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Upcoming Events
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17 Jun 26
How to Work a Room: Confident Networking Without Being Fake - with Talal Yassine
Learn how to navigate any room with confidence and authenticity. This session covers how to start natural conversations, build genuine connections (not transactions), read different environments, and follow up without awkwardness - while maintaining confidence, clear boundaries, and intention.
RSVP link coming soon!
25 Jun 26
How to Work a Room: Confident Networking Without Being Fake - with Talal Yassine
Learn how to navigate any room with confidence and authenticity. This session covers how to start natural conversations, build genuine connections (not transactions), read different environments, and follow up without awkwardness - while maintaining confidence, clear boundaries, and intention.
RSVP link coming soon!
14 Sept 26
15 Sept 2026
Penny spills the boardroom secrets: What does it really take to reach the top?
The next event in the Salaam Institute series features an exclusive conversation with Penny Bingham-Hall, one of Australia's most respected business leaders and experienced company directors.
With more than three decades of leadership across some of Australia's largest organisations, Penny will share the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that shaped her journey to the boardroom. From leading through uncertainty and making high-stakes decisions to building trust, influence, and resilience, this session offers an honest and practical look at what it truly takes to lead at the highest level.
You'll gain insights into:
- The qualities that define exceptional leaders
- Building influence and earning trust in the workplace
- Navigating challenges and making confident decisions
- Developing resilience throughout your career
- What it really takes to reach senior leadership and board positions
- Creating a career with purpose, impact, and lasting influence
Whether you're an aspiring leader, business owner, executive, entrepreneur, or professional looking to take the next step in your career, this event will leave you inspired with practical insights you can apply to your own leadership journey.
The event includes a live Q&A with Penny, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights from one of Australia's most accomplished business leaders. Food and drinks will be provided, with networking opportunities available both before and after the session.
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The Hon. Dr Anne Aly MP
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Sarah Hanson-Young
What does it take to lead, influence and create opportunities when you don't always see people like yourself in positions of power? Tina Ayyad reflects on her journey navigating identity, leadership, representation and influence in modern Australia, sharing practical lessons on confidence, authenticity and creating your own seat at the table.
