people at seven stones

People are Important

We think good business is about great relationships and working with inspiring and passionate people.

We are committed to outstanding results for people.
We create environments that bring out the best in people.
We believe that learning, growing and taking on the challenges of life is part of the fun of life.

Introducing the Founders of Seven Stones

We have a strong management team with proven track record of producing results in the health, fitness, wellbeing and business. They are also people who personally lead the way in practicing the principles on which Seven Stones is built.

Ivan Waters

Managing Director & Program Development

Ivan (Bach. Science: Physiology & Nutrition) is committed to people being inspired by their own vitality and passion for life. He is a co-owner and director of several other health, fitness and wellbeing companies. Ivan has a dynamic professional background in business; sales and marketing; adult education; leading group exercise; personal training; personal and group coaching; program development; facilitating and leading teams.

Ivan has an outstanding capacity to work with others. He understands the importance of balancing the many and sometimes complex factors that have that vision become a practical reality. Ivan loves creating simple solutions. He is a master of empowering people to be in action and producing results that are important to them.

Ivan also loves a physical challenge and outdoor adventures.

Adele White

Director of Human Resources, Company Secretary & Retreat Manager

Adele is the owner, managing director and primary Chiropractor of Sunshine Chiropractic and Allied Health Group which she has been operating for over 9 years where she produces exceptional health results for her clients. She manages a team of health practitioners and is known and recognized through the community as a leader in her field.

Her success is in part due to the trust she inspires with people and her ability to work with the whole human being – she is a master communicator and committed to excellence. She has also been a leader and specialist in the development of driver performance and wellbeing in the elite sport of V8 Supercars. Adele is also a business partner with Ivan in the development of The Wellbeing Assessment program.

Adele is an energetic, hardworking and charismatic leader. People love working with Adele and are inspired to be taking actions with their own lives.

James Chen

Director of Finance, Operations Director

James is someone that ‘gets stuff done’. James has been a significant contributor and provided leadership to a number successful start up companies including retail stores, consultation businesses and businesses in the service provision industry. Currently he is a Director for a national company that specializes in IT and Consumer Electronics Wholesale distribution where he led his team to doubling its multi-million dollar turnover and profits within the last 12 months.

James thrives under pressure and is a calm and friendly rock of stability; who brings order to chaos. His success is largely due to his attention to detail and creating simple and sucessful systems. He is great at leading teams to produce strong financial results in any business that he is involved in.

 

Ivan, Adele & James not only have hands on experience in leading teams in business & life they have all completed the rigourous 12 month Team Management & Leadership Program with Landmark Education. Adele & Ivan are also graduates of a further 12 months of training in Team Management & Leadship Program 2.

Expert Advisory Board

Our expert advisory board members are appointed annually and all have the following characteristics:

  • Industry experience - they are experts within their chosen field
  • They are Aligned with Seven Stone Values
  • They are Stakeholders in the success of the Seven Stones Retreat

Our Extraordinary Staff, Retreat Leaders and Coaches

The Staff at Seven Stones are people that are:

  • Committed to providing excellence in their chosen field of service.
  • Aligned and in action to deliver successful outcomes for people involved in the Seven Stones Retreat programs and business
  • Provide leadership in life and are dedicated and pursuing ongoing personal and professional training and development as a top priority

Our Volunteer Team

Seven Stones is supported by an exceptional group of volunteers that are:

  • Committed to being of service in support of others experiencing great health and having a great time during their stay at Seven Stones
  • Committed to practicing the “Seven Stones” of vitality and experiencing breakthroughs in their own vitality and wellbeing
  • Taking action, producing a positive impact on the environment