Let things break you wide open, that’s where the golden light is

07:30 PM

Speaker 4 - Thai Ngo
Creating strategies to maximise your result and live the life you want

07:40 PM

Break and networking session

08:00 PM

Q & A

08:25 PM

Final comments

08:30 PM

Conclusion

watch the video

TICKETS

Reserve your seat now!

Join us for an evening of inspiration as the speakers share their life-changing experiences from challenges, setbacks, and tragedies to building awareness and helping communities be transformed.

Early bird (before 6th March)

$ 49

+ booking fee

General admission

$ 59

+ booking fee

LOCATION

Novotel, Glen Waverley

285 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

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