Shayne is the ultimate professional. He works authentically at all levels – and is as comfortable building rapport and achieving goals with young people as he is working with senior managers to affect systems change. Shayne is humble, responds thoughtfully to challenges in different contexts, and draws on his lived and professional experience to serve, lead and inspire others. Shayne walks the talk, and is terrific at encouraging people and organisations to flip their mindset, acknowledge their assets, and become the best versions of themselves.
MEG BEILKIN - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & TRAINING
Shayne is an inspiring leader and facilitator in Advantaged Thinking. He thought my team the insides and outsides of Advantaged Thinking at the start of our Extended Care Pilot Program. As a practitioner and someone with lived experience he knows what he is talking about when he links theory with practice and provides a narrative when talking to professionals in a training setting. His ability to engage an audience with real life stories and his insights in working with young people are inspirational. He will always focus on young people strengths and centralises them in any conversation. Shayne provided me with mentoring and coaching throughout the first year of the pilot and I truly enjoyed reflecting on evidence based practice and outcomes. I hope I will get to work with Shayne again in the future.
KIM JANSSEN - UNITING (NSW)
Shayne speaks office and hood. He lifts the caliber of any project, situation or group of people he works with. Shayne has an amazing ability to encapsulate all the requirements of professional practice and procedures while maintaining a genuine understanding and practical knowledge of how to work with disadvantaged people. He demonstrates passion and a special ability for working with the disadvantaged and championing their growth, needs and development. You will find he is deeply thoughtful and educated in this space, while remaining grounded and relatable in real-world practice and application. Shayne is a champion of the people!
ISAAC WESTERLUND - CHISHOLM INSTITUTE
Shayne is a charismatic and down to earth speaker, who takes little time to engage an audience with his narrative of hardship and redemption. His unique insight into working with disengaged youth and the challenges faced by youth focussed service systems has made me reflect on my day to day practice. Recognising the talents all young people possess, investing in social capital and the right of youth to participate in a healthy and functional community are key themes that Shayne clearly articulates. I found the experience of listening to Shayne's narrative and learnings to be both highly informative and humbling. I highly recommend Shayne as a speaker and consultant.
MIKE LEWIS - MOVEMBER
I thoroughly enjoyed the training on Advantaged Thinking. Shayne was a highly engaging facilitator who kept the room’s attention. The way in which Shayne drew on his professional experience to present real life examples really engaged the participants and I know that I will incorporate the learnings in our work with children, young people, families and individuals. Thank you Shayne.
LEE-ANNE CHAPMAN - UNITING
Shayne has a wealth of knowledge, experience and connections in the community but his biggest strength is his value for the voices of the young people he works with. Working with Shayne is always a positive experience as he is focused on strengths and opportunities rather than deficits and risk. Whether you are a professional or young person you want Shayne in your corner!
SAMANTHA IZZARD - BERRY STREET
Shayne Hood is as inspiring as he is bold, as refreshing as he is thoughtful and holds space for community with a fierce passion akin to his creative force. Shayne allows self-enquiry to be an effortless endevour, countless times he has helped me to see a clear path through my own personal challenges.
JOE WARBURTON (MOTLEY) - RHYME THEORY