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Dana Lightbody
Executive Director & Founder
Founded the Institute to give today's and tomorrow's leaders a place to share ideas and learn from the very best.
About us
We build great leaders
The Leadership Institute brings current and emerging leaders together through summits, masterclasses and training across Australia and New Zealand.
- 2017Founded
- 4.7 ★Google rating
- AU & NZEvents across both countries
Who we are
Anyone can manage people. Great leaders drive vision and success.
We started The Leadership Institute in 2017 with a simple idea: leaders get better faster when they learn from people who have done the job, and from each other.
Today we run summits, masterclasses and courses across Australia and New Zealand on the things leaders actually deal with, from leading diverse teams and protecting wellbeing to contract law, AI governance and directors' duties.
Every program is practical by design. You hear from people who have sat in your seat, you leave with tools you can use on Monday, and you meet peers from organisations like the ATO, NAB, Woolworths and Bunnings who are working through the same challenges.
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What we do
Summits, masterclasses and training
From one-day workshops to multi-day national conferences, every program is designed to strengthen how you manage, communicate and make decisions.
01
Leadership summits
Multi-day national summits that bring together influential voices, practical keynotes and people in roles like yours.
See summits 02Masterclasses and courses
Focused sessions on one topic, from contract law to AI governance, in person or live online.
See courses 03In-house training
Bespoke programs shaped around your organisation's goals and delivered to your whole team.
Talk to us 04Networking
Time and space to connect with emerging and established leaders across Australia and New Zealand.
Find an event
Our approach
Our four pillars of leadership
Everything we run is built around four ideas about what makes a great leader.
- 01
Ethics, trust and purpose
The ethical leader is the foundation of a successful organisation. Integrity, trust and purpose guide every great decision.
- 02
Equality, inclusion and diversity
We champion diverse voices, ideas and experiences. True leadership means empowering others and creating places where everyone can succeed.
- 03
Innovation, technology and digital leadership
Great leaders embrace change. We help professionals use technology to drive innovation and lead well in a digital-first world.
- 04
Strategy, growth and development
Strategic thinking, sustainable growth and long-term success, so you can lead with confidence and clarity.
Our team
The people behind the Institute
A small Sydney-based team that runs events across Australia and New Zealand.
Sam Wallis
General Manager
Leads strategy, events and growth, with a focus on experiences that help people connect, learn and lead better.
Alex Cernavskis
Marketing Manager
Runs our marketing, blending creativity and new tech to bring the right people to every event.
Raine Dagasdas
Customer Service & Events Manager
Keeps every event running smoothly, from the delegate experience to the systems behind it.
Jane Bacon
Customer Success Manager
Looks after our clients and group bookings, from first enquiry to follow-up after the event.
We're forming a Leadership Advisory Board to help us spot the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping leadership. Interested? Get in touch
Your leadership journey starts here
Explore upcoming summits, masterclasses and courses, or talk to us about training your team.
