Dr Diana Tolmie, D’Addario-Endorsed Woodwind Performing Artist; Senior Lecturer, Professional Practice, Griffith University

Accelerate change and bring along an ally from your organisation to attend the morning block of sessions (up until morning tea). 

Send across the details of your ally to info@womenleadersinstitute.com at least 6 weeks before the event.*

• How purposeful leadership can foster inclusive cultures, create safe spaces, and drive high performing teams

• Navigating intersectionality to strengthen inclusive environments: How to ensure that all voices are heard and valued?

• Actionable strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion, discussing how “the business case” currently for DEI isn’t cutting it

• Addressing the unique challenges that women in leadership face, including gender bias and systemic barriers

Moderator: Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann, Director, Autism Queensland; Managing Director, ATech

Kate Gould, CEO | Artistic Director, Brisbane Powerhouse

Patricia O'Callaghan, CEO, Tourism and Events Queensland

Warwick Agnew, Director-General, Department of Resources

• Moving from passive to proactive: What does proactive allyship look like, and how to empower allies in your workplace to drive meaningful change together?

• Developing active mindfulness in allies to build understanding of DEI challenges and experiences

• Addressing institutional and unconscious bias by asking questions and raising awareness when issues arise

Sheetal Deo, Founder and Principal Solicitor, Shakti Legal Solutions; Senior Project Manager (RISE Project), Diversity Council Australia; Founder and Lead Facilitator, The Diversity Collective

Dr Jane O'Leary, Research Director, Diversity Council Australia

Session will be streamed from Sydney, Australia

Simone Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, UN Women Australia

Professor Rae Cooper AO, Professor of Gender, Work and Employment Relations, University of Sydney; Founding Director, Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work; Future Fellow, Australian Research Council; President, International Labour and Employment Relations Association

• Recognising the challenges of being authentic in competitive and male-dominated environments: How to overcome these pressures as a leader?

• Self-awareness in authentic leadership: The importance of reflecting on your values, strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots

• Practical tips for navigating authenticity and professionalism to be an empathetic, influential leader

Kate Jones, ARL Commissioner, National Rugby League; Executive Director, Tech Council of Australia; Advisor - Strategy and Engagement, Soda

Join our “How-to Leadership Toolkit” sessions for two focused 30-minute sessions. Bring your questions and leave with actionable strategies as you’ll work with seasoned leaders and peers to tackle key leadership challenges

Personal Leadership

• How to set and maintain leadership boundaries?

Cherry Ward, Founder, Leadership Development, Executive Coach & Advisor, Bluebird Leadership

• How to leverage mentorship and networking for continuous career growth?

Dr Leah Barrett-Beck, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Metro North Health

• How to balance ambition and well-being to avoid burnout and sustain long-term success?

Team Leadership

• How to lead teams through uncertainty and change, while maintaining team morale and focus during transitions?

Lydia Gentle OAM, Head of Engineering, BHP

• How to address sensitive issues in the workplace to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture?

• How to manage team performance and accountability?

• Reflect on your leadership journey, identify areas for growth and reinvention, and gain confidence in your abilities. Create an actionable plan to apply your learnings from the Summit and own your leadership presence

Sally Foley-Lewis, Middle Manager Leadership & Professional Development Expert – Speaker, Author, Facilitator, Mentor