Raj Sidhu
Raj Sidhu
Director
Summary
Shayne has worked extensively in the corporate and government sectors as a facilitator, actor, and performance coach for the past 15 years and has been a professional actor for more than 20 years. She coaches behavioral strategies in presence, constructive communication, performance feedback, and the leader as coach. She’s passionate about connection, and strives to have fun, put people at ease, and build trust. She shares insights and observations with warmth and humor and coaches to build presence and confidence in a meaningful and lasting way.
Experience
Shayne has developed broad organizational agility through working with a wide range of businesses over the years. Some clients include: University of Technology Sydney, ANZ Bank, Red Bubble, Yarra Valley Council Department of Health, Toyota, Railcorp, Citipower, Stellar Asia Pacific, Viva Telstra, PWC, HSBC, Procter & Gamble, and Bunnings.
She is also an associate producer for Real Play Media. She has extensive experience producing independent theater and individual events and spent five years as Functions Manager of the Briars Country Lodge. Shayne co-founded the company Actcess and coordinated their residential acting courses. Before studying acting Shayne worked in the media, first in advertising and then as a journalist. She was the voluntary Melbourne Branch Manager of the charity The Footpath Library for four years.
Background
- Studied psychology, sociology, and English literature at Flinders University
- Degree in Performance from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
- Certified consultant and trainer in Human Synergistic LSI and OCI tools
- Founding member of the Riverland Youth Theatre, one of Australia’s longest running regional theatre companies
- Participating member of the Griffin Theatre Company for five years
- Appeared in The Ghost Writer by acclaimed Australian writer Ross Mueller at the MTC
- Ensemble actor in both seasons of the acclaimed ABC TV series Lockdown
