Mentor List

Are you an HR leader looking for deeper conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connection with peers who understand the challenges of leading people and culture today? Join us for an exclusive HR Mastermind Session with the globally experienced strategic leader, Claire Rogers, one of Australia’s most respected executive leaders, known for her authentic leadership style and ability to lead through complexity and change. Chaired by HR leader cultural strategist, organisational disruptor & transformational leader, Georgegina Poulos, this in-person session is designed for senior HR leaders ready to move beyond operational conversations and into meaningful discussion around leadership, organisational culture, and performance. ➡️ To register or learn more, please email: [email protected] ➡️ Discover more about HR Connect via the link in our bio #HRLeadership #Leadership #OrganisationalCulture #PeopleAndCulture #ExecutiveLeadership

🚀 Big news for Mentor List and a defining moment for our New Zealand community. We’re thrilled to announce Richard Umbers as Group Chair of our inaugural Auckland Cohort. And with this appointment, we’re proud to officially launch Mentor List into Auckland. For the Auckland business community, this marks important access to a cohort-based leadership environment designed to challenge thinking, strengthen decision-making, and build lasting peer connections at executive level. As Group Chair, Richard brings exceptional board and executive experience across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, with a career spanning some of the region’s most recognised organisations, including Aldi (UK & Ireland), Countdown (NZ), MYER, Ryman Healthcare, Australia Post, and Kaufland International. Today, he also serves as a Non-Executive Director at RACQ and a Beachhead Advisor for NZ Trade and Enterprise. He is known for a clear and consistent focus: customer-led strategy, disciplined execution, and building high-performance cultures grounded in accountability and capability. Furthermore, Richard brings deep trans-Tasman insight and global leadership experience to guide this next chapter. A huge welcome once again, Richard. Auckland, this is just the beginning! #Leadership #Auckland #NewZealand #ExecutiveLeadership #MentorList

🎉 We’re proud to announce our Guest Speaker @kelliehush for our upcoming member-only National Networking Event in Sydney at @tarongazoo Kellie is one of Australia’s most influential voices in fashion, media and brand strategy with 30 years of experience. Former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia, she shaped cultural narratives and championed local designers. She is Co-Founder of Seamlist Global, a circular fashion technology platform enabling digital product passports and supply chain transparency, and Co-Founder of @thevolte the world’s largest peer-to-peer luxury fashion rental platform. Kellie also plays a leading role in @afcaustralianfashionweek and advises major brands, driving innovation, sustainability and transformation across the global fashion industry. We look forward to unpacking how creative thinking shapes leadership, builds influence, and drives meaningful reinvention in times of change, and what it takes to stay relevant, lead with clarity, and navigate the evolving relationship between creativity and business. #Leadership #CreativityInBusiness #MentorList #ExecutiveLeadership #Innovation

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲. This retreat sits alongside our 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, where every member is part of a cohort of leaders who choose to stay connected, challenged, and supported well beyond the retreat. Over the past few days, we watched leaders step out of the noise of their roles and into conversations not usually had in boardrooms to discuss what’s keeping them up at night, the decisions they’re avoiding, and the next chapter they’re quietly thinking about. 💪 And what became clear is how powerful it is when those conversations finally have space to happen... 𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 #𝟮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀! #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveLeadership #MastermindGroup #LeadershipRetreat

It was all smiles on deck on the Nagambie River Cruise with our wonderful retreat host, Tony Nash. Tony offered insights and thought-provoking questions, along with thoughtful reflections and powerful takeaways from our three days together. As the founder of Booktopia, his perspective on leadership, hard work, and the importance of knowing when to pause really stayed with us. Thank you Tony for being such a great host! ✨ #MentorList #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #GrowthMindset

We often talk about performance, success, and growth, but rarely do we talk about the foundation that underpins it all: emotional intelligence. It was an honour to have @dramysilver as one of our speakers at our Mentor List retreat, From Pause to Purpose. Her work challenges you to look beyond surface-level habits and into the deeper drivers of behaviour, teaching us how to consciously manage our emotions, mindset, and actions in moments that matter most. Because real growth isn’t just about doing more. It’s about responding better. A powerful reminder that self-leadership is the starting point for everything. #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfLeadership #Mindset #PersonalGrowth

Still taking it all in from our Mentor List Retreat, From Pause to Purpose. What happens when you bring together a group of driven, open, and deeply intentional people? Growth. Perspective. Energy. Expansion. Watching a shared vision come to life, and witnessing the people behind it has been incredibly inspiring. Stay tuned… Retreat #2 will be announced soon! ✨

🙏🏽 We were incredibly fortunate to have Radek Sali join us as our dinner host at the From Pause to Purpose retreat. Radek’s journey is a powerful example of visionary leadership, entrepreneurial thinking and building culture with intention. From transforming Swisse Wellness into one of Australia’s most recognisable wellness brands, to pioneering the use of brand ambassadors and creating an award-winning workplace culture, his impact on the health and wellness sector has been extraordinary. As CEO, Radek led Swisse through remarkable growth, culminating in the landmark $1.7 billion sale to Biostime in 2015 — one of the largest private company transactions in Australian history. Beyond the business success, what resonated most was Radek’s perspective on leadership, purpose and creating environments where people can truly thrive. Thank you, Radek, for sharing your insights, energy and generosity with our retreat community. @radeksali @mitcheltonwines #FromPauseToPurpose #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #WellnessLeadership #BusinessLeadership

✨ Thank you to the incredible @dramysilver for sharing your incredible knowledge and over 30 years’ experience as a clinical psychologist. Amy spoke about emotional regulation not as suppression, but as skill. Amy brought not only deep expertise, but a grounded, human approach to understanding ourselves and others. Her insights around emotional patterns, self-awareness, and the way we show up in both life and business really resonated with our community. It was a powerful reminder that true growth doesn’t just come from strategy, it comes from doing the inner work. Grateful for the wisdom, perspective, and calm clarity you shared with us, Amy. 🙏🏽✨ #MentorListRetreat #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #HighPerformance

🥹 Yesterday marked the beginning of our Mentor List Retreat, From Pause to Purpose @mitcheltonwines — and what a powerful way to start. There was something incredibly special about being surrounded by our members today. Honest conversations, shared experiences, and a collective willingness to grow, not just professionally, but personally. We also spoke about the connection between mindset and wellbeing, and how small daily rituals matter. We were honoured to be joined for dinner by Business Leader & Investor, Radek Sali, who reminded us that something as simple as starting the morning with warm water, turmeric and lemon can support reducing inflammation, but is also a conscious choice to take care of yourself first, so you can show up better for others. Because purpose isn’t just about what we do in business. It’s how we live, how we lead, and how we look after ourselves along the way. Grateful for day one. Looking forward to what unfolds next. #PeopleFirst #PurposeDriven #Leadership #Wellbeing #Mentalist

🎉 Today we hosted our first HR Connect Online Session with Group Chair @georgeginapoulos and Guest Mentor, Peitta Dyball, to explore a timely and important theme around values-driven decision making in the face of disruption. In a world where disruption is the norm, leaders are making real-time calls without complete information, which is why we truly valued today's conversation around anchoring decision-making in purpose and values when navigating uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change. A strong theme emerged from the conversation: When data is incomplete and variables are shifting, values become more than words; they become the anchor. 🙏 A big thank you to Peitta for bringing depth, perspective, and real-world insight to the discussion, and all our HR Connect members who attended. This is what HR Connect is all about. Not theory, but honest, practical conversations with leaders navigating the same complexity. We can't wait for our next online session in June. Discover more about HR Connect via the link in our bio. #HRLeadership #Leadership #DecisionMaking #FutureOfWork #HRConnect #MentorList

At our HR Connect session this morning, we were joined by Guest Mentor Peita Dyball to explore a timely and important theme Values-driven decision making in the face of disruption. In today’s environment, disruption isn’t the exception — it’s the operating context. From geopolitical shifts to supply chain pressure and fuel uncertainty, leaders are being asked to make real-time decisions without the luxury of perfect information. So the question becomes....when the path isn’t clear, what guides your decisions? What came through strongly in the discussion was this when data is incomplete and variables are shifting, values become more than words. They become the anchor. They shape: – how quickly we move – what we prioritise – what we’re willing to stand behind And importantly, how we show up as leaders in moments that matter. Thank you again to Peitta for bringing depth, perspective, and real-world insight to the conversation. This is exactly what HR Connect is about not theory, but real conversations, with leaders navigating the same complexity. Looking forward to continuing the dialogue. #HRConnect #Leadership #DecisionMaking #ValuesDriven #FutureOfWork