Steve has been studying and practicing mindfulness for over 20 years. His background as a scientist, producer and actor (including roles in The Matrix, NCIS, Home and Away) inform his practice and teaching, ultimately creating the methodology that is Present Sense. Steve attends regular classes with shoulin master Serge Martich-Osterman. Other inspirations include: Paul Bedson, Dr Ian Gawler, Diana Winston, Patrick Kearney, Matthieu Ricard, Kevin Farrow and Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu. He sees ongoing engagement with participants as key to keep on track and has a particular interest in how students fare once they have completed courses in mindfulness. Steve has observed that there is a common theme in those who benefit, and that is application. This approach is core to the program at Present Sense and Steve looks forward to supporting you on your personal journey to self-discovery, presence and greater happiness at work and at home. 

Jim has worked as an engineer, management consultant and executive in Australia and the UK, and worked with organisations in Europe, Asia and North America. Jim realised early on in his career the critical importance of wellbeing topics for his teams and for himself.  He is passionate about this dimension of business leadership, and as a data-driven leader, Jim is involved in Present Sense because the clinical and scientific evidence shows these practices work. Present Sense is Jim’s passion-project: to help bring Steve’s amazing ability to engage and teach mindfulness to organisations and individuals everywhere!