THE BIG, BOLD AGENDA

17th October : 8:00 am Arrival:
Conference & Connection

Start the morning with coffee, pastries, and intentional conversations to set the tone for the day.

8:30 am – 10:00 am 🌸 Supercharged Power Panel

Part One: Optimise Your Business 💼

Get ready for strategies that spark growth and protect your future. From mastering performance marketing to harnessing the potential of AI, and navigating those tricky-but-essential money conversations – this first half is all about levelling up your business smarts.

Jess Gutierrez – Marketing Performance Specialist

Wendy Zvgelic – AI Driven, Global Growth Strategist

Christina Cavallaro – Litigation & Disputes Lawyer, President of the Ladies Insolvency Professionals

Part Two: Fuel Yourself 💖

A thriving business starts with a thriving you. This is your space to get real about what it takes to stay energised, resilient, and well while chasing big goals. From burnout prevention to fuelling your body for high performance, this half will help you lead with strength and sustainability.

Sally McGrath – Burnout & Workplace Wellbeing Specialist

Karen Aroney – Nutritionist & Women’s Health Advocate

Guided by Laura Holderness with candid, grounded conversation

10:00 - 10:30 am Coffee & Connection ☕

10:30 am - 11:15 am Deep Dive Session

High-Conflict Personalities in Business: Spotting, Navigating, and Protecting Yourself from Narcissists

Mia is Australia’s  first Master High Conflict Negotiation Coach certified by Rebecca Zung -  and she’s also a qualified lawyer with deep expertise in dispute resolution,  and high-conflict personalities. Drawing from years of navigating tense legal disputes and coaching clients through the complexities of narcissistic behaviour, Mia brings a rare combination of legal acumen, experience and personal insight.

In this powerful and practical session, Mia will help business owners and leaders:

  • Spot the red flags of narcissistic and high-conflict personalities in customers, employees, partners, or collaborators.

  • Navigate tricky relationships while protecting your boundaries and business interests.

  • Shift their mindset and lead when relationships turn toxic or disputes escalate.

  • Find your confidence and reclaim your power in the face of manipulative or destructive behaviour.

Mia Madafferi, High Conflict Negotiation Coach & Lawyer

11:15 am - 11:45 am Curated Connection Exercise:

A facilitated networking session based off your pre selected preferences , we help you meet the right people, ask  bold questions, and spark collaborations.

FemPowered Conference Ends

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Inner Circle Experience (VIP Add-On)

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm – Inner Circle Resumes: Light Lunch & Conversations with experts

Exclusive access begins with a relaxed lunch and intimate discussion.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm – Curated Masterminds

Closed-door access to our speakers for deeper insights, tailored advice, and candid conversations.

2:30 pm – Boozy Late Lunch & Private Roundtable

Bubbles, ocean views, and rich conversations with an incredible group of like-minded women. 🥂🌊

5:00 pm – Event Close

Walk away inspired, connected, and ready to amplify your business.

Meet your speakers

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Jessica Guiteriez – Marketing Performance Specialist

Back by popular demand, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge on performance-driven marketing. She’s passionate about helping businesses cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives growth.

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Karen Aroney – Nutritionist & Women’s Health Advocate

Karen specialises in helping busy women fuel both their business and their bodies. With a practical approach to nutrition, she shares strategies to sustain energy, sharpen focus, and build resilience.

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Sally McGrath – Burnout & Workplace Wellbeing Specialist

Sally brings deep expertise in stress, burnout, and workplace wellbeing. As a sought-after speaker and coach, she helps women find practical ways to protect their energy while leading thriving businesses.

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Wendy Zveglic - AI Driven, Global Growth Strategist

A global executive and Fractional CINO, Wendy helps companies unlock double-digit growth, accelerate market entry, and transform sales performance. With 20+ years across tech, finance, and product innovation, she’s delivered results for Salesforce, Westpac, NAB, and growth-focused startups. Known as a transformational force, Wendy blends human-led leadership with AI-driven insight to turn big ideas into executable plans and inspire teams to outperform.

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Mia Madafferi – Lawyer & High Conflict Negotiation Coach -Founder of Grey Rock Consulting

Australia’s first Master High Conflict Negotiation Coach certified by Rebecca Zung and a qualified lawyer, Mia equips individuals & business owners to spot, manage, and navigate high-conflict dynamics-whether in partnerships, clients, or teams. Always wondered how to manage a narcissist? Mia’s got you covered.

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Christina Cavallaro –Litigation & Disputes Lawyer, President of the Ladies Insolvency Professionals.

Money challenges can quickly escalate into disputes. Christina shows women how to tackle them head-on - protect your position, have those tricky conversations and recover what’s owed without the stress. Compassionate and real advice, true stories and practical tools for when business gets messy.

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Laura Holderness – Host & Founder, GM On Demand

With over a decade of supporting hundreds of small business owners, Laura specialises in leadership, strategic alignment, and commercial growth. She’s the grounded, compassionate GM every founder wishes they had by their side—and the driving force behind FEMpowered.

Amazing content, curated conversations - Real talk, Real Women.