Head and Heart Leadership - In conversation with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas MP

Crescent Institute proudly presents an evening In Conversation with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas MP and Miriam Silva AM.

Finding the balance between head and heart leadership is the ultimate goal for many leaders.

Whether you are the premier of a State, supervising a small team or guiding your family, the ability to integrate your head and heart will influence the success in leading others and navigating our increasingly complex post pandemic world.

Hear South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas in conversation with Crescent Deputy Managing Director Miriam Silva AM on what the key attributes of a head and heart leader are, what tools can help a head and heart leader achieve their goals, along with tips and advice for leaders to help navigate some of the common problems that a head and heart leader faces.

This event will include conversations that will surprise you, challenge your thinking and inspire you to be the type of leader the world needs today.

About Premier Peter Malinauskas
Peter led the South Australian Labor Party to victory at the March 2022 State election becoming the 47th Premier of South Australia.

With a focus on health, education, jobs, skills and the environment, Peter was elected with a plan not just for the next four years but for the next generation.

Prior to being elected Premier of South Australia, Peter was the Leader of the Opposition between 2018-22 bringing a constructive alternative approach to the challenges facing South Australia during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

During the Weatherill Labor Government Peter held the portfolios of Minister for Police, Correctional Services, Emergency Services and Road Safety (2016-2017) and Minister for Health, Mental Health and Substance Abuse (2017-2018).

He first entered State parliament as a member of the Legislative Council in 2015 before being elected as the member for Croydon in 2018.

In Peter’s spare time, he can often be found at a Port Adelaide game or out on the footy field playing with his beloved Adelaide Uni Blacks. Peter’s great love though is his family.

Peter and his wife Annabel have three young children Sophie, Jack, and Eliza.

About Miriam Silva AM
Miriam has more than 20 years’ experience managing large and geographically diverse teams, across multiple industries including pharmaceuticals, banking and agribusiness and is currently Deputy Managing Director for Crescent Group.

Miriam has extensive Board and committee experience including: Chair inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, Chair Contemporary Arts Precincts, Director of AMES, South Australia Film Corporation and Malek Fahd Islamic School (NSW).

Miriam is Patron for the International Women’s Day Committee (SA) and is the Multicultural Patron for The South Australian Police Academy. In 2022, Miriam was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

In 2012 Miriam was named as one of Australia’s inaugural 100 Women of Influence in the Westpac and AFR Awards. Miriam is a member of the SA Women’s Honour Roll (2011) and the recipient of the 2012 Governor’s Multicultural Award for the Private Sector.