About our trainers
Meet our team of trainers
Paul Jones
Co-founder | Trainer | Speaker
For 18 years, Paul’s principles and frameworks have helped blue-chip CXO teams through to graduates change how they communicate, think and lead at work. He’s a highly engaging keynote speaker and corporate communications expert who’s passionate about the intersection of psychology, behavioural change and communication. A copywriter by trade, Paul co-founded Magneto Communications in 2005 with Petrina. Magneto has grown to be a leading enterprise offering for communication skills globally.
Fave things? Audiobooks by the dozen, fitness hacks, navigating the waves from Maroubra to Bondi on his ocean ski, anything gluten free.
Jon Maxim
Trainer | Communications Evangelist
Jon is an award-winning copywriter and highly experienced facilitator. For 30 years, he’s helped thousands of clients in the UK and Asia Pacific—from huge global corporates to tiny boutique brands—develop compelling messages.
As well as running workshops with Magneto, Jon runs advanced copywriting and marketing courses for the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA), New Zealand Marketing Association, Australia Post, and more.
His teaching style is fun, yet informative. Engaging, yet practical. A walking Wikipedia of comms knowledge, Jon is a master at sharing insider tricks to getting your message heard.