EVEN Convened a Leadership Conversation on ‘Power, not Promises’

Recently, EVEN co-founders Dr Nora Koslowski and Ellen Sullivan teamed up with fellow start-up equidi to convene a special conversation for senior leaders.

The senior leaders heard from special guest Annette Kimmitt AM in Melbourne to have an honest conversation about shifting power and closing the gender gap where it matters most.

Here’s a sneak peek of the insights shared:

• The importance of gathering and understanding data to ensure that you’re taking action where an equity problem exists in your organisation

• Why a focus on gender equity is a leadership issue, not a HR problem

• That women don’t need to be fixed - they need to be supported and sponsored.

The evening featured lessons and examples from leaders across sectors, who shared the practical challenges and opportunities they face in driving inclusion at scale.

What stood out was the candour in the room: leaders spoke openly about what progress looks like, what still holds women back, and how cultural change happens when decision-makers are willing to listen and act.

Senior leaders left with a shared sense of urgency, and optimism. Events like this prove that creating space for real dialogue is essential if we want more equitable workplaces.