Michael Harrington, Director, The Ashwood Strategics Group

Michael is a learning & development professional with over 26 years experience in his field, and a specialization in effective leadership, negotiation skills, managing difficult situations / customers, training others, sales and sales management consulting.

During that time Michael has worked in a number of different industry sectors, lecturing at universities, and providing training and consulting solutions for organizations around Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong, focusing mainly in the areas of leadership, negotiation skills, presentation skills, time management and sales and customer service.

Tim Ironside, Education Manager, AIST

Tim commenced working in the financial services industry in 1999. Throughout his career he has held a variety of roles including member services, employer and planner account management, member education and single issue financial advice. 

His qualifications include a Bachelor of Business, an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Superannuation) and a Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).

Tim’s previous employers include Mercer, AMP, MLC and AvSuper.