Jessica Bulger (Wiradjuri)
Chief Executive Officer
Jessica Bulger (Wiradjuri)
She/Her
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Indigenous Governance Institute
Jess is Wiradjuri from Tumut and Brungle in country NSW and grew up in a big proud Aboriginal family, connected to culture and fortunate enough to witness great Elders and leadership. Jess is the CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, serves as Co-Chair on the Board of Outward Bound Australia and as the External Co-Chair for GHDs RAP Advisory Group.
Jess began her career as a teacher and has worked in Education, Employment and the NFP Sector for the past 15 years. She is passionate about Indigenous Governance, Leadership and Capacity Building and seeing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities thrive.
SESSIONS
Day 1
3:25
“How-To” Leadership Toolkit
Personal Leadership
1. How to shape your personal brand, sell yourself with confidence and build a strong executive presence
Kim Vella, Founder & Chief Coach, Kim Vella Coaching
2. How to balance ambition and well-being to avoid burnout and sustain long-term success
Delfina Shakespear, Program Manager, Empowering Women and Girls in Sport Integrity, Sport Integrity Australia; Elite Match Official, Football Australia
Team Leadership
1. How to lead teams through uncertainty and change, while maintaining team morale and focus during transitions
Jessica Bulger, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Indigenous Governance Institute
2. How to lead with emotional intelligence and build strong and inclusive teams
Leisha Johnstone, Director Strategic Business Advisory & Commercial, GEODETICA
3. How to set boundaries, have strategic conversations and delegate effectively in an under resourced environment
Sheena Ireland, Executive Director, Synergy Group; Government Engagement, Canberra Women in Business