Women in Healthcare Leadership Summit 2025

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!

Every career milestone presents an opportunity to learn, lead, and shape the future of healthcare. In this inspiring session, Alanna shares her journey, from moments of self-doubt to becoming a champion for the next generation. With over four decades in the profession, she knows firsthand the power of saying "yes" to opportunities. Whether you're just starting out or leading teams, this session will empower you to take charge of your career and lean into new opportunities.

- Embrace every opportunity even when it feels outside your comfort zone

- Seek guidance from those who have walked the path before you

- Build a legacy by supporting and mentoring the next generation

How do you gain the support needed to drive change in healthcare? In today’s rapidly evolving landscape digital transformation isn’t just about technology, it’s about getting the right stakeholders on board. From clinicians to administrators, securing buy-in is key to ensuring successful implementation and long-term success. In this session, hear from Tanya, an expert in healthcare and digital innovation, as she shares her experiences and strategies for navigating stakeholder buy-in.

- Learn how to align digital transformation with stakeholder priorities

- Understand the role of clear communication in securing buy-in

- Discover how to build trust and address concerns during the change process

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

Dr. Robyn Littlewood, awarded the QUT Outstanding Alumni Award (Health) in 2020, has been a transformative leader in health promotion. As the CEO of Queensland’s first dedicated prevention agency, she shifted the state’s focus from treatment to prevention, driving significant changes in public health policy. Robyn's passionate advocacy has fostered collaborations across communities, government, and health sectors, improving well-being outcomes across the state. In this session, Robyn shares how leading with her values and passion has influenced key health reforms and set a new standard for community engagement in health initiatives.

- Inspire change through clear, authentic vision

- Lead by example to inspire others

- Embrace collaboration for systemic improvements

As leaders, speaking up, having difficult conversations, and leading discussions that create real value are core parts of the everyday role. But how can leaders effectively build rapport and develop impactful communication styles, particularly when it comes to integrating or providing feedback? In this session Amy will explore strategies to facilitate open and authentic discussions, while leaning into your unique strengths.

- Be prepared to engage with various audiences, personalities, and perspectives

- Learn to adjust your communication approaches 

- Overcome challenges in providing effective feedback

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

Women in healthcare leadership continue to face systemic bias, from gendered expectations to limited access to key leadership pathways. How can we break these barriers? This panel brings together senior healthcare leaders to tackle bias in promotion, sponsorship, and workplace culture. From challenging the “double bind” to fostering real inclusivity, join the discussion on driving change and ensuring women in healthcare leadership are heard, valued, and empowered.

- Addressing bias, sponsorship gaps, and expectations

- The double bind in leadership

- Redefining success beyond traditional models

Healthcare is a dynamic field with specialised roles, and transitioning from frontline healthcare to leadership requires developing a new skill set. In this session, Susan shares how she shifted her mindset to become a strategic leader, focusing on long-term goals rather than daily tasks. Trusting her team to take ownership and make decisions was key to her success. Highlighting the importance of continuous learning and adapting her leadership style to meet evolving challenges.

- Focus on long-term goals 

- Commit to Continuous Learning

- Trust your team to take ownership

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

A seasoned C-suite executive, Rachna drives strategic growth and innovation across industries. In this session, she shares her approach to leading transformation and balancing digital innovation with people-centric leadership. Drawing from her experience at Ramsay Health Care, she will offer insights on navigating change with agility, resilience, and ethical decision-making.

- Leading transformation with clarity and purpose

- Balancing digital innovation with human-centered leadership

- Building resilience in high-performing teams

As day one of the conference comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on today's insights and how they can shape your journey. What key takeaways will help you move closer to your personal and professional goals?

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.

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!

Navigating high-pressure situations demands more than just staying ahead it requires agility, and the ability to make critical decisions while ensuring the wellbeing of both patients and staff. In this session, Belinda shares her firsthand experience in crisis leadership, offering practical insights into leading with confidence and composure. Explore how to strengthen your leadership approach to face challenges with confidence.

- Strengthen your resilience to navigate uncertainty

- Gain strategies for adaptive leadership

- Develop techniques to manage stress

To solve problems, it’s not just about sticking to what’s familiar. It’s about questioning the norm, staying curious, and finding new ways to achieve real results. By challenging assumptions and trying new approaches, leaders can make a lasting impact. Join Rachel as she shares how her curiosity and adaptability have helped her grow and overcome challenges to achieve success.

- Embrace all opportunities with curiosity

- Challenge the status quo to drive innovation

- Shift perspectives to unlock long-term success

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

As leaders, we all face challenging situations that test our resilience, both at work and in life. During times of change and adversity, it’s crucial to support ourselves and others. Drawing on her years of experience leading teams, Angi will share the strategies she’s used to build strong resilient teams who can manage uncertainty together. 

- Leverage the strengths of your team

- Demonstrate behaviours that encourage collaboration

- Communicate with influence and trust 

Imagine having all the capabilities and tools at your fingertips, but still feeling held back by your own self-talk and limiting perceptions? Building these skills will often push you outside your comfort zone, and require elevated ways of thinking to approach challenges. Join Deborah as she explores how, with the right tools, you can build confidence, reshape your focus, and thrive both professionally and personally. 

- Take charge of building your confidence as a leader to influence with impact

- Reframe your thoughts and behaviours to achieve success

- Understand and leverage NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) strategies for personal growth

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

Navigating the pressures of healthcare leadership while prioritising personal wellbeing is more challenging than ever. With increasing workforce shortages, growing patient demands, and the expanding integration of digital health solutions, leaders are expected to drive transformation while maintaining resilience. This session brings together senior leaders in healthcare who have managed burnout risks while leading high-performing teams. Sharing strategies for setting boundaries, leveraging digital tools to streamline workflows, and creating a culture that prioritises mental health.

- Setting boundaries without sacrificing impact

- Using tech to streamline, not overwhelm

- Embedding wellbeing into team culture

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

Each one of us possesses unique qualities, and a step towards personal growth involves recognising that our distinctive attributes are where our greatest strengths reside. Embracing these strengths not only fuels career progression but also empowers us to take on diverse roles. In this session, Naomi will share her top insights on the power of strength-based leadership, demonstrating how leveraging your unique capabilities can open new career pathways.

- Discovering your strengths

- Embracing your intuition

- Every lesson helps you evolve into a capable leader

We wrap up our inspirational and jam packed two days with this interactive action planning session. 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.

- Reflect on your key learnings 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