Mentoring Panel: The Future of Leadership - What Will Keep You Relevant Tomorrow

Leadership is evolving faster than ever — and staying relevant means shifting from authority and control to influence, adaptability, and confident risk management in a world that changes daily.

This mentoring panel brings together experienced leaders to share real insights on what the future demands and how you can prepare today.

Join us to:

• Explore emerging leadership trends shaping tomorrow’s workplaces

• Learn from real-world experiences of leaders navigating change and innovation

• Discover practical strategies to stay adaptable, credible, and impactful

• Understand the skills and qualities that will define effective leadership in the years ahead

This is a hybrid event, and while online attendance is available, we warmly encourage you to join us in person — it’s the best way to connect, engage, and get the most out of the session.

📆 Thursday, 15 October 2026 ⏰ 6:00pm–8:00pm AEST

📍 Hybrid – Granite, Level 2, 107 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC

📝 Agenda: Real Talk with the Panel • Audience Q&A

Important to Note:

1. This event is exclusive to 2026 mentor(SHE:) participants

2. Participants - an access code is required to secure your ticket. If you haven't received, please send us an email: mentoring@women4stem.com.au

3. Zoom link will be shared before few days before event date

🎤 Our Panellist

LISA SHAW
Founder and Managing Director | Hamilton Shaw Consulting

Lisa Shaw is the Founder and Managing Director of Hamilton Shaw Consulting, where for more than 20 years she has advised executives on complex technology, commercial and transformation decisions.

A Fellow CPA, Lisa combines commercial acumen with a practical approach to leadership, partnerships and decision-making. She has been involved in negotiating technology and services contracts exceeding AUD $7 billion and is known for her focus on transparency, constructive challenge and trusted relationships.

Lisa is also a Lead Judge for the AIIA iAwards, an Australian Judge for the APICTA Awards and a volunteer with Women 4 STEM, supporting and encouraging the next generation of women into STEM careers.

PRIYANKA
Founder & Executive Search Partner | Vitara Search

Priyanka Haribhai founded Vistara Search with the mission to raise the bar in executive search. She is passionate about delivering not just the best possible outcomes, but also exceptional and memorable experiences for both clients and candidates. Having lived and worked in multiple cities around the world, Priyanka brings a global perspective, empathy, inclusivity, and human connection to her work, shaping the way she approaches every partnership.

Priyanka has over thirteen years of experience partnering with private, venture and PE-backed, and publicly listed businesses across technology and consumer-facing industries on C-suite, Board, and senior commercial leadership appointments. Prior to founding Vistara Search, she worked at leading global executive talent platforms and boutique search firms, including True Search, the MitchelLake Group, The MBS Group and SpenglerFox, in Australia and the UK.

Priyanka holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Warwick, UK. She is based in Melbourne and has also lived and worked in Hong Kong, London, and Moscow.

💬 Got questions?
Reach out anytime via mentoring@women4stem.com.au