Powerskill Panel - Unlearning to Lead: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Leadership Auckland

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We are back with another Powerskill Panel

Leadership skills that took years to build - being the expert in the room, having the answer, controlling the process - are exactly the instincts AI is making obsolete. This panel explores what women leaders are having to unlearn (command-and-control instincts, perfectionism before output, gatekeeping expertise) to lead effectively in an AI-augmented workplace, and what's replacing it (curating over knowing, judgment over control, speed over polish).

This session, hosted by Her Tech Circle in partnership with BNZ, is a realistic look at that shift: the decisions and moments that actually shape a leadership path in the era of AI and the challenges that come with pivoting leadership styles.

We will explore:

—   Leadership habits that needed to be actively 'unlearned'

—   Where 'having the right answer' has become less valuable than 'asking the right question'

—   How to lead when the tools are changing faster than the org chart

—   What trust looks like when you're delegating to an AI system instead of a person

What makes this different

This is a warm, grounded conversation about what the transition in leadership really looks like in the current AI climate - particularly the parts that don't make it into the job description

Who it's for

—   Individual contributors ready to step up into leadership

—   New and emerging leaders in tech

—   Anyone excited about the jump from strong performer to strategic leader

—   Current leaders looking for different perspectives

You don't need a leadership title to belong here. If you're already thinking like a leader, or you're excited to grow into one, this session is for you. a clearer playbook for turning a promising prototype into something that actually works.

Featured Panel

Join us for an engaging session featuring inspiring speakers:

Olivia Dyet - Founder and CEO, Empathix

Lucy Mansfield - CMO, Lumin

More Speakers: Coming soon!

Moderator: Karen Katz and Renece Brewster, co-MD's Her Tech Circle

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With Heartfelt Thanks

Events like this only happen because of incredible sponsors who share our vision. A huge thank you to BNZ for making the event possible and providing our awesome venue. 

What is a #Powerskill Panel?

Let's be honest - they're called "soft skills" but they're actually the power skills that accelerate your tech career. Technical expertise will get you in the door, but skills like resilience, communication, boundary-setting, and navigating workplace challenges are what propel you forward.

Our #PowerSkillPanel series dedicates entire events to exploring these crucial capabilities through the real stories of women who've mastered them.

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