Anton Guinea is a proud Queenslander.
Born in Gladstone, in October, 1972, he was raised in Gladstone until the age of 21. During that time, he attended both primary school, as well as junior secondary school, before being sent away to boarding school (Nudgee College) to compete years 11 and 12.
His below average scholastic results were a surprise to everyone who knew him, as his early potential was obvious to all. He excelled in sports, particularly cricket, which distracted him from any studies that he should have been doing.
At age 17, he commenced an apprenticeship as an Electrician, which he completed four years later. Also at age 17, Anton met his wife of now 15 years, Julie, who now have two children, two boys Toby and Zac (aged 11 and 10 respectively). He rates his family as his most important responsibility and absolutely first love.
Julie and Anton, after marrying when he was 21 and Julie was 24, the young couple moved to Pannawonica (mining town in Western Australia). Anton, upon commencing (and finally completing) study in Engineering, Business Administration and Maintenance Management, was promoted to different roles in industries around Australia. By age 30, he was working as a Maintenance Superintendent in a Copper Smelter in Wollongong (New South Wales), after having worked in Uranium mining in Jabiru (Northern Territory) and Oil and Gas in Brisbane (Queensland).
Anton is now self employed, and his career is focused on motivational speaking, business consulting, authoring and generally being better and helping people to be better at what they do. He has owned his own business since 2004, 12 months after he and his family relocated back to Gladstone, after moving around Australia for about 10 years. He is supported by the Administration Manager of The Guinea Group, Ann.
One of Anton's other loves (along with travel and reading) is exercising. He trains for triathlons, ultramarthons and is going to take to the cricket field again for the 2010/2011 season.
Some further Anton Guinea details include:
- Favourite Movie – Forrest Gump, Remember the Titans and Tombstone
- Favourite Book – – but only biographies (check out the blog on books read)
- Favourite Food – Pad Thai
- Favourite Desert – Trifle or pavlova
- 2010 goal – become a best selling author
- Favourite sport – Cricket and Triathlon
Julie has also changed her life, and she is now a Grade 7 teacher, at the same school as the boys.
Anton is a proud Guinea Boy, of which there are many. He is one of four boys, and the story of the Guinea Boys is included below, for your information.
Bill Guinea: Father and Matriarch
Married to Narelle (or Mavis as she is affectionately known) and with a background in plant operations and safety, Bill now provides training in Blue Card Inductions. Go to: bluecardinduction.com.au
Anton Guinea: Motivator
Anton is the eldest of four Guinea boys and father to two. He is an Electrician by trade, but his accident in 1994 led him down another path. Anton completed his first Degree in 2001 and now travels the globe with Speaking and Consulting work. Anton's spare time is spent with his family, who like his have recently taken up competing in Triathalon's statewide.
Joe Guinea: Brother and Tutor
At 34, Joseph is the second oldest Guinea boy. With a background in teaching, Joe is the state franchisee for Aldon Tutoring Centres. He now provides tutoring services for children throughout Queensland. Go to: www.aldon.com.au. He also supports Bill and Mavis providing Blue and White cards for workers in Queensland and Western Australia.
Will Guinea: Brother and Physiotherapist
The third oldest Guinea boy at 25, Will recently qualified as a physiotherapist and is working with a Physiotherapist company in Brisbane. He works with Scott, the Queensland State of Origin Physio, so is in good hands.
John Guinea: Brother and Inductor
At 23, the youngest Guinea boy. Having also completed a trade as an electrician in 2006 and having worked in his trade for a shot period, he has joined Blue Card Inductions and like Joe is helping Bill induct people and get them ready for a start in industry.
Toby Guinea: Son and Gun
At 11, Toby is Anton and Julie’s first born. Toby is a great boy who will make a big difference as he grows. Intelligent and laid back. Toby was a Karate Black Belt at age 10, quite an achievement.
Zac Guinea: Son and Fun
At 10, Zac is the youngest of Anton and Julie’s boys. He is a fun loving young man who will also make things happen as he grows. Boundless energy and zest for life. He has got some ‘spunk’ apparently, or so his teachers told his parents.
