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It’s all about Awareness…
Founded by Zac Parish, The Awareness Academy exists to make mindfulness, resilience, and wellness practices the standard in every workplace.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: to create empowered, compassionate, and mindful leaders who drive both human and organisational success. When we cultivate deeper self-awareness and awareness of others, we begin to realise that happiness is an inside job.
With the right protocols, happiness and good health are not only possible, they’re sustainable — for ourselves, our teams, and our organisations.
Discover our evidence-based courses and be part of the mindful workplace revolution.
The Awareness Ambassadors
- Zac Parish -
Founder & Director of
The Awarness Academy
Zac Parish is the Founder and Director of the Awareness Academy, a training institution specializing in workplace leadership and well-being programs.His passion lies in the intricateness of the mind and emotions, exploring the dynamics of beliefs and behaviors, and addressing the impact of social and environmental conditioning. His ongoing training delves into optimum lifestyle practices emphasizing the crucial 5 Pillars of Wellness. Zac also served as a Buddhist Monk for six years, and for over two decades, has been an influential teacher in mindfulness, resilience and wellness. Zac is committed to the holistic well-being of individuals and the cultivation of mindful, compassionate and happy workplaces.
- Dr Patterson Stark -
BSc. DC. FASLM
Lifestyle Medicine| Anti Aging|
Food, Nutrition
(Stark Health)
Thirty-seven years ago, Patterson had terminal cancer; he was told to "put his affairs in order:” When surgery and chemo failed, he began a search for the keys to health and happiness – and it continues to this day. Triple board certified, his protocol encompass's behaviour change as it reflects to the causes of our most deadly diseases.These not only rob us of life, but happiness and productivity. Patterson supports the Awareness Academy in delivering eveidence based, lifestyle medicine parctices to the workplace.
- Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
- Dip. International Academy of Prevention Performance and Longevity
- Dip. American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners
- Dip. Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine Health Practitioners
- Associate International College of Applied Kinesiology
- Associate Australian College of Nutrition & Environmental Medicine
- Brand Ambassador; Specialized Bikes Word-wide
- Author, Live Now – Die Later, Starkhealth (Amazon)
- Bianca Smeeks -
BA Psychology | MA Business Management | Clinical Diploma Hypnotherapy, NLP Practitioner |
(Neurospark)
Bianca is a Coach, Facilitator and Speaker with a background in psychology, business, and neuroscience. She brings expert knowledge of the mind-body connection and how our nervous system, thoughts, and emotions influence well-being and resilience. Having overcome her own health challenges, Bianca combines lived experience with professional expertise.
For the last decade, Bianca has been working with teams and individuals across New Zealand and overseas, equipping them with the skills to rewire mindsets, enhance health, build resilience, and develop a stronger sense of agency within.