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VEDICA:
Facilitation and Training
"Creating cohesive teams, building positive culture"

Juan Smith, Director

Meet Juan
Director, Vedica
With over twenty years' experience, Juan views organisations as vibrant communities that require vision, connection and shared meaning to thrive.
Juan thrives on fostering human connection and leveraging his expertise to drive professional, community and personal development. He intertwines tools of leadership, collaboration, self-awareness, and mindfulness to develop groups and individuals for high performance.
An experienced Facilitator, Project Manager and Meditation Teacher, Juan’s activities include:
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Kangaroo Island Future Leaders Program
Lead Facilitator and Program Coordinator
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Southern Men's Association Inc
Founder & Committee Member
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Fleurieu Future Leaders Program Inc
Strategy and Finance Committee Member
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Business & Tourism Aldinga (Business Association)
Deputy Chair, 2020 - 2021
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Bendigo Community Bank - Fleurieu
Community Bank Board Member, 2018 - 2020
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University Campus Development
Stakeholder Engagement & Project Management, 20+ years

Why Vedica?
Our workshops are co-designed with you, the client...
...tailoring every session to address your unique challenges and goals. We understand that your people are the heart of your organisation, and we partner with you to nurture mindful leadership and foster team alignment for lasting impact.
Our workshops engage participants on a deep level, transforming communication patterns to encourage authentic connection. We create a safe environment for open, courageous, and productive discussions—especially around topics that are often difficult to address.
Each learning module is crafted to harness your team’s core values, aligning them with your organisational vision. By inviting self-awareness and fostering individual accountability, we cultivate team cohesion and an "inside-out" approach to building thriving workplace cultures.
Previous experience:
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Flinders University New City Campus: Function Design Brief Workshops
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Fleurieu Future Leaders Program: Guest Facilitator and Board Member
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Fleurieu Leaders Youth Program: Program Design
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Kangaroo Island Future Leaders Program: Key Facilitator and Program Coordinator
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Southern Men’s Annual Gathering: Program Design and Delivery
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Port Willunga Men’s Group: Founder and Facilitator
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