Event Presentations

Beyond Policy: How Culture Really Shows up for Women

Written by Engage Employee | Jun 8, 2026 1:54:17 PM

What does it really look like when an organisation backs women with more than words and policies? In this session, Carly Stanley, Chief People Officer, shares her personal story of being promoted to the C suite while on maternity leave - and what it revealed about culture, leadership and trust.

She will unpack the concrete cultural practices, leadership behaviours and people processes that made this possible, and contrast them with the subtle barriers that typically stall women’s careers at key life stages. Expect a candid, practical conversation about designing cultures where women don’t have to choose between progression and parenthood.