Inclusive leadership is hard to build in isolation. Powrsuit gives allies a safe space to challenge their thinking, tackle the stuff that doesn’t get talked about enough, and connect with others doing the same work.
Challenge your thinking
Understand the unconscious biases and cultural norms that hold teams back – and what you can do about them.
Talk about the hard stuff
From postnatal depression and fatherhood to managing constant change – topics men face but rarely discuss openly at work.
Connect with like-minded leaders
Allyship can be a lonely job. Join a private space to share experiences and access a mixed-gender sounding board.
How to ask for professional development budget
For people who want to make a difference
Whether you’re an executive, people leader, or someone who cares, Powrsuit’s monthly 45-minute sessions are a high-impact, light-touch way to stay across trends and tackle organisational challenges. You’ll cover topics like:
Tackle the hard stuff
Redefining success
Alex Egeler covers his journey from aerospace engineer to full-time parent. Despite his impressive credentials and exec roles at companies like Northrop Grumman, Alex found his feet in helping parents align career choices with personal values —and, watching his four children grow up.
Challenge thinking
What is inclusive leadership?
Joe Consedine co-founded Mobilise, a leadership development and allyship programme for men. He shares practical steps to becoming a more effective ally in the workplace, and why it starts with understanding yourself.
Tackle the hard stuff
How to design your career
Laurent Sylvestre has spent over 20 years in leadership – Chief People and Culture Officer at Beca, coaching CEOs and executive teams. In this conversation, he shares what that really means, and how to make your career work for you instead of against you.
Challenge thinking
Leaving loudly
Nick Fox is a Partner at BDO Australia. His mum was one of the first female partners at her law firm, and his dad supported her career by taking on most of the family responsibilities – unusual for their generation! He discusses double standards, parenting penalties, and how to navigate both.
Challenge thinking
Why wellbeing matters
Mark Pascall is a blockchain pioneer. After facing a mid-career and health crisis, he started exploring new approaches to well-being and leading teams. An early adopter of decentralisation, he believes in a form of leadership that’s more democratic, flexible and responsive.
Challenge thinking
Being an outsider
Sunil Unka identifies as Indian-Māori-Pākehā. Learn how his family’s values and feeling like an outsider influenced his way of leading and including others. And, how his time in a toxic work environment changed his approach to leading others.
Challenge thinking
Making mistakes
Craig Hudson describes his leadership style as adaptive and authentic. He highlights the significance of learning through hands-on experience and trial and error (with a solid dose of mistakes). He also advocates for the role of empathy and vulnerability in effective leadership and building trust.
Tackle the hard stuff
Escape the drama triangle
Kristen and Nat tackle a dynamic that plays out in every workplace, every team, every change. As a leader or colleague, you’re never just a bystander – you’re always playing a role, whether you know it or not. Learn the unhelpful roles you take on and how to escape the drama.
Challenge thinking
Why brand matters
Simon Pound heads up Previously Unavailable and co-founded New + Improved Ventures, helping tech companies build strong brands. Through his podcast and work with Brand Fund, he’s gained unique insights from hundreds of business leaders about what makes companies and people successful.
How to ask for professional development budget
Frequently asked questions
What are the payment options?
Join online to pay by credit card (here’s a template to ask for professional development budget). If that’s not an option, or you’re after multiple memberships, get in touch.
Can I use Powrsuit for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
Yes, you can! Our mini-masterclasses and exclusive interviews help you stay up-to-date in leadership fundamentals and personal management. Just email us after you attend each live event and we’ll reply with your certificate.
The easiest way to ask for professional development budget is to adapt this template by adding that Powrsuit contributes to your CPD.
Can memberships be part of an organisational professional development programme?
Yes. Powrsuit is designed to complement in-house programmes or deliver value as a standalone investment. Explore organisation benefits and packages, or book a 15-minute discovery call to learn more.
Who is Powrsuit for?
A Powrsuit membership offers value for anyone who wants to build inclusive leadership skills and foster diversity within their workplace. These critical skills are increasingly sought after, so a Powrsuit membership is a great addition to your CV.
Not sure membership is for you? Get in touch or book a 15-minute call, and we’ll happily answer your questions.
How do I cancel my membership?
Your membership starts on the first day of your intake and automatically renews on each anniversary of that date.
Monthly memberships:
You’ll be emailed a receipt after every monthly payment.
Annual memberships:
We’ll email you 5-6 weeks to let you know your membership is due to be renewed.
While we’ll be very sad (😢😢😢😢) to see you go, we also hate companies that make it hard to cancel. You can cancel your membership a month before it renews simply by emailing us – you’ll still have access to the network and all live events until your renewal date.
