BEYOND BOUNDARIES: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
BEYOND BOUNDARIES: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Prepare for a transformative experience at this year’s leadership summit, where industry experts will inspire and equip leaders with powerful tools to navigate today’s complex business environment. Hosted by Velia Nicholls, this event brings together renowned speakers who will share actionable insights to elevate managerial effectiveness, resilience, and fearless leadership.
The Five Habits of High Performing Middle Managers
Speaker: Sally Foley-Lewis
Sally shares a blueprint for unlocking managerial potential, guiding leaders to embrace their roles with purpose, values, and a commitment to team success.
Bridging the Great Generational Divide: Leading Fearlessly into the Future
Speaker: Diane Demetre
Organisations today face the Great Generational Divide, with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working together. Differing communication styles, values, and work ethics can create friction and reduce team morale, impacting productivity. Bridging this divide unlocks diverse skills and perspectives, fostering collaboration and innovation.
The Force Within
Speaker: Carol Cooke
Carol’s FORCE methodology draws from her experiences in elite sports and policing, empowering audiences to harness resilience and uncover their strengths.
Radical Leadership
Speaker: Brad Twynham
Brad outlines the core capabilities of Radical Leaders needed today, helping teams build resilience, social safety, and adaptability in a complex world.
MC: Velia Nicholls
Velia, founder of Courage to Speak, brings over 25 years of expertise in advising leaders, blending humour and practical insights to foster impactful communication
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Sally Foley-Lewis
Sally empowers middle managers to excel in self-leadership and effectiveness, drawing from over 15 years in roles up to CEO. An award-winning speaker and executive coach, she delivers impactful presentations worldwide, engaging over 10,000 leaders with her humor and expertise. Sally’s mission is to boost productivity and confidence in managers everywhere.
Diane Demetre
Diane equips leaders to reach peak performance with 40+ years of multi-industry expertise. An award-winning speaker, she has transformed teams at QANTAS Valet and in luxury tourism, achieving high customer satisfaction and ISO standards. Diane’s Mastery Methodology—focusing on mindset, energy, and skills—provides audiences with practical tools for success.
Carol Cooke
Carol Cooke AM PLY, an Australian sporting icon and MS advocate, defied her 1998 diagnosis to become a Paralympic champion, winning three golds and a silver in Para cycling. Founder of the 24-Hour Mega Swim, raising over $11 million, Carol inspires through her books and speaking, championing resilience, courage, and the power to overcome.
Brad Twynham
Brad Twynham, a global speaker on change, resilience, and innovation, has delivered impactful leadership programs for corporations like Rio Tinto, IBM, and Queensland Health. With 25+ years in technology and three startups, Brad advises government bodies and teaches at Western Sydney University. His transformative keynotes and workshops inspire trust, drive change, and engage audiences deeply.
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