Leading Ladies Lunch 2025

Hosted by Demelza Fellowes this event dives into the bold, vulnerable, and authentic ways women rise through challenge. From navigating personal reinvention to reshaping business legacies, these women bring lived wisdom, laughter, and leadership. Whether you're growing, rebuilding, or just beginning, walk away with renewed strength and strategies for thriving in the face of adversity.

The Key Insights

• Harnessing Inner Grit During Uncertainty
  Learn how seasoned leaders navigate personal and professional upheaval with composure, clarity, and conviction.

• Building Cultures That Bounce Back
  Discover how to shape resilient teams and workplace cultures that thrive in change—from the boardroom to the front line.

• Authenticity as a Strategic Advantage
  Hear how embracing vulnerability and being unapologetically yourself can become your greatest leadership strength.

• Turning Setbacks Into Strategy
  Gain frameworks for reframing failure, building emotional resilience, and using adversity as fuel for growth.

• Wellbeing Without Compromise
  Understand how to protect your energy, stay aligned to your purpose, and lead sustainably—without burning out

The Panellists

Emma Hall | Founder Emjoy | Co-Founder BRAVE VR | Host of Brave Always podcast

Emma Hall is a leadership strategist and culture expert with a passion for reimagining how we work and lead. She is the founder of Emjoy and co-creator of BRAVE VR, a bold initiative using virtual reality to enhance emotional intelligence and leadership capability. With a background as General Manager of Culture at Virgin Australia, Emma has worked with executive teams across industries to drive cultural transformation and build resilience. Her approach blends immersive tech with deep human insight, challenging traditional leadership development. Through Emjoy, she helps leaders show up with more courage, empathy, and authenticity in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

Faye Caughey | Co-Founder, Kaibizzen

Faye Caughey is the Co-Founder and Director of Kaibizzen, a Brisbane-based business coaching firm she established with her husband, Rob Caughey. With over 30 years of experience in business and nearly two decades in coaching, Faye specializes in helping business owners achieve clarity and align their operations with personal lifestyle goals. Her expertise lies in facilitating peak performance, enhancing profitability, and developing accountable, high-performing teams. Through Kaibizzen's tailored five-step clarity mentoring method, Faye has guided clients across various industries in Australia and internationally, enabling them to transform their businesses into vehicles for personal freedom and success.

The MC

Demelza Fellowes | Professional Netball Athlete / Head of Event Services at Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Demelza has about 20 years of professional netball career across Australia and New Zealand, playing over 185 national league games with 16 years in finals series. As the Senior Manager of Major Events Acquisitions of Economic Development Agency, she works implements major event development and acquisition to enhance the City’s global reputation, drive visitation, and attract investment and talent that will enhance sustainable economic growth. Also a Board Director at Women Sport Australia, Demelza champions gender equality, ensures women in sport are celebrated and promoted, and engages with decision-makers to help influence change.

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The Event

The Leading Ladies Lunch is an annual signature event hosted by Verity Consulting. Crafted as a sister event to the highly acclaimed Uncommon Lunch, the Leading Ladies Lunch serves as a vibrant forum for women leaders and professionals to engage in deep discussions about critical leadership themes. 

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Brought to you by the Verity Consulting Partners

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Grab your tickets for this event today!

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