The panel speakers discussed their experience as leaders within the community, how they became leaders, what makes a leader and the challenges they face as leaders.
• Emma Kearny (North Melbourne FC AFLW Captain)
• Michael Barlow (Werribee FC Head Coach & Former AFL Player)
• Stephen Wall (CEO, Wyndham City Council)
• Ayuen Akot (Young Leader, Mentor, Player & Coach, Wyndham Basketball Association) • MC – Kevin Hillier
Junior's key take away messages
You should never feel afraid to ask. - Leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room. - Life is never perfect, you have to make mistakes to learn and grow. - This information will inform my leadership by understanding that mistakes are an opportunity for learning.
Shaherbano's key take away messages
You need to lose before you can win - Leaders collaborate with all types of people and never treat anyone differently. - If you want something enough, it becomes easy to achieve. - This information will inform my leadership by understanding there is no manual to be a leader and it is important to be inclusive of everyone.
Ariana's key take away messages
Be authentic - Understand your limits - You can look up to other leaders but it is important to be your own leader. - This information will inform my leadership by looking up at the people that inspire me and using the aspects of their leadership to form my own.
