Melbourne Talent Meetup #31 – Leadership Through A Different Lens

Have you ever felt that leadership wasn't for you because you don't fit the stereotypical "charismatic extrovert" profile?

Then you don't want to miss our next Melbourne Talent Meetup. We'll explore how neurodiversity and introversion aren't obstacles to leadership - they're powerful strengths that organisations desperately need.

Because one thing is obvious...

the question is no longer if we need diverse leadership styles, but how urgently we need to embrace them.

And, we know we always say this, but talent professionals have a more important role than ever. It's clearly on us to help business leaders recognise and nurture different leadership styles during this transformational period.

What's not always so obvious is how to get started.

We're super excited to have four exceptional leaders join us that night. Each brings their unique lived experience as neurodivergent or introverted leaders who have successfully navigated their own paths to leadership. They'll dive into:

The hidden strengths of quiet leadership and how to leverage them effectively
Creating psychologically safe environments that adapt to individual needs and styles
Practical strategies for authentic, vulnerable leadership that challenges the status quo
Ways to foster genuine belonging and enable diverse teams to flourish
Real-world examples of how different thinking styles drive innovation and problem-solving

Whether you're an experienced leader looking for fresh perspectives, someone who's never seen themselves as a "typical leader," or a talent professional wanting to build more inclusive leadership pipelines, this meetup is a must-attend for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of what leadership can be.

So, join us for our 31st Melbourne Talent Meetup on Thursday, 8th May

📅 Date: Thursday, 8 May 2024
📍 Location: Medibank Office, Level 2/695 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
🕒 Time: 5:30pm
🍕 Food and drinks provided, including dietary options and non-alcoholic beverages
🎟 $10 per person to attend

Reserve your spot now — we can't wait to see you there!

Nat, Matt & Stef

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About Our Speakers

Belinda Leon - Employer Branding Specialist & Implementation Lead @ Bendigo Bank

Belinda is an Employer Branding specialist, with one of the least obvious CVs in the business. Having worked across multiple sectors, from Horse Racing to publishing to prisons, just to name a few, and in a wide range of roles within those organisations, it shouldn’t have been a surprise when she was diagnosed with ADHD.

Tariro Makwasha - Executive Leader

Tariro is a seasoned executive leader with nearly two decades of experience driving organisational growth and navigating complex challenges. As a former Chief Customer & Strategy Officer, she blends technical rigour with authentic leadership to inspire high-performing teams and deliver exceptional results. Tariro is deeply committed to fostering inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued, combining her strong background in economics and business with a collaborative approach that empowers teams to achieve their full potential.

Megumi Miki – Founder of Quietly Powerful & Co-Founder of Leaders Who Listen

Megumi Miki is a Japanese Australian speaker, author, and consultant specializing in leadership, culture, and diversity. She is best known for her award-winning book "Quietly Powerful," which reveals the hidden strengths of quiet leadership. With an extensive background in strategy and finance, Megumi supports a wide range of clients in unlocking their potential through practical strategies and mindset shifts. She has been featured in various media outlets, including Radio National and The Australian Newspaper.

Michelle Mathews – Senior Marketing Manager, Health @ Medibank

Michelle is a senior leader who has worked within some of Australia’s largest organisations, leading large, diverse teams. Michelle plays a key role within Medibank’s Diversity & Inclusion network, with the ambition to influence her own workplace and Corporate Australia more broadly, to foster psychologically safe environments with conditions that adapt to the individual. Michelle advocates for genuine human leadership through authenticity, flexibility, vulnerability and challenging the status quo. As a neurodivergent woman herself, Michelle can attest to the notion that creating a sense of belonging and enablement is key to success in the workplace, and now, is more important than ever.

About Our Sponsor - HireRight

Thank you to our friends at HireRight for supporting us by sponsoring this event!

HireRight helps build your talent pool with comprehensive background checks tailored for you — and gives companies the confidence to hire the people they need, when they need them.

About Our Venue Host - Medibank

Thank you to Medibank for hosting us and supporting Melbourne's Talent community!

Medibank is one of Australia's leading private health insurers, now serving over 4 million customers through its Medibank and ahm brands. Its mission, "Better Health for Better Lives," focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of Australians by offering a range of health insurance products, preventative care, and innovative healthcare services.

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🔥 LIMITED SEATS ➡️ Reserve your spot via Humanitix, please!

NOTE: This event is strictly for professionals who work in the talent industry (this includes talent acquisition, agency recruitment, P&C, HR, L&D, and HR/rec tech vendors). The MTM Organising Team reserve the right to return and refund your ticket if don't meet these requirements.

We can’t wait to see you,
Nat, Matt & Stefan