LEAD Professional Development Association Inc

𝐖𝐨𝐰! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! On behalf of the LEAD Board and team, we want to thank everyone who joined us at our 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner. Together, Together, we celebrated four decades of impact, collaboration, and well-deserved recognition, and your presence made it truly special. The evening was a testament to the incredible strength and camaraderie of our sector. Here’s to 40 years of making a difference and to the exciting journey ahead! Relive the magic here: https://lnkd.in/gF6vga9V

Join your sector colleagues on Tuesday the 19th of November for a one-hour online session, as part of our first ‘𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬’ series. This fourth session highlights ‘𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞’. In this session, you will embrace acceptance as a core aspect of mindfulness. In just 8 weeks you can transform your perspective of mindfulness. Delving into 8 different topics, mindfulness is not just taking deep breathes or meditating, but unpacking your personal barriers to embracing holistic and sustained mental well-being. With these sessions being free for members, now is better than ever to join yourself or organisation up as a LEAD PDA member. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gnSV6yYf

We’re thrilled to see how impactful LEAD-facilitated professional development sessions can be! Thank you, Alexa Lovell, for sharing your experience and kind words about LEAD's workshop on managing difficult conversations and conflict resolution. We're so glad the strategies and insights shared by the incredible Angharad Candlin resonated with you. It’s amazing to see participants like you embracing these skills to foster open communication, navigate challenges, and build stronger relationships. We’d love to hear more strategies from everyone, let's keep the conversation going and continue growing together....what are your go-to strategies for handling tough conversations? #ConflictResolution #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃'𝐬 𝟒𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧🎉 We’re excited to celebrate 40 years of empowering the community sector workforce! 🎊 It’s been a remarkable journey, and we couldn’t have reached this milestone without the collaboration and support of organisations like Wesley Mission and Living My Way Limited – our valued sponsors. Wesley Mission serves communities across Australia, offering essential support to children, families, the elderly, and those facing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, and more. Their commitment to walking alongside individuals through life’s challenges helps them build the life they deserve. Living My Way Limited has been a beacon of support for people with disabilities, empowering them to lead self-directed lives. Their work has shaped countless lives and created pathways for independence and dignity. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞. It takes a collective effort to provide the wraparound, holistic support we strive for. Together, with shared vision and collective strength, we can create meaningful impact and real change in people's lives. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 as we raise a toast to Angharad Candlin's new book, 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐭! And let’s be honest -don’t judge the book by its title! It promises to be a wild ride filled with more twists and turns than a soap opera, and we can’t wait to share in the excitement of this unforgettable journey. Join us for an evening full of celebration, inspiration, and gratitude as we honour the connections, friendships, and partnerships that help us thrive, overcome challenges, and make a lasting difference. Event Date: Friday, 22 November 2024 Get ready for: - Cocktails & laughter as we raise a toast to Angharad Candlin's new book, 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐭! - Live music and fashion illustration - Unforgettable moments to cherish forever! Book your tickets now! - https://lnkd.in/gtAWV-3Q Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. We can't wait to celebrate with you all! #LEAD40 #CommunityTogether #LivingMyWay #CollaborationForChange #MakingADifference #AnniversaryCelebration #WesleyMission

Did you miss week two of our 'Mindfulness' sessions? The topic of 'automaticity' was explored, delving into our own tendencies to operate our daily lives in autopilot. Here is some feedback we received from a participant- "The session last Tuesday was incredibly informative and thought-provoking. It provided great insights into how many of our actions are often performed on "autopilot," and the importance of being more mindful and present in the moment. The facilitator did an excellent job of explaining the concept and highlighting how easy it is to go through daily tasks without fully engaging with our surroundings or ourselves. I found the practical tips and strategies shared during the session to be particularly helpful. They were simple yet effective ways to increase mindfulness and create space for ourselves throughout the day. The advice on taking time to breathe and focus on the present moment was especially valuable, as it’s something I can apply immediately to improve my overall well-being and awareness. Overall, it was a very insightful session that provided tools to not only manage daily stress more effectively but also to live in a more grounded and intentional way." Don't miss tomorrow's' session on 'judgement'!  

Sometimes, words simply cannot capture the depth of certain experiences. Last evening, I had the privilege of attending Rising from the Ashes, a moving theatre production by the Natak Mandali Inc. and Harman Foundation Limited. It was a powerful portrayal of family and domestic violence and its ongoing impact, cultural nuances, trauma, and resilience in navigating complex cultural landscapes. The actors breathed life into their roles with such intensity, it felt as though they were reliving the very moments they portrayed. For the audience, it was an emotional journey; we felt every pulse, every tear, and every unspoken word in the room. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who brought this story to life. It was an evening that touched our souls and will linger in our hearts for a long time. Harman Foundation Limited Dr Michelle Byrne Euphony Films Australia @Natak Mandali Inc. VRISHALI JAIN Dinsha Palkhiwala Susai Benjamin OAM LEAD Professional Development Association Inc LEAD Connect

𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠   𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.   At 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃, we see every moment as an opportunity to strengthen our sector’s capabilities, and this event will be no exception. We’re thrilled to present a transformative session with our guest speaker, Angharad Candlin, who will delve into the theme of 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.   𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 - https://lnkd.in/gtQchStN

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As community sector practitioners, the heart of your work lies in navigating complex human interactions. Whether it's managing difficult conversations or resolving conflicts within your team or with clients, these skills are crucial. Join us on October 8th as we empower and equip you with the tools to effectively navigate internal and external interactions. This is a rare chance to experience two powerful learning sessions in one day. It will be great to see you there! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSfYKq-i

Join your sector colleagues on Tuesday the 29th of October for a one hour online session, as part of our first ‘Finding Balance Through Mindfulness’ series. This first session highlights ‘Attention and Now’, unpacking how we can be more present in the moment, not distracted in the uncertainty of the future. In just 8 weeks you can transform your perspective of mindfulness. Delving into 8 different topics, mindfulness is not just taking deep breathes or meditating, but unpacking your personal barriers to embracing holistic and sustained mental well-being. With these sessions being free for members, now is better than ever to join yourself or organisation up as a LEAD PDA member. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gnSV6yYf