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Day 1 | Wednesday, 19 June 2024

7:50

Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:30

Opening Karakia

8:40

Welcome Address from the Women Leaders Institute  

8:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address

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Alex Geale, Executive Manager Major Event Support, IAG 

THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP

9:00

International Keynote: The Rise of Tech and AI – Leading in the age of automation

  • Exploring the impact of technology on the future of work and leadership 

  • Equipping women leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the digital landscape 

  • Addressing the gender gap in tech and fostering inclusive innovation 

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Dr Catherine Ball, Associate Professor, Author, Entrepreneur, Scientific Futurist, and Visioneer 

9:40

CEO Panel: Crisis as a Catalyst – Turning adversity into opportunity 

  • Balancing flexibility and accountability in the workplace 

  • Building a resilient and connected organisational culture 

  • The art of leading with authenticity

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Jennie Wyllie, CEO, Netball New Zealand 

Nick Grayston, CEO, The Warehouse Group 

Amanda Whiting, CEO, IAG Insurance  

10:30

Networking Activity

10:50

Morning Tea

LEADING WITH AUTHENTICITY & PURPOSE  

11:20

Interactive Activity 

11:30

UN Women Keynote Fireside Chat

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Jolie Hodson, CEO, Spark New Zealand

Representative, UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand 

12:10

Keynote: Successful leadership in bi-cultural superdiverse New Zealand 

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Mai Chen, Chair, Superdiversity Institute for Law, Policy and Business 

12:40

Networking Lunch

INCREASING LEADERSHIP PRESENCE  

1:40

Interactive Activity  

1:50

Keynote: The power of a growth mindset in leadership

  • Defining and understanding the concept of a growth mindset 

  • How a growth mindset can positively impact leadership presence 

  • Identifying common fixed mindset beliefs and behaviours in leadership  

  • Strategies for creating an organisational culture that values continuous learning and improvement  

  • Receiving feedback as a tool for growth 

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Tia Ashby, CEO, Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi 

2:20

Introduction to Interactive Scenario-Based Breakout Sessions 
Delegates will have the opportunity to pick one mini workshop. 

2:30

Interactive Mini Workshops

New and Emerging Leaders:
Discover strategies and tips for new and aspiring leaders to excel in their first managerial roles. Recognising that every leader begins somewhere, learn practical tips to gain a head start and transition successfully from an individual contributor to a leader  

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Facilitator A:  
Kiri Stockman, Life Coach/Training Facilitator, Wholehearted Action 
 
Facilitator B: 
Jayne Chater, Director and Leadership Coach, jaynechater.com; Co-Founder, Leaderful

Middle Management:
Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to master the art of balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operations, effective managing up, down and across organisation, and fostering team performance and growth  

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Facilitator A: 
Suzie Marsden, Co-Founder/Leadership Coach, Amp’d Careers  
 
Facilitator B: 
Leah McKerrow, Co-Founder, Leadrly 
 
Facilitator C: 
Yvonne McLean, Professional Leadership Coach, Strategic Direction Consulting 
 

Top-Level Management & C-Suite:

Equip yourself with the strategies needed to navigate change and innovation to steer your organisation through complex challenges 

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Kalyn Ponti, CEO, Humankind 

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Anna Muir, Director of People & Culture, Humankind 

3:20

Afternoon Tea

ADAPTABILITY & RESILIENCE

3:50

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In Conversation Keynote

Oriini Kaipara, Award-winning bilingual journalist, broadcaster, and news-anchor, renowned for her ability to converse fluently in Māori and English

Ruby Tui, International Rugby Sevens Champion, Olympic Gold medallist, New Zealand Rugby; Wellbeing Advocate

4:30

Chairperson’s Closing Address

4:40

Cocktail Party and End of Summit Day One

Day 2 | Thursday, 20 June 2024

8:30

Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:50

Welcome Address from the Women Leaders Institute  

9:00

Chairperson’s Opening Address

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Agnes Naera, CEO, Global Women 

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

9:10

Ministerial Opening Address 

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Hon. Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, Minister of State for Trade, and the Associate Minister of Agriculture, New Zealand Government 

9:20

CEO Panel: Walking the Talk – Setting the standard and authentic leadership  

  • From glass ceilings to glass walls and cliffs – breaking barriers to succeed 

  • Aligning words with actions in leadership to build trust within the workplace  

  • Reflecting on the role of authenticity in building trust within the workplace  

  • Discussing the impact of diverse leadership on organisational success  

  • Creating a culture of inclusion and equity within a diverse workplace  

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Riana Manuel, CEO, Te Aka Whai Ora (Māori Health Authority) 

Peter Reidy, CEO, KiwiRail 

Nicole Rosie, CEO, Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency 

Vince Hawksworth, CEO, Mercury New Zealand 

10:10

Mini Interactive Workshop: Allyship in Action

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Elina Ashimbayeva, Facilitator, Ally Skills NZ 

10:40

Interactive Activity

10:50

Morning Tea

EMPOWERING AND MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS  

11:20

Fireside Chat – Creating a culture that attracts the best  

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Dellwyn Stuart, Co-Founder, Mindthegap.nz; CEO, YWCA  
 
Wednesday Davis, Senior Laboratory and Field Technician, University of Auckland 
 
Allyssa Verner Pula, Pasifika Librarian, Auckland Council  

12:00

Tackling ageism in the workplace

  • Recognising and addressing stereotypes and biases related to age in the workplace 

  • Discussing the unique strengths and perspectives that age brings to the table  

  • Strategies for overcoming age-related challenges in career progression  

  • Fostering a workplace that values and integrates diverse age groups 

  • The shift in power as the workforce grows older  

12:30

Networking Lunch

1:30

Prize Draw

CHARTING YOUR TRAJECTORY 

1:40

Introduction to Interactive Scenario-Based Breakout Sessions

Delegates will participate in two sessions of their choosing. Each session will run for 30 minutes.

1:50

Interactive Scenario-based Breakout Sessions 

LEADERSHIP 

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Breakout A: Leaders as Coach – Coaching for growth 

Ruth Elliott, Leadership Coach, Ruth Elliot Coaching  
 
Breakout B: Developing executive presence – Commanding the room 

Helene Deschamps, Managing Director – Executive & Leadership Coach, changingNow 

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

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Breakout C: Leading courageous conversations – Navigating tough dialogues 

Anna Kingston, Change Coach, Five NZ 
 
Breakout D: Negotiation and influence – Strategic influence in action 

PERSONAL GROWTH  

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Breakout E: Potential and habits – cultivating a growth mindset 

Sue Kohn-Taylor, Founder/CEO, The Mental Fitness Company 
 
Breakout F: Self-leadership – the journey within 

Angela Barrows, Creator/Head Trainer, The Soul Pattern  

3:00

Afternoon Tea 

FINDING YOUR PURPOSE AND INTENT TO ACTION 

3:30

Interactive Mini Workshop: Knowing your why and following through 

  • Identifying and understanding your core values 

  • Connecting personal purpose to leadership roles 

  • Strategies for overcoming obstacles while staying true to your purpose 

  • Communicating with authenticity and confidence 

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Kristen Lunman, Co-Founder, Powrsuit 

4:10

Delegate Spotlight 

4:20

Chairperson Closing Address

4:30

Closing Karakia and End of Summit  

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