Dennis speaks on emotional management and resilience, both relevant issues during the current dry spell.

He is an organisational consultant with more than 30 years experience working with individuals, teams and businesses to achieve high performance.

Dennis’ main area of consulting expertise is organisational change and effectiveness.

He brings a practical and pragmatic style to his speaking – one of his acknowledged strengths.

Group president Wayne Burton has used Dennis’ webcasts to assist his business planning.

“Dennis is an inspiring speaker providing many practical life skills and strategies through his motivational seminars and webinars,” Mr Burton said.

“He will provide practical advice to help you in everyday life and these current tough times; not to be missed.”

Dennis will speak at the seminar Maintaining Resilience in Tough Times at the Alexandra Oval Community Centre.

The seminar starts at 4.30pm and includes information on the soil moisture probe network the group has implemented in the western Victorian region.

Craig Sharam, agronomist from Elders Bendigo, will speak about how farmers and advisers can interpret and use the results.

A panel session will be led by Charlie de Fegely made up of group members who visited New Zealand on a recent study tour.

The panel will discuss the farming systems seen in New Zealand and whether certain techniques can be implemented in western Victoria.

The discussion will also focus on the 2015 season and how lessons learned can help with difficult conditions in the future.

A complimentary barbecue will be provided before Dennis presents his talk on resilience.

The event is open to all. 

For further information, people can contact Rob Shea on 0438 521357.