Women in Leadership
Sep 11
2 min read
True purpose.
It is a complete joy to watch women lead. And look around; they are leading all the time in many different ways. Watch them in their families; watch them with their children. Watch them working. Watch them in society as they naturally understand how to bring others together for a common purpose.
It was an absolute pleasure to attend the UN Women in Leadership Summit in Melbourne 2026
The crowd was filled with bright, confident, focused and beautiful women from all walks of life and all areas of business across the country. From CEOs to all levels of Management and beyond. Many younger women and those more mature, with a sparkle in their eyes and a sense of knowing how to lead with grace.
Leadership is not simply about position, title or authority. It is about being clear about why we are doing what we are doing, the quality of how we do what we do and who we are moving with as we move onward.
Takeaways from the participants....
A strong leader:
Leads with clarity and purpose.
Understands that people are critical to the business.
Builds trust through listening and understanding different perspectives.
Has the courage to act, even when things are uncertain.
Recognises the strengths of their people and creates space for others to contribute.
Communicates the why before the how.
Understands that leadership is about getting behind their team to inspire them to ignite a deep understanding of the work they generate and encouraging those they hold to bring their true selves to every given task and situation.
Leadership looks at culture and asks: Why do we exist? What are we trying to achieve?
Supports people rather than trying to fix them.
Brings people along rather than climbing over people.
The key takeaway
Purpose activates the fuel for direction. Connection creates belonging. Strength builds an inner confidence that comes from a deep sense of self-worth and true purpose.
Movement with true purpose creates genuine connection, integrity, standards and true care.
As a Woman in Leadership as yourself...
“What quality am I in when I work, connect and lead my team? What is one thing I can do differently tomorrow that is more aligned with our true purpose?”
Kathryn Fortuna General Manager | Trainer | Artist | Counsellor
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