SA Branch - Career Resilience: Building Strength in Procurement & Beyond

Join the SA Branch for an inspiring evening focused on career resilience. The ability to adapt, thrive, and lead with confidence in an ever-changing professional landscape.

Our expert panel will discuss the current state of the procurement in South Australia and how you can be best placed to build a resilient career.

We’re bringing together three outstanding leaders to share their insights. Shannon Bottrell, a specialist recruiter in commercial procurement and supply chain careers, will provide a unique lens on the opportunities and challenges facing professionals today, and how to position yourself for long-term success. Complementing her expertise, Sophie Bretag and Angela Giacoumis, renowned facilitators, coaches, and champions of purposeful leadership, will guide us through strategies to strengthen resilience, deepen self-awareness, and unlock the best version of ourselves at work and in life.

Whether you’re just starting out in procurement or leading at the highest levels, this event will equip you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to navigate change, embrace growth, and lead with purpose.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday 6 November 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm (ACDT)

📍 Location: Mylk Bar on Waymouth - 82 Waymouth Street Adelaide 5000

Event Programme: 

5:15pm - Registration and Arrival
5:30pm - Pre-Event Networking Drinks
6:00pm - Welcome - CIPS Committee/Chair/Sponsor Introduction
6:05pm - Sponsor Presentation
6:10pm - Speaker Introductions
6:40pm - Panel Discussion
8:00pm - Branch Chair Thank you and Event Closure

Post Event Networking Drinks

Speakers:

Sophie Bretag - CEO and Founder, Meta Leaders - HR and Wellbeing Consultant

Sophie Bretag is a self-kindness and leadership expert, keynote speaker, mental health ambassador and soon-to-be author of her first book, due for release in 2026. With nearly two decades of executive HR experience, she now shares her message through global articles, podcasts and keynote stages, helping busy professionals prevent burnout and empowering leaders to create healthier, happier workplaces where people can truly thrive.

Shannon Bottrell - Director, Acuity Partners

Shannon is a passionate advocate for the procurement profession, with over 18 years of experience spanning recruitment, advocacy, and market consulting. As the founder of Acuity Partners, Shannon has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for career development, industry insights, and procurement organisational design.  

She is a founding member of the Adelaide Women in Procurement Group and has served on the CIPS SA/NT committee for over 11 years, following an earlier term on the CIPS committee in Victoria.  

Shannon brings her deep industry knowledge and collaborative approach to every panel, creating engaging and insightful discussions that benefit audiences at all levels. 

Angela Giacoumis - EQ Analytics and Development Manager, Emotous

Angela Giacoumis is an executive coach, facilitator, and former CEO who has spent over 30 years at the intersection of business, human behaviour, and leadership. For nearly three decades she led Careerlink, a national HR consulting and staffing agency, before founding Emotous, a consultancy dedicated to building brave, emotionally intelligent leaders and teams.

Angela works with executives and organisations to turn moments of challenge into opportunities for growth. She equips leaders with the resilience to face uncertainty, the courage to navigate career transitions, and the clarity to inspire cultures where people thrive. Her approach blends neuroscience, positive psychology, and emotional intelligence analytics, translating complex insights into practical, people-first strategies that spark real impact.

Thank you to ATOM for sponsoring this event, providing the venue, food and beverages. 

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