Biography

Following years of experience as a police crisis negotiator, Lance now specialises in advanced communication techniques, psychologically-based safety practices, and personal resilience tips for everyday use to keep ourselves safe and well.

Lance brings together experience from training in New Zealand, Australia, England and the United States, operating within the elite sectors of police, prisons, emergency services, the military and FBI.

Lance’s applied techniques are grounded in science and simple to use. He has a Diploma in Policing, a Diploma in Business Studies and a Master of Arts majoring in Terrorism, Safety and Security.

Lance has published the bestselling book Behind the Tape and has a second book to be launched in August 2020.

Challenging our Challenges

Lance has spent the last 6 years working with those in the horticulture and farming sectors, showing growers and farmers how to ‘Challenge Their Challenges’ through using simple and effective tools. Lance will show us how to get to sleep within a few breaths, how to stop waking in the early hours of the morning, how to better manage worry, and how to remain alert across our entire day, plus much more. Delivered with humour, this presentation is sure to be engaging

Workshop: Challenging Ourselves

• Dealing with change – Why change can seem difficult, the fears of change, and simple tips to fully engage in the change process.
• Having a growth mindset – How to change the way we think about stressors to become more adaptable & flexible.
• Practical exercise – The wheel of balance identifies areas of our life that need strengthening and provides ways in which to do so.