Agenda:
09:15 – 09:30 | A WACL Welcome Presented by Camilla Kemp and Kerry Chilvers
09:30 – 10:00 | Energiser: Leave Your Imposter Syndrome at the Door Led by Dionne Reid – Kick off the day with a light-hearted session exploring how to transform your imposter syndrome into your greatest ally.
10:00 – 11:05 | Panel: Navigating an Uncertain World With Kevin Morosky, Fiona Gibb, Leyya Sattar, Anisa Morridadi, and Fiona Ball – An insightful discussion on strategies for thriving amidst uncertainty and change in today’s dynamic professional landscape.
11:05 – 11:45 | Lessons of Leadership: Influencing and Networking Featuring Aline Santos and Mandu Reid, hosted by Nishma Patel Robb – A practical and insightful fireside chat packed with valuable lessons on overcoming challenges, identifying new opportunities, and pursuing innovative approaches in leadership. Learn how to lead businesses for tomorrow’s challenges.
11:45 – 11:50 | BREAK
11:50 – 12:35 | Workshop: Negotiating Your Future Led by Susie Powis – This interactive workshop will equip you with negotiation strategies for advancing your career—whether it’s negotiating pay, securing promotions, or exploring new roles. Engage in practical exercises that emphasise mutually beneficial negotiation techniques.
12:35 – 12:45 | Fireside: WACL Talent Award With Kerry Chilvers and Thanh Catachanas – A special fireside conversation highlighting the WACL Talent Awards and its impact.
12:45 – 13:35 | LUNCH
13:35 – 14:20 | Lessons of Leadership: Being a Change-Maker With Lady Phyll Opoku-Gyimah and Katy Talikowska – An inspiring discussion on reinventing leadership for the modern world, sharing insights on how to change the world and bring others with you.
14:20 – 15:05 | Panel: Wellbeing and Work – From Menstruation to Menopause With Neelam Heera-Shergill, Melissa Robertson, Sarah Hesz, Lydia Emmanuel-Desir, hosted by Reeha Alder – Navigate this important conversation around women’s health in the workplace with our panel of experts. This engaging discussion will provide practical tools and strategies for advocating for your health rights at work, ensuring that you thrive in your career because you’re a woman, not in spite of it.
15:05 – 15:20 | BREAK
15:20 – 16:05 | Lessons of Leadership: The Mistakes That Drive Me Forward With Amanda Mackenzie and Jan Gooding – A candid fireside chat focusing on innovative leadership styles that adapt to today’s challenges, with honest reflections on how mistakes can become powerful drivers for growth and progress.
16:05 – 16:30 | Workshop: Bringing It All Together Led by Nadya Powell – A practical closing workshop designed to help you synthesise and apply the day’s learnings to your personal and professional journey.
16:30 – 16:45 | Formal Close of Talent Festival 2025 With Camilla Kemp and Kerry Chilvers – Final remarks and closing thoughts on the day’s events and key takeaways.
16:45 | Event Ends
