Ever feel like some industry leaders belong on reality TV rather than in the boardroom? You’re not alone. In this fast, furious, and no-BS session, Sherilyn Shackell lays bare why leadership in our industry is so broken — and, more importantly, what you can do to fix it.
From Gen X leaders clinging to outdated playbooks to Gen Y & Z waiting for permission to step up, Shackell unpacks the myths, mistakes, and messes that hold people back. Expect raw truths, big laughs, and a serious wake-up call on why leadership isn’t about power, it’s about action.
Whether you're a boss in need of redemption, an employee craving control, or just sick of workplace dysfunction, this session is your rallying cry. Spoiler: There will be expletives, epiphanies, and a whole lot of wisdom.
Key Message:
No matter your title or where you sit on the org chart, you can start leading, right now, and transform your career, your workplace, and your life.
Three Actionable Takeaways:
Leadership Hacks: Gain practical tools to be an outstanding leader in any situation
Mastering Relationships: Learn how to navigate tricky bosses, difficult clients, and workplace politics like a pro
Ditch the Doom Loop: Recognise when it's time to move on, level up, or shake things up, before your career flatlines
Rosie Oakshott – Managing Director
0431 387 971
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Erin Green – Head of Marketing
0432 993 388
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Nicola Fender-Fox – Senior Partnerships Manager
0414 703 780
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Aakash Panjabi – Digital Marketing Manager
0405 887 543
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Vanessa Rolfe – Director of Client Services
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Romy Bradridge – Head of Owned Events
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Pippa Chambers – Content Director
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Erin Green – Head of Marketing
0432 993 388
erin@bandt.com.au
Greg Graham – Sparrow
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