We are delighted to invite you to the first 2026 event in our Thrive’s Women Leadership Series. This collaboration between Trans-Tasman Business Circle, Pead and Dentons will be an energising conversation about personal brand, and how women in business can build visibility and influence without it feeling like self-promotion. 

Whether you’re building a business, stepping into a bigger remit, returning to work after a season of change, or simply ready to be better known for the value you already deliver, this session is designed to be practical, generous and real.

In today’s environment, leaders are judged not only on performance, but on visibility, credibility and alignment between values and behaviour. As industries evolve, roles shift and scrutiny intensifies, personal brand is often what endures when titles do not.

In today’s world, a strong personal brand isn’t about being everywhere, it’s about being trusted, consistent and clear, so the right people think of you at the right time.

The event will be moderated by Becki Butler, Founder and Principal Consultant at Shift, and panellist include:

• Deborah Pead | Founder & Executive Chair, Pead
• Hannah McQueen | Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Brightly
• Teresa Tepania-Ashton | Chief Executive of YWCA