Building Your Leadership Portfolio
Description
Leadership isn't built through a single promotion, qualification or job title.
It's shaped through the experiences we pursue, the challenges we navigate, the relationships we build and the opportunities we choose to embrace.
Join Gen Collective for an inspiring lunch event featuring accomplished Hunter leaders who will share the lessons, decisions and experiences that have shaped their leadership journeys.
Through honest conversation and practical insights, our panel will explore how leadership is developed over time, not just through career progression, but through the collection of experiences that influence who we are and how we lead.
Whether you're an emerging leader looking to accelerate your growth, an established professional seeking to broaden your impact, or simply someone curious about what leadership can look like beyond a job title, this event will challenge you to think differently about the leadership portfolio you're building.
Featuring
Kimberly Lewis - CEO | Prelude Australia
Monica Beazley - Founder & Director | Monarch Management
Viv Allanson OAM - CEO | Gener8Care
Kim Sills - Senior Manager Customer | Regional Australia Bank
The Conversation
The panel discussion will be guided by four key themes:
WHO I AM
Understanding the beliefs, values and experiences that shape leadership.
HOW I LEAD
Exploring leadership styles, influence, communication and building trust.
WHAT SHAPED ME
Reflecting on the career experiences, lessons, challenges and opportunities that developed leadership capability.
WHAT'S NEXT
Looking ahead to the future of leadership and the experiences that continue to drive growth.
What You'll Learn
You'll hear practical insights on:
Developing a personal leadership philosophy
Building influence and credibility
Leading through change and uncertainty
Learning from career challenges and setbacks
Building confidence in leadership situations
Leveraging networks, mentors and sponsors
Identifying opportunities that accelerate growth
Creating a portfolio of experiences that supports future career success
Practical Takeaways
This is more than a panel discussion. Attendees will leave with:
✔ A framework for assessing their own leadership portfolio
✔ Ideas for experiences that will accelerate their development
✔ Strategies for building influence and professional relationships
✔ Insights from accomplished Hunter leaders
✔ New connections within the Gen Collective community
✔ One actionable step to strengthen their leadership capability in the next 12 months
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
Emerging leaders
People leaders
Business owners
Professionals seeking their next career step
Committee and board members
Future executives
Individuals looking to broaden their professional impact
Anyone interested in leadership development and personal growth
No matter where you are in your career journey, this event will provide valuable perspectives on building a leadership portfolio that supports long-term success.
Meet The Panel
Kimberly Lewis - Chief Executive Officer, Prelude Australia
Kimberly Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of Prelude Australia and a leader committed to creating opportunities for children and communities to thrive. Built on the foundation of her experiences as a person with disability, her leadership career has been shaped by her contribution across allied health, disability, governance and advocacy primarily within the Not for Profit sector. With a Master of Business Administration (Distinction) and as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Kimberly combines strategic thinking with a practical focus on people and outcomes. She believes leadership is not defined by position, but by the genuine interest in building trust to foster growth and create meaningful change. Kimberly is grateful however, for the opportunities her role affords her to advocate for the human rights of families that experience disability, support emerging leaders and celebrate the contributions of women in leadership. Kimberly is driven by the belief that when children, parents, teams and organisations share in building capacity within each other, entire communities benefit.
Viv Allanson OAM - CEO, Gener8Care
Viv Allanson is a nationally respected leader in Australia’s aged care and health sectors, she is the CEO of Gener8Care and a leader who supports others on their journey of growth and change, sharing her time and experience to support people who want to make a difference. With over fifty years in Health Care and over three decades of experience driving innovation, advocacy, and quality outcomes for older Australians. Viv has been recognised with numerous awards, including the Order of Australia Medal and Australian Gamechanger of the Year, and is renowned for transformational and compassionate leadership. Viv’s influence extends across boardrooms, advisory panels, and community initiatives, both in Australia and internationally. Viv is a sought-after speaker, mentor, and advocate, known for a deep commitment to equity, integrity, and the wellbeing of seniors. Viv has recently been recognised by Meaningful Ageing Australia as an Honorary Elder and Charlestown Local Woman of the year by NSW Minister for Seniors.
Monica Beazley - Founder & CEO, Monarch Management
Monica Beazley is a leadership coach, speaker and facilitator with more than 20 years’ experience across professional sport, media and high-performance environments. Before founding Monarch Management, she spent a decade working in sport, including as General Manager of Commercial at Perth Glory Football Club. Her career has taken her from boardrooms and leadership offsites to the world stage as a stadium announcer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and FIFA Women’s World Cup. Today, Monica works with leaders and teams across sport, resources and business to build the clarity, trust and leadership behaviours that sustain high performance. Through coaching, facilitation and leadership intensives, she helps organisations strengthen communication, lift accountability and create cultures that hold under pressure. Her own leadership portfolio has been shaped by bold career pivots, high-pressure environments and a belief that leadership is less about the title you hold and more about the standards you set, the impact you have and how people experience you.
Kim Sills – Senior Manager Customer, Regional Australia Bank
Kim Sills is an experienced people and business leader with a career spanning more than 30 years across banking, leadership, transformation and organisational change. Throughout her career, Kim has led large and diverse teams, managed businesses across extensive regional areas and played key roles in major transformation and change programs. She is currently Senior Manager Customer at Regional Australia Bank, where she leads customer-facing teams across a broad regional footprint, with a strong focus on business growth, customer outcomes, community connection and developing capable, engaged leaders. Kim believes leadership is less about title and more about the impact you have on people. Her approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, accountability and creating opportunities for others to grow. Having navigated career changes, transformation, challenging leadership moments and evolving expectations of leaders, Kim remains passionate about learning, staying curious and helping others build the confidence to take opportunities that stretch them.
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