Head & Heart Workshop - Wednesday 23 July 2025 - with guest speaker - Dr Juliet Bourke

Workshop: Discover Your Path in the For-Purpose Sector

Join our engaging and inspiring workshop designed for individuals eager to explore the for-purpose sector and embark on a journey of purposeful work. In today's world, many seek meaningful engagement by supporting charities through volunteering. This workshop offers the perfect starting point.

Whether you're considering a career shift or seeking deeper fulfillment in your work, this workshop will guide you through our Personal Impact Framework, providing a clear, actionable pathway to actively contribute to the for-purpose economy.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025
• Guest Speaker: Dr Juliet Bourke
• Biography: Juliet is the Chair of Ovarian Cancer Australia, the inaugural independent Chair of the NSW Parliamentary Advisory Group on Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Serious Misconduct, and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Management and Governance in the UNSW Business School. As a former Human Capital Partner at Deloitte and co-founder of Aequus Partners, Juliet has advised over 300 global organisations on workplace culture and leadership, including Apple, the UN, Johnson & Johnson, RBA, Telstra and BHP. Juliet started her career as a lawyer, firstly working in criminal law and then in human rights and employment law, including as a Tribunal Chair.

Juliet is a TEDx speaker and has published over 50 papers including in the Harvard Business Review. Her latest book, published by the Australian Institute of Company Directors, is entitled “Which two heads are better than one? The extraordinary power of diversity of thinking and inclusive leadership” (2021). Juliet’s PhD from Brunel University of London was awarded the Dean’s Prize for Innovation and Impact, and her contribution to policy, practice and leadership has been recognised in Australia and globally through a range of awards including the 2025, 2024 and 2023 Top 101 Engagement Influencers, the 2021 and 2022 Top 100 Global HR Influencers and the 2019 Australian Financial Review Top 100 Women of Influence. 

What to Expect:

• Insights from Experts: Gain valuable perspectives from the People for Purpose team, based on a decade of experience in the sector, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.
• Head & Heart Workshops: These sessions offer:
  • A comprehensive understanding of the Australian for-purpose landscape.
  • Clarity on your personal purpose and how to align it with your work.
  • Resources to help you take the first steps toward meaningful engagement.
  • Connections with like-minded individuals on a similar journey.

Testimonials:"The Head and Heart workshop was fantastic. It was inspiring and informative, giving me much food for thought. Rachael's story and her passion for the sector were incredibly motivating. I highly recommend this workshop to others."

"People for Purpose helped me successfully transition from the corporate world to the for-purpose sector after 25 years at Qantas. The advice I received was invaluable and straightforward, and I am now thriving in my new executive role with the Royal Institute for the Deaf and Blind. Thank you, People for Purpose."