Join us as we welcome Kate Mason, Jodie Summer, Kath Messner, Amy Schmid as guest speakers for the upcoming Women's Network Forum: My Superpower.
This Forum will be held in person at Normanville Surf Life Saving Club and via Zoom on Thursday 13 June 2024 from 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM.
There will be an informal pay your own way networking lunch held at the Normanville Surf Life Saving Club after the forum. Please indicate on your registration form whether you would like to attend.
Harmony in Diversity 
Kate Mason
The Personality Coach
Kate Mason is 'Australia's personality coach'. An international keynote speaker, presenter, and coach, she is passionate about people understanding their personalities to gain resilience and confidence. She believes that once you know who you are, you can connect with everyone in life.
Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Kate Mason has been a successful businesswoman for over 30 years. She is also trained in personality profiling and is an expert in understanding how personality affects lifestyles and relationships.
She supports businesses, workplaces, and individuals to discover the impact that innate personality type and temperament play in their relationships. Kate is also the author of ‘Who is this Monster (or Treasure) in my House’ and hosts a podcast, ‘Parenting and Personalities’.
Using real-life examples, facts, fun, and humour, Kate will show you how to communicate successfully with everyone in your life.
Faces of the Fleurieu
Join us as we hear from three inspirational women in local government who are all currently working within organisations on the Fleurieu Peninsula, as they share their perspectives on their experiences and how they have harnessed their superpowers.
Jodie Summer
Director of Corporate Services
District Council of Yankalilla
Jodie Summer, a passionate and dynamic professional, forged her path through commerce and leadership with unwavering determination. Guided by her mother's keen eye for numbers, Jodie's journey began at PwC, where a pivotal secondment to Brisbane sparked her passion for innovation in financial solutions.
Transitioning to SA Ambulance Service, Jodie rose to leadership, managing a finance team at just 22. Driven by a thirst for knowledge, Jodie completed her Chartered Accountant program while on maternity leave, showcasing her commitment to personal and professional growth.
As a Chartered Accountant, she ventured into diverse sectors, including international development with Motivation Australia and impactful roles at RSPCA, where she championed Lean principles of management and cost-saving initiatives. Her unexpected transition to local government, following her instrumental role in a merger, reflects her adaptability and strategic foresight.
Beyond the office, Jodie's focus and determination shine through her athletic pursuits, from conquering open water swimming challenges to representing her state in CrossFit as a Masters Athlete.
As Jodie prepares to inspire at the upcoming forum, she embodies the essence of "My Superpower," urging others who aspire to harness their innate gifts and unleash their fullest potential upon little old Adelaide, South Australia, and the world.
Kath Messner
Team Leader Library Services
District Council of Yankalilla 
Kath Messner has managed to enjoy some amazing moments during a diverse and long career working across the country. She considers her colleagues and the close connection that comes from working with communities as highlights of her working life. After considerable time mulling this over, her superpower is the ability to embrace change and always be true to her authentic self.
What started as a volunteer position in a local country council just down the road became a stint in State Government on the Yorke Peninsula, which eventually morphed into a world-class desert adventure. Following this, a change of direction and states found Kath enjoying rainforests, small children, school libraries, and sourdough, sprinkles of kindness, and supporting families in strife.
Kath’s career went full circle when she returned home to the Fleurieu Peninsula and back into LibraryLand, an amazing place for all who seek! She welcomes you to the best-kept secret of the south, our patch, surrounded by natural beauty, where she will reflect on connections, opportunities, and the support of women along her journey.
Amy Schmid
Team Leader Customer Experience
Alexandrina Council
Amy is a seasoned professional with a strong background in local government, boasting over a decade of experience in various roles. Beginning her career at the age of 17 as a trainee within the tourism and events team at the City of Holdfast Bay, Amy quickly demonstrated her capabilities, leading to a permanent role in information management and later a stint in customer service. She then transitioned to the City of Charles Sturt as a Customer Experience Officer before advancing to her current role at Alexandrina Council as Team Leader of Customer Experience at the age of 25.
Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, Amy recognises the integral role her team plays within the council and for the community. Beyond her professional life, Amy leads a busy personal life, raising two lively toddlers and enjoying the oceanside lifestyle in the coastal town of Middleton.
Amy's career journey and dedication to her role highlight her as a motivated and accomplished individual within the local government sector. She brings a wealth of experience and a positive attitude with her to both her personal and professional life.
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