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PCMA APAC Lab, Sydney | Make it Matter – Motivation & Authentic Engagement
September 9 @ 8:30 am– 11:00 am AEST
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Keynote: Make it Matter – Motivation & Authentic Engagement
Why do some experiences spark curiosity and connection, while others fall flat? This keynote introduces a dynamic and practical interpretation of Self Determination Theory, centred on Belonging, Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose as the cornerstone for designing truly engaging environments. Drawing on insights from high-performance coaching, psychology, and leadership, Dan Haesler explores how these four elements serve as universal human drivers and offer a blueprint for engaging individuals more effectively.
Workshop: Designing for Authentic Engagement
How do you translate theory into compelling event design? In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to a simple but powerful process to embed the core principles of authentic engagement: Belonging, Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose, into the event experiences they create. Whether designing conferences, workshops, team training or ongoing development initiatives, participants will walk away with a practical planning tool, real-world examples, and collaborative activities that will help them craft experiences to unlock engagement in their people.
Speaker
Dan Haesler
Performance & Leadership Coach | Saxton Speakers Bureau
Dan Haesler is a performance and leadership coach who specialises in Mindset, Mental Skills & Leadership.
He has worked with athletes from a wide variety of sports, including members of the Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Games Teams. He is the Performance & Leadership Coach at the 4xNRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers, and the NSW Swifts in Super Netball. Dan also works with members of the Wallabies and the Socceroos and many other athletes across a range of sports.
As a Director of Cut Through Coaching, Dan also works with corporate organisations across the Asia Pacific, including the likes of Boston Consulting Group, Roche Diagnostics Australia, CHEP, People’s Choice and Boston Scientific as well as schools and educational institutions.
Since its release in 2021, Dan’s book, The Act of Leadership has been the best-selling Australian-authored business title (perhaps because it’s about people not business) and has been described by James Kerr, the best-selling author of Legacy as a book that will, “Change your life”.
He is the host of one of Australia’s most popular management podcasts, The Habits of Leadership, which sees him engage with the world’s most respected experts, researchers and thinkers on leadership theory.
As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, Dan Haesler marries the rigour of the research with his experience of working with high performers, some of whom are – literally -amongst the best in the world at what they do. He prides himself on his ability to ensure your audience is not only provided with an entertaining, motivating experience, but it’s also empowering with immediately actionable insights
Check out Dan’s LinkedIn.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 am
Venue: Sydney, Australia (Venue will be sent via email confirmation)
Limited spots available – priority will be given to PCMA Members.
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About PCMA APAC Labs
PCMA Labs is a sandbox for event organisers, marketers, event managers, and event strategists. Explore business events industry trends and pain points in a safe environment where you will be challenged to think out of the box, where the seemingly impossible may be possible with collective wisdom and action. Build trusted, peer-to-peer relationships and be part of a community that innovates and shapes the future of our industry.
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