Cracking The Engagement Puzzle
**This WiBF Masterclass offers CPD Points (1 pt)**
Masterclass date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Understanding human motivation to energize and inspire your team, with employee engagement at an all-time low, it’s time to get to grips with human motivation. Nearly six in ten employees are “quiet quitting” (Gallup) – putting in the bare minimum effort to keep their jobs but no longer going the extra mile. This disengagement is costing businesses billions in lost productivity, innovation, and increased turnover.
But here’s the good news: this trend is not inevitable. While the world continues to change, the fundamental principles of human motivation stay the same. By understanding the 7 work-based emotional needs that drive engagement, your Managers and Team Leaders can proactively transform their team’s energy, happiness, and performance.
This session makes us better people leaders and budding aficionados in individual motivation.
In this practical, hands-on workshop, you will:
Join us for a facilitator lead in-depth Masterclass, focused on Cracking The Engagement Puzzle. All genders are welcome to participate in the masterclass!
Date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm AEST
Location: Zoom Meeting
Reignite your team’s drive and performance by understanding what truly motivates people.
Therese Tarlinton
Therese Tarlinton is a Think Productive facilitator who helps women in high-pressure roles create more impact with less overwhelm. With a background in strategic partnerships and marketing, she has worked with brands such as Jeep, Benetton, CSR, James Hardie, and De Lorenzo, as well as integrating products into TV formats like The Block, Selling Houses Australia, and Big Brother. She knows first-hand what it’s like to work in environments where expectations are high, deadlines are tight, and performance is constantly measured.
A best-selling author and experienced keynote speaker, Therese is known for her practical, commercially-minded approach and her ability to make complex ideas feel simple and usable. In the Productivity Ninja workshops, she brings this experience into the room – helping women in banking and finance build smarter habits, protect their attention, and create space for the deep work and strategic thinking their roles demand.
Passionate about seeing more women thrive in leadership and decision-making roles, Therese combines empathy, humour, and real-world stories to create a learning environment that is honest, energising, and immediately applicable back at the desk.
