STAY CONNECTED WITH US! Women Leaders Institute @womenleadersinstitute @womenleadersinstitute @womenleadersin 30+ C-SUITE SPEAKERS! Organised by: +61 2 9188 8950 / [email protected]/ melbourne.womenleadersummit.com BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED LEADERS FEATURING INSPIRING AND SUCCESSFUL LEADERS INCLUDING: Dr Niki Vincent Victorian Gender Equality Commissioner Lisa Alexander Former Head Coach of the Australian Diamonds National Women’s Netball Team Aneetha de Silva Managing Director, Government – Australia and New Zealand Aurecon Group Leanne Miller Board Victorian Women’s Trust Tania de Jong AM Chief Executive Officer Creative Universe Member of 100 Women of Influence Member of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Entrepreneurs Pip Marlow Chief Executive Officer, Australia and New Zealand Salesforce MELBOURNE CBD CONFERENCE: 17-18 MARCH 2021 WORKSHOP: 16 MARCH 2021 A Covid- Safe Event CO-LOCATED WITH:
The Women Leaders Institute is delighted to announce the return of the 7th Annual Women in Leadership Summit, taking place in Melbourne from 16-18 March 2021.
A new era of leadership has dawned since the COVID-19 pandemic as we now face a new kind of pressure to lead effectively through rapid change and uncertainty. While this pandemic has reshaped the notions of female leadership, highlighting empathy and compassion as critical leadership skills, this crisis has also widened the gender equity gap.
Even with the Commonwealth Government’s $240 million commitment to boost women’s participation in the workplace, more can be done to create more opportunities to help women realise their potential.
Now in its 7th year, we have once again brought together some of Australia’s most inspiring and successful leaders to share their leadership experiences at our annual Women in Leadership Summit. Leading organisations including Salesforce, Victoria Police, Aurecon, Optus and NBN, will reveal how you can:
• Foster an inclusive culture in your organisation to increase the representation of women in senior leadership roles
• Nurture and develop high-potential women to strengthen your leadership pipeline
• Adapt your leadership style to lead and inspire your teams in a VUCA environment
Join us in March to navigate your leadership roadmap with confidence. Gain practical advice from our diverse line-up of highly accomplished speakers. Take away tangible solutions to advance your career during our COVID-safe interactive sessions. Network with like-minded leaders as we reaffirm our commitment to diversity in leadership.
Since 2012, the Women Leaders Institute has consistently delivered a high-impact leadership conference for emerging and established women leaders to be inspired, connect and grow in a safe space. Join the community and find out more at womenleadersinstitute.org
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1. Hear from Victoria’s first Gender Equality Commissioner on the government’s commitment to advancing gender equity and empowering the next generation of female leaders.
2. Be inspired by the leadership journeys of high-performing CEOs and gain practical advice and tips to advance in your career.
3. Take part in our high-impact leadership workshops – whether you are an emerging leader looking to become a more effective manager or an established leader hoping to progress to the C-Suite, we have tailored these workshops to your leadership experience.
4. Network and connect with like-minded leaders at an in-person event – after months of lockdown!
5. NEW FOR 2021: Bring along a male ally (at no extra cost!) to our Stronger Together: Allyships & Partnerships sessions on the morning of Day Two. Let’s break out of our echo chambers and work together to build a stronger business case to redesign organisational DNA.
6. Learn to bridge the gender gap in your C-suite and boardrooms with The Kraft Heinz Company, Link Group ADC Advisory Council and NBN Co – one of our 50/50 gender balanced panels.
7. Engage in our interactive roundtable discussions, and receive immediate, constructive feedback on how to progress your leadership development.
8. Learn how your organisation can accelerate leadership opportunities for women in minority groups from our outstanding diverse line-up of D&I experts from Fitted for Work, ACON, Victoria Police, AGL Energy and Cricket Australia.
KEY REASONS TO ATTEND
EVENT INTRODUCTION
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:Regardless of gender or role – whether you are a board director, CEO, senior or middle manager, entrepreneur or young emerging leader, the Women in Leadership Summit is a valuable platform of information, insights, and networking opportunities for you.
1. CEOs, Directors, General Managers, Managers and Executives
2. Human Resources Professionals, Recruitment and Talent Specialists
6. Changemakers championing diversity in the workplace including male allies and advocates Budding and established entrepreneurs
7. Aspiring leaders, managers, millennials, and recent graduates
“What an amazing two days filled with exceptional and diverse talent. Excellent value and learnings.” – Regional Talent & Culture Manager, Accor Hotels
“An incredibly motivating speaker line up that will leave you inspired and invigorated to take that uncomfortable leap of faith, and master it.”– Extension Leader, Birchip Cropping Group Inc
“All the speakers were open, intelligent and real. Fantastic content and practical steps addressing issues. Superb energy in the room!”– Marketing Manager, BSA Australia
Georgia believes that every person and business can successfully bring their vision and goals to life. She knows that personal mastery is a fundamental requirement for career fulfilment and success.
After 22 years working in a corporate environment and more than 17 years researching human potential, philosophy, spirituality, neuroscience, ancient wisdom, quantum physics, epigenetics, psychology and various business models for success. Georgia has taught individuals and teams in Asia, the UAE, UK, USA and Australia how to reprogram their mind for success. She is the creator of Blue Chip Minds, Conscious Architects of Life, Life Reloaded & Rise Up Masterclasses and the “Ellis in Wunderland” Podcast.
Georgia is on a mission to help organisations and individuals thrive and to be an integral part in building a world where more people experience exponential growth through self mastery. She see’s self mastery as the cornerstone to peak performance and knows that through self awareness, people finally step up in life causing a positive ripple affect in their organisation, business, career, team, family, social circles, community and the world we all live in.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Session 1: The Science of Self • Understand the 5 stages of Adult development
• Mindset and it’s role in increasing EQ
• Uncover your unique barriers to personal improvement and re-write the scripts that lead to self sabotage.
Session 2: Empowered to Lead • Understand how to invite team members to move beyond their out
dated beliefs
• Effectively lead yourself and your team away from drama and into creation
• Learn how to coach and challenge team members to live at their highest level.
Session 3: Setting Boundaries to Thrive in Work & Life • Gain clarity on your deeper purpose
• Learn how to effortlessly navigate communication breakdowns
• Be assertive without stepping on toes
Session 4: Magnifying Empathy to solve wicked problems • Develop a transformative perception and enhance collaboration
• Effectively Manage problems and conflicts
• Harness the power of Polarities to confidently lead yourself and others.
CONFERENCE WORKSHOP / 16 MARCH 2021
CULTIVATE YOUR EMOTIONAL AWARENESS TO ACCESS YOUR BEST SELFREDEFINE HOW YOU LEAD IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD
Book your workshop place as part of your conference package. Register online at melbourne.womenleadersummit.com
8:50 Chairperson’s Opening Address Georgia Ellis, Founder, Blue Chip Minds
EMPOWERING CHANGE AND TAKING ACTION
9:00 Govt Keynote: Advancing gender equality in Victoria •Implementing the Gender Equality Act in the Victorian Public Service •Narrowing the Gender Pay Gap – Assessing the impact of casualisation on the female workforce •Our daughters in leadership: Mentoring and empowering the next generation •Addressing the impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence and abuse Dr Niki Vincent, Victorian Gender Equality Commissioner
9:30 Keynote: Human intelligence 2.0 – How to adapt to change in turbulent times to create a future trajectory •Fast-track your thinking about change and the future •Keeping one step ahead of the game: How to implement creative and strategic thinking to solve difficult
problems in the workforce •Utilising technological advancements to develop agility, innovation, resilience and expand on existing skills •Insights into harnessing generosity, diversity and inclusion to reinforce a positive workplace culture Tania de Jong AM, Chief Executive Officer, Creative Universe, Member of 100 Women of Influence, Member
of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Entrepreneurs
10:10 Keynote: Cultivating a culture that inspires greatness Lisa Alexander, Former Head Coach of the Australian Diamonds National Women’s Netball Team
10:50 Maximising the leadership capability of women in your organisation •Leadership training specifically tailored towards addressing the challenges women face in the workplace •Investing in educational training for the future development of women leaders •Leaving one’s comfort zone: providing opportunities for women that will heighten their ability to lead •Becoming an intellectual powerhouse through building confidence in ourselves, our message and our voice Catherine Baxter, Chief Operating Officer, Metro Trains Melbourne
11:20 Building Resilience: Developing growth through adversity •How to efficiently respond and act in a crisis •Changing perceptions on failure and setbacks to create long-term resolutions and personal goals •The importance of building resilience to overcome difficult workplace situations •Reducing anxiety and fear in your teams to promote a healthy and successful work environment Tess Walsh, Assistant Commissioner, Victoria Police
11:50 Keynote: Overcoming imposter syndrome to achieve success in your career •Addressing internal bias and self-doubt to understand how imposter syndrome can limit your professional
development and prevent you from embracing opportunities •Be your own visionary by celebrating accomplishments and embracing your failures •The importance of effective communication and feedback in creating a support network in the workplace Aneetha de Silva, Managing Director, Government – Australia and New Zealand, Aurecon Group
12:20 Networking Lunch
NEXT-GEN LEADERSHIP – SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP TALENT
1:00 Panel: Bridging the gender gap in the C-Suite and the Boardroom •Developing a pipeline of female executive leaders •Reducing barriers to gender diversity and inclusion in the C-suite •Promoting the importance of adaptability and resilience in new flexible working arrangements to create
further opportunities in supporting female leaders Joanne Chin, Chief People Officer, The Kraft Heinz Company Dee McGrath, Chief Executive Officer Retirement & Superannuation Solutions, Link Group Dr Ian Watt AC, Chair, International Centre for Democratic Partnerships; ADC Advisory Council; Australian
Governance and Ethical Index Fund Will Irving, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, NBN Co
1:40 Break
1:50 INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: Climbing the Leadership Ladder A. New Leaders Strategies for new and aspiring leaders to excel in their first managerial role and tips for first-time leaders.
Recognising that all leaders started somewhere, what helpful tips and strategies can new leaders learn to get a head start and transition successfully into their new role.
Angela Banbury, General Manager Netball Development, Netball Victoria
B. Middle to Senior Management Sharing solutions to overcome common leadership challenges faced across middle and senior management.
Share best practice strategies on how you can best support your managers to progress to the next level. Lisa Alexander, Former Head Coach of the Australian Diamonds National Women’s Netball Team
C. Top Level Management How to progress to C-Suite and board level, looking beyond existing networks and actively creating
opportunities for women, women of colour, young leaders, and other under-represented groups to drive diversity. Creating a meaningful career through making sense of the challenges faced and leveraging inclusivity.
Robyn Clark, Head of Consulting, Rise Consulting
2:40 Afternoon Tea
3:00 Panel: Developing the next generation of women leaders •Exploring the importance of sponsorship, mentorship, and leadership training in advancing women to
positions of power •Addressing strategies for equal opportunities between men and women in the workplace •Establishing measurable goals to build gender equity amongst your team •Creating equal opportunities and pathways to success for women in regional areas Hannah Spilva, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, LVLY; 2020 Telstra Small Business Award Winner Angela Skandarajah, Chief Executive Officer, Development Victoria Andrew Crisp APM, Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria David Coventry, Vice President, Enterprise & Government, Optus Business
BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
3:40 Closing Keynote: How to maximise flexible working initiatives in a post-pandemic world •Eradicating stigmas and concerns around flexible working arrangements •Establishing mutually beneficial agreements with your manager to increase trust, confidence, and creativity •Exploring negotiation techniques to implement long term flexible work arrangements and boost productivity Mari Ruiz, Executive of People Experience, Melbourne Airport
BRING ALONG A MALE ALLY FOR THIS BLOCK OF SESSIONS!
9:00 Leadership Keynote: Shaping change from the top •Establishing inclusiveness in the workplace by infiltrating senior level management and leadership boards •Developing quotas and targets to ensure not only the success of female employees but the integrity and
efficiency of your organisation •Promoting meritocracy in the workforce to commend and recognise the accomplishments of women
Pip Marlow, Chief Executive Officer, Australia and New Zealand, Salesforce
9:30 Allyships & Partnerships Panel: Transforming gender norms to achieve gender equity •Utilising lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic to shift gender norms moving forward – how to take
male advocacy to the next level? •Redesigning the DNA of your workplace culture to promote inclusiveness and eliminate traditional barriers to
success •Providing evidence-based strategies to demonstrate how forming partnerships will enable a more equitable
society and boost productivity and profitability in the workplace •Exploring deep-seated unconscious bias to understand and amend society’s resistance towards supporting
Meahan Callaghan, Global HR Leader; Executive Leadership Team, Afterpay
Cameron McIntyre, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, carsales.com.au
Mark Rogers, Chief Financial Officer, Medibank
10:10 Group Activity: Building a business case – How to strengthen allyships and partnerships in your workplace?
10:30 Sharing Session
10:40 Morning Tea
FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP
11:10 First Nation Keynote: Intersectional feminism – Women standing in solidarity can change the world •Increasing the number of Indigenous women in executive level positions and in decision-making processes
that impact their lives and communities •Understanding positions of privilege to gain insight on the struggles and adversities women may face •Addressing the impact of the intersections of race, sexuality, religion and culture can have on women
progressing into more senior roles Reserved
11:40 Peaking your performance in a high-pressure environment •Promoting the importance of visualising success, future goals and career trajectories •Implementing healthy boundaries between work and our personal lives •Mitigating the negative effects of work-related stress, anxiety and depression and exploring healthy stress
management techniques Rebecca Hodges, Executive Director People and Culture, Ambulance Victoria
12:10 Diversity and Inclusion Panel: Accelerating leadership opportunities for women in minority groups •Creating a supportive environment and network to see all women succeed in their roles •Recognising discrepancies in opportunity to advance marginalised women in their journeys, to truly empower
all women and create long lasting change •Banishing bias: Identifying and supporting female LGBT+ role models and leaders to create opportunities for
all women Michelle Sheppard, Transgender Community Liaison Officer, Fitted for Work Ellie Watts, Senior Relationship Manager, ACON Maha Sukkar APM, Centre for Law & Operational Development; People Development Command, Victoria Police Alix Sampson, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, AGL Energy Courtney Hagen, Indigenous Engagement Specialist, Cricket Australia
12:50 Networking Lunch
1:30 INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS Roundtable sessions allow for extended discussion among a smaller group and are excellent for giving and
receiving targeted feedback and engaging in-depth.
Roundtable A: Developing Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in the Workplace Melodie Potts, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Teach For Australia
Roundtable B: Step Up & Stand Out: Increasing your Visibility in the Workplace Friska Wirya, Change Lead Digital and Data, The University of Melbourne
Roundtable C: Knowing when to say “No” – How to have difficult conversations
Roundtable D: Support Employee Wellbeing and Resilience – Individual and Organisational Catherine Williamson, Chief Executive Officer, Wittner Shoes Australia
Roundtable E: Unconscious Bias in the Workplace – Overcoming Deeply Entrenched Stereotypes
Roundtable F: Charting your own path to success
2:50 Afternoon Tea
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
3:10 Keynote: Exceeding expectations through adopting a positive sense of self-worth and acceptance •Altering your self-image to focus on propelling your career and advancing personal growth and progression •Re-evaluating your perception on emotions and vulnerability to view them as positive qualities rather than
weaknesses •Addressing stigmas to fight systemic stereotypes against women in the workplace Sue Morphet, Non-Executive Director, Campbell Arnott’s; President, Chief Executive Women
3:40 Reinforcing the importance of a balanced and supportive workplace •Addressing the blurred lines of work: determining when work finishes with ‘working from home’ arrangements •Eliminating the perceived idea of flexible working arrangements as being inefficient, distracting and
inadequate •Taking charge of your mind and health: Know when to say “NO” Katie Sweatman, Partner, Kingston Reid
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
4:10 Closing Keynote: Having the confidence to embrace failure Belinda Tynan, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President, RMIT University; 2020 Telstra Public Sector &
Darwin, Auckland, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong
and London
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