BJ Seminars International

Inspiring and Connecting People

About Us

Background

After running our own individual businesses for several years we, Chris Bennett and Sue James, met one another at a local business network meeting.

We found so many similarities between our values and approaches, including Appreciative Inquiry and Tai Chi, that we decided to work together.

After doing so on several projects over 12 months, we formalised our partnership at the end of 2005 as BJ Seminars International.

Fundamental to our approach is "AQ-KQ". This focuses on appreciative intelligence and kinaesthetic intelligence, drawing on the principles and practices of Appreciative Inquiry and Tai Chi.

We work with highly diverse client groups, including schools (staff and students), community agencies and other community organisations, small businesses, local and state governments and corporations. (Client Examples)

Chris Bennett

Chris has extensive experience in speaking, training and coaching in personal and professional development. His clients have included small business owners, TAFE colleges, AMP, Citipower and the National Australia Bank, as well as over 100 primary and secondary schools across state, Catholic and independent sectors.

Memberships:
- Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)
- WUSHU and Tai Chi Practitioners' Association Inc.

(More about Chris)

Sue James

Sue is a highly experienced facilitator, teacher, trainer, manager and consultant, whose clients include small businesses, large corporations, schools and other nonprofits (community businesses). She draws on a wide range of strength-based approaches, including Appreciative Inquiry.

Memberships:
- International Association of Facilitators (IAF)
- Positive Change Core (PCC)
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
- Digital Women

(More about Sue)