Alison Earl is a mindset and behaviour expert with a core focus on empowering people to take control of their personal experience of change, uncertainty and stress, and ultimately, to thrive.
For over 15 years, she has studied human behaviour and motivation; she is a repeat guest lecturer in Behavioural Economics at the Harvard School of Public Health;
she is a Positive Psychology Practitioner; she has helped build new business from the ground up in Sydney, London and New York; and has worked with people and companies in over 20 countries.
11:10-11:40 - THRIVE WITH CHANGE
Coming out of COVID the pressure has been on. We’re asking our people to do more, quicker. The power of mindset to adapt readily and overcome the burnout epidemic is something we must address. With practical strategies to boost resilience and mental toughness Alison will give attendees a new understanding of how stress isn’t always bad and how to get your people to thrive.
From this session, you will:
- Understand the impact of change and uncertainty on the human experience in the workplace
- Discover the power of mindset to adapt readily and overcome the burnout epidemic
- Learn practical strategies to boost resilience and mental toughness in 2-minutes or less
11:40-12:05 - Q&A: MINDSET AND RESILIENCE
Alison will be joined by Ross Moloney - CEO, LEEA for this panel session.
As a founding partner and director of Cowell Clarke, Brett has built a career of enabling people to operate at their best. His senior management of the firm has allowed him to bring real world experience to advising clients on corporate and business management.
Recognized as both strategic and practical with a focus on commercial outcomes, Brett provides leadership and advice within Cowell Clarke’s corporate and commercial transactions teams. He advises clients particularly in the digital and technology, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors on a national and international scale. He assists clients doing business internationally, engaging especially with the USA, UK, EU and APAC.
Brett is passionate about new frontiers in science and technology.
Brett is also a non-executive director of several companies, an author of multiple publications and a speaker at national and international forums.
Brett’s expertise in Corporate and Commercial Law has been recognised by The Best LawyersTM Australia since 2017.
14:00-14:30 - PRACTICAL CYBER RESILIENCE FOR DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Navigating cyber-crime, technology & IP are constant battles. Brett will discuss practical aspects involved in the cyber security and cyber resilience arenas, particularly looking at issues for directors and senior managers.
14:30-14:55 - Q&A: CYBER ISSUES
Brett will be joined by Ross Moloney - CEO, LEEA for this panel session.
Charles Brass is a futurist which means he works with people and with organisations to help them explore the sort of world in which they would like to live and work, and what might need to be done to create that world.
Charles is the chairman of Australia’s premier futures organization – the futures foundation – which anyone with an interest in creating Australia’s future is able to join.
The futures foundation helps governments, corporations, communities and individuals use a variety of futures tools and techniques to explore, and then create probable, possible and preferred futures.
Charles has had four careers in his 60+ years – from small business entrepreneur, to school teacher, corporate executive and finally now futurist. His qualifications include an honours science degree, various educational qualifications, an MBA and a Master of Strategic Foresight.
09:40-10:10 - HOW TO THINK LIKE A FUTURIST - AND WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU
The Lifting industry is always evolving, products mightn’t change quickly, but things are getting bigger and more complex. Charles will get you thinking in ways to navigate change and uncertainty by giving you tools that will help explore alternative potential futures, making your business fit for the future.
From this session, you will:
- Recognise that the future is inherently uncertain and gain some understanding in how to navigate that uncertainty
- Gain tools which will help explore alternative potential futures
-Be empowered to create their own preferred future
10:10-10:40 - Q&A: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE LIFTING INDUSTRY?
Charles wlil be joined by Ross Moloney - CEO, LEEA for this panel session
Federica Gargiuli is the Director and Principal Recruiter of Talent Supply. With 7 years of experience in the Construction, Safety, Lifting And Rigging sectors, Federica specializes in the recruitment of top-quality candidates across Australia and New Zealand.
She has a successful track record of placing candidates with some of the industry’s biggest brands, including Sales, Operational/After Sales, and Board Level roles. In addition, Federica is highly skilled in conducting diversity searches and making senior leadership appointments.
12:05-12:35 - DISRUPTING THE TRADITIONAL RECRUITMENT MODEL: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Where did all the people go? The lifting industry is not the only one facing a people shortage. Freddie will give tangible and practical strategies you can use to attract and engage new talent, Gen Z and beyond.
This session will discuss:
- “The war for talent”. Is this true?
- Mistakes companies often make when It comes to recruiting
- Tips to make your company stand out to job seekers.
12:35-13:00 - Q&A: ENGAGING GEN Z AND BEYOND
Federica will be joined by Ross Moloney - CEO, LEEA in this panel session
Justin Boehm LEEA's representative in Australia and New Zealand
16:20-16:30 - TODAY'S WRAP UP
Justin will be joined by Ross Moloney - CEO, LEEA to give a wrap up of the day's events.
Rose has a wealth of experience in product stewardship, natural resources, and environmental management. Delivering practical sustainability solutions in collaboration with industry, government, and the community.
This includes running and developing numerous product stewardship initiatives such as
• MobileMuster, the mobile phone industry’s recycling program;
• a National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme co-regulatory arrangement; and
• Chairing the Queensland Government’s Battery Industry Working Group that established the Battery Stewardship Council and subsequently B-Cycle.
Prior to this she was General Manager of Clean Up Australia and Clean Up the World. She has also been the CEO for the National Waste and Recycling Industry Council and worked for the Murray Darling Basin Commission and NSW Government. She is also currently an Adjunct Professor at the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures.
15:25-15:55 - SUSTAINABILITY: OWNING THE LIFECYCLE OF PRODUCTS
The lifting industry has some great advocates for recycling – we have some good news stories to tell. However, we need to do more. Accelerating the uptake of product stewardship in Australia, Rose will discuss new thinking in the recycling and re-use space. The Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence is assisting major firms and industries address waste challenges, through mentoring, educating and activating stakeholders across product and material supply chains.
15:55-16:20 - Q&A: SUSTAINABILITY AND WASTE
Rose will be joined by Ross Moloney - CEO, LEEA for this panel session
Ross Moloney is LEEA's Chief Executive Officer, and Justin Boehm LEEA's representative in Australia and New Zealand.
09:30-09:40 - WELCOME
Ross will be joined by Justin Boehm - Regional Manager, Au & NZ, LEEA to open the conference.
Speaker to be revealed soon
09:45-10:15 - MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - THIS. CHANGES. EVERYTHING.
This session will focus on a major announcement that will deliver on something LEEA members have been requesting for a long time and promises to change the landscape for them and technicians into the future. Those in the room will have privileged first access to this news, giving them a chance to gain a head start over competitors.
Andrew is LEEA's Deputy CEO. He works closely alongside our CEO to implement strategies and manage business operations.
10:45-11:15 - MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - FURTHER DETAILS
Andrew will present details of the announcement.
11:45-12:15 - FACE TO FACE TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA
LEEA's Deputy CEO will give an understanding of the F2F training program and an introduction to CTI.
Andy has over 20 years management experience ranging from Local Branch, through to State Sales and National Operational Levels in the Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas and Engineering industries.
12:45-13:15 - PLANS TO ATTRACT NEW PEOPLE TO THE INDUSTRY
Andy will be joined by Justin Boehm, Regional Manager, to discuss how LEEA Au/NZ are developing a plan to promote Working In Australia at the flagship show LiftEx 2023 taking place in Liverpool, UK this November.
Justin Boehm LEEA's representative in Australia and New Zealand
09:30-09:45 - WELCOME TO DAY 2
Justin will summarise the learnings from Day 1 and set the scene Day 2's exciting announcement and guest speaker.
10:15-10:45 - MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT - DETAILS
Further details and questions regarding the announcement.
12:15-12:45 - MARKETING 2023/2024
TBC
13:30-14:00 - WORK PLAN 2024
Justin Boehm will talk to members about the plan for 2024 and beyond.
Ross Moloney is LEEA's Chief Executive Officer, and Justin Boehm LEEA's representative in Australia and New Zealand.
13:15-13:30 - GRADES OF MEMBERSHIP CONSULTATION
Ross will detail the current grades of membership