This document provides information about the Women in Tech & Telco Leadership Summit 2017, which includes pre-summit and post-summit workshops on March 21st and 24th and the main summit on March 22nd and 23rd at the Primus Hotel in Sydney. The summit will provide leadership strategies and advice for current and emerging female leaders in the tech and telecommunications industries through inspirational speakers and panels. Featured speakers include executives from Google, Microsoft, IBM and other companies. Sessions will address topics such as developing leadership skills, overcoming challenges, and advocating for diversity.
1. Pre-Summit Workshop
21 March 2017
Summit
22 & 23 March 2017
Post-Summit Workshop
24 March 2017
Primus Hotel Sydney
Strategies, skills and informative leadership advice for current
and emerging female leaders in the Tech & Telco industries
Inspirational leadership stories and
valuable advice from executive
leaders
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Honing and developing your
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Identifying and creating support
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Women in Tech & Telco
Leadership Summit 2017
FEATURED SPEAKERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
Gemma Lloyd
Co-founder
Diverse City Careers
Sue Bailey
Vice President, Future of Yes
Optus
Bernice Muncaster
Director of Marketing
CSC
Dr David Cooke
Chairman and Managing Director
Konica Minolta
Sandra Hogan
Director, Business Analytics Advisory
SAS
Karina Keisler
Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs
nbn
Heather Catchpole
Co-founder and Head of Content
Refraction Media
Rachel Bondi
Chief of Marketing and Operations, Australia
Microsoft
Susan Brown
Managing Director, Australia
Girls in Tech
Tiffany Wright
Director, Commercial Sales ANZ
Cisco
Chris Kelly Executive Director and General Manager,
Infrastructure Solutions Group
Dell EMC
Renee Gamble
Country Manager ANZ, Google for Work
Google
Dee McGrath
Vice President Financial Services, Asia Pacific
IBM
Nicole McInnes
Director of Marketing, Australia
eHarmony
Sigal Pilli
Chief Financial Officer
Envato
Vicki Carter
Executive Director, Strategy and Operations
Telstra
Andrea Ingham
Director of Sales ANZ
Spotify
Kirsty Hunter
Managing Director
Datacom
Pam Cass
Vice President Marketing, Asia-Pacific and Japan
VMWare
Aliza Knox
Vice President of Asia Pacific
Twitter
Debbie Taylor
Executive General Manager, IT Design and Deliver
nbn
Steven Crutchfield
ANZ Vice President and Managing Director
Motorola
Tanya Lord
Director, Key Accounts
Macquarie Telecom
Angela Fox Senior Vice President and
General Manager, Dell EMC ANZ
Dell EMC
2017 Theme:
‘Innovate, Impact, Inspire’
2. 9.00 - 4.30
Unlocking Your Leadership Potential - Understanding the importance of Confidence and Self-Awareness
In order to be a successful leader, confidence in your abilities and communication style are essential. Finding your confidence, however, is
challenging for many leading their team through constant transformation and change. They must instil confidence and radiate capability, even when
faced with challenges they have no fool-proof solution for.
This becomes increasingly challenging for those dealing with unconscious bias in the workplace. Many must deal with Imposter Syndrome and
struggle to acknowledge their value in organisational success, creating numerous difficulties in handling common scenarios, from confidently leading
teams through crises to negotiating their way up the corporate ladder.
This interactive workshop will focus on developing awareness in leaders to identify and acknowledge their abilities, in order to maximise their
leadership potential and thereby successfully recognise it in others. It will provide practical tools and focus on developing essential communication
skills and the courage needed to overcome difficulties when rising to reach your leadership potential.
Understanding yourself to understand others
• Recognise your strengths and weaknesses
• Identifying qualities and abilities in your team
• Managing others through managing yourself
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• Identify your value: both as an individual and within your organisation
• Becoming confident and trusting your competence
• Getting acknowledged and valued
Making brave decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Finding your courage to take strategic risks
• Developing resilience to support courage
• Driving the organisational direction and inspiring your team
Promoting yourself graciously
• Negotiation skills: communicating your way forward
• Communicating with impact to different audiences
• Structuring difficult conversations to address challenges and unconscious bias
Expert Facilitator: Rebecca Morris Leadership Coach
Paradigm Shift
As one of New Zealand’s leading experts on shifting performance in business through sustainable change Rebecca believes mindset, conviction and
personal accountability are critical to business success regardless of size or industry.
Rebecca’s journey as a business leader while still maintaining personal family balance is key to her success. Over her extensive 25 years in business
mainly in IT - where the only thing that remains the same is change, there is little she has not seen or experienced personally.
Rebecca knows just what it takes to be the best and is passionate about enabling other people with the right tools to master their own success.
With this in mind, Rebecca set up Paradigm Shift in 2011 and has gained a good reputation through a large number of clients ranging from
individuals and teams operating in large corporate structures to small to medium sized business and large government agencies.
Paradigm’s focus and programmes are in the areas of mindset growth, business development, team development and business growth.
Rebecca is trained in the Global Thought Leadership methodology. Her belief is that in order for people to develop in business, they must first SHIFT
what’s in the way to move forward with conviction to drive performance across all areas of the business.
As an accomplished change manager, business and leadership coach, speaker, mentor and author she partners with individuals and organisations
to create the powerful shifts required in business.
Rebecca’s first book Empower Me, the magic is in believing it’s possible was launched in January 2016.This is a tool for her Empower one day
workshops,inspiring women to be the best.
Her third book, Leadership from the Mirror, What you do is what you see is what you get will be out in 2017.
Pre-Summit Workshop
21 March 2017
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3. Day One 22 March 2017
Evolving into a confident and adaptable leader
8.30 - 8.55 Registration and Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from
the Chair
9.00 - 9.40 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY
Unleashing your strengths as a female leader in a
challenging environment
The technology industry is competitive, challenging and
multi-faceted. This presents a multitude of obstacles
in itself, let alone one faced internally as one of the few
women, if not the only one, at the boardroom table.
Learning to assert yourself can be a challenge, and
encountering unconscious bias is likely inevitable in
traditionally male-dominated industries. Even so, it is
essential to remain positive and resilient when progressing
in your career. Finding mentors, seizing opportunities and
having the confidence in your abilities are key in succeeding
as a leader. Renee will discuss:
• Creating a positive working environment
• Building your personal and professional brand
• Navigating challenges
• Seizing opportunities to rise in your career
Renee Gamble Country Manager ANZ, Google for
Work
Google
9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion
9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY
Do women really have a higher EQ at work?
Myths surrounding the gender bias of Emotional
Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence or ‘EQ’ is essential to being a
successful leader. Women tend to have higher EQ, but
must find the balance between emotional and pragmatic
approaches to their work. Recognising how to harness
emotion productively can benefit us, our and teams and
our organisation. However, a lack of self-confidence and
apologising for our opinions can prevent progression to a
higher level of leadership. Exploring how women can utilise
resilience, bravery and decisiveness to overcome some of
the challenges we create for ourselves at work, Nicole will
discuss:
• Harnessing emotion alongside pragmatism to overcome
challenges
• Building resilience and bravery to progress
• Advocating yourself: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Nicole McInnes Director of Marketing, Australia
eHarmony
10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion
10.40 - 10.55 Morning Tea
10.55 - 11.45 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Encouraging women into the future digital
workforce
The Tech & Telco industries have traditionally carried the
stigma of being a “boys’ club” career option, when in reality
it is a rewarding and diverse career that many women are
now embracing. Nurturing and enabling the next generation
of women into these industries requires top level executive
commitment to diversity and a focus on supporting career
progression for the long term. This panel will explore how
to attract more women into our organisaitons and how to
support their career advancement. Discuss:
• Challenging traditional thinking to acquire a more diverse
workforce
• Creating networks to support women
• The importance of ‘walking the talk’ - being a visible role
model
Aliza Knox Vice President of Asia Pacific
Twitter
Rachel Bondi Chief of Marketing and Operations,
Australia
Microsoft
Susan Brown Managing Director, Australia
Girls in Tech
Sigal Pilli Chief Financial Officer
Envato
Heather Catchpole Co-founder and Head of Content
Refraction Media
11.45 - 12.25 CASE STUDY
From technician to strategist - Making the
transition
Seizing leadership opportunities within your organisation to
move from your technical role to one of leading your team is
a common challenge faced by women in the Tech & Telco
industries. Understanding the different expectations when
moving from a technical specialist to a strategic business
leader is essential in order to drive innovation and initiative
in your organisation. Dee will reflect on her managerial
experience across multiple technical fields in multiple
countries and give advice on:
• Utilising your technical knowledge to your advantage
• Developing key business and leadership skills
• Seizing opportunities to enhance your leadership career
Dee McGrath Vice President Financial Services, Asia
Pacific
IBM
12.25 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion
12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch
1.35 - 2.25 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Overcoming challenges - Effecting change in
adversity
In the ever-changing Tech & Telco industries, adapting and
coping with organisational change is fundamental for leaders.
Analysing what works and what doesn’t and planning for the
future is imperative when leading your team. This interactive
panel will discuss obstacles faced and explore strategies to
overcome challenges, build resilience and seize opportunities
to effect positive change in the face of adversity. Discuss:
• Leading through challenging times
• Dealing with situations where you have limited information
or knowledge
• Building resilience in yourself and others
Angela Fox Senior Vice President and General
Manager, Dell EMC ANZ
Dell EMC
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Workshops on 21 & 24 March 2017
2017 Theme: ‘Innovate, Impact, Inspire’
Successful leadership in a transformational and disruptive environment is
imperative in the Tech & Telco industries. Furthermore, a diverse workforce
that embraces innovation to remain market relevant needs fearless leaders
who are prepared to challenge the traditional structures and embrace new
opportunities. Be inspired by these impactful leaders as they share their
tips for innovative success.
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Steven Crutchfield ANZ Vice President, Managing
Director
Motorola
Dr David Cooke Chairman and Managing Director
Konica Minolta
Sue Bailey Vice President, Future of Yes
Optus
Sandra Hogan Director, Business Analytics Advisory
SAS
2.25 - 3.05 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Pushing back politely - Structuring difficult
conversations to gain success
Being a female leader inevitably means encountering
unconscious bias and confidence road-blocks, which might
impact your career progression. Addressing these issues is
often difficult and uncomfortable, but essential to progressing in
your leadership career. With a rich career in IT and successfully
co-founding Diverse City Careers, Gemma has won numerous
awards for her innovation and work. She will share tips on ways
to structure difficult, but essential, conversations, including:
• Building confidence to have difficult conversations
• Addressing unconscious bias
• Negotiation skills
Gemma Lloyd Co-founder
Diverse City Careers
3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.20 CASE STUDY
How to build a high-performance regional workforce
Building and leading a high performance workforce in a
transformational and ever-changing digital environment
presents many challenges, especially when this workforce
is dispersed across a large and diverse geographic area.
Understanding the unique skill set, diversity, and technology
requirements of each team member is essential in supporting
them, whilst ensuring business success through strategic
direction. With a rich career in leading teams across Asia-
Pacific, Pam will discuss:
• Identifying workforce needs and skill sets
• Leading diverse and dispersed teams
• Creating collaboration across teams
Pam Cass Vice President Marketing, Asia-Pacific and
Japan
VMWare
4.20 - 4.30 Questions and Discussion
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
Day Two 23 March 2017
8.30 - 8.55 Morning Coffee
8.55 - 9.00 Opening Remarks from the Chair
9.00 - 9.40 OPENING CASE STUDY
Utilising mentors and sponsorship for career
progression
In the complex and ever-changing environment of
the Tech and Telco industries, multiple challenges
and obstacles must be faced and overcome in order
to advance in your leadership career. Navigating
unconscious bias and understanding organisational
culture and support structures is key in determining
the mentors and sponsors you need to progress.
Understanding the steps in obtaining a sponsor, taking
risks and expanding your personal and professional brand
will facilitate successful career progression. Sharing her
personal journey and advice, Debbie will discuss:
• Mentoring vs sponsorship
• Risk-taking to progress in your career
• Identifying the best working environment for you
Debbie Taylor Executive General Manager, IT
Design and Deliver
nbn
9.40 - 9.50 Questions and Discussion
9.50 - 10.30 CASE STUDY
Trust yourself – Going outside your comfort
zone to progress
Having confidence in your abilities and trusting your
instincts are qualities every leader must have when taking
the next step in their career. Every leader must take risks,
have courage and assert direction. This means taking
charge of their own personal development, as well as
their teams. It is essential to develop mental resilience
and coping strategies to remain positive in a dynamic,
evolving and complex industry. Looking at her personal
journey, particularly in her career change from banking
into telecommunications, Vicki will discuss:
• Developing resilience and buoyancy
• Recognising and taking necessary risks
• Valuing and nurturing abilities within yourself and your
team
Vicki Carter Executive Director, Strategy and
Operations
Telstra
10.30 - 10.40 Questions and Discussion
10.40 - 10.55 Morning Tea
10.55 - 11.35 CASE STUDY
Advocating diversity of thought, not gender
The Tech & Telco industries are complex, transformational
industries that are becoming increasingly transparent. In
this environment, customers want to know where their
product comes from and their satisfaction is essential to
maintaining a market leadership position in the industry.
A diverse representation of humanity in the workforce is
therefore paramount in achieving organisational success,
as innovation and varied skill sets are drawn from a
diverse team. With a rich background in building new
businesses and driving accelerated growth, Chris will
discuss:
• Understanding organisational culture to implement
diversity
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ABOUT THE EVENT
The Tech & Telco industries are constantly shifting in line with the changing
demands of their customers and cutting-edge technologies. Being a leader
in this disruptive and dynamic environment requires adaptability, resilience
and confidence in your abilities and foresight to keep your organisation
ahead in the market.
Although there is an increasing number of women in the Tech & Telco
space, the majority of senior leadership positions are still held by men.
Female leaders looking to progress in their career still encounter cultural
and systemic challenges, which impacts self-belief in their value and
abilities, especially when navigating the corporate ladder.
The Tech & Telco environments demand an increasingly innovative
workforce and to achieve this, more diversity in the senior leadership ranks
is required. Leaders must build upon their natural strengths and seek to
sharpen their skill set in order to stay relevant and effective. Whether it’s
moving from a technical to a strategic role, or reinforcing core leadership
skills to improve performance in your current role, a commitment to
ongoing development and learning must be a focus in order to reach your
potential.
The Women in Tech & Telco Leadership Summit 2017 brings together
a variety of leaders in the field to share their inspirational journeys, practical
advice and insights. Due to demand, three panels with leaders in different
roles have been included, along with expert commentaries and case
studies. Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss and learn from
executives in an interactive forum that is designed to equip participants
with ideas and strategies to successfully lead their teams and progress in
their careers.
Take advantage of generous discounts and register teams of high potential
leaders early to ensure your place at this outstanding event!
• Techniques to push innovation and stay relevant in the
market
• Leading with influence and empowering your workforce
• Building resilience to manage complexities
Rebecca Morris Leadership Coach
Paradigm Shift
3.05 - 3.15 Questions and Discussion
3.15 - 3.30 Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.30 INTERACTIVE CLOSING ROUNDTABLE
Collaborative solutions - Taking the next step in
your leadership career
Reflecting on the multitude of ideas, practical tips and
leadership journeys shared, this interactive closing roundtable
will give delegates the opportunity to reflect and distill their
own practical take-aways from this event. Delegates are
invited to share their challenges and opportunities and
collaborate in providing practical solutions to problems faced.
Debra, an expert in mentoring and coaching circles, will
facilitate and assist delegates in building career advancement
strategies and effecting positive change in their leadership
capabilities. Discuss:
• Practical tips and valuable advice to take away
• Collaborative solutions
• Formulate action plans
• Preparing for the future in the industry
Deborah Harrigan Principal Consultant
The Orijen Group
4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair
and Summit Close
• Strategies for leading transformational change
• Key conversations around innovation and collaboration
Chris Kelly Executive Director and General Manager,
Infrastructure Solutions Group
Dell EMC
11.35 - 11.45 Questions and Discussion
11.45 - 12.25 CASE STUDY
Balancing work-life - Undertaking the senior role
on a part-time basis
Successfully working part-time as a senior leader is a
skill to master. Balancing and succeeding in both work
and home life requires a pragmatic, efficient approach to
achieving goals, supporting your team and supporting your
family. This is increasingly challenging in an ever-changing,
technological-focused industry, where multitasking,
strategic planning and setting boundaries with 24 hour
technology is essential. Bernice will discuss:
• Strategies to set boundaries and manage expectations
• Succeeding in a part-time, senior leadership position
• Utilising your support network to leverage yourself into
higher roles
Bernice Muncaster Director of Marketing
CSC
12.25 - 12.35 Questions and Discussion
12.35 - 1.35 Networking Lunch
1.35 - 2.25 INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
The female leader vs. the female boss
The competition of achieving senior rank is fierce for
women, especially in a male-dominated industry. This has
led to the stigma of being hard, aggressive and ruthless
as a female boss, in order to be taken seriously amongst
other powerful personalities. Due to this, many women shy
away from becoming the female boss, even though many
studies prove that women make excellent, intuitive leaders.
Discussing perceptions, experiences and practical tips, the
panel will discuss:
• Navigating the stigma of being a female boss
• Assertive yourself without aggression
• Strategies when dealing with a difficult boss or colleague
Kirsty Hunter Managing Director
Datacom
Andrea Ingham Director of Sales ANZ
Spotify
Karina Keisler Executive General Manager,
Corporate Affairs
nbn
Tiffany Wright Director, Commercial Sales ANZ
Cisco
Tanya Lord Director, Key Accounts
Macquarie Telecom
2.25 - 3.05 EXPERT COMMENTARY
Influential leadership in a disruptive environment
The Tech & Telco industries are constantly shifting and
evolving at a faster pace than ever before. This environment
requires leaders to be able to cope and adapt with
rapid organisational change, whilst pushing innovation
in a transformational and often disruptive environment.
Foresight, ambition and influential conversations are key
in keeping your organisation competitive. With over 25
years of leadership, resilience and change management
experience, particularly in improving mindsets, performing
cultures and business processes, Rebecca will discuss:
6. 9.00 - 4.30
Becoming Invaluable - Achieving your Potential through Impactful Leadership
Existing and emerging leaders across the Tech & Telco space face many challenges, particularly as these industries are highly complex and constantly
evolving. Thriving in the midst of ongoing industry-wide transformation requires strong leadership and refined management skills suited to leading diverse
teams in a changing environment. Traditional approaches are often too static and not sufficient in equipping leaders to handle increasing globalisation,
uncertainty and change. New, innovative and in-depth conversations must be had to develop the leaders of tomorrow.
In order to progress to the next level, leaders must not only develop their authentic leadership brand, but navigate the corporate ladder, manage
expectations and command respect through their presence. Strategic leadership for both your own development, as well as your organisational
development, are essential when repositioning yourself as a successful senior leader.
This practical workshop will provide attendees with the tools to enhance their leadership career and gain positive traction in their working environments.
Through interactive discussions and hands-on practical activities, you will acquire and build on the key skills necessary to enhance leadership performance in
the complex Tech & Telco industries.
Expert Facilitator: Reyna Matthes Executive Coach
Executive Central
Reyna is passionate about helping people reach their full potential. An energising and engaging executive leadership coach, facilitator and keynote speaker,
Reyna inspires people to actualize their full potential.
Accessing 25 years senior executive experience, she works with Australian and Asia-Pacific clients across a range of industries such as financial and
professional services, banking, property, and government. Reyna’s work is about getting results for organisational clients through their most valuable
resource - people.
Reyna provides individual and group coaching programs to help people realize their unique strengths and find their voice as a leader/ influencer. She is
passionate about diversity and inclusion, taking a strengths-based approach to leadership development.
Reyna’s work spans boundaries of leadership, team building, individual coaching, and change management. Focus topics include power and influencing,
networking and connecting, strengths-based leadership, personal branding, and women & leadership.
As a Director of Executive Central, Reyna initiated the Women Leading Program. This experiential and action-focused program supports senior and high
potential women to take opportunities and claim their seat at the leadership table.
In her personal life Reyna enjoys her large community of family and friends, and participates in ocean swimming events to raise funds for organisations such
as CanToo.
Post-Summit Workshop
24 March 2017
• General Managers
• Group Managers
• Senior Managers
• Technicians
• Executives
• Divisional / Line Managers
• Product / Channel Managers
• Directors / Assistant Directors
• Team Leaders
• Consultants
• Vice Presidents
• Managing Directors
• Chief Executives
• HR / Leadership Programs
WHO WILL ATTENDFACULTY OF EXPERTS
Aspiring, emerging and existing female leaders in all roles working in the
Technology & Telecommunications industries, including:
Deborah Harrigan
Principal Consultant
The Orijen Group
Reyna Matthes
Executive Coach
Executive Central
Rebecca Morris
Leadership Coach
Paradigm Shift
Develop your authentic leadership brand
• Defining your personal and professional brand
• Being confident in your competence
• Taking ownership in a fast-moving environment
Emotional Intelligence for leaders
• Using emotion to motivate and influence
• Building and managing effective relationships
• Commanding respect through presence
Impactful Leadership
• Adding value as a leader
• Understanding and developing your power as a leader
• Cultivating creativity and value in your teams
Strategic leadership
• Becoming invaluable through adding strategic leadership to your
organisation
• Building your support network to leverage yourself into higher roles
• Tool-kit on how to successfully develop your leadership career
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