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
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Celebrating Easter in a meaningful way is possible during a pandemic…

The Easter long weekend often provides us with a wonderful opportunity to take some time out and to spend some quality time with our family and friends. We’re often thinking [...]

By |April 9th, 2020|Health & Wellbeing, Holidays|
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Feeling stressed and overwhelmed as a result of COVID-19?

A new year often brings with it new beginnings and new opportunities, but 2020 has started on a distressing note. With devastating bushfires raging across Australia and with the Australian Government declaring a [...]

By |March 30th, 2020|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Stress|
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Welcome to 2020! With hope come new beginnings…

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2020! For those of you who are already back at work, we hope you enjoyed your summer break and feel rejuvenated for the [...]

By |January 15th, 2020|Health & Wellbeing, Holidays, News, Stress|
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Season’s greetings to you all!

Merry Christmas! On behalf of Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants, I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, filled with love, peace and goodwill. I [...]

By |December 20th, 2019|Health & Wellbeing, Holidays|

The art of ballroom dancing – how to motivate your clients towards change through motivational interviewing

Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based counselling method and approach, that is client-centered, focused and goal orientated. It is a collaborative approach that supports the client’s own personal values and concerns, [...]

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Could you have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and not even know it?

Up to 500,000 Australians are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and don’t even know it. Could this be you? National Diabetes Week (14 – 20 July) is focusing on raising [...]

By |July 12th, 2019|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Think it’s too late to quit smoking? Think again!

Most smokers want to quit to improve their health and wellbeing, as well as save some money. Many make numerous attempts and after a number of years of trying, believe that [...]

By |June 28th, 2019|Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|
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Is stress affecting your health and wellbeing? Six tips to help you manage

Stress is a common and universal experience, but too much stress can impact one’s health and wellbeing. Without relief, excessive stress can lead to a range of undesirable outcomes. Are [...]

By |April 4th, 2019|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing, Stress|
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Feeling comfortable? Five tips to help you step outside your comfort zone…

Are you feeling comfortable right now? Is your life repetitive, familiar and full of routine? When was the last time you did something out of the ordinary? Have you ever [...]

By |March 28th, 2019|Behaviour Change, Health & Wellbeing|
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Want to quit smoking? Use the quitting medications to help you…

Most smokers want to quit and often try on a regular basis to be smokefree. Most smokers however, will relapse… Relapse occurs for a range of reasons, including experiencing strong [...]

By |February 21st, 2019|Health & Wellbeing, Smoking|