Leadership Academy

What is the Leadership Academy?

This inspirational programme is the catalyst that ignites relationship building with like-minded professional peers, fosters inspiration to take your leadership career to the next level and provides outstanding opportunities to learn from prominent Otago leaders.
Designed to develop your leadership skills you will be equipped with a good understanding of what is required to be a significant leader in your own organisation and in the wider business community.

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Ready to upskill your leadership and to connect with great leaders in the region? Check out the next Leadership Academy programme below and register today!

Dunedin Leadership Academy

Date	Presenter	Organisation/Role	Topic
16 October	Fi McKay	Director, Legend Transformational Leadership Company	Leading Today's Workforce.
23 October	John Williamson	CTO ADInstruments	Leading Product Teams with Creativity, Communication, and Strategic Resilience in Uncertain Times
30 October	Richard Roberts	Consultant / Former CEO, Dunedin Airport	Values-Based Leadership
6 November	Rasha Abu Safieh	Head of Digital Strategy and Partnering, University of Otago	AI Ready by Design: Digital Direction, Governance & Partnerships for the 2030+ Workforce
13 November	Bex Twemlow	Consultant/Founding Director, Firebrand	The Two Hills Between You and the Leader You Want to Be
20 November	Jase Tibble	CE Gallaway Cook Allan	Strategic Leadership - Practical Survival Skills
27 November	Peter Kelly	CE Central Otago District Council	Leadership from a Soldiers and CEOs perspective
4 December	Sarah Ramsay	CE United Machinists	Personal Resilience / Avoiding the Burnout: So you can be your best self at work and home

Central Otago Leadership Academy

Date	Presenter	Organisation/role	Topic
5 November, 9am	Richard Roberts	Consultant/Former CEO Dunedin Airport	Values-Based Leadership
5 November, 11am	Peter Kelly	CE Central Otago District Council	Leadership from a Soldiers and CEOs perspective
12 November, 9am	Korina Foot	CE Patersons	Leading through change
12 November, 11am	Giselle McLachlan	Governance and Leadership Specialist, Grounded	Influencing at the Governance Table
19 November, 9am	TBC
19 November, 11am	Nadia Lim	Chef and Entrepreneur
26 November, 9am	Jane Stumbles	Founder, The Good Human Limited	HR and People Leadership Services
26 November, 11am	Sarah Cairns	CEO, Van Asch Foundation

Business South and The Breeze FM about the Leadership Academy

Testimonials

About our Presenters

Richard Roberts

“Brilliant presenter!! Very engaging and great info.”

Dean Delaney

“Very engaging speaker. Loved the involvement of the attendees. Masses of knowledge.”

Amy Scott

“Informative and entertaining…has definitely made me want to purse this further…100% relevant and useful!"

General testimonials

The programme struck an excellent balance between strategic thinking, personal leadership development, and practical application. The insights shared challenged established assumptions, reinforced key leadership principles, and provided actionable takeaways that I will continue to apply in my professional role.”
- Caroline Newton, Landpro CFO

“…I had the most amazing experience and left with a wealth of new knowledge, inspiration, and practical tools that I’m eager to put into action. The program challenged my perspectives, connected me with an incredible peer network, and provided actionable frameworks that extend far beyond theory, to have a daily impact. The academy was a wakeup call as to what I see myself wanting for my future, and those who I wish to work alongside…”
- Greta Gibson

“…I had the most amazing experience and left with a wealth of new knowledge, inspiration, and practical tools that I’m eager to put into action. The program challenged my perspectives, connected me with an incredible peer network, and provided actionable frameworks that extend far beyond theory, to have a daily impact. The academy was a wakeup call as to what I see myself wanting for my future, and those who I wish to work alongside…”
- Vicki Blakeborough, People & Culture Manager, Santana Minerals

"The Central Otago Leadership Academy was a very worthwhile experience. The speakers were of high calibre and engaging, the content was practical and relevant, I met some great people along the way and came away feeling motivated and ready to apply what I'd learned. Cromwell, the speakers, other attendees really made this worth while attending and the venue was stunning. I'd encourage anyone considering it to take the opportunity."
- Karla Browning, Direct Roofing