Leading with pride. Strengthening leadership. Shaping equality in Tasmania.
I-LEAD Pride is a leadership development program by Tasmanian Leaders in partnership with Equality Tasmania. Designed for for LGBTIQA+ people who are already exercising leadership or influence, in formal or informal ways, and who want to strengthen their leadership capability, confidence and impact.
Grounded in lived experience and shaped by the realities of leading as part of an LGBTIQA+ community, the program supports participants to explore leadership as a collective practice. Participants will reflect on identity, power and influence; strengthen relationships and partnerships; and build confidence to lead change across organisations, communities and systems.
I-LEAD Pride runs across October and November 2026 and includes:
- a two-day opening in-person residential in Launceston
- a series of live online sessions delivered weekly
- a closing in-person session in Hobart
The blended format supports regional participation and allows participants to apply learning in real time, bringing current leadership challenges into the program as they arise.
Benny is a consultant, facilitator, and coach with over 25 years’ experience in leadership development. He is the Founder and Chief Collaborator at Systems Collaboration Partners, helping people collaborate across difference. He was previously the Founding CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs and has served on numerous nonprofit Boards throughout Australia.
Polly is a neuroleadership consultant, psychotherapist, author and speaker with more than twenty years of involvement in LGBTIQA+ communities. Their work centres on compassion, inclusion and trauma-responsive practice, helping people and organisations create cultures where safety, connection and human flourishing can thrive.
