Pravar founder and lead coach Rob Kropp, has experienced the confusion, desperation and stress that comes having lived in a family that coexisted, because his Father was working his heart out for them, while at the same time losing them in the process.

This had a profound effect on Rob as a 10-year-old, and still does. An experience he is determined to ensure doesn’t happen to his own family, or any of his clients.  That’s why, at an early age he was determined to crack the code of how to build a successful business where the time and money was there to dedicate to the family, and other things that made life fulfilling.

Interestingly he quickly learnt there are many things highly successful business owners know that are not taught in university.  So, while his Double Degree in Business, Accounting and Financial Planning, and Masters of Management in Human Resources were useful, he needed to dig deeper and develop insights, and unique systems and processes that not yet existed. 

Meet Brendan Usher, a husband, father of 2 boys, an avid traveller and Coach at Pravar Group. He is the proud owner of a Yorkshire Terrier, and the newest addition to their family, a Kelpie puppy.

Brendan has a diverse business leadership background having worked in and led teams across three different countries. With foundations in Australia, he afforded the opportunity to lead a business in Vietnam and then ultimately having a full business responsibility for a department turning over $40m USD in the Philippines. One of his proudest and most profound moments was taking on the challenge of living overseas and immersing himself into the Vietnamese and Philippines cultures.

Moving back from overseas with a young family Brendan has gone on to fully immerse himself in supporting local community clubs and associations including the Rugby League Club, local Kindergarten, and local touch football.

Brendans passion for leadership and team development was realised early in life through a wide ranging, diverse sporting upbringing where he coached and led multiple sporting teams. This later transferred across in business, where coaching, developing, and mentoring his managers became a huge focus and achievement of his.   

What Brendan loves about coaching is the ability to not only help others learn and grow, but to continue to be challenged and grow within himself. Coaching is a partnership, whereby Brendan can utilise his leadership skills to help clients, all the while establishing strong learnings himself. 

Brendan thrives on the opportunity to work with Trades, Construction and Service based clients. All have their own challenges, goals and visions in which Brendan is honoured and excited to be a vital part of their journey.

Andrew Drysdale married his childhood sweetheart Helen and together they’ve raised three amazing young men. All but one of the kids have grown, leaving his youngest son and two German Shepherd goofballs, Hunter and Shadow, at home.

Anything to do with cars, 4x4 adventuring and fishing is relaxation therapy, as is watching QLD beat NSW in Origin. Supporting his youngest son to become a professional race car driver by being mechanic, team manager, mobile ATM, and cheer squad is something that’s become possible in the last couple of years.

As a business owner, Andrew started out as a Business Coach and Consultant to the Construction Industry almost 20 years ago. After almost 9 years as a coach, he went on to build his own Construction Company. Being in business was a way to earn more than traditional employment offered and to build a future enterprise that gave his sons more choices when they reached adulthood. After building the business, the focus on succession planning to replace himself at the helm with his sons was put into play.

Coming from a childhood spent living on the street, surrounded by poverty and hardship, Andrew witnessed firsthand the impact that has on children and families. Now, with a solid business model in place, and time to enjoy with Helen and their family, Andrew’s embarking on building affordable housing for homeless women and children alongside Helen and his sons.

Andrew believes Coaching is a calling that brings with it responsibility to give everything of himself to help his clients in their own journey. As someone that’s walked a mile in the shoes of his clients, Andrew offers an ability to see issues from their point of view as well as contributing as a mentor, offering an ‘outside-looking in’ perspective. Put simply, his passion as a Coach is helping his client succeed.

Manfred had a healthy farm upbringing where he took advantage of his love for the outdoors by fishing or playing sports with his mates. He’s married to Nikki and they have a son named Ryan who is pursuing a degree in Construction Management.

Manfred began his career as a cost and management accountant in large multi-national firms and as a result, obtained an early understanding of how businesses functioned and generated revenue.

He founded his first company in his late twenties and used its success as a springboard to launch several more.

He’s a people-person with a passion for numbers who appreciates analysis, planning, and developing organisations that are poised for growth and financial autonomy. He has done this for himself for the past 20 years and is now able to share his experience and ideas with a diverse clientele. He has familiarity with the requirements, constraints, financial demands, HR concerns, and risks associated with establishing success and fulfilling business objectives.

Manfred’s creative and inviting spirit contributes to his empathetic approach as he guides clients toward their true purpose, inside and outside the workplace by incorporating their natural behaviour, talents, and skills to lead them to professional success.

Stephen met his wife Sara 14 years ago, and they have had the privilege to live and work across Australia with their Camoodle, Rufus. The Top End holds a special place in their hearts, where they spent five years exploring the Outback and building their first home. Stephen is a proud Queenslander, musician, scuba diver, terrible fisherman, and rugby union tragic.

Steve’s business leadership roles in General Management, Sales, and Operations span construction, manufacturing and retail across Queensland, NT and Western Australia. He has built high-performing teams who have capitalised on buoyant market conditions and adapted to challenging ones. He holds an MBA with an Entrepreneurship specialisation and is a certified Lean Six Sigma specialist. 

Steve is an approachable conversationalist with a shrewd eye for spotting people’s strengths and helping them turn these strengths into superpowers. He is driven to help businesses unlock their true potential through identifying and leveraging their unique selling propositions.

Committed to meditation, self-reflection and growth, Steve relentlessly pursues new mindsets, challenges, hobbies and endeavours. As a coach, he loves working with like-minded people who get a thrill from pushing their own barriers and who never settle for less than they deserve in life.