Greg Keyes is a proud Australian who relocated back to Australia after residing in Europe for a number of few years. He with his Dutch wife Evelyn, are currently the Residential Managers/Hosts/Tour Guides of the Hanson bay Wildlife Sanctuary & Tourist Accommodation, having recently shifted from being the Managers of a Residential College in Queensland, Australia. He has an extensive background in four vocations: Lifestyle Advancement-Fitness-Wellness, Performing Arts, Management in various vocational fields and Law Enforcement. Mr. Keyes’ focus has been on Theatre / Performing Arts, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills / Self-Advancement Methodology and various domains in Fitness-Wellness over the past 3 decades, as well as performing duties at the same time in law enforcement for almost 2 decades.
In Academia,
Gregory James Keyes thirst for knowledge has seen him become an avid self motivated study advocate in the domains of his interest, and strives until he achieves his goals of developed knowledge in the field of interest to then share with his target groups. He has completed major written works on various subjects such as ‘The Star of Communication Stratagem’. The focus being for Global Law Enforcement consideration to the multitude of approaches available in the varied forms of Communication apart from major training on just Force options, thus enabling far less violence orientated considerations and more on human interaction. Such focus with his concepts now highlighting the use of communication variations such a verbal judo, Neuro Linguistic Recognition, body language analysis, and a plethora of other communication skills available.
In Law Enforcement,
for his contributions and service to Law Enforcement (1971-1987), the Australian Government awarded him the Australian National Medal in 1988. Mr. Keyes has served with both the Victoria State Police (Various Departments) and Australian Protective Service (CTFR - Counter Terrorist First Response) - Australian Federal Police.
1971-1987 he was a member of the Victoria Police Force. 10 years active operational duties, and almost 7 years in specialist departments. As previously mentioned, his release mechanism from many of the traumatic things he saw whilst working for 10 years of his service as an active operational officer in the field was Theatre and Television as a performer and behind the scenes production creator. He eventually left the force to pursue Theatre as a Director / Producer / Concept Creator/Performer.
2000-2002 he rejoined Law Enforcement and became a member of the Australian Protective Service / Australian Federal Police. He left to take up residence in Netherlands to be with his now Dutch wife and further develop their current company GAIN*GLOW – Global Aquatic Instructor Network * Global Links of Wellness.
In the Entertainment Industry,
Greg has been a Performer / Concept-Production Creator / Director and Producer in Theatre, Cabaret, Television, Film & Radio for over 30 years. He has produced over 100 productions ranging from Comedy, Drama, Children Pantomime, Special Events to full scale Musicals and Touring Productions. Performed in over 100 productions (both professional and non-professional), plus worked in most all departments as part of the Theatrical creation process. He has been appointed Artistic Director of a number of Groups and Organisations over many years, with many productions he has either directed or performed in, being nominated for multiple awards and winning many.
His foray into Theatre / Television, etc began in the 1970's, as a form of escapism from his often stressful Law Enforcement duties, however his love and involvement in Theatre grew to become a full time occupation. As shared earlier he was the concept creator of "T.A.R = Total Audience Reality" in 1985-6 and introduced such concept to the Theatrical World in his Production of "Fiddler on the Roof" (A Mini Documentary on the concept creation and introduction was created by Jennifer Byrne (later with 60 minutes) for the "SUNDAY Program" for Channel 9, Sydney, Australia for National and International Release). The concept was further trialed and extremely successful for his productions of "Little Shop of Horrors", "Sound of Music" the Peanut musicals "Snoopy!!!" and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" as well as Plays such as “One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, “Stepping Out” , “The Golden Age” and “Not Now, Darling”.
His T.A.R concept was then unveiled internationally by Mr Keyes at a Global Theatre/Television Convention in Hilversum, Netherlands and as previously stated published by the International Theatre Institute in 1988. Gregory James Keyes was CEO of Absolute Concepts of Entertainment Pty Ltd from 1986-1995
In the Fitness vocation,
he has been a finalist as Australian Fitness Leader of the Year a number of times and runner-up in 1999. Gregory James Keyes is the recipient of the Aquatic Exercise Association – “AEA” - (Las Vegas-USA) 2002 Global Award for "Outstanding Presentations and Performance" to the Aquatic Industry (The only Australian ever to be awarded such accolade). His peers also voted him best Presenter at the European Aquatic Fitness Convention “EAFC2002” in Germany, and awarded the accolade of the Aqua “Emma” in May, 2003 (Again the only Australian to be so awarded). In September, 2003 & 2004 he was the emcee and a featured presenter in creating with aquatic instructors from across the world the “Guinness Book of Record” for the largest Aqua class ever conducted. It was conducted both years in Padova near Venice, Italy.
He has been a Continuing Education Provider for various organizations across the Globe and approved by many Organizations such as the Australian Fitness Accreditation Council, Aquatic Exercise Association of America, European Aquatic Fitness Association - Italy, Germany, etc.
He has been for the past decade presenting at the Worlds leading Conventions across the Globe on Fitness and flying the flag most frequently solo for Australia in his pursuit to assist development and awareness of the Aquatic benefits and methods of wellness improvement for the masses. He has presented Keynote presentations in both USA & Europe at some of these Conventions.
Mr Keyes began his involvement in the Fitness Industry in his early 40's, initially to overcome middle-age spread and smoking. He became so motivated, after 6 weeks began gaining qualifications in Australia as a Land/Aqua Aerobic Instructor, Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer and Aerobic Competitor (Flying the flag for the middle-aged members of our communities, he won the Bronze Medal at the Victoria State Aerobic Championships in 1995). He explored the plethora of opportunities the Industry had to offer eventually, specialising as an International Presenter in Leadership Development and Aquatics. Gregory was CEO of the Fitness and Lifestyle consultancy company "READY-STEADY-LiVE!!!" from 1995 to 2002, and the Co-Founder of G.A.I.N*G.L.O.W ~ Global Aquatic Instructors Network ~ Global Links of Wellness, in 2002 which is one of his current interests.
Greg and his wife Evelyn, were the pioneers of Hydrocycling in BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) and Germany, introducing this concept and training Instructors of these countries, which at the time of the writing of this Curriculum Vitae is now the current rage of the Fitness World in these countries.
Most recently
he has completed creating a major Master Trainer Course for Presenters and graduated 10 Master Trainers of his various courses, to train Instructors across Europe, Middle East, Africa, etc in various domains such as Leadership and Self Development, Business / Marketing, the multitude of Aquatic Variations such as Aquacycling, Deep Water Aquatics, Team Building Aquatics and Mind Body Aquatics. They also will teach courses in other domains such as Musicology, Performance Dynamics, Physiology, BioMechanics, Contra-Indication in Exercise, etc.
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Internationally,
Gregory James Keyes has shared his knowledge and talent as a Keynote Speaker, featured Presenter and Consultant at many conventions and workshops in various domains of vocation. He has and currently presents in various countries of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, The Baltic’s, Scandinavia, Asia, the Middle East and many States of U.S.A.
He is well known globally for his exuberant presentation style and at times comical performances in lectures and presentations on: Leadership, Creativity, Achievement, Motivation, Self Development, various subjects on Lifestyle / Fitness Wellness and various domains of the Performing Arts to ensure educational materials enters the long term memory.
Greg has written extensively, and is included in the Marquis, "Who's Who in the World – 2003-4-5," as well as other similar books. See: Marquis whos who
He has created many courses for both traditional classroom style education and cyber education. He has currently 5 projects in progress, or just completed:
Developing Master Trainers across the Globe to motivate, propagate and educate the masses across the Globe in awareness and proper techniques for Self Advancement, Fitness & Lifestyle Wellness.
“The Star to Effective Leadership Achievement” (Book). Course and Manual completed.
“AQUATICS ~ The Umbilical into Lifestyle Wellness” (Book)
“The Star of Communication Stratagem” (Book)
“READY-STEADY-LiVE!!! ~ Adventurism into Lifestyle Advancement”. (A Fun book and future Web Interaction Concept).
“The Greatest Vehicle ever Created – YOU!” (A simplistic, fun journey of understanding the Physiology and Kinesiology of the Human Body) (Certificate Course and Book)
"Deep Water Aquatics" (Course and Book for USA )
GAIN*GLOW Diploma of Aquatic Exercise Course and Manual
"The Star to Leadership and Self Development Achievement" (Certificate Course and Book)
Hydrocycling (Level 1 & Master trainer courses and manuals)
As an Innovator Mr. Keyes concept created, developed and introduced the following concepts and tools for Theatre, Lifestyle, Leadership Skills and Fitness:
T.A.R - Total Audience Reality Concept
Keyes Core of Concept Creativity Method (Octopus Method)
Keyes Scopes of Excellence Appraisal System
Keyes "EGA" Scale of Exertion, Goal and Achievement
Keyes Scale of Stress Rationality Method
Combat-A-Size System (A combination method course of Self Defence mixed with Education and Body Awareness / Fitness / Weight Loss Knowledge)
Currently:
Gregory J. Keyes is based at the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary & Tourist Accommodation : www.hansonbay.com.au on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. He and his wife are always looking for new challenges and opportunities to further develop. Using his creative energy and 3 decades of advanced knowledge in many realms of study and implementation. His multi-lingual better half Evelyn, often travels also as his interpreter and personal assistant and speaks various languages including German, Dutch, French and of course English fluidly. Greg has a good understanding of Dutch.
