An outstanding line-up of guest lecturers, all experts in transformational leadership, has been announced for this year’s residential IPA Business & Agency Leadership course, taking place at Sydney’s Ovolo Hotel in Wooloomooloo from 29-31 May.
The three-day program, hosted by Advertising Council Australia, is a unique opportunity for senior agency directors to learn how to lead a resilient and progressive business.
Joining Course Chairs Lindsey Evans, Partner and Co-CEO Special Australia, and Chris Howatson, Founder and CEO Howatson + Company to lead delegates through the duration of the busy course, this year’s guest speakers include:
Liz Jones, Associate Director of the Dattner Group and highly regarded leadership expert: Finding Your Authentic Style
Joe Pollard, an accomplished executive and non-executive director with over 30 years of experience in CEO, brand and customer management, media and digital/technology roles: what customers need
Australia’s leading holistic and naturopathic physician Dr Karen Coates: The importance of wellbeing – Supporting each other and leading by example
Aimee Buchanan, CEO, GroupM Australia and New Zealand: Q&A on the future of the industry
Mike Read, Founder and Director, Pigs Can Fly Too, Specialists in Cultural Engineering, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching: Understanding Your Communication and Learning Preferences
Melinda Geertz, Former Chief Executive Officer, Leo Burnett Australia, Non-Executive
Director, Mentor: Building a career, not a moment
Peter Kirk, Indigenous Connector/Creator, Campfire X and Laura Aldington, CEO, Host/Havas Sydney: Reconciliation: How the next generation of industry leaders can be at the forefront of change.
Scott Nowell, Co-Founder, Group CCO, and Mark Green, Co-Founder, Group CEO, The Monkeys/Accenture Interactive ANZ: How to be a good creative partner
Helen McCabe, Founder and Managing Director, Future Women: Inclusion and Equality
Course Chair Sessions
Lindsey Evans, Partner and Co-CEO Australia Special: Leadership Style
Chris Howatson, Founder and CEO of Howatson+Company: Transforming for the Future
Other guest speakers will be announced soon.
Lindsey Evans commented, “The principles of great leadership are simple in theory, but that doesn’t make them easy to put into practice. This course is designed to get to the heart of what it means to be a dynamic, authentic and resilient agency leader. We hope to inspire and share ideas and practical advice that can be used immediately,” she said.
IPA’s residential courses are informative, with interactive sessions featuring industry leaders and project notes that compel delegates to work collaboratively. IPA Business & Agency Leadership is highly recommended for Group Account Managers or equivalents looking to take the next crucial step towards leadership.
The full list of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. As places in the course are limited, delegates are urged to book as soon as possible to avoid running out.
Full course details and registration information can be found here.
