QLD Women in Leadership Summit 2024

Kick off your summit experience with a practical deep-dive into critical communication and networking skills. Set yourself up for success as a leader, and ensure you leverage your conference experience this week! Learn how to make a memorable first impression, build powerful connections, and create opportunities for growth and success. 

Understanding your personal brand

- Self-assessment of strengths, skills, and core values

- Create your personal mission statement

- Align your personal brand with your professional goals

Enhancing communication skills

- Adapting your communication style to different audiences

- The importance of active listening

- Understanding body language and facial expressions

- Creating a positive and professional non-verbal presence

Strategies for effective networking

- How to make a memorable first impression

- Maintaining and nurturing professional relationships

- Networking at events and conferences

- Follow-up techniques to strengthen connections

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!

With over 25 years of experience spanning communications, media, and mining, Jodie has worked for global brands such as Thiess Goldman Sachs, and Fairfax Media and has learnt some key leadership lessons along the way. In this session discover how Jodie has driven innovation, fostered strategic partnerships, and empowered women through mentorship and leadership roles.

- Learn from the experiences of a seasoned leader

- Pave your way to success

- Reflect on your leadership journey and set goals for the future

By putting people first, you lay the foundation for a resilient and motivated workforce that drives lasting success. Discover the art of leading with your team front of mind as Jennifer shares insights on creating a thriving work culture. Learn how to understand and prioritise individual needs, foster trust, and encourage innovation.

- Understanding and prioritising people

- Cultivating a supportive environment

- Empowers teams and drives long-term success

Mix and mingle with your fellow leaders over a cup of coffee and light refreshments.

Most organisations are now recognising the benefit of having a clear purpose which resonates with their people. As leaders it's your responsibility to build a team who's vision aligns with the organisation's mission. In this session, MJ draws on her 25+ years of executive experience to explore how you can integrate purpose into your team.

- Define your purpose and explore alignment with your organisation

- Gain practical strategies for integrating purpose

- Understand how day to day activities feed into overall values

Chances are your career looks nothing like the work of your parents, or even how you imagined it a decade ago. The world of work is rapidly changing due to technological and societal factors, so how do you ensure you're resilient and prepared for what work may look like in the future? Join Melissa for this session as she shares her strategies for adapting to a radically different future of work.

- Embrace a lifelong learner mindset to ensure your skills and knowledge remain up to date

- Explore the impact on the who, the what and the why of the future of work

- Bolster your resilience and adaptability for change

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

When it comes to leadership there's no ''one size fits all". Different qualities appeal to different employees and each leader has their own unique strengths. But what are the key attributes to being a successful leader? In this interactive panel discussion, hear celebrated senior leaders discuss the skills and behaviours they have utilised as they overcome each hurdle that leadership presents them.

- Identify your key leadership strengths and how to accentuate them

- Discuss the future of leadership and the skills you'll need to succeed

- Explore the abilities of experienced leaders

In today's fast-paced and often unpredictable world, the ability to adapt and thrive amidst adversity is a critical skill. In this session, Tanya explores the concept of resilience, its importance in both personal and professional contexts, and strategies to enhance resilience and navigate challenging circumstances effectively.

- Build personal and team resilience to bounce back from challenging situations

- Find your advocates and support network

- Navigate setbacks with perseverance and optimism

A quick break to refresh and continue building your network with fellow leaders. Enjoy a light refreshment before finishing day one.

The ability to introspect is a formidable superpower, unlocking profound personal growth and resilience. Self-reflection serves as a tool for understanding one's motivations, fears, and aspirations. It acts as a compass, guiding individuals through life's complexities and empowering them to navigate challenges with clarity. Harnessing self-reflection allows individuals to adapt, learn, and transform, turning adversity into an opportunity for career growth. In this session, Amy delves into how to practically use this superpower to cultivate emotional intelligence, fostering empathy and harmonious relationships, despite the busy.

- Self-reflection enables individuals to adapt, learn, and transform 

- Unlocks personal growth and resilience

- Cultivates emotional intelligence

Join us for our end of day one networking. Enjoy canapés and drinks whilst getting to know your peers further, build ongoing relationships, and share your highlights of the day.

We're back! Another day and a whole lot more learning to come - time to check back in with your fellow leaders.

Tick off any goals you scored on Day One, develop an implementation plan for your new goals and set yourself up for another exciting day!

In her own words Anne "fell into transport", but rapidly fell in love with the diversity of the industry and the breadth of opportunity that presented itself. It begs the question what other industries are going unnoticed as potential career development hotspots for women and how do we market them to job seekers and emerging leaders? Join Anne as she reflects on her journey into an industry that she never saw herself being a part of and how she strives to engage young people with a career in the transport industry.

- Align your personal and professional values

- Identify transferable skills and be open to alternative industries for career development

- Play to your strengths and find your passion at work

Mindset is a powerful force that shapes our perceptions and attitudes towards the world we live in. It influences how we view our capabilities, face challenges, and seize opportunities for growth. Join Deborah in this session as she shares NLP strategies to help you to elevate the way you think, transform your focus and achieve success in both personal and professional aspects of your life. 

- Discover the connection between your thoughts, emotions and behaviours and their impact on your outcomes

- Reframe your thoughts to eliminate negative patterns

- Leverage NLP techniques to cultivate a growth mindset

Mix and mingle with your fellow leaders over a cup of coffee and light refreshments.

Many of us know firsthand the weight of imposter syndrome—the nagging self-doubt that can overshadow even the greatest achievements. So, how can we turn self-doubt into confidence and tap into the full potential of the relationships around us? How can we create environments where diversity thrives and inclusion is more than just a buzzword? Join Courtney as she unpacks her journey, sharing how she has embraced these challenges and used them as tools for personal and professional growth.

- Acknowledge imposter syndrome but don’t let it define you

- Utilize relationships to uplift and empower yourself and others

- Create inclusive spaces where diversity is celebrated

Gone are the days when personal and professional lives were kept separate. Nowadays the best leaders are the people that can diffuse the lessons they have learnt in their everyday lives into their careers. In this session join Allana as she shares the skills she leant on during The Kokoda Track in PNG and how she applies this to the way she approaches life.

- Live a life of purpose, incorporating your everyday passions with your work

- Set and smash actions to achieve your goals whilst utilising the power of female peers

- Learn from the incredible experiences of team work, determination and leadership learnt through The Kokoda Challenge

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

Culture, in short, is a big deal. It can be the difference between employee engagement, productivity and innovation. In this dynamic panel discussion we delve into building high-performing teams, recruiting diversity of thought and building a culture of professional development.

- Strategies to employ open communication and celebrate diverse skill sets within your team

- Identify ways to encourage inclusive recruitment processes

- Understand your responsibilities as a leader in building a high-performing team

A quick break to refresh and continue building your network with fellow leaders.

So you want to take the next step in your career? But you don't think you've got the right experience for the role? It can be difficult to build up the confidence to explore different avenues that are outside your comfort zone but being courageous can be really rewarding as Helen has found out through her expansive career path. Discover how recognising your strengths and broadening your horizons can be fantastic for your career.

- Don't pigeon-hole yourself based on your previous experiences

- Identify your strengths and explore how you can adapt them to serve other opportunities

- Be courageous and put your development first

We wrap up our two days of insight and inspiration with this interactive roundtable session. This is your chance to table any topic or trend for a final group discussion. Network with your peers, reflect on your journey so far and create an action plan to carry you forward!

- Reflect on your key takeaways from the Summit

- Identify opportunities for career progression and growth

- Create an action plan for your leadership journey

Develop self-awareness and authenticity

- Values-based leadership: what it means to be an authentic leader

- Identify personal strengths and potential de-railers as a leader

- Determined the most effective way to utilise your optimal leadership style within the context of your organisation

High level communication, influence and negotiation skills

- Manage emotions for positive and assertive communication and relationships

- Develop effective techniques of persuasion, negotiation and influence using coaching skills and “conversational intelligence”

- Build confidence to prepare for and successfully navigate difficult conversations 

Develop self and others with “reflective leadership”

- Understand the benefits of reflective practice 

- Develop skills to engage in reflective practice

- Using reflective practice to improve organisational culture and relationships 

Strategic career progression

- Everyday career management practices and creating a personal leadership plan

- Maximise relationships and build new ones for professional opportunities

- Manage personal branding and visibility effectively

Transformational leadership strategies to accelerate team performance

- Leverage team dynamics to optimise performance

- Challenge, support and empower others to excel 

- Develop strategies to manage uncooperative team members

Drive change and innovation as a leader

- Recognise and overcome obstacles to change

- Learn to trust your intuition, take risks and step outside your comfort zone

- Create a culture of positive change 

Remain productive in a crisis

- Build resilience to thrive under pressure

- Support your team and engage others to deliver

- Debrief after crisis - Provide and accept feedback

Action planning for leadership

- Develop a personalised approach to development that spans short and long-term goals

- Identify and understand personal and organisational challenges 

- Share approaches to move your career forward