In this dynamic session, we dive into the landscape of female representation in the financial services industry and how we can support the women in this space and encourage more women to join it.
As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, diverse leadership perspectives are more crucial than ever.
Three female executives of industry associations will reveal how the financial services industry stacks up when it comes to diversification and the most important lessons they’ve learned as women leading the way.
They will discuss:
CEO Pippa Hallas will share her journey behind the brand Ella Baché, the disruptions, the innovations, the mistakes, the risks – and what it really takes to steer a 70-year-old business through a rapidly changing world.
Key takeaways:
In this session, we explore the link between diversity, inclusion, and financial performance within the finance sector.
As organisations strive to remain competitive and innovative in a changing landscape, understanding the role that diversity and inclusion play in driving success is essential.
Join us for an insightful discussion on how fostering diversity and inclusion can positively impact financial outcomes and overall growth.
Women in their perimenopausal and menopausal years are the fastest-growing demographic in the workplace. But shame and silence are driving women out of the workplace. It's time to break the stigma and learn about solutions.
In this open and honest discussion, TV personality and ‘peri godmother’ Shelly Horton will share her own experience of perimenopause and provide actionable strategies for managing symptoms and workload while balancing your career and health.
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Within the financial services industry, working relationships can be one of your greatest assets.
Even the most causal coffee break conversation can lead to a new idea or opportunity, and with research showing that women feel less safe in the workplace than men, having a trusted group of supporters can be an important step towards improved psychological safety.
Learn how to leverage your existing contacts, identify gaps in your professional network, and initiate new connections to help you achieve your strategic and career goals.
In this practical session we’ll explore the power of strategic alliances and develop an authentic approach to building a personal ‘board’ of trusted colleagues and supporters at any stage of your career.
It’s no secret you need to take risks along the way in any business or career path. Join us as we explore the story of one of Australia’s most successful women in broking and discover tools and techniques for assessing which risks are worth the reward.
Deslie will share which risks paid off for her, and those that didn’t quite pan out but served as valuable lessons.
Principal Partner
Former MP, author and leadership consultant, Julia Banks will unpack the lessons she's learned challenging sexism, taking on powerful opponents and supporting women in leadership.
She will guide us through the discussion on harnessing personal power in leadership and the critical need for female representation in finance.
With her expertise in leadership and workplace culture, she will delve into:
