Summary
Join CPA Australia for an inspiring morning of conversation, connection and empowerment at Leading with Balance, Brilliance and Influence.
This special breakfast event brings together three accomplished South Australian leaders: Lorraine Caruso, Melanie Tate and Tracy Secombe who will share their personal and professional journeys, offering insights into leadership, resilience, purpose and the impact of leading authentically.
Through an engaging panel discussion, attendees will hear how each speaker has navigated challenges, embraced opportunities and built influence across diverse sectors including personal development, community leadership, education and business. From balancing competing priorities, to driving social change and leading high-performing teams, the speakers will explore what it means to lead with confidence, compassion and purpose in today's evolving professional landscape.
Designed to encourage meaningful conversation and connection, this event provides a unique opportunity to learn from experienced women who have forged their own paths and continue to inspire positive change within their communities and organisations.
Open to both CPA Australia members and non-members, this event welcomes emerging professionals, established leaders, business owners and anyone seeking fresh perspectives on leadership and personal growth.
Event Format
- Networking and breakfast
- Keynote presentation
- Moderated panel discussion
- Audience Q&A
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how authentic leadership, self-awareness and resilience contribute to long-term personal and professional success.
- Gain insights from Lorraine Caruso, Melanie Tate, Tracy Seacombe, and on balancing purpose, wellbeing and leadership responsibilities.
- Explore different leadership styles and pathways to influence across business, education, community and social impact sectors.
- Identify practical strategies for building confidence, fostering meaningful relationships and leading with greater impact.
- Reflect on how balance, brilliance and influence can be applied throughout different stages of a career and leadership journey.
Speakers
Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event.
Lorraine Caruso BCom (Hons), MBA (UoA), GAICD
Strategy I People I Governance
Lorraine has extensive skill and experience as a large-scale strategic business and operational leader, including the roles of CEO, National Operations, National Sales and Marketing, Corporate HR Manager, Chair of the Board, and currently Program Director Global Executive MBA (Defence and Space) and Program Director MBA Online with the Adelaide University College of Business and Law.
Over her 40-year career to date, Lorraine has partnered with organisations to strengthen their business capability and effectiveness across strategic planning and execution, governance structure and leadership, operational capability, stakeholder alignment and engagement, improved systems and processes, transformation projects, and team professional development.
Melanie Tate
Melanie Tate is the Founder and CEO of Puddle Jumpers, a South Australian charity supporting children and young people experiencing vulnerability, particularly those living in out of home care.
A passionate social entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate, Melanie has built her career around one simple belief: when we invest in children and young people, we strengthen entire communities.
Through her work, she continues to challenge perceptions, elevate the voices of vulnerable children and young people, and inspire communities and businesses to play a meaningful role in creating change.
Tracy Secombe
After seven years in private practice as a physiotherapist, Tracy realised her passion for empowering people to take an active role in preventing and managing their own injuries. Driven by this vision, she founded Safe Work Practice, during this period, she also completed a Diploma in Journalism.
The passing of Tracy’s beloved mother in 2016 became a pivotal moment in her life, reinforcing the importance of prioritising family, wellbeing, and personal fulfilment. This led her to streamline her professional commitments, consolidating three businesses and launching Soul Pleaser. Through Soul Pleaser, Tracy’s mission is to help people realise they are enough without seeking approval from others, enabling them to live authentically and create the impact they are meant to make. She delivers this message through online programs, coaching, retreats, books, and keynote presentations.
Fees
Below is all of the pricing information for the event.
AUD pricing is inclusive of GST.
Individual ticket
Member fee: $55.00 AUD
Non-Member fee: $65.00 AUD
Table booking (8 pax)
Bring together your colleagues, friends, or professional network and reserve a table of eight
Table booking fee: $385.00 AUD
Venue / Location