OUR WORK IN THE WORLD
Speaking & publications
Fluxx is gounded in applied psychology, wellbeing science and real-world practice. Our speaking, writing and collaborations extend the same work we bring into our programs: translating credible research into practical tools people can use during change, transition and complexity.
We speak and publish on midlife, perimenopause, workplace wellbeing, positive psychology, learning design and practical behaviour change. Our style is grounded, practical and deeply human. We use story, humour and interaction to help people connect the evidence to their own lives. Research only matters when people can actually use it.
SPEAKING
Talks & workshops
Our sessions are evidence-based, interactive and designed for real people in real conditions. We blend research, story, humour and practical tools so audiences leave with more than interesting ideas. They leave with something they can use.
Jun 2026
The perimenopausal brain at work.
PESA (Positive Education Schools Australia) Wellbeing Education
Online session for school members and community.
Register here
Jun 2026
ECPP (European Congress for Positive Psychology) conference.
Abstracts accepted:
- Reframing midlife transition: a psychology-led microlearning model to improve wellbeing for women in perimenopause.
- Tools for change: applying positive psychology to support midlife transition and menopause.
- Workplace wellbeing literacy: Bridging mind and body for organisational flourishing.
Jun 2025
IPPA (International Positive Psychology Association) World Congress:
- Workplace wellbeing literacy: the missing ingredient for promoting flourishing in organisations.
- Revitalising community: the wall of wellbeing experience. WORKSHOP w Activate Studios.
May 2025
From knowing to doing: co-creating practical and impactful mental health and wellbeing solutions.
ANZSSA (Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association) Roundtable on International Student Mental Health
Invited Keynote Address
Sep 2024
Achieving purpose: operationalising a whole-of-university Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
ATEM (Association of Tertiary Education Managers) Conference.
July 2023
From strategy to practice: implementing an ambitious health promoting university strategy.
STARS (Student Transition, Retention and Success) Conference.
MEDIA
In conversation
We contribute to public and professional conversations about midlife, perimenopause, wellbeing and change through podcasts, magazine articles and invited commentary.
Podcast guest | 5 Year Plan
Berni joined comedians Codie Grimsey and Louisa Jones to discuss her 5 year plan including the development of Fluxx, her coaching practice, an abandoned PhD in robotics(!) and managing big changes.
Apologies in advance to wellness coaches, British men who drove Rolls Royce cars in South Africa in the 1980s and white male roboticists.
Women’s Network Magazine | The perimenopausal brain at work
A practical article on the cognitive, emotional and relational shifts of perimenopause, and why they matter at work, written by Nicole.
PUBLICATIONS
Writing
Our published work reflects the foundations behind Fluxx: wellbeing literacy, co-created strategy, health promotion, and practical translation of research into action.
Lydon, M., Cooper, B., & Surace, S. (2025). Workplace wellbeing literacy: A business imperative for enhanced workplace experiences. In L. G. Oades, N. Lemon, J. Francis, & T. Lomas (Eds.), Wellbeing literacy: Theory and practice through multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary lenses. Routledge.
Cooper, B., Border, N., & Couperthwaite, F. (2023). Co-creating a health and wellbeing strategy for students and staff: A practice report. Student Success, 14(3), 136-144.
COLLABORATIONS
Professional partnerships
We collaborate with aligned organisations to extend access to evidence-based coaching, wellbeing education and practical support through life and work transitions.
Growth Psychology Brisbane
Coaching and wellbeing partnership supporting clients through career transition, midlife, leadership, resilience and personal change.
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