Kristen Sweeney
Group Executive, People and Corporate Affairs
Kristen Sweeney
She/Her
Group Executive, People and Corporate Affairs
Sydney Airport
An executive leader with over 20 years’ experience in senior Human Resources Roles across a range of industries including Retail, Insurance, Property/Construction and Infrastructure. This diverse experience has included leading HR teams in designing integrated people and culture programs, organisational design, developing workforce and talent management strategies and leading change transformation. Kristen has a passion for driving business outcomes and creating an enviable workplace where employees can unleash their potential, grow their careers and feel like they belong.
SESSIONS
Day 1
11:40
"How-To" Leadership Toolkit
Personal Leadership
1. How can you communicate your worth effectively to advance your career?
Anna Cheney, Communication Performance Coach, Bendelta
2. Which strategies are effective for making decisive leadership decisions under pressure and communicate effectively and confidently?
Hanna Fold, Sales Director, Kenvue
3. How do you leverage mentorship and networking for continuous career growth?
Penny Ransom, Chief Investment Officer, Lendlease
4. How should you balance ambition with your well-being to avoid burnout and sustain long-term success?
Mariam Veiszadeh, Chief Executive Officer, Media Diversity Australia, Advisory Group Member, Yindyamarra Pledge for Democracy, Charles Stuart University, Chair and Founder, Islamophobia Register Australia, Ambassador and Advisory Panel, Welcoming Australia
Team Leadership
1. How to lead teams through uncertainty and change, while maintaining team morale and focus during transitions?
Kerryn Coker, Co-chair Australasia, Arup
2. How to coach and mentor team members for development and growth?
Professor Susan Rowland, Vice Provost, University of Sydney
3. How to attract and retain diverse talent?
Sam Turner, Chief People Officer, Allens
4. How do you delegate effectively, empower your team, manage team performance and accountability?
Kristen Sweeney, Group Executive, People & Corporate Affairs, Sydney Airport