In this energising and insight-rich episode of Lessons from Leaders, we’ll gather in the brand-new Cuppa Co-lab for a transformative conversation hosted by the dynamic Yasmin London.
She’ll be joined by Katie Isles, cultural strategist and generational intelligence expert, whose humour and evidence-based insights help decode behaviours, beliefs, and blind spots across age groups. Together, they’ll challenge stereotypes and offer practical tools to build inclusive cultures where every generation feels valued.
We’ll also welcome a Sandra Bellamy, General Manager at Little National Hotel Sydney, DOMA Group, with extensive organisational leadership experience, across award winning hospitality groups world wide, bringing real-world perspective to the dialogue.
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Event Details:
Date: Thursday 13th November
Time: Doors open 8.00am for breakfast and Nespresso, followed by the conversation at 8:30am - 9:30am
Venue: Cuppa Co-Lab Space, Suite 2, Level 1, 300 Barangeroon Avenue, International, Tower Three
Additional Information: Enter via door outside Wild Sage Cafe to the right of Woolworths Metro and look for the Cuppa Representative
Please RSVP mindfully. Mandatory for entry due to limited seats.
This event is designed to create a meaningful experience for all involved — every seat is valuable. If you’re saying “yes,” we ask that you honour that commitment and do your best to attend. Last-minute cancellations can affect planning and limit opportunities for others. Thank you for understanding.
Guests
Katie Isles - Katie Iles is one of Australia’s sharpest voices on generational intelligence and rehumanising leadership.
A cultural strategist, keynote speaker and founder of The Praxis Collective, Katie brings 20+ years of cross-sector leadership spanning government, education, fast-growth startups, social enterprise and national brands. She helps leaders decode the human drivers of trust, identity and performance in an age of cultural volatility, AI disruption and purpose-drift.
With a rare blend of systems thinking, behavioural science and narrative genius, Katie reframes how leaders understand people, power and culture. Her sessions cut through noise and deliver sharp 'aha' moments with practical frameworks built around research and real-world insight.
Whether unpacking ‘entitled’ Gen Zs for burnt-out Gen Xers, diagnosing the real issues behind culture fatigue, or scaffolding strategic influence across generational fault lines, Katie helps leaders lead more human.
Consistently voted a conference standout, she’s known for her punchy, research-rich style, emotional depth and laugh-out-loud delivery. Whether in the boardroom or on the platform, Katie brings the clarity, warmth and future-ready frameworks that help people reconnect with their humanity, potential and purpose.
Sandra Bellamy - Sandi brings 42 years experience in the Hospitality Industry, with over 21 years in Management positions. Sandi graduated from William Angliss College in Melbourne and has since completed a Business Management Diploma.
Her career has taken her to Bali, Fiji, Japan, China, New Caledonia, Korea and moving within Australia from Melbourne to Gold Coast to Sydney, which is now home. Sandi has worked across leading global hotel brands with several years of 5 star experience with Oberoi Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Sofitel, and Novotel, plus some small independent groups, including Apartment style properties.
Her experience across several openings, re-brandings and global training has led to her joining the DOMA Group and opening the award winning Little National Hotel here in Sydney, a contemporary, young at heart hotel that invites traveler’s willing to forgo the traditional frills without surrendering the comfort and style of a luxury hotel, encouraging guests to live a little and discover all that a city has to offer.
Host
Yasmin London - Yasmin London is a dynamic communicator dedicated to empowering people with the skills to ensure technology enhances their lives. A former world champion athlete, police officer, and now Director of Digital Wellbeing at Linewize, Yasmin supports over 27,000 schools and 15 million students worldwide in managing their digital lives.
With 13 years in the NSW Police Force and a background in television presenting, Yasmin delivers impactful online safety education to major corporations like Johnson & Johnson, Telstra, and the University of Sydney. Known for going viral as Australia’s "Dancing Cop," she regularly contributes to media outlets like Channel 9 and Channel 7, offering expert advice on kids' online safety and positive technology use.