Ally Nitschke
Pronoun
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Made for More
Ally Nitschke is a leadership and communication expert recognised for her holistic approach to developing high‑performing executives and teams. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Made For More, she partners with organisations across industries to build resilience, unlock potential and create meaningful, measurable impact. Ally combines neuroscience, nervous system regulation and executive leadership tools to deliver lasting behavioural change, helping leaders move from reactive to strategic and from disconnected to deeply aligned.
An award‑winning speaker and best‑selling author, Ally is known for her bold storytelling and her ability to simplify complex leadership challenges. She is a passionate advocate for women in leadership, helping them navigate systemic barriers and thrive in traditionally male‑dominated environments. Drawing on her experience working with senior leaders across Australia and globally, Ally shares practical strategies for shaping decisions, influencing upwards and shifting organisational thinking to drive stronger outcomes.
SESSIONS
Day 1
3:25
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.
Fiona Schutt, Executive General Manager, Corporate Services, Melbourne Water
Lab B: Building Executive Presence and Self-Belief
Develop your leadership confidence by understanding how to back yourself, speak with authority, and position yourself for progression.
Fleur Katsmartin, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Lab C: Building Strategic Influence
Learn how to manage up, shape decisions, and shift thinking to drive outcomes across your organisation.
Ally Nitschke, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Made for More
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.
Elizabeth Kim, Head of Customer Experience, Product and Marketing, Transurban