14th Women in Energy & Resources Leadership Summit

Defining high performance

- Attributes of high performers

- Assess your team's strengths 

- Identify opportunities to performance

Creating a high performance culture

- Develop shared understanding using values, principles, and behaviours

- Communication is key

- Embed a high performing culture

Design Thinking

- Explore personality profiling and the heightened understanding it brings to your organisation

- Good decision making and minimising risks

Planning into action

- Build a sustainable plan to follow

- Unlock your team's potential

- How to measure your growth

Join Liquid Learning for this kick-off session as we prepare for two days of incredible speakers, senior leaders, expert deep-dives, and unmissable panel discussions.

After opening remarks, go into breakout rooms for you to meet one another, network, and outline your desired learning outcomes as we start unpacking the key themes of the conference!

The energy sector is facing a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, and today more than ever leaders need to possess the ability to quickly and effectively embrace change. In this session you will learn important long-term career skills to manage situations and teams in times of change, and explore new approaches to leadership. Join Sarah as she shares personal insights and best practice for reframing change as an opportunity for growth.

- Leading through transformation

- Develop innovative thinking

- Embrace the discomfort of change and uncertainty

Strong networking channels and meaningful connections are two main components that contribute to career success. By nurturing these connections you can build a powerful support network that will not only help you grow, but also challenge your way of thinking through the exchange of ideas and practices. Join Renate in this session as she shares her experience of building a valuable network inside and outside the workplace, and how this has encouraged her to find purpose in her career path.

- Build long-lasting relationships

- Make yourself noticeable

- Nurture connections that will encourage your intellectual growth

Time for a quick recharge! Step away from your computer and relax before the next engaging session.

Nowadays it feels like finding a free space in your calendar is harder than ever. The key to being a productive leader is to own your day and not let it consume you. Mastering the art of time management will not only allow you to achieve your goals, but to do it in a sustainable and healthy way. Hear from Michelle in this powerful session as she explores the strategies to help you be more productive and become a go-getter making your plans a reality,

- Eliminate distractions and protect your time

- Prioritise and focus

- The importance of having free time

As leaders, we are tasked with not only managing the complexity of change but also inspiring and empowering their teams to embrace it. In this session, we will explore the key qualities and skills that exceptional leaders possess in navigating through an ever-evolving environment. Belinda will explore strategies for projecting and preparing, fostering resilience, and effectively communicating a compelling vision that motivates and unites teams

-Job planning, prediction and prepare

-Transitioning into net zero, why it matters

-Identifying and addressing psychosocial risks in your team 

Enjoy a midday lunch break. Time to refuel, and prepare for a full afternoon of immersive learning and inspiration.

Recognising the value of and nurturing diversity in all its forms can be incredibly powerful, and unlock talent, engagement and performance in organisations of all sizes and shapes. Creating a safe and inclusive culture is critical to enable different perspectives and ideas to flourish. Join Lisa in this insightful and thought provoking session as she shares her personal experience and journey, and reflects on practical ideas and actions we can all take to unleash our own, and our teams’ true potential.

-Creating and sustaining a safe and inclusive culture

-Embracing diversity of thought and tackling both conscious and unconscious bias

-Practical ideas and actions to put into practice

If you want to grow your career you need to be open to explore new ideas, experiences and possibilities. An impactful leader is one who keeps evolving and constantly preparing herself to engage in the purpose of her actions. This panel brings together the perspectives and experiences of senior leaders in the sector to share how they are building their career path while embodying the behaviours they want to see in their teams.

- Adopting a learning attitude

- Embracing progress over perfection

- Be actively engaged in the purpose of your actions

Enjoy a break away from the screen and refresh before the last session of the day.

Leadership has always had its challenges, which have been augmented by new & evolving issues unique to our time - disillusioned youth, cost of living challenges leading to more working poor, quiet quitting, managing work from home - hybrid workspaces, a sharp rise in burn-out and a changing technological landscape.

How do we develop ourselves as leaders so that we may thrive, not just survive? And in doing so solve problems that truly matter to leave a legacy of impactful leadership.

In this session, you will hear from Kristy as she shares her insights and experiences on:

-How we can become a truly impactful leader by leading ourselves first

-Leading in a way that supports growth and empowerment of others

-Building a healthy and productive team culture

Welcome back for Day Two - there's a lot to digest from our amazing speakers and action modules so far!

Recap the key learnings and takeaways from Day One, and prep an action plan to maximise your event experience over our jam-packed second day!

Leadership encompasses a wide range of abilities and skills, some of which might be second nature and others that can be developed over time. An outstanding leader's impact goes beyond the desktop, and inspires the people around them to become the best version of themselves in every aspect of life. In this session Sian will share her passion for people empowerment and best practices to be a holistic leader.

- Align your values with your objectives

- Discover the impact of investing in yourself

- Create and sustain your team’s drive

Leverage the ability to unpack your individual characteristics and potentialize your strengths and become a more influential and authentic leader. In this session learn from Jessica as she shares her experiences and knowledge into how to use your unique strengths to craft your ideal career path for success.

- Become your most authentic self

- Know your limitations

- Identify you individual and collective strengths

Time for a quick recharge! Step away from your computer and relax before the next engaging session.

This expert commentary session will delve into the power of setting goals that align with your career and personal ambitions.Through dynamic exercises, you'll gain practical strategies for navigating your evolving landscape

-Discuss the benefits of adapting goals

-Learn actionable strategies to track your progress

-Reflect in your own goals and values

Building the confidence to challenge a situation and create change will allow you to stand out and make your mark. In this session Justine shares her experiences, daring herself to be disruptive, and explore how you can take your leadership journey to another level.

- Inspire, motivate and take action

- Develop a strategic vision

- Dare to be disruptive

- Embrace your creative thinking

Enjoy a midday lunch break. Time to refuel, and prepare for a full afternoon of immersive learning and inspiration.

This panel will harness the knowledge of professionals with a diverse range of backgrounds to let new perspectives emerge. Reflect on how the future of the energy and resources sectors will be impacted and how you can be actively involved into building a better present. Hear from the outstanding leaders involved as they share their experience and best practice on how to be an adaptive leader, build resilience and engage in constructive dialogue.

- Discover the power of flexible thinking

- Cultivate an open mindset

- Reflect in how you can be actively involved in change

Change is always a challenge but fostering meaningful dialogue and building relationships of trust are the key to success to ensure a supportive environment for your buy-ins to turn into ideas and eventually into actions whilst bringing the right people along. Join Chau as we delve into the psychology of persuasion to influence others positively and inspire them to join your cause.

-Learn to clearly communicating the purpose

-Explore the power of storytelling

-Create a culture of alignment

Enjoy a break away from the screen and refresh before the last session of the day.

Before leading becomes an action it is a choice - a belief that your purpose contributes to a greater good. Learn to engage others with a common aspiration to accomplish great things together. Amanda is a highly experienced leader who thrives on developing high performing teams. In this session she shares how challenging a process is a way of seeking improvement.

- Brush up on your soft skills

- Trust your instincts and lead confidently

- Define what type of leader you want to be

We wrap up our inspirational and jam packed two days with this interactive closing roundtable. This is your chance to table any topic or trend for a final group discussion. Reflecting on the inspiring stories that have been shared, discussing your key learnings with your peers, and creating your action plan for moving forward.

- Share and reflect on your key learnings from the Summit

- Identify opportunities for career progression and growth

- Create an action plan for your leadership journey

Emotional intelligence foundations

- What is emotional intelligence?

- Can you enhance your EQ?

- Value of EQ in all the aspects of your life

Develop Self awareness

-Know your values and identify what is important to you

- Re- examine your why

- Develop empathy and be open to other perspectives

Drive team engagement and diversity

- Identifying your team dynamics and peer leaders

- Applying EQ in a team environment 

- Promote recognition between team members

- Preventative measures for emotional burnout

Create a strategic action plan

- Set milestones for holding yourself accountable

- Acknowledge your future learnings for your EQ and resilience

- Gain a strong sense of your leadership character and improve your confidence