Stavroula Zandes

About Stavroula Zandes

Stavroula Zandes is the founder of Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants Pty Ltd, a training business specialising in positive behaviour change. She has a particular passion and expertise for smoking cessation bringing with her 20 years of experience, which she gained working with Quit Victoria (Cancer Council Victoria) in a range of roles. Stav has a background in psychology and counselling and her expertise covers a wide range of industries. She provides education and training on a number of lifestyle topics, for health and community professionals, workplaces, schools and community groups. Stav is committed to engaging, motivating and encouraging staff and their clients to find the inspiration they need; to be empowered to make positive behaviour changes that will improve and enrich their lives. Stav’s favourite quote is by Walt Disney, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." View full staff profiles here.
Director of Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants

Want to quit smoking and/or vaping? Struggling to cope with withdrawal and cravings? These 10 tips can help…

Most smokers and/or vapers want to quit, and many have tried on numerous occasions without success. For many, it is often the daily cravings and strong withdrawal symptoms that lead [...]

By |October 13th, 2025|Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Do you sometimes feel that life is passing you by?

Do you switch off during the day and go into auto pilot? Do you check your phone on more than one occasion and within a short time frame? Do you [...]

By |September 25th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Mindfulness|

Returned to former behaviour? Five tips to help you get back on track…

Most people want to improve their overall health and wellbeing, and most will try a number of times to do so. After a number of unsuccessful attempts however, most individuals decide that [...]

By |August 21st, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is possible – 7 tips that can help

Most people think about improving their own health and wellbeing on a daily basis. They think about getting to bed earlier every night, eating a more nutritious diet, being much [...]

By |July 24th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Anzac Day – Lest we forget, and an opportunity to be mindful

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance. It provides us with the opportunity to reflect on all the Australian service men and women who sacrificed their lives with courage [...]

By |April 25th, 2025|Health & Wellbeing, Holidays, Mindfulness|
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How many hours do you spend sitting every day?

It is estimated that the Australian population spends 80% of their working hours seated. Most Australian adults sit for 8 to 10 hours per day. Is this you? If yes, [...]

By |April 24th, 2025|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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A new year – a new smokefree and/or vapefree you!

Most smokers want to quit smoking and often promise to do so at the start of a new year. Those who vape often also have the same experience... However, come [...]

By |January 23rd, 2025|Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Want to experience Christmas shopping without the stress? Five tips to show you how…

It’s that time of the year where the days fly by, and we’re often left wondering how we’re going to meet our deadlines at work, catch up with everyone before [...]

By |December 12th, 2024|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Holidays, Stress|
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National Nutrition Week: How many vegetables do you eat every day?

Do you eat the recommended 5 servings of veggies every day? Did you know that approximately 93% of adult Australians and 95% of Aussie kids1 don’t eat enough vegetables? Is this you? National [...]

By |October 10th, 2024|Health & Wellbeing, Weight|
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Struggling to change a behaviour? Is it based on your values?

Most of us think about our own health and wellbeing every day and quite often think about making a positive lifestyle change. We think about doing some exercise, eating healthier [...]

By |July 25th, 2024|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|