WILS 2019
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2019
Turning meaningful commitment into purposeful action
24TH - 27TH SEPTEMBER
YORK THEATRE, SEYMOUR CENTRE
WILSUMMIT.COM.AU Back for its fourth year, the Women in Leadership Summit 2019 is guaranteed to be our best one yet!
While more companies than ever before are focusing on gender equality and parity, many still struggle to translate this commitment into purposeful action. There is still a large gender pay gap, a lack of female representation on boards and too few professional role models.
Building upon 3 incredible years, we’re bringing you an educationally focused event that will give you the tools to:
• Turn meaningful commitment into purposeful action • Be a leader that acts with resolve and impact • Turn your organisation into an agent of change
From inspiring keynotes to career-focused case-studies and interactive workshops, your leadership journey starts and continues with us.
Join us at WILS 2019.
What Our Past Attendees Have To Say Great Speakers and well run. Thank you! It’s been a fundmental learning experience. “ Very valuable, motivating and inspiring! Leadership to each speaker was comprehended differently but they all leaned towards the same - Assistant Director, DHS thought. It’s all about your people.
- Manager, Avis Budget Group
Great day. Got so much out of it and Key takeouts that were so true, realised once again the power of women. personal and inspiring. “ - Westpac - IAG WILS 2019 Our Incredible Speaker Line-Up
Carrie Bickmore Alannah Hill Host of The Project Iconic Australian designer, Network 10 author and stylist
Ann Sherry AO Gabby Costigan Susan Anderson Rae Johnston Fomer CEO and Chair CEO Managing Director Editor Carnival Australia BAE Systems UBER Junkee
Sandra Martinez Suzanne Steel Erica Berchtold Marnie Baker CEO Managing Director CEO CEO Nestle Adobe The Iconic Bendigo and Adelaide Bank WILS 2019
Kendra Banks Claire Rogers Tara Commerford Nicola Grayson Managing Director CEO VP and Managing CEO SEEK World Vision Director ANZ Consult Australia GoDaddy
Chelsea Bonner Alison Rice Claire Rogers Jerrill Retcher Founder & Director Former Group Publisher CEO CEO Bella Management of POPSUGAR World Vision Basketball Australia
Annette Kimmitt Susan Martin Tim Reed Todd Battley CEO Managing Director CEO CEO Minter Ellison Johnson & Johnson Medical MYOB AECOM ANZ
Jonathan Callaghan William Cox Patrick Regan CEO Global CEO CEO Investa Aurecon QBE What You Can Expect To Learn At The Women In Leadership Summit 2019?
Learn how to communicate Become a strategic thinker and like a CEO develop your problem-solving skills
Develop an executive management Become an effective coach and toolkit and roadmap mentor to future female leaders
Realise your role as a Develop the infrastructure for champion for change equality and strategies that work
4 Core Equality Strategies for Your Business
This year is all about action. Explore strategies and frameworks that address:
• Gender Pay Equality • The Gender Quota Debate • Meritocracy in Recruitment • Formal Sponsorship Programs
Be Inspired.
If you’ve attended WILS in the past you’ll know we only invite women at the very top of their profession to share their knowledge and advice. In 2019 we have over 12 CEOs, along with a number of entrepreneurs, managing directors and executives who will help you become a better leader. WILS 2019 Who you will meet at WILS 2019
Here's a snapshot of out past audience:
Seniority Company Breakdown
Mid-Management Enterprise (500+)
GM/Head of Department Government/Public Sector
Senior Manager SME/ SMB (1-500) Lower and Non- Manager Education C-Suite/SVP
Team Leader
2018 SPONSOR WILS 2019 Who You Will Meet At WILS 2019 Conference Agenda DAY 1 - 25th September Turning meaningful commitment into purposeful action
Opening Sessions – Executive Tool Kit
SESSION 1: Opening Keynote- 9:00AM The journey to Exec: Opportunities taken and challenges overcome
Ann Sherry is a legend in the Australian Business landscape. She is one of the ANN SHERRY AO nation’s leading executives with a career that spans Government, Banking and Former CEO & Chair Cruise Tourism. She is currently the Chairman of Carnival Australia, the largest cruise ship operator in Australasia. After joining as Chief Executive Officer in 2007, she has transformed the industry and growth has been in double digits each year since. We can’t think of any seasoned executive more fitting to show you the ropes how to get that top job and grow the business while you’re at it.
SESSION 2: Executive Keynote- 9:50AM Developing your executive toolkit
Angela Mentis is a trailblazer, in January 2018 she became the first woman to take ANGELA MENTIS the Bank of New Zealand’s top job. But this position is just the cherry on the top Chief Executive Officer of an extremely productive and transformative career in the male-dominated finance sector. In the words of Karen Maley at the AFR, ‘Before taking the helm at BNZ, Mentis ran NAB’s critically important business banking operations, which generate around 45 per cent of the bank’s earnings and are widely considered NAB’s “jewel in the crown”.’ Angela will share her wealth of experience on how to perform at your best in that top job when you get it.
BREAK 10:40AM - 11:00AM
SESSION 3: Integrity Keynote- 11:00AM
Staying true to your values: The role of authenticity, integrity and community in leadership
Marnie has been with the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group since 1989 and an MARNIE BAKER Executive of the Bank since 2000. She knows better than anyone that staying Managing Director true to yourself is an essential leadership foundation, and she has the track record to prove it. Marnie has 30 years’ experience in financial services in diverse positions. This has given her the scope of knowledge to fully comprehend the needs of contemporary businesses and how leaders can only add true value if their values align with their organisation’s. Marnie will show you how to ensure you are as effective as possible by aligning yourself with the right organisation. SESSION 4: Tech Keynote- 11:50AM
Let’s get technical: Towards equality in technology
KENDRA BANKS SEEK is one of Australia’s greatest tech success stories. The once humble Aussie Managing Director jobs site is now thriving on the international stage, and their ANZ business has a woman at the helm. Kendra Banks leads SEEK’s employment and learning businesses across the Australia and New Zealand market, and is thoroughly invested in ensuring women have success in technical roles in the business. She will take you through her strategies to carve out pathways, cultivate opportunities and drive culture change to support women in tech.
BREAK 12:40PM - 1:40PM VIP KEYNOTE SESSION 5- 1:40PM
Thriving and surviving in life and work, no matter what they throw at you
Carrie Bickmore Not everyone wants to live in the spotlight, particularly when life throws you Host of The Project some of the highest highs and lowest lows imaginable. But for Carrie Bickmore, Network 10 life out of the public eye is not an option, nor is letting the emotional roller coaster or the massive workload and public scrutiny get to you. She’s so good at it that she’s become Australia’s most popular television celebrity. At WILS 2019 she will tell you how it feels to be at the top of your game, but also how to keep going and thrive in the rollercoaster ride of life and work.
Lunch Sessions – Backing Yourself for Success
SESSION 6- 2:40PM
PANEL DISCUSSION: PATHWAYS What are the challenges, opportunities and struggles of going out on your own versus company life?
SUSAN ANDERSON CHELSEA BONNER ALISON RICE RAE JOHNSTON General Manager Founder & Director Former Group Publisher Editor of POPSUGAR, Who What Wear, Byrdie and MyDomaine
BREAK 3:40PM - 4:00PM SESSION 7: Drive Keynote- 4:00PM
You have to be in it to win it: Putting yourself forward no matter the situation
Erica Berchtold is a passionate, energetic and highly-driven female business ERICA BERCHTOLD leader who continues to break through the glass ceiling and thrive in traditionally Chief Executive Officer male-dominated executive positions. Erica is passionate about supporting women in both business and sport, and actively mentors women within these fields. She is an accomplished keynote speaker on a variety of topics, whether it be the leadership journey for women in business or the future of retail. Erica values courage, humility, resilience and curiosity, with her attitude towards change best summed up by one of her favourite quotes: “The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn”.
Closing Session
SESSION 8: Closing Keynote- 4:50PM
Why leadership for women and girls in developing communities is the best investment the world can make
World Vision Australia CEO Claire Rogers is a social innovator who is passionate CLAIRE ROGERS about creative and agile engagement with World Vision supporters. She is inspired Chief Executive Officer by the organisation’s vision of a just and peaceful world, where every child can experience life in all its fullness. Claire has been supporting women in developing communities for years, where world vision development funding provides local women with the skills they need to help their communities thrive. She has also volunteered as a mentor for Springboard Enterprises, supporting women entrepreneurs as they take concepts to market in the technology and digital sectors. Claire will share her inspiring stories of supporting women in leadership in some of the world’s most challenging conditions.
NETWORKING DRINKS 5:40PM - 7:30PM
SPONSORED NETWORKING DRINKS SESSION Conference Agenda DAY 2- 26th September
Opening Sessions – Putting Equality Into Action
SESSION 1: Opening Keynote- 9:00AM
The Role Of Mentorship & Sponsorship In The Leadership Development Process
Gabby Costigan is a trailblazer in male-dominated industries. As CEO of BAE GABBY COSTIGAN Systems, Gabby is responsible for one of the nation’s largest defence companies, Chief Executive Officer one that has supported the Australian Defence Force for more than 60 years. Gabby is also a former Colonel in the Australian Army and has been honoured for her military service by the Australian and US Governments and NATO. Prior to joining BAE Systems she was the CEO for logistics giant Linfox International Group. Gabby knows first-hand the challenges facing women in male dominated sectors, and what support, mentoring and sponsorship women need to break through into leadership positions.
SESSION 2- 9:50AM
PANEL DISCUSSION: SUPPORT What does support look like?
ANNETTE KIMMITT JERILL RETCHER TARA COMMERFORD Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer VP & Managing Director ANZ
BREAK 10:40AM - 11:00AM
SESSION 3: Pay Parity Keynote- 11:00AM How to actually achieve pay parity: Adobe Case Study
Suzanne is a customer-centric leader who understands the importance of client SUZANNE STEELE relationships to competitive differentiation and growth. Adobe ANZ is at the Managing Director ANZ forefront of a market where no industry is immune from digital disruption. In her role, Suzanne is responsible for driving the ANZ business to new levels as well as supporting customers realise their mission of delivering exceptional experiences. In October 2018, after a two-year effort, Adobe achieved global pay parity between women and men. This effort involved painstakingly defining job families, locations and skill requirements and adjusting pay which, in the end, affected less than 5% of employees worldwide. VIP Q&A SESSION 4- 11:50AM Perseverance, dedication and success: Overcoming negative emotions and defying difficult situations
Alannah Hill is one of Australia’s most loved fashion designers, and author of ALANNAH HILL the bestselling memoir, Butterfly on a Pin. Alannah’s ornamental vision is a far Iconic Australian designer, author cry from her childhood tainted with poverty, fear and abuse. One of five kids of and stylist neglectful parents, she grew up in a milk bar in the deep south of Tasmania. At sixteen, she left that past behind, a nobody traveling alone to Melbourne with an impossible dream of becoming a somebody. Here Alannah adopted a veneer of fearlessness and embraced the breaking 1980s New Wave immersed in glamour and make-up. She knew intuitively what women wanted to wear and built an instantly recognizable brand. In 2019, Alannah was named Momentum’s Wonder Woman of the year.
BREAK 12:40PM - 1:40PM
Lunch Sessions – Male Champions of Change
SESSION 5- 1:40PM
PANEL DISCUSSION: MALE CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE What role do male champions of change have in promoting gender equality?
WILLIAM COX JONATHAN CALLAGHAN TODD BATTLEY PAT REGAN NICOLA GRAYSON Global CEO Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive ANZ Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
SESSION 6: Male Champion of Change Keynote- 2:30PM
Being a champion of change in your organisation, industry, and beyond
Tim Reed joined MYOB in 2003 and was appointed CEO in 2008. He is an active TIM REED member of Male Champions of Change and believes in harnessing diverse and Chief Executive Officer supportive workplaces to drive innovation. As a member of the Male Champions of Change STEM group, he is accountable for cultivating much-needed opportunities for women in the technology sector. Tim joins us to outline these strategies, and demonstrate how he and his team are working toward a brighter future for women in tech. BREAK 3:20PM - 3:40PM
SESSION 7: Gender Strategy Case Study- 3:40PM Johnson & Johnson’s successful gender and diversity strategy
Sue Martin is MD of Johnson & Johnson Medical, an employer of choice for SUSAN MARTIN gender equality. “With a focus on diversity and inclusion, we must ensure that Managing Director we embed a culture that not only treats everyone equally, but actively seeks input from all. Doing this will lead to more robust dialogue, smarter decisions and ultimately, sustainable growth in the short and long term.” With this in mind, the company recently announced enhanced entitlements for its parental leave program to further support its focus on gender equality. As if this wasn’t enough, Sue is also the Women’s Leadership & Inclusion executive sponsor across Asia Pacific and a Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board Member for Johnson & Johnson.
Closing Session
SESSION 8: Closing Session- 4:30PM
How Nestle is accelerating women in senior leadership positions
Gender inequality affects people and places all over the world, from boardrooms SANDRA MARTINEZ to cocoa farms. Nestle’s initiatives aim to address this problem wherever they Chief Executive Officer find it. They have pledged and are diving work to achieve pay equality, they are addressing gender inequality among coffee growers and in the hazelnut supply chain, and they are forging their way to achieving 50/50 in management and leadership positions. Sandra Martinez is the CEO of Nestlé Australia Limited, appointed in April 2018. Sandra joined Nestlé in 1988 as part of the ‘Business Trainees’ program in Nestlé Ecuador. Since then she has worked in senior leadership positions in challenging markets across the globe, and can vouch for Nestle’s leadership programs first hand. Sandra is married, has three children and speaks Spanish, English and French.
END OF DAY 2 - 5:20PM
JANINE ALLIS AT WILS 2018 Pre-Conference Workshop
24th September 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
What Women Need to Know to Build their Gravitas
Leaders today need gravitas to make an impact and be heard. Gravitas is the quiet confidence that takes you beyond your qualifications and experience to be the obvious choice to be listened to and heard. Your gravitas takes you further in the boardroom and in your career, and shows you to be the person to turn to when times are uncertain and decisions need to be made. What Women Need to Know to Build their Gravitas is your opportunity to make the practical and mindset changes needed to move to the next stage in your career.
You will explore how to:
• Get out from behind your “invisibility cloak” and project more authority • Inject your input and feedback at meetings with more gravity and importance • Expand your circle of influence • Be the revered example of grace under pressure; and • Evoke the level of respect and trust that gets you noticed, listened to and heard.
By the end of the morning you will have a personalised plan to build your gravitas that will have you seen as a serious contender for major role advancement/promotion/project lead/overseas secondment/board appointments. This is a collaborative and highly interactive experience for women, in a safe environment free from judgement, censure, politics or organisational power plays.
FACILITATOR:
Amanda MacLean has spent the last 20 years in executive positions AMANDA MACLEAN Partner and on advisory boards. From heading up global programs and being Chief Operating Officer of a $100m private company she knows how women can be heard at a senior level. Amanda’s time working in various senior positions has provided insight as to the complex and opaque structures that limit people in their quest to advance in their careers, and for the past 20 years she has been assisting CEOs to apply these insights to grow their businesses. Pre-Conference Workshop
24th September 1:30 PM - 5 PM
Mentoring, Coaching and Sponsoring Women
All leaders manage, great leaders teach There’s a difference between a manager and a leader. Great leaders are also great coaches, mentors and sponsors. If you want to be a great mentor, you need to have the skills to share your knowledge and empower the people around you. Sharing your skills, knowledge and expertise can benefit any workplace. It opens the doors for younger women to climb the corporate ladder as well as retaining institutional and practical know-how in your organisation. This afternoon masterclass will give you the skills to build informal and formal mentoring relationships with your peers.
Learning Outcome:
• Discuss the differences between coaching, mentoring and sponsorship • Identify a variety of situational coaching approaches and effective coaching mindsets • Enhance your capability to give effective performance feedback and developmental suggestions • Produce an effective coaching plan and approach, based on the individual needs of your coachees • Utilise an effective coaching framework • Building the confidence to coach individuals in your organisation • Establishing shared values and expectations for your mentoring relationship • Setting objectives for your mentee to help them achieve their goals • Strengthen your organisational culture by building rapport with peers and colleagues
FACILITATOR:
Nell Wilson is a senior, experienced, accredited and accomplished HR Leader/ NELL WILSON Specialist and Executive Coach with over 23 years’ experience in leadership Executive Coach, Leadership Development, and learning & development roles within large Australian corporations. She has Consultant, Women in helped hundreds of leaders identify their strengths and barriers to success, Leadership Specialist many of whom have taken on more significant and sometimes global roles as well as high potential leaders who are being developed as part of a talent/ succession plan. Nell has a Bachelor of Adult Education from the University of Melbourne, has studied Executive Leadership at Harvard University, and is an Accredited Executive Coach with the Instituteof Executive Coaching & Leadership. Nell is also an accredited practitioner with the Human Synergistics LSI/GSI instruments, DISC, Situational Leadership II and a number of other psychometric toolsand professional development programs. Post-Conference Workshop
27th September
Masterclass | The Art & Science of Negotiation
This is experiential learning at its best: negotiation simulations, activities and implementation of strategies and tactics within the group. You will gain tools to identify optimal negotiation results and to achieve them, and tools to build log-term, profitable and surprising relationships. There is an opportunity to expose talent, such that participants may identify mentors to continue learning from after the workshop has ended.
Agenda: Benefits of Attending:
• Identifying potential for value in a relationship. • Visible, measurable, immediate improvement in • Identifying the most ambitious attainable negotiation results targets. and process. • Negotiation strategies. • Stronger and more loyal relationships • Persuasion skills. with clients. • Best practices in planning and preparation • Better representation of the organisation and for negotiations. its values. • Maximising our power in the negotiation. • Culture creation: Where negotiation is • Tactics. considered a craft, worthy of planning, • How to represent our superiors/constituencies. assessment and reflection. • How to measure the success of a negotiation.
FACILITATOR:
Noa is a lecturer at the UNSW School of business, currently NOA SHEER teaching the postgrad course Negotiating in the Global Context. Founder She is a researcher in the field of negotiation theory and is Sheer Negotiations co-authoring the 4th edition of the book Effective Negotiation: From Research to Results with negotiation expert Ray Fells. She founded Sheer Negotiations with the aim of bringing evidence-based negotiation practices to practitioners, and has been working with companies such as Uber, Westpac, Hubspot and PwC to bring them the best and most relevant insights to aid them in their unique negotiation contexts. WILS 2019
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