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Teeshal Bal

Head of Metro Tunnel Transition Office

Teeshal Bal

Teeshal Bal

Head of Metro Tunnel Transition Office

Metro Trains Melbourne

Teeshal Bal is a mother, engineer, director, entrepreneur and mentor. She brings over 20 years experience in large rail infrastructure project delivery across Victoria and Western Australia to her role as Head of Metro Tunnel Transition Office with Metro Trains Melbourne. She also sits on the board for an Alliance delivering $1.2B worth of railway projects.

Alongside her corporate career, she founded a certified social enterprise, Grit Leadership, tackling diversity and inclusion at its core. Grit Leadership exposes and challenges leaders to see different perspectives using virtual reality and gamification technology. Surplus funds from Grit Leadership support the next generation of female leaders through Flourish Journey, a charity building resilient teenage girls. Today, she also coaches and mentors leaders to thrive in their career and family whilst building a purposeful side hustle.

SESSIONS

Day 2

2:20

Unconference Leadership Sessions

New and Emerging Leaders: Discover strategies and tips to excel in your first managerial roles. Engage in open discussions on navigating early leadership challenges and building a solid foundation for career growth.


Session A: TBC


Session B: Teeshal Bal, Head of Metro Tunnel Transition Office, Metro Trains Melbourne


Middle Management: Gain practical insights to master the art of balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operations, strategic decision-making, and driving team performance. Explore potential topics such as change management, conflict resolution, and cultivating a positive work culture.


Session C: Lauren Callaway, Assistant Commissioner, Victoria Police


Session D: Mish Eastman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Vocational Education and Vice President, RMIT University


Session E: Kiria McNamara, Director, People and Culture, Swisse Wellness; AFR BOSS Young Executive 2024


Top-Level Management & C-Suite: Equip yourself with advanced leadership techniques including strategic leadership, executive communication, and leading high-performing teams. Engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as organisational vision, talent development, and driving innovation.


Session F: Amelia Forbes, Chief Technology Officer IBM A/NZ, IBM

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