Women in 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!

In today’s dynamic workplace, leadership approaches that foster collaboration and advance equity are more important than ever—something Louise Hickman understands deeply. Louise is passionate about creating inclusive environments where every voice is heard and valued. In this session, she explores how collaboration and shared success are key to driving positive organisational outcomes and meaningful progress.

- Build a culture of equity through collaboration

- Empower teams by valuing diverse contributions

- Lead with a focus on inclusive, purpose-driven outcomes

Organisations everywhere are navigating periods of disruption and uncertainty, calling for a new style of leadership. In this session, Rowenna will focus on the importance of authenticity and share insights from challenging times in her career, including the Global Financial Crisis and COVID-19. She’ll discuss the need to adapt, recognize emerging opportunities, and how she has harnessed uncertainty to strengthen her own resilience and that of her team.

- Adapting your leadership and working style 

- Embracing authentic leadership 

- Developing personal and team resilience amidst challenges

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

We live in a world of information overload, where constant competing demands on our attention have made work overload, and decision fatigue an increasingly widespread issue. Recognising the sources of work overload is crucial, but it's also important to learn strategies to reduce the cognitive load that accompanies it, so you can make great decisions while performing under pressure. Join Karen as she shares practical tips for identifying and managing your work overload stressors.

- Explore the neuroscience of working memory and attention.

- Understand the importance of monitoring your mental energy level

- Practice a relaxation technique to reduce stress and get your cognitive energy back

When people feel psychologically safe they are more creative, honest, and accountable. As leaders it's our responsibility to provide an environment that's free from blame and criticism to allow people to thrive. In this session, Nic shares how she prioritises psychological health and safety for her team and encourages them to speak out.

- Create meaningful connections to foster trust

- Improve innovation by instilling confidence to take risks

- Reduce burnout by removing emotional load

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

Team members with different backgrounds, talents and experiences can add more value to tackling business challenges with innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. Join us for this panel discussion as we delve into how a variety of perspectives strengthens problem-solving, encourages creativity, and enhances decision-making across industries. 

- Identify the role you can play in creating diversity of thought in your team

- Celebrate individual differences and create an environment of psychological safety

- Learn about others experiences and backgrounds with curiosity

In an ever-changing world of work, resilient leadership is essential for navigating challenges and driving innovation. In this session, Liz explores strategies to build personal resilience as a leader while fostering resilient teams that thrive under pressure. Learn how great leadership inspires teams to create better solutions by cultivating adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a culture of support.

- Discover techniques to enhance personal resilience and stay grounded during adversity

- Learn how to empower teams to adapt and maintain high performance in times of uncertainty

- Build a culture of psychological safety and trust to inspire collaborative, solution-focused mindsets

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

Sally Connell is the Chief Transformation & People Officer at Foxtel Group, where she has led transformative cultural and operational changes since 2017. With over 20 years of experience across industries such as media, telecom, and professional services, she is known for driving large-scale workforce transformations. Join Sally for this session as she shares how she advocates for values-led leadership and a focus on employee wellness, inclusion, and sustainability throughout transformation.

- Learn strategies to spearhead major transformation across different industries

- Lead change that delivers tangible results

- Celebrate the people at the heart of disruption and innovation

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.