Lunch & Learn: Leading from Within - Building Confidence, Clarity and Influence in Complex Environments 

Leadership has never been more demanding. In an increasingly regulated and rapidly changing superannuation sector, leaders are expected to navigate complexity, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under constant scrutiny. But when leadership is shaped more by external expectations than internal clarity, it can become reactive rather than intentional. So how do we lead with confidence, resilience and purpose in environments that rarely slow down? 

Join Women in Super for our July Lunch & Learn with organisational psychologist and leadership expert Dr Paige Williams, whose work has helped leaders across complex organisations build the self-awareness, judgement and resilience needed to lead sustainably in demanding environments. 

Drawing on psychology, systems thinking and more than two decades of leadership experience, Paige will explore why exceptional leadership begins with understanding ourselves as well as the systems we work within. The discussion will examine how leaders can strengthen self-trust, make better decisions under pressure and build influence without losing sight of what matters most. 

Participants will gain practical insights into working more effectively with pressure, avoiding the trap of performative leadership, and developing the confidence to lead with authenticity, clarity and impact – regardless of role or title. 

Whether you are an emerging leader or an experienced executive, this session offers an opportunity to reflect on your own leadership, explore new perspectives and build capabilities that support long-term career success. There will be plenty of opportunity for audience questions. Come ready to engage. 

Bio: Dr. Paige Williams

Dr Paige Williams is a leadership mentor, keynote speaker, and author who works with senior leaders and organisations navigating complexity, pressure, and change.

With a background in psychology and systems thinking, Paige’s work focuses on what sits beneath performance: how people think, decide, relate, and sustain themselves in demanding environments. She is widely known for her ability to translate rigorous research into practical insight that leaders can immediately apply - particularly in highly regulated, high-accountability sectors.

Paige has worked across education, government, financial services, health, and corporate environments, supporting leaders to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and integrity — even when the system itself feels constraining. Her approach is grounded, human, and quietly challenging, inviting people to lead from a deeper place rather than defaulting to over-functioning or self-doubt.

Members:
As a member of Women In Super, you can login to your account to sign up for this free Professional Development event! Once you have registered you will be on the list to receive communications related to this specific event, including a ‘See You Soon’ email three business days prior to this member-exclusive event, which includes the event details and a link to the Lunch & Learn session.

Please note:
This event will be recorded. This recording and the presenters’ slides will be distributed to those that have registered the week following the session.