Summit Agenda Day 1
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
08:00
Registration and Morning Refreshments
08:30
Welcome to Country
Elder Marie Taylor, Chairperson, Yelakitj Moort Nyungar Association
08:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Rebecca Knol, CEO, South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy
9:00
Ministerial Opening Keynote: Reshaping the way the industry is perceived
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“Enough is Enough”: Reviewing the progress the industry has made
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Adapting and evolving workplace culture to attract and retain talent
Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Hydrogen Industry; Industrial Relations, Western Australia Government
09:10
Full Stop Australia Presentation: Ethical Leadership in Action: Creating respectful workplaces​
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The context of gender-based violence and creating trauma informed workplaces
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Responding with compassion
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Resourcing leaders and organisations
Tara Hunter, CEO, Full Stop Australia
09:40
Minerals Council of Australia Keynote: Prioritising physical and mental health in the workplace​
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Understanding the intersectionality of disrespectful behaviours
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Working with industry to make change
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Leaders are important: action is better
Megan Davison, Principal Adviser – Respect and Psychosocial Safety, Minerals Council of Australia
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ENSURING THE VOICES OF INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN ARE HEARD
10:10
A Personal Journey: The rise of Aboriginal women in business
Angela Kickett, Director, i24s
10:40
Table Discussion: How can your organisation holistically improve workplace culture to create space where Indigenous females can flourish?
10:50
Morning Tea
11:20
Trivia
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ADDRESSING PSYCHOSOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
11:30
Trauma informed considerations in investigations into sensitive incidents
Sharon Rudderham, Director of Delivery and Operations, FIFO Focus
12:00
Panel Discussion: Psychosocial health in a work environment is an invisible but formidable force, where do we start?
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Building a strong foundation of inclusion and respect that enables psychosocial safety practices
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Imbedding psychosocial health in physical safety and foster healthy workplaces
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Equipping leaders to recognise psychosocial issues
Moderator: Katie Williams, Head of Corporate ESG, Perspektiv
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Michael Stoddart, General Manager Mining & Energy, MATES in Mining
Andrea Chapman, Executive General Manager People, Mineral Resources
Dario Bongiovanni, Immediate Past President, Energy Club WA
12:50
Networking Lunch
12:50
Networking Lunch
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DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
1:50
Introduction to the Scenario-Based Roundtables
Attendees will get the opportunity to take part in 2 discussions for 30 minutes each. The facilitator for each discussion will provide a common scenario the industry is often faced with, and the group will collectively brainstorm solutions.
2:00
Let’s Talk: Scenario-Based Roundtables
Roundtable A: Personal Branding and Self Awareness
How to increase visibility in the workplace through personal branding?
Liz Del Borrello, Certified Leadership Coach, Leaders Lobby
Roundtable B: Increasing Self-Esteem and Confidence
Cutting out negative language and connect with yourself
Kelly Saunders, Capability Specialist, Aamori Group
Roundtable C: Disarming Microaggressions
Combatting this corrosive behaviour and finding the courage to speak out
Nicky Veenvliet, Personal Leadership Coach, Go From Worrier to Warrior
Roundtable D: The Imposter Syndrome Phenomenon
How to overcome the phenomenon and build confidence
Jo Harper, Founder and Coach, Discernment Leadership
Roundtable E: Cultivating Psychological Safety
Creating a psychologically safe workplace that you are best able to lead authentically
Janna Jones, Organisational Development Program Manager, Metisphere
3:10
Afternoon Tea
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BUILDING HAPPIER, HEALTHEIR & MORE DIVERSE TEAMS
3:30
Interactive Mini Masterclass: How to progress as a happier and healthier leader in
a male-dominated industry?
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What is getting in your way of being happier and healthier, and what to do about it
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The scales still heavily favour male executives, what can be done to change this?
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Takeaway practical techniques from neuroscience, that are also fun, and result in happier, healthier minds and leaders.
Margie Ireland, Leadership Coach, Psychologist, Author, Speaker
4:30
Chairperson's Closing Address
4:40
Networking Drinks and End of Conference Day One
Summit Agenda Day 2
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
08:30
Registration and Morning Refreshments
08:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Tara Diamond, Deputy Chief Executive, AREEA
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IMPROVING WORKPLACE CULTURE THROUGH OPEN CONVERSATIONS
Bring along a male or non-binary ally for the morning plenary sessions (up until
morning tea). Including non-binary and male voices is crucial to accelerating
change when it comes to eliminating gender bias in workplaces. Bring along the
allies in your company who are true advocates for developing diverse leaders, to spark authentic conversations around supporting underrepresented employees.
09:00
Ministerial Opening Keynote: Supporting and empowering diverse women
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Addressing workplace diversity to cultivate healthier individuals and workplaces
Hon Sue Ellery BA MLA, Minister for Finance; Commerce; Women’s Interests,
Western Australia Government
09:10
Keynote: Authentic Leadership – Energising and inspiring other women to step up
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Inspiring others by example: cultivating your brand and make it visible
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We need innovation! Embracing different leadership styles in an industry becoming increasingly dynamic
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Why the leadership qualities of women can drive climate action
Rebecca Tomkinson, CEO, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME)
09:40
CEO Panel: Utilising the unique leadership styles of diverse women leaders to cultivate thriving workplaces
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Establishing intersectional women in all levels of leadership, creating a positive trickle-down effect for the entire organisation
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Boundaries: defining relationships and expectations to protect diversity
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Creating a space where conversations can be had so no one slips through the cracks
Moderator: Veena Mendez, Strategy Advisor, Chevron; Founder & Chair, Women in Oil & Gas
Michael Wright, CEO, Thiess
Jennifer Neild, Chief Executive Officer, Labyrinth Resources
Kate Flanagan, Executive General Manager People & Technology, Roy Hill
10:40
HeForShe Sharing session: Allies to share what they think it means to be an ally for
female leaders in the workplace
11:00
Morning Tea
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DIVERISFYING AND SCALING THE TALENT POOL
11:30
Keynote: Why are women leaving mining? Exposing the barriers intersectional women face
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Death by a thousand cuts: Eliminating microaggressions in the workplace ​
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What does a workplace culture where individuals feel comfortable proposing alternative solutions and opinions look like?
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Breaking it down: Tackling the challenging task of dismantling barriers preventing diverse perspectives
Alex Atkins, Non-Executive Director, Perenti
12:00
Panel Discussion: Harnessing the overlooked yet valuable talent pool… Why invisible diversity is essential to the industry’s evolving challenges
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Brightening our view of the spectrum: why biases and misconceptions have limited the talent pool
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Largely uncharted territory: providing a solution to the industry’s technological capabilities and skills shortage
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Introducing framework and programs to attract and retain that go beyond technology-focussed roles
Moderator: Nicki Ivory, National Partner Lead, Mining & Metals, Deloitte
Sara Prendergast, Head of Finance & Procurement, St Barbara Ltd
Sarah Coleman, CEO, Idoba
Matt Denyer, Principal Adviser, Indigenous Partnerships & Social Policy, Minerals Council of Australia
Amanda Baker, Regional Vice President, Human Resources, Newmont
12:50
Networking Lunch
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WOMEN LEADERS BURNING BRIGHTLY WHILE GUIDING THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
1:50
Panel Discussion: How to inspire future women leaders and create a space where they can lead authentically
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Accelerating leadership for all women: combining efforts and assisting other women’s professional development ​
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Pretending to be someone else is exhausting, so how do we fight for our right to being authentic in leadership positions?
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Taking the time to self-reflect on your progress and goals
Moderator: Ivy Chen, Manager Orebody Knowledge & Ops, Mineral Resources
Vivienne Powe, Executive General Manager, Lynas Rare Earths Ltd
Marie Bourgoin, Vice President – Warehousing Inventory, Logistics & Property, BHP
Scott Browne, Head of People and Performance, Sandfire
2:30
Table Discussion
2:50
Afternoon Tea
3:10
Prize Draw
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​BECOMING OUR MOST AUTHENTIC SELVES
3:20
Interactive Mini Master Class: Becoming our most authentic selves
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How to have the daunting conversations that get you where you want to be
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Making vulnerability your superpower
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Establishing assertiveness – when to say yes and when to employ boundaries
Tamara Callaghan Cooke, Coach and Professional Development Trainer,
Discern Training
4:20
Delegate Spotlight: What are the key takeaways that you will take back
to your organisation?
4:30
Chairperson’s Closing Address
4:40
End of Conference