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Research consistently shows that leaders have more influence on team engagement than any other factor. Gallup attributes at least 70% of the variance in engagement to the manager. In times of disruption, that influence matters even more.

When we asked Impact Leaders what they wanted to explore next, one topic stood out: maintaining culture and engagement under pressure. These are some of the tensions leaders tell us they're navigating:

👉 Keeping energy up when the team is running on empty

👉 Watching strong performers quietly disengage

👉 Reassuring people about AI and restructures without having all the answers yourself

👉 Connection and rituals being the first things to go when budgets tighten

👉 Being the shock absorber between the board and the team

👉 Staying positive about change you didn't choose

Let's come together to share what's working, what isn't, and how we can protect the things that make our teams worth being part of, even when everything around them is changing.

Designed as a facilitated peer discussion, this session creates space for honest conversations about the leadership tensions that are often felt, but rarely spoken about.

What is Impact Leaders?

Impact Leaders is a cross-industry forum for senior women to share challenges, exchange strategies and build influence.

More than just connection, it’s about real-world impact — testing ideas, gaining fresh perspectives and returning to your organisation with strategies that drive change.

Take part in private 1:1 Mentor Hours with other senior leaders, or join Executive Pods that bring together women from rising talent to the C-suite for rich, grounded discussions that bridge experience and innovation.

Who's it for?

For senior executives and business leaders with 10+ years’ leadership experience, currently in roles such as:

• Executive Director / Partner / Managing Director
• Chief Marketing Officer / Chief Product Officer / Chief Finanical Officer
• Board Director or Non-Executive Director (NED)
• VP / GM / Head of Department in orgs over 200 staff
• Head of HR / People & Culture Leaders
• Founder/CEO of a company over 50+ staff

Submit an EOI to join Impact Leaders and share knowledge and lived experiences with leaders from Telstra, Surf Life Saving SA, Cape York Partnerships, Optus and more.

Agenda

• Welcome from Ali Adey
• Problem Statement
• Reflection and journalling
• Private Sharing Pods
• Roundtable discussion
• Patterns, themes and objectives

Please note, you do not need to register for this event. If you are part of Impact Leaders, you will have received a calendar invitation. If not, please email admin@shementors.com.au.

Date & Location

Thursday 12 November at 11am AEDT / 1pm NZ.

90-minute session.

A calendar invitation has already been sent to current Impact Leaders. Please check and accept.

How to apply

Submit an EOI to join Impact Leaders

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