MEMBERS ONLY Professional Growth Workshop - WORKSHOP 2 - Future Ready Teams: Talent, Culture & Wellbeing

Future-Ready Teams: Talent, Culture & Wellbeing

Building a thriving business means building a thriving team. This session will explore how to attract, support, and retain great people in an era of rapid change. You’ll hear from thought leaders and business practitioners who are reshaping the way we think about culture, wellbeing, and leadership.

From future-focused hiring strategies to employee wellbeing programs and mental health skills in the workplace, this workshop will give you practical insights to apply whether you’re a solopreneur working with contractors, an SME growing your team, or a leader in a larger organisation.

You’ll hear from three powerhouse leaders:

• Erin Barnes (A Human Edge) – Behavioural science and high-performance expert on scaling people, culture, and organisations.
• Cortney Smith (Assist Training) – Principal Master Mental Health First Aid instructor sharing practical frameworks for workplace mental health.
• Melitta McDonald (Country Chef) – Chief People Officer leading people-first programs in one of Australia’s largest manufacturers.

Key Takeaways:

1. Smarter hiring & retention in today’s workforce.
2. Embedding wellbeing and inclusion into workplace culture.
3. Practical mental health tools for leaders and teams.
4. Future-ready leadership for hybrid and multi-gen teams.

This workshop is more than just an opportunity to learn — it’s a chance to connect with fellow businesswomen, share experiences, and walk away with practical strategies you can apply straight away. Whether you’re leading a large organisation, managing a small team, or working with contractors, the insights from our speakers will equip you to build a workplace that thrives on performance, resilience, and genuine connection. Join us as we continue to empower women in business to lead with confidence, compassion, and a future-ready mindset.