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08:20

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:45

Welcome to Country

08:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Veena Mendez, Category Specialist - Asset Development & Technical, Chevron; Co-Founder & Chair, Women in Oil and Gas

LEADING A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKFORCE

09:00

Combatting gender inequality and preventing sexual harassment through transparency, accountability, and strong leadership
Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Preventing and responding to sexual harassment in an effective manner through an intersectional lens
Changing attitudes and overcoming ‘silence culture’ - Evaluating current protocols and policies towards sexual harassment
Understanding the societal impact and consequences of an unsafe work environment
Recognising a leader's role in setting the tone for a safe and protected workforce

09:30

Instilling a culture of safety and health through boosting respect within the workplace
Tania Constable, CEO, Minerals Council Australia

Driving cultural change and eliminating sexual harassment within the workplace
Providing multiple pathways for employees to seek help
Managing safety and health through practical toolkits and displaying committed leadership

10:00

Keynote: In Conversation with Helen Clark
Rt Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister, New Zealand Government

10:40

Keynote: Leadership - the need for role models, mentoring, supporting
Elizabeth Gaines, Chief Executive Officer, Fortescue Metals Group

11:00

Morning Tea

NEXT-GEN LEADERSHIP: SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP TALENT

11:30

Building ally-ship to form a united front and working in solidarity to achieve greatness
Jeanene Williams, Deputy Manager Software Development, IT Vision Australia; National Diversity & Inclusion Council, Australian Computer Society
Michael McNulty, Office Managing Partner Western Australia, Deloitte Australia
Kelly McKenzie, Chief People Officer, CBH Group
Professor Steve Chapman, Vice-Chancellor & President, Edith Cowan University

Establishing a support system which fosters equality and eliminates unhealthy competition between groups
Promoting transparency and visibility in support for diverse women within leadership roles
Employing active listening skills and adopting a proactive approach to pushing for gender equity within the workforce

12:10

Panel Discussion: How the new generation is changing the trajectory of leadership
Briege Whitehead, Founder, White Spark Pictures
Jordan Foster, Managing Director, Clinical Psychologist and Founder, ySafe, 2020 Telstra Business Women’s Award Winner
Dr. Lucy Furfaro, Forrest Prospect Fellow, Forrest Research Centre; Raine/Robson Fellow, The University of Western Australia
Zahra Al Hilaly, Core Group Representative to the Generation Equality Core Group, UN Women
Sophie Stewart, Campaign Coordinator, Social Reinvestment WA; Founding Director, Swim for Refugees

Bridging the intergenerational divide and building the leaders of tomorrow
Leveraging millennials distinctive abilities to accomplish organisational objectives
Attracting and retaining millennial talent by encouraging a motivated and determined nature in our young female leaders

12:50

Networking Lunch

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

01:50

Keynote: How to empower your Board
Elisa Fear, Non Executive Director, Western Power; Council Member, Chair Health and Safety Committee, Member Audit Risk and Compliance Committee, Curtin University

How new and aspiring board members can develop corporate governance to succeed in their first Board role
Bringing your authentic self to the Board table
Leveraging your expertise and skills to align with the organization and Board

02:20

Conscientiously adapting to change in turbulent times
Carolyn Turnbull, Executive Director - Industry, Aviation and Markets, Tourism Western Australia

New ways of understanding and addressing important workplace concerns such as preventing stress, enhancing productivity and learning
Changing perceptions on failure and setbacks to create long-term resolutions and personal goals
Reducing anxiety and fear in your teams to promote a healthy and successful work environment

02:50

Afternoon Tea

03:10

Explanation of how the Interactive Workshop will run

03:20

Interactive Coaching Clinic: Climbing the Leadership Ladder

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.

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 progess to the next level.

Top Level Management

How to progress to 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.

Anna Dartnell, General Manager Bulk - Iron Ore & Central, Aurizon; Non-Executive Director, Brightwater Care Group

04:10

Break

04:20

Re-energising and amassing the strength to be resilient in the face of denial
Fiona Smith, General Manager People & Safety, Water Corporation

Overcoming the imposed feeling of ‘inferiority’ that is a result of unconscious bias within the workplace
Advocating flexible work practices within senior level roles to change the perception around an employee’s inability to perform in high-level jobs based on their familial obligations
Maintaining momentum and motivation within employees experiencing deflation and sense of insufficiency - retaining high potential gender diverse talent

04:40

Chairperson’s Closing Address

04:50

Networking Drinks

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08:30

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Kim Marie Smith, Director, Standing Strong International Pty Ltd

LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS

09:00

Boosting representation of intersectional women within senior leadership roles
Ivy Chen, Principal Consultant, CSA Global; Board of Director, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy; Director, Multicultural Futures; Board Member, Horizon Power
Mayor Vonda Malone, Torres Shire Council

Understanding women beyond a singular collective, a group who do not think and behave same
Flexible programs and practices that address the unique needs and challenges of intersectional women
Advancing women leadership proportionately – employ diverse solutions and measure progress against multi-dimensional metrics

09:40

Inclusive Leadership Panel: Leveraging a diverse perspective and realising leadership is for anyone – debunking the concept of biological leaders
Moderator: Nicole Duncan, Former Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, South32 Limited

Debra Sayce, Executive Director, Catholic Education Western Australia.
Candy Choo, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government Professionals WA
Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio, Group Executive, Nuclear Precinct, ANSTO
Yvonne Yong, General Manager Finance, Roy Hill Holdings
Marie Bourgoin, General Manager Integrated Production and Remote Operations, BHP

Breaking free of the social constructs excluding diverse women from performing in higher level occupations
Creating a new version of the ‘ideal leader’ as a positive alternative to the ‘traditional’ leader figure
Recognising the value of diversity and providing equal opportunities for success

10:20

Table Discussion: How to drive diversity and inclusion from the boardroom to the frontline?

10:40

Morning Tea

CHARTING YOUR LEADERSHIP TRAJECTORY

11:40

Overcoming the sabotaging effects of tall poppy syndrome and establishing a network of women supporting other women
Kathleen Jahour, General Manager, South Australia and Western Australia, ANZ Australia

Connecting and collaborating with other women to form a uniting force, elevating overall equality for womenkind within the workforce
Overcoming cultural and systematic barriers to success through leveraging valuable relationships formed through network circles amongst women
Breaking the mould of ‘every woman for herself’ through creating job and development opportunities, from one female to another

12:10

Networking Lunch

GROWING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

01:10

Leadership Coaching Clinic
Our Coaching Clinic will help you nurture core leadership skills. Each session will run for 30 minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in three discussions.

Courageous Leadership

Leading by example – how to inspire your team to greatness

Lorna Rechichi, General Manager Heavy Lift, Engineering Construction Division, Monadelphous

Self-Leadership

How to set your own course and lead yourself to achieve your personal and professional goals

Layla Mehravari, General Manager - Human Resources & Industrial Relations, Mineral Resources

Upward Leadership

How to influence upwards and ‘manage up’ to gain real influence at work

Sandra De Kock, General Manager People and Culture, Perth Airport

Confidence

Step up and stand out – how to increase your visibility in the workplace

Joanne Horne, Executive Manager People, Culture & WHSE, ASC Pty Ltd

Innovative Leadership

Become a leader who thinks outside of the box – how to develop unique leadership skills that will set you apart

Adele Creighton, National Head of Healthcare at Macquarie Business Banking, Macquarie Bank

Equitable Leadership

Stay true to the movement – how to deliver equitable outcomes as a leader

Sonya Liddle, Manager Inclusion and Diversity, Brunel Australia

Proactive Leadership

How to be a leader of action and take the first step in a crisis

Geraldine Reilly, Partner, GRG Consulting

Revisiting Organisational Culture

Curating a good culture into today’s hybrid working environment

Sam Retallack, Head of People and Culture, IGO Limited

Developing a Mindset for Success

Prina Shah, Coach, Consultant and Trainer, Prina Shah

02:40

Afternoon Tea

DRIVING A POSTIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE

03:00

Interactive Fireside Chat: Cultivating confidence – Maximising your leadership capability
Tanya Eales, General Manager People & Culture, Westrac Proprietary Limited
Erin Walsh, General Manager Mining and Resources, Telstra
Maya Vanden Driesen, Group General Counsel, Wesfarmers

Incorporating a human rights approach to promote identity and an employee’s unique characteristics
Best practices for dealing with the pressure of perfection
Be your own visionary by celebrating accomplishments and embracing your failures

EMPOWERING CHANGE AND TAKING ACTION

03:30

Mini Masterclass – Rebuilding confidence and resilience when dealing with the fatigue of constantly proving oneself

Overcoming the nugget of self-doubt which often arrives when working within an environment “traditionally” not meant for you
Rejecting the common notions “what if I’m not good enough to be here” “what if this is a man’s job after all”
Engaging in an empowering session of myth busting and realising your true potential

Summit Agenda

08:20

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:45

Welcome to Country

08:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address Veena Mendez, Category Specialist - Asset Development & Technical, Chevron; Co-Founder & Chair, Women in Oil and Gas

LEADING A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKFORCE

09:00

Combatting gender inequality and preventing sexual harassment through transparency, accountability, and strong leadershipKate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

09:30

Instilling a culture of safety and health through boosting respect within the workplace Tania Constable, CEO, Minerals Council Australia

10:00

Keynote: In Conversation with Helen Clark Rt Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister, New Zealand Government

10:40

Keynote: Leadership - the need for role models, mentoring, supportingElizabeth Gaines, Chief Executive Officer, Fortescue Metals Group

11:00

Morning Tea

NEXT-GEN LEADERSHIP: SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP TALENT

11:30

12:10

12:50

Networking Lunch

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

01:50

Keynote: How to empower your Board Elisa Fear, Non Executive Director, Western Power; Council Member, Chair Health and Safety Committee, Member Audit Risk and Compliance Committee, Curtin University

02:20

Conscientiously adapting to change in turbulent times Carolyn Turnbull, Executive Director - Industry, Aviation and Markets, Tourism Western Australia

02:50

Afternoon Tea

03:10

Explanation of how the Interactive Workshop will run

03:20

Interactive Coaching Clinic: Climbing the Leadership Ladder

04:10

Break

04:20

Re-energising and amassing the strength to be resilient in the face of denial Fiona Smith, General Manager People & Safety, Water Corporation

04:40

Chairperson’s Closing Address

04:50

Networking Drinks

08:30

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address Kim Marie Smith, Director, Standing Strong International Pty Ltd

LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS

09:00

Boosting representation of intersectional women within senior leadership roles Ivy Chen, Principal Consultant, CSA Global; Board of Director, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy; Director, Multicultural Futures; Board Member, Horizon Power Mayor Vonda Malone, Torres Shire Council

09:40

10:20

Table Discussion: How to drive diversity and inclusion from the boardroom to the frontline?

10:40

Morning Tea

CHARTING YOUR LEADERSHIP TRAJECTORY

11:40

Overcoming the sabotaging effects of tall poppy syndrome and establishing a network of women supporting other women Kathleen Jahour, General Manager, South Australia and Western Australia, ANZ Australia

12:10

Networking Lunch

GROWING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

01:10

Leadership Coaching Clinic Our Coaching Clinic will help you nurture core leadership skills. Each session will run for 30 minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in three discussions.

02:40

Afternoon Tea

DRIVING A POSTIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE

03:00

Interactive Fireside Chat: Cultivating confidence – Maximising your leadership capability Tanya Eales, General Manager People & Culture, Westrac Proprietary Limited Erin Walsh, General Manager Mining and Resources, Telstra Maya Vanden Driesen, Group General Counsel, Wesfarmers

EMPOWERING CHANGE AND TAKING ACTION

03:30

Mini Masterclass – Rebuilding confidence and resilience when dealing with the fatigue of constantly proving oneself

04:00

Interactive Activity / Reflecting and distilling what we have learned / Putting together an Action Plan

04:10

Chairperson’s Closing Address

04:20

End of Conference

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Veena Mendez, Category Specialist - Asset Development & Technical, Chevron; Co-Founder & Chair, Women in Oil and Gas

Combatting gender inequality and preventing sexual harassment through transparency, accountability, and strong leadership
Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Instilling a culture of safety and health through boosting respect within the workplace
Tania Constable, CEO, Minerals Council Australia

Keynote: In Conversation with Helen Clark
Rt Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister, New Zealand Government

Keynote: Leadership - the need for role models, mentoring, supporting
Elizabeth Gaines, Chief Executive Officer, Fortescue Metals Group

Keynote: How to empower your Board
Elisa Fear, Non Executive Director, Western Power; Council Member, Chair Health and Safety Committee, Member Audit Risk and Compliance Committee, Curtin University

Conscientiously adapting to change in turbulent times
Carolyn Turnbull, Executive Director - Industry, Aviation and Markets, Tourism Western Australia

Re-energising and amassing the strength to be resilient in the face of denial
Fiona Smith, General Manager People & Safety, Water Corporation

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Kim Marie Smith, Director, Standing Strong International Pty Ltd

Boosting representation of intersectional women within senior leadership roles
Ivy Chen, Principal Consultant, CSA Global; Board of Director, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy; Director, Multicultural Futures; Board Member, Horizon Power
Mayor Vonda Malone, Torres Shire Council

Overcoming the sabotaging effects of tall poppy syndrome and establishing a network of women supporting other women
Kathleen Jahour, General Manager, South Australia and Western Australia, ANZ Australia

Leadership Coaching Clinic
Our Coaching Clinic will help you nurture core leadership skills. Each session will run for 30 minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in three discussions.

Interactive Fireside Chat: Cultivating confidence – Maximising your leadership capability
Tanya Eales, General Manager People & Culture, Westrac Proprietary Limited
Erin Walsh, General Manager Mining and Resources, Telstra
Maya Vanden Driesen, Group General Counsel, Wesfarmers