I Belong

Details: I BELONG is a premium, in-person leadership experience designed for senior leaders who believe belonging is not a “soft” concept, but a strategic leadership capability.

In a time of rising disconnection, complexity, and burnout, this experience creates space for leaders to pause, listen, and reconnect — to themselves, to others, and to the responsibility of leadership.

Led by three Indigenous leaders from three cultures, I BELONG brings ancient wisdom into a modern leadership context; offering insight, practices, and perspective rarely experienced in corporate environments.

This is not a keynote.

This is not a conference.

This is a deep, human leadership experience.

Who it's For:

• Senior leaders and executives

• Founders and decision-makers

• People and culture leaders

• Leaders navigating complexity, change, and responsibility

Why this Gathering Matters: Leaders are carrying more responsibility than ever. Yet belonging, the foundation of strong cultures and thriving communities, is often overlooked. I BELONG invites leaders to slow down, reflect, and gain clarity on how their leadership choices shape culture, wellbeing, and the future of their organisations.

The Experience: Held at Cuppa Co-Lab , in Barangaroo the day blends storytelling, reflection, facilitated conversations, and practical workshops. Leaders will engage in powerful shared stories, guided reflection circles, Indigenous thinking for authentic leadership, and practical sessions on embedding Indigenous leadership principles into business and organisational culture.

What You'll Walk Away With: 

• A renewed understanding of belonging as a leadership responsibility

• Practical leadership and wellbeing practices you can use immediately

• Deeper clarity on how leadership impacts culture

• Meaningful connections with other senior leaders

Guests Include:

Paul Callaghan | Australian Indigenous Leadership: Paul brings deep wisdom grounded in connection to land, spirituality, and Elders’ teachings. His work explores leadership as responsibility — to people, culture, and future generations.

• Purpose-led leadership

• Listening deeply

• Connection beyond self

Jase Te Patu | Māori Wellbeing & Resilience: Jase brings practical wellbeing practices rooted in Māori culture, supporting leaders to remain grounded, resilient, and present in demanding environments.

• Wellbeing and balance

• Daily practices for resilience

• Strength through connection

Alfred Chidembo | African Ubuntu Philosophy: Alfred draws on African Indigenous wisdom and the philosophy of Ubuntu — “I am because we are” — to explore ethical leadership, vulnerability, and community-first decision-making.

• Ethical and human-centred leadership

• Collective responsibility

• Strength through community

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday 25th March

• Time: Doors open 9am

• Venue: Cuppa Co-Lab Space, Suite 2, Level 1, 300 Barangeroo Avenue, International Towers, Tower Three

• Additional Information:Enter via door outside Wild Sage Cafe to the right of Woolworths Metro and look for the Cuppa Representative

*In the event that the event is canceled, we will refund all tickets. Otherwise, this event cannot allow for refunds.