News & Events – A New Year with New Chapters!

As we step into a brand-new year,

I find myself feeling deeply grateful, quietly proud, and incredibly excited about what lies ahead for the International SleepTalk® Training Academy.

The New Year always brings with it a sense of possibility, but this year feels particularly special. It marks a chapter of growth, refinement, and expansion—while staying grounded in what has always mattered most to me: supporting families, empowering professionals, and protecting the integrity of the SleepTalk® Process.

One of the areas I am most looking forward to this year is our renewed focus on research and collaboration. Over the coming months, I will be reaching out to charitable organisations, community services, and educational bodies to explore opportunities for new research initiatives. These partnerships will allow us to formally document outcomes we have witnessed anecdotally for decades—particularly with families experiencing emotional challenges, confidence issues, and school resistance. It feels incredibly important to contribute meaningful, real-world data while offering families access to a gentle, empowering process that supports long-term change.

Alongside research, innovation remains a strong focus. This year we will be introducing and trialling a compelling new component within our existing SleepTalk® Process. While the heart of the process remains unchanged, this enhancement has been thoughtfully developed to strengthen engagement and outcomes for both families and professionals. It has emerged through years of observation, feedback, and lived experience—and I am very much looking forward to sharing more as it unfolds.

Internationally, the momentum continues to grow. I am thrilled about the increasing overseas opportunities opening up across the UK, Europe, New Zealand, and beyond. Our Live in London Campaign was a huge success despite it being put together in a hurry this past December. As I pen this text today, I am readying to leave the UK on the 31st December and I must say I am a little sad to be leaving such like minded, committed and passionate company.

The universal need for emotional resilience, connection, and confidence knows no borders, and I remain deeply committed to ensuring that wherever the SleepTalk® Process is taught, it is delivered with consistency, integrity, and heart. Expanding our global footprint while maintaining quality and personal connection is a balance I take very seriously—and one I am proud of how ISTA continues to achieve.

I am particularly proud to share is the appointment of two new dedicated  trainers to the International SleepTalk® Training Academy. This is not something I take lightly. These appointments reflect years of dedication, trust, and rigorous training, and they allow us to expand our reach while working in unison to preserving the high standards ISTA is now known for. (This was never really accomplished before with no real credible guidelines.) So I am really proud of this credible milestone in our evolution.

Both trainers,  bring exceptional experience, passion, and alignment with our values, and I am excited to see the positive impact they will make within our professional community with further opportunities workshops and additional assistance to all.  We will be featuring both exclusively , in our next edge newsletter.  

Check out our Professional Development Calendar In Progress 

Course	Dates	Time (AEST)	Price (USD)
Professional Lounge Connections & Collaborations.	30th Jan	8.00am - 09.00am	Free
Refresher	19th Jan	08.00am - 4.30pm	$250
"Elevate Your Speakers Journey" Workshop	7 Feb 8,9 Feb	5.00pm -9.00pm 8.30am-5.30pm	$1499
Professional Lounge Utilising Social Media Wisely	27 Feb 2026	08.00pm - 09.00pm	Free
Foundation Coach	23 March 2026	1.00pm - 5.30pm	NZD $350
Professional Lounge What is our Message?	27 March 2026	08.00 pm	Free
NZ Conference SleepTalk® Foundation Course	23 March 2026	8.00am -  12.30pm	NZD $350
Professional Development Workshop
Professional Lounge TBA
Professional Lounge TBA
Profession Workshop TBA
"Ignite your Speakers" Journey Workshop	4 Sep 2026	10am - 2.30pm	$250
Professional Lounge TBA
Professional Workshop
"Elevate Your Speakers  Journey" Elite Course	11,12,13 July 2026	8.30am - 5.30pm	$1999
Professional Lounge TBA
Associate SleepTalk® Trainers Course	14,15 2026	8.30am -  5.30pm	$1,990
SleepTalk® Trainers Course	5,6 Sep 2026	8pm - 5.30pm	$1,990
Professional Lounge TBA
SleepTalk® Refresher Course	20 June 2026	8am - 5.30pm	$250
Professional Workbook
TBA Conference "Ignite your Speakers Journey" Workshop	9th Nov	TBA	TBA
Professional Lounge TBA
Professional Lounge TBA
Christmas Catch Up - TBA

Another highlight I am delighted to announce is the launch of Version 4 of the official SleepTalk® book.

This updated edition represents years of refinement, reflection, and evolution. It offers clearer explanations, improved structure, and greater accessibility for today’s parents and professionals—while honouring the foundations of the SleepTalk® Process that have supported families for over five decades. I truly believe this version will become an invaluable resource for those beginning their journey as well as those deepening their understanding.

As I look ahead, what excites me most is not just what we are building—but who we are building it with. The SleepTalk® community continues to inspire me: parents seeking hope, professionals expanding their impact, and organisations willing to collaborate for meaningful, lasting change.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you have been with us for years or are just finding your way to ISTA, please know how much I value your trust, your commitment, and your belief in what is possible for families worldwide.

Here’s to a New Year filled with growth, connection, courage, and positive change.

Warmest wishes, Kerre Burley
Master Trainer
International SleepTalk® Training Academy