Amanda Spencer
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Director, Solutions Engineering
Cloudfare
Since launching her career in the IT industry over 20 years ago, Amanda has built deep expertise across consulting, solution architecture, and technical leadership. Her passion for continuous learning is reflected in top-tier certifications such as CCIE and CISSP, alongside a broad portfolio of credentials spanning networking, cybersecurity, application performance, cloud, and digital experience. Amanda actively invests in her own growth through coaching and leadership development programs, and she’s equally committed to helping others thrive. A strong advocate for elevating solution engineers, she’s especially driven to support and mentor women in technical roles—championing diversity, visibility, and career progression across the industry.
Amanda can share insights on the journey from deferring and downplaying your skills to confidently owning your value—shifting from simply “getting the job done” to intentionally taking up space, being seen, and being heard. Amanda will also explore the importance of finding mentors and advocates, building a strong support network, and challenging the culture around you—becoming part of the change, rather than just adapting to the status quo.
SESSIONS
Day 1
1:55
Mini Leadership Labs
Lab A: Resilience in High-Pressure Environments
The rules keep changing. Priorities shift. Teams are stretched thin. Learn how to lead decisively through ambiguity, protect momentum when others are burning out, and stay anchored when the pressure builds.
Casey Tanks, Chief Financial Officer, Sime Darby Industrial; AFR Women in Leadership 2025 Finalist
Lab B: Thriving in Male-Dominated Environments
Develop the tools to navigate power dynamics, amplify your voice, and lead authentically in spaces where women are underrepresented
Amanda Spencer, Director, Solutions Engineering, Cloudfare
Lab C: Building Strategic Influence
Learn how to manage up, shape decisions, and shift thinking to drive outcomes across your organisation.
Marnie Beckett, General Manager, Community Facilities, Brisbane City Council
Lab D: Leading High-Performing, Inclusive Teams
Unpack what it really takes to build and sustain a team that consistently delivers results. This lab focuses on the behaviours, systems and leadership practices that drive accountability, trust and performance for long-term success – even in the face of conflict, underperformance, or team dysfunction – to support long-term success.
Deborah Dixon, General Manager Navigation, Carers Queensland