In the world of salon and personal development, Tabatha Coffey is a name that commands attention. With her bold approach and transformative impact, Coffey is poised to deliver unparalleled insights at the upcoming Salon Forum in Byron Bay. The buzz around her appearance is like no other, and it's easy to see why. Tabatha is a game-changer, dedicated to unlocking the full potential of salon owners and stylists alike.

Her approach is deeply personal, drawing from her own experiences and spiritual insights. Coffey’s empathy and personal journey infuse her coaching with authenticity and compassion, making her guidance both relatable and impactful.

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Lisa Conway is the Founder of The ZING Project, an industry-leading Salon Coaching business based in Australia, with clients through Australia, New Zealand and the US.

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Lisa has written three books, and speaks, coaches & writes the same way she approaches life - unfiltered and straight from the heart with passion, humour and a true belief that people hold the secrets to success within themselves. With 10 years of establishing and building ZING behind her, she now heads a team of industry-specific business coaches who know the business inside-out. The ZING Project only works with those within the hair and beauty industry.

Kaine Vakai is a global educator, social media sensation and co-founder of Kaine Vakai Hair Artistry, based in Sydney Australia. With over 500,000 followers online, Kaine’s blend of humour and expertise resonates with audiences worldwide, but our heart remains in the salon.

Beyond the virtual realm, he’s contributing to innovative projects that promise to reshape the hairdressing landscape, making it more efficient and exciting. In addition to this, Kaine now travels internationally as one of the most sought after hair educators and has launched his online education through his brand, Kaine Vakai Hair Artistry.

Julie Gillespie is a highly respected consultant, facilitator, and speaker with over 25 years of leadership experience across various sectors. As a mental health advocate and leadership expert, she is passionate about creating healthy, connected, and safe workplaces.Through her work, Julie sets clear rules of engagement, challenging audiences to overcome their fears and become compassionate leaders. She has delivered mental health and wellbeing training in workplaces and understands that it takes more than a brief intervention to grow and strengthen a connected culture.

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Julie believes that a connected culture is achieved when individuals take ownership of their development, leaders lead with intention, and organisations enable their people to align their mutual purpose. Her philosophy is that a culture where every person feels accepted, valued, and included creates a space where individuals can learn, grow, and sustain themselves.