Sydney | Women In Leadership

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AGENDA

Day 1 | 28 November 2023

7:50

Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:30

Welcome to Country

8:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address

Simone Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, UN Women Australia

THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP

9:00

Opening Keynote: Leading with purpose, impact, and integrity in the Digital Age

Prioritising ethics, responsible business practices, and guiding change to build resilience and create a positive impact
Exploring emerging technology trends and the crucial role women play in driving innovation and shaping the future
Championing Diversity and building Inclusive perspectives
Embracing authenticity and unique leadership styles for women in lead in confidence

Sandra Martínez, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Oceania

9:20

Fireside Chat: A journey of difference: Embracing impactful leadership and uplifting equal opportunity

Leading by example when creating an environment of equal opportunity, dispel unconscious bias and building bridges of understanding within our society
Redesigning the DNA of your workplace culture to promote inclusiveness and eliminate traditional barriers to success
Breaking free of the social constructs and providing women from diverse backgrounds with equal opportunities for growth and advancement

Moderator: Lil Gordon, First Assistant Secretary - First Nations Outcomes, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts

10:00

Speed Networking: Break the ice and engage in rapid-fire interactions with multiple peers

10:20

Morning Tea

AMPLIFYING VOICES: ADVOCACY AND INFLUENCE

10:50

Introduction to Mini Workshops

11:00

Mini Workshops

Mini Workshop for New and Emerging Leaders: Discover strategies and tips for new and
aspiring leaders to excel in their first managerial roles. Recognising that every leader begins somewhere, what helpful advice and strategies can new leaders learn to gain a head start and transition successfully into their new roles?

Breakout A: Cathy Thorpe, Leadership Development Executive and Career Coach, BBB
Advisory

Breakout B: Jennie Rogerson, Head of People, Canva

Breakout C: Mandy Young, Chief Operations Officer, NSW Department of Customer Service

Mini Workshop for Middle Management: Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to master the art of balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operations, effective managing up, down and across the organisation, and fostering team performance and growth.

Breakout A: Angela Coble OAM, Managing Director Transformation, Technology & Executive Advisory, Accenture Australia

Breakout B: Rowenna Walker, Managing Director, NSW & ACT, Aurecon

Breakout C: Annette Gray, Director, Annette Gray Consulting

Mini Workshop for Top-Level Management & C-Suite: Equip yourself with the strategies needed to navigate change and innovation to steer your organisation to success. Gain insights into the path towards C-Suite and board positions, and how you can actively create equal opportunities in your organisation to drive inclusivity.

Breakout A: Melinda Petrunoff, Country Manager, Australia & New Zealand, Pinterest

Streamed from Sydney, Australia

12:00

In Conversation: Redefining Success

Dive into an insightful and engaging conversation with two of Australia’s most renowned
journalists, Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb as they share their perspectives on leadership,
storytelling, and navigating the complexities of today. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage
with their expertise and wit in a thought-provoking conversation that promises to inspire and
enlighten.

Leigh Sales AM, Author and Journalist

Annabel Crabb, Author and Journalist

12:50

Networking Lunch

CREATING A LASTING LEADERSHIP LEGACY

1:50

Redraw presence into conference room

Leona Watson, Keynote Speaker, Top Gun Team Building - Executive & Business Coach

Streamed from Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand

2:00

In Conversation: Thinking beyond your tenure

Making choices that contribute to the sustainability and success of the organisation beyond your tenure
Cultivating a sense of stewardship and leaving a strong foundation for future leaders
Creating purpose and values that serve as a foundation for your leadership legacy
What legacy will you leave on the team and people that you lead?

Confirmed:
Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

3:00

Keynote: Embracing diverse perspectives and inclusivity to inspire collaborative success

Ensuring those with lived experience are part of the conversation
Creating safe spaces that bring different viewpoints and perspectives to the table
Unlocking the power of strong networks and collaboration to inspire success

Majella Knobel, Director, Access and Inclusion, Westpac

3:30

Afternoon Tea

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GEN: DEVELOPING EMERGING LEADERS

4:00

Trivia

Streamed from Sydney, Australia

4:10

UN Women In Conversation: Paving the way for future generations

How can established leaders serve as role models to share knowledge and experiences, and offer feedback
As you move up the ladder, how can you encourage other female leaders in your organisation to move up too?
How to best acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of emerging leaders

Simone Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, UN Women Australia

Dr Catherine Ball, PhD, Associate Professor, Author, Entrepreneur, Scientific Futurist, and Visioneer

5:00

Chairperson’s Closing Address

5:10

Cocktail Party and End of Summit Day One

Day 2 | 29 November 2023

BRING ALONG AN ALLY FOR THE MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS

Bring along a male or non-binary ally for the morning plenary sessions (up until morning tea).

Including non-binary and male voices is crucial to accelerating change when it comes to eliminating gender bias in workplaces. Bring along the allies in your company who are true advocates for developing diverse leaders, to spark authentic conversations around supporting underrepresented employees. Send across the details of your ally to info@womenleadersinsitute.com at least 6 weeks before the event.

8:30

Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUITY

9:00

C-Suite Panel Discussion: Driving talent, trust, and innovation: Valuing diverse perspectives for a resilient workforce

Embracing equal opportunities to drive both organisational success and societal progress in today’s interconnected world
How leaders can embrace vulnerability and establish trust within their teams and organisations
What is the biggest learning from the tough times that you have led through?

Moderator: Rebecca Nash, Chief People Officer, AMP

Paul Zahra, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Retailers Association

Marc England, Chief Executive Officer, Ausgrid

Lisa Annese, Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Council Australia

Melanie Cochrane, CEO/Group Managing Director, A/NZ Equifax

9:50

Sharing session: How can allies amplify your voice, provide advice, and create opportunities for advancement of female leaders?

10:10

Morning Tea

LEADING WITH AUTHENTICITY: UNLOCKING THE POWER OF LEADERSHIP STYLES

10:40

Trivia

10:50

Keynote: Stand out and make a lasting impact

Finding allies and advocates: Cultivating relationships with those who can support you
in the workplace and amplify your voice
Building resilience in the face of challenges, setbacks, and biases
Finding your purpose and having the confidence to overcome your limitations
Embracing your unique leadership strengths and inspiring others to take action

Hon. Kristina Keneally, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation

11:10

Slido Poll

Streamed from Canberra, Australia

12:00

In Conversation: Australia’s leadership in gender equality – Initiating change and inspiring diversity of thought

Hon. Mary Wooldridge, Chief Executive Officer, Workplace Gender Equality Agency

12:50

Networking Lunch

DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP PRESENCE AND INFLUENCE

1:50

Prize Draw

2:00

Introduction to Interactive Scenario-Based Breakout Sessions

2:10

Interactive Scenario-Based Breakout Sessions
Our interactive scenario-based breakouts will help you nurture core professional and personal skills. Each session will run for thirty minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in two discussions.

LEADERSHIP

Developing leadership resilience: How to build resilience to effectively manage setbacks, navigate challenges and bounce back from adversity in leadership roles?

Sue Tsigaros, Leadership Coach, Consultant and Facilitator for Business Performance and Career Satisfaction, Iris Group

Building your personal leadership brand: How are you taking control of your personal brand and leading authentically?

Friska Wirya, All Things Change, Fresh by Friska

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Developing executive presence: How to cultivate executive presence and enhance
communications and presentation skills that project confidence and influence?

Leona Watson, Keynote Speaker - Top Gun Team Building - Executive & Business Coach

Mentorship and Sponsorship: How to implement strategies for finding mentors, building meaningful relationships, and seeking sponsorship to advance your career?

Ida Huang, Executive Leadership Coach and Facilitator, Amplify Coaching

PERSONAL GROWTH

Overcoming Imposer Syndrome: How to build self-confidence and assertiveness skills to effectively navigate leadership roles and overcome self-doubt?

Sheila Vijeyarasa, Transformation Coach & Author, Empowering Intuition

Restoring your Authentic self: How to develop your emotional intelligence and empathy to build strong relationships, navigate challenging conversations and create inclusive and supportive team environments?

3:20

Afternoon Tea

TURN INSPIRATION TO ACTION

3:50

Q&A Panel: Personal growth as leaders

Hear from exceptional leaders and c-suite executives as they delve into the art of personal
growth as a leader. Discover effective strategies, tools, and techniques to sharpen your leadership skills, and inspire continuous development within your team.

Moderator: Angelique Wan, Chief Executive Officer, Consent Labs

Tara Osborne, General Manager, Strategy and Innovation, BINGO Industries, AFR BOSS
Young Executive 2021

Sarah Derry, Chief Executive Officer – Pacific, Accor

Maryam Bechtel, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), AGL

4:40

Delegate Spotlight

4:50

Chairperson Closing Address

5:00

End of Summit

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