Governance with soul: Mastering the Board-Executive dynamic
Description
Welcome to The Change Collective!
An exclusive brunch series for female leaders in the for-purpose sector to connect, share stories, and celebrate wins. Together, we’re building a collective voice for women driving meaningful change.
In this new session - "Governance with soul: Mastering the Board-Executive dynamic" - we will move beyond the dry world of compliance and 'ticking boxes.' Instead, we’ll explore how to build a partnership of deep trust and shared vision. We’ll discuss how to find your voice in the boardroom, how to manage 'upwards' with integrity, and how to ensure that the 'soul' of your mission remains at the heart of your governance.
Whether you are an aspiring CEO, a seasoned executive, or a Board member yourself, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
Meet our speakers:
Joining us are Liz Tesone, CEO of Disability Sport & Recreation, who brings a wealth of experience shifting outcomes for people with disabilities while keeping her Board aligned with grassroots impact; Annie Revell, CEO of Knoxbrooke, known for balancing operational excellence with values-aligned governance; and Charlie Spendlove, Group CEO of St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, who leads three connected entities and brings deep experience navigating complex, multi-tiered governance structures.
What to expect:
A room full of like-minded female leaders within the for purpose sector
A panel of generous speakers
A selection of delicious sweet and savoury pastries, paired with your choice of coffee or tea
A time to connect and feel energised
If you know of any female colleagues or friends who would benefit from this conversation, feel free to share this link. We’re always excited to welcome new voices to our growing community🤝
We're confident this session will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a difference.
On the day:
Arrival: 8:30 AM
Session: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connect with us:
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Lineup
Lisa Pratt - Managing Director & Host
Lisa has over 20 years of experience as a leader across talent and culture, delivering recruitment solutions across all of Australia. She focuses on recruiting Senior to Executive appointments, in addition to a specialisation across Fundraising & Philanthropy. She is particularly drawn to working with purpose-led organisations that align with her own values. Taking a passionate, motivational, and authentic approach, Lisa has a clear focus and drive on supporting and elevating individuals and organisations to the next level. Her style is to provide a personalised approach whilst maintaining confidentiality, integrity and a commercial focus. As a recruitment professional, Lisa spends time with candidates to identify what drives, motivates and inspires them whilst gathering a deep understanding of their capabilities, culture fit and achievements. She fosters long-term relationships with clients to provide a thorough, in-depth approach to understanding their business, their culture and strategy. Lisa holds a Master of Business Administration, specialising in Leadership and is an experienced and internationally accredited career and leadership coach.
Liz Tesone
Liz is the CEO of Disability Sport & Recreation. She is a dynamic, purpose-driven leader dedicated to shifting outcomes and creating meaningful, healthy pathways for people with disabilities. Liz brings an incredible perspective on what it takes to guide an organisation through evolving community needs while keeping a strategic Board fully engaged and aligned with grassroots impact.
Annie Revell
Annie is the CEO of Knoxbrooke, a major player in disability service provision, employment, and vibrant social enterprises. Annie is highly regarded for her ability to balance large-scale operational excellence with robust, values-aligned governance. She deeply understands how to maintain organisational heart and "soul" while steering commercial sustainability.
Charlie Spendlove
Charlie is the Group CEO of the St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, where she proudly leads their three connected entities, including VincentCare Victoria and VincentCare Community Housing. With close to two decades of senior executive experience across the not-for-profit and public sectors, Charlie is a deeply respected, values-based leader recognised for her ability to drive structural accountability while staying firmly anchored to a profound social mission. She brings an invaluable perspective on how to navigate complex, multi-tiered governance structures and build high-trust partnerships across distinct Boards to address urgent community needs.
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