Meet Our Team

WHERE THE BUCK STOPS...

FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

LEANNE COOPER

Registered nutritionist and mother of two
Author, educator, presenter and nutrition consultant and adviser
PGCert HumNutr; BA (Pysch/Ed); Dip Nutr; PG Cert Higher Ed; TAE
Nutrition Society of Australia Member (1831); Member Nutrition Australia;
​Member Australian Psychological Society (171798); ATMS Member (6693)

Author of: What do I Feed My Baby and Change the Way You Eat; The Psychology of Food
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Our Team Who Keep the Wheels Turn'en

Our wonderful team who brings everything together to provide service and training you can't beat

MICHELE COOPER
BEnvSci; MEnvSci
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Powerhouse Honcho

Michele comes to us as a 25+ year veteran in the environment planning world. Holding extensive experience in logistics, policy, planning, team building, Michele is working on a number of projects at HQ that will see Well College Global become the powerhouse in health coaching training.
On deck: Fridays

ERIN BOURKE
BFoodSciHNutr (pending)
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Health Engagements & Connections

Erin is currently studying Food Science & Human Nutrition and keeps the wheels turning here at HQ connect students, peers, clients, partners and alumni with each other and the wider community. 

On deck: Mon- Friday

KATE COURTNEY-O'CONNOR
CertBus (OfficeAdmin)

Student Connection & Social Chic

Our newest member of the team Kate is heading up a digital media and social this n that world. Taking the #wellcollegecollective into the digital century in a big way, our media across all platforms is set to look and feel very different. 
On deck: Mon- Friday

DON SINGE
MEd (Sports Coaching) - Sydney Uni.

Chief of Well Sports

Don is our 'go to' person who nurtures potential and current partners ensuring a fluid, transparent and mutually expansive relationship that ultimately benefits our students and staff. You'll see Don heading up our sports and athlete development programs, after 18 years at the top of Rugby League and over 20 years in elite sporting performance, oh and a Masters in Sports Coaching (Ed) he's the man for the job.

On deck: Remotely and never sleeps ;-)

IYDI WILLIS
BFoodSciHNutr

Roving nutritionist and food blogger

Iydi returns from her world travels to Well College Global yearly to lend a hand. Iydi consults to Well College Global while away providing expert blogging commentary and nutrition support.

On deck: Globally, lucky thing...

NIKKI SPAGNOLO
Cert IV Fitness; AdvCert Nutrition & Health Coach

Coaching mentor and tutor

Nikki is coaching mentor for a number of our coaching practice units and subjects, her blend of enthusiasm for life and passion for empowering others to find their path brings energy and positivity to our coaching sphere.

On deck: By appointment only

GLENISE COOPER

Remote support crew and bookkeeping

Glenise headed up our NZ office until 2017 and recently moved to Australia. A solid background in book-keeping and office administration means Glenise runs our accounting system for Australasia.

On deck: Mon-Frid 9-5pm

HEATHER PORTER
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Business and Digital Media
Expert Consultant

Heather got her start managing events globally for some of the world’s top speakers such as Tony Robbins. When the speakers Heather worked with wanted to engage with their tribes online her first big project was building a membership site in 2008 that attracted 18,000 members when it launched. Heather then co-founded the digital marketing agency Autopilot Your Business in 2010, and is the Founder of Website Love, a website development company.  Offering a range of options, Heather is an online business growth consultant, speaker and partner and advisor to various online projects ranging from personal development to Ecommerce. Heather is co-host of a podcast with fans in over 100 countries, #1 Amazon bestseller, co-author of 4 business books and host of That Social Media Show on the BRiN App.

AXIL COOPER

Head of Welcoming Committee, Food Watch and Emotional Wellbeing

Axil plays an important role in not just welcoming staff each morning but also in vacuuming and more importantly mental health. Our calming influence... say no more <3

JUDY FITZGERALD
MEd Soc. Ecol.; Dip Transpersonal Coaching

Coach Mentor

​Judy Fitzgerald: ICF Coach of the Year, Australia 2015 also holds a GradCert Change Management; Cert IV Career Development; Cert IV Workplace Training & Development; Cert IV Small Business Management. Judy mentors our coaching students to ensure their transition from student to coach is as effective and enjoyable as possible.

LORNA STEWART

Master Certified Coach, ICF

ICF credentialed Coaching Instructor/Mentor

Lorna is a leading business coach and coach trainer.  She has coached, trained and mentored, both in-person and online, almost 1,000 coaches and business leaders. As a highly regarded coach and mentor, Lorna supports and empowers coaches, as well as health and wellness practitioners, to create a thriving soul-aligned business which wholeheartedly fulfills their deepest yearning to make a significant difference to their clients and to the world, and which also delivers a very healthy income! Lorna is an Instructor in the Certified Health & Welbeing Coach Program

JANE TAYLOR

M.EdSt., B.Teach/BHPE (Hons), Dip.LifeCoaching & Small Bus. 

ICF credentialed Coaching Instructor/Mentor

Jane Taylor is an accredited ICF ACC coach, mentor, speaker, facilitator and educator who is committed to helping support people to change the way they see themselves by supporting them "(Un)Learning, so You Can Trust Yourself and BE Whole-Heartedly YOU... One Habit at a Time!", so we can connect with life authentically and live in peace and harmony. Jane is an Instructor in the Certified Health & Welbeing Coach Program

COLIN GRANT
Moodle Certified Consultant

Learning System Consultant

Keeping the learning environment stable, reliable, and up-to-date Colin is our LMS consultant guru and works with a small team of other LMS consultants to bring the very best in online learning to life. In charge of all things learning tech he's our system whiz. Connect with Colin @ LinkedIn

SIMON MARTIN
​BTech

Tech Guru & blood pressure stabiliser

Simon  keeps our network and technology humming along so we can work simply and quickly. His super cool and calm demeanor puts his as our 'Clark Kent' of the team.

LEANNE SPRINGER
Master of Labour Law & Relations

Education Consultant & Counselling Practices Adviser

Leanne holds a Master of Labour Law and Relations; Bachelor of Arts; Diploma of Business (Frontline Management); Diploma of Counseling; Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment TAE40110; Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness; NCAS Club Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach. Over 20 years experience in adult and vocational education & training management.

MAXINE HAIG
Masters of Health Science

Complementary Health Consultant and Herbalist

Maxine Headed up Herbal Therapeutics and Lectured for Nature Care College until 2016 and now lecturers on health and technology along with running her herbal apothecary in Balgowlah Heights, Sydney.