Menzies Leadership Forum

In conversation with Al Jeffery, Director, Integrative Psychotherapist and Strategy Lead, Cornerstone

"So I would just invite everyone to, and it's different for everybody, but to consider our own personal relationships and what leadership looks like in those relationships. And to broaden the concept of leadership, which is something that we've spoken about a lot, beyond the title of someone with a certain stature or status. And to see leadership as a form of stewarding relationships to people in place every single day and that's something that we all are part of".

Join Al Jeffery and Menzies Foundation CEO, Liz Gillies as they explore purpose and leadership in what is an increasingly complex, polarized, tribal and challenging world.

Al Jeffery is an internationally renowned community-designer, group-facilitator, author and leadership expert in service to our hyperconnected-yet-deeply-fragmented world.

As Co-Founder and Director at The Base Between (formerly Base Commons), Al explores the themes of disconnection prevalent today, designs and facilitates spaces for re-connection in communities, leadership and the lives of individuals.

With his creative career starting at just 12 years old, Al has been listed in Australia’s Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30 twice in a row and nominated for Young Australian of the Year.

In conversation with Kaj Löfgren, CEO, Regen Melbourne

Menzies Foundation is delighted to be collaborating with Regen Melbourne, a mission-led network exploring a more regenerative future for the city, piloting the implementation of a ‘leadership movement for the ‘greater good’ that explores the barriers and impediments, and most importantly, opportunities to scaffold every citizen’s capacity to act for the ‘greater good’.

Take a moment to join Liz Gillies, Menzies Foundation CEO and CEO, Regen Melbourne, Kaj Löfgren as they unpack purpose and leadership.

Kaj is also the Entrepreneur in Residence at Small Giants Academy where he collaborates on the Academy’s education and storytelling initiatives, including the Impact Safari program and the Mastery of Business and Empathy.

In conversation with Matt Tyler, Executive Director, Men’s Project, Jesuit Social Services

Foundation Board member and Alumni representative, Matt is an extraordinary example of somebody who deeply thinks about their leadership capability, pivots to purpose and contributes to the greater good.

Jesuit Social Services works to build a just society where all people can reach their potential and
flourish as human beings. A just society is a safe society where everyone can have healthy, fulfilling
relationships built on respect. 

In conversation with Cameron Whittfield, Partner - Herbert Smith Freehills

Through the Ninian Stephen Law Program: New Legal Thinking for Emerging Technologies, the Menzies Foundation are building capacity in the legal profession to provide effective responses to the challenges of emerging technology. It brings together leaders from the legal profession and business, along with engineers, computer scientists and technology specialists, from both the private and public sectors in a program of research, collaboration, dissemination, teaching and engagement.

This initiative is supported by an outstanding advisory board, comprised of Australian experts in the law, technology and ethics. And today I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Cam Whitfield, our very esteemed chair of the advisory board. Cam is a partner at help at Herbert Smith Freehills, specializing in digital law, cyber security and emerging technologies, and an honorary senior fellow and lecture at the Melbourne Law school. Prior to going back to private practices this year, Cam was a partner at PWC, focusing on digital and technology, cyber security and digital trust.

In conversation with Natasha Short, Managing Director of Kimberley Jiyigas

Indigenous women have a VOICE and it is time that those voices are heard more in organisations, businesses, corporations and in places of government locally, regionally and nationally.

Born and raised in the East Kimberley, Natasha is passionate about positive social change and righting injustices. Aware of the challenges within the Kimberley region, she is solutions-focused and positive about the future.

Together we strive to highlight the importance of building platforms focused on women’s economic empowerment to support these women to help themselves, support their families and communities, connect to markets and access financial services.

Outstanding Leadership for Australia - Smarter Impact Episode 75

Leadership, opportunity, philanthropy, resilience, fashion and wine - join me for the inside word on one of Australia's most progressive leadership organisations, and hear from the CEO, Liz Gillies, as we talk purpose, entrepreneurship and building the next industrial age.

In conversation with Jennifer Dulski, CEO and founder of Rising Team

The Rising Team system is built around a philosophy they call the 3 Cs—Coach, Clarify, and Connect. It's a framework for leaders to consistently do what great sports coaches do: understand and develop each team member, articulate a clear vision, plan to get results, and build the team into a cohesive unit.

In this episode, Liz Gillies, Menzies Foundation CEO and Jennifer Dulski, CEO and Founder of Rising Team, explore how empowering managers to build a more engaged, connected, and successful team is an increasingly important component of leadership in a globalized, digitized, tribal world. 

In conversation with Anna Young, General Manager Leadership & Talent, Wesfarmers Limited

The Menzies Foundation builds multi-sector Incubators to uncover new ways of thinking and working in leadership. Anna Young, General Manager Leadership & Talent, Wesfarmers Limited, brings a corporate perspective, which currently provides insight and great contribution to our work in school leadership.

In this episode, Liz Gillies, Menzies Foundation CEO has the benefit of exploring Anna's wisdom and corporate insight in this conversation about leadership.

In conversation with Cindy Mitchell, PHD Candidate

As an additional support and to compliment the Indigenous Women's Entrepreneur initiative, the Foundation is delighted to have accepted an invitation to join Swinburne University as an industry partner to support Cindy Mitchell, to undertake a PhD focused on women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and indigenous leadership. Join Liz Gillies, CEO, Menzies Foundation as she explores the leadership and what that means to Cindy, 

Insight: Leadership landscape and the Menzies Foundation fundamentals with Liz Gillies

As featured in the recent Menzies Foundation & Swinburne University Leadership Hackathon, join Liz Gillies, Menzies Foundation CEO as she explores the current leadership landscape, and provides the context for much of the Foundation’s strategic platform.